All first- and second-year bachelor students of the Astronomy bachelor's programme draw up a study plan for their second-and-third-year studies, respectively. This is part of the Leiden Study System, aiming to stimulate students to obtain their bachelor's degree within three years. Therefore, students need to be aware of their study progress. The study plan helps you study as succesfully as possible to earn your degree in time and to continue into a master's programme.

Study plan contents

In the study plan you will make an overview of the study elements and associated exams you want to finish in the upcoming year of your study.

Creating a study plan is only effective if you adhere to it. Therefore, it is important to create a realistic plan that is feasible for you. Remember that you may have to account for:

• Unfinished first- or second-year courses
• (Extra) electives or a minor
• Relevant extracurriculary activities, e.g. board or commission memberships
• Other personal circumstances

Handing in your study plan

In early July the Astronomy study advisor will request all first- and second-year Astronomy bachelor students to create a study plan for the upcoming year. By that time, results of all retake exams are known, and you will know which courses you have, and have not passed. The study advisor's request also includes a deadline for handing in your study plan.

When you have finished your study plan, hand it in to the Astronomy study advisor, who will approve your plan or suggest changes. The study advisor is here to help you. When facing delays in your studies, for example due to personal circumstances, you can discuss your progress with the study advisor using your study plan. This enables both the study advisor and you to compare your progress to your intended planning so that you can timely identifify any potential delays.