Course certificate

The Week of Methods provides the opportunity to obtain credit points (ECTS). The according work requirement corresponds with the PhD regulations as established by the Social Sciences faculties.

  • Credits can be obtained by attending the keynote speech and a workshop as well as fulfilling the specific course requirements encompassing a written piece of work of which the workshop instructors will notify you.
  • Credits are not awarded if you miss more than 10% of the Week of Methods.
  • Active and successful participation is awarded with 2 ECTS (3 ECTS for PhD candidates from the Faculty of Business and Economics).


The GGG issues the course certificate for the Week of Methods. After the instructors will have been consulted, we will send you the certificates as PDF after 2 to 3 months.

Of course, you may also take part in the Week of Methods if you do not need a course certificate. On demand, a special certificate stating your participation can be issued.