Which English term matches the German word 'Studiengang'?

• A. module/ course/ subject/ class
• B. academic year
• C. programme of study/ course of studies
• D. Semester

Answer: (C)

Understanding how German study terms map to English, especially when a word describes the overall plan a student follows. Studiengang refers to the entire program of study—a degree program or track—not a single course. It covers the field of study, the requirements, and the sequence of courses needed to graduate. Because of that, the natural English equivalents are "programme of study" or "course of studies," which describe the whole plan rather than one unit.

Think of it as the roadmap for earning a degree, not just one class. The other terms point to smaller pieces or time divisions: a module or course is one unit within the program, while an academic year or semester is a period of time. So the best match is the full program of study. For example, a Studiengang in Information Technology would be described in English as a programme of study in Information Technology.