Module Selections

On an undergraduate course of study you will take modules at level 4, 5 and 6.  On an integrated masters course you will also take modules at level 7.

A full time student will normally study level 4 modules in the first year and then progress onto level 5, normally in the second year.  The final year (year 3) will normally consist of all level 6 modules.  For integrated masters, the final year, Level 7, will be studied in the fourth year.

A part time student studies at a different pace and therefore each level will span over a longer period.

Please note that there may be some flexibility to study a level 4 and/or a level 6 module at level 5.  For further advice and guidance regarding this please speak to a Programme Adviser. Telephone Advice Line

It is important that you select the correct module for your subject and the year you are studying.

• The numbers in the module code indicate what level the module is. For example:

Level 4 codes begin with a ‘1’ e.g. BMGT1220

Level 5 codes begin with a ‘2’ e.g. BMGT2000

Level 6 codes begin with a ‘3’ e.g. BMGT3200

Level 7 codes begin with a '4' e.g. BMGT4321

• The letters at the beginning of the code indicate the subject area the module is from, therefore BMGT is Business, SPRT is Sport etc.

A module that runs across two semesters is described as AS, rather than S1 which runs in semester 1 only and S2 for semester 2 only. Across Semester modules will normally be worth 30 credits.

When making your selections for the following year, you may be selecting a combination of S1, S2 and AS modules and so you need to take into account the different combinations when completing the module selection task.

A full time student should register for 120 credits in total and ensure there is a balanced programme, 60 credits in each semester.

If you are a full time student you should select 120 credits for the academic year, 60 in each semester. If you are a part time student you should select a maximum of 90 credits over the academic year, between 15 and 45 in each semester.

Level 4 & 5:

Single Honours students must take at least 90 credits in your single honours subject, and you can also choose 30 credits of optional/ elective modules.

Major/Minor students (level 5), must take a minimum of 60 and no more than 90 credits in your Major subject and at least 30 and no more than 60 in your Minor subject.

Joint Honours students (levels 4) will take 60 credits in each subject.

Joint Honours students (levels 5) must take at a minimum of 45 credits and no more than 75 credits in each of your two subjects, a total of 120 credits, for example 60 credits in each subject or 45 credits in one subject and 75 in the other.

Level 6: Single Honours students must take the 30 credit Dissertation or Project, plus 90 credits in your subject.

Major/Minor students must take a minimum of 75 and no more than 90 credits in your Major subject, to include your Dissertation / Project and either 30 or 45 credits from your Minor subject.

Joint Honours students must take 60 credits in each of their subjects, including the Dissertation / Project.

If you are studying a Major/Minor or Joint pathway you can adjust your studies at level 6 to take more modules in one subject or can maintain an equally balanced programme of modules in each subject. The precise award title of Joint or Major/Minor depends on the total number of credits achieved in each subject at Levels 5 and 6 AND completion of mandatory modules for the given pathway and award.

Please speak to a Programme Adviser if you require further guidance Telephone Advice Line 

You have a choice of how to select the Dissertation module depending on whether you wish to take it all in one semester or spread it over two.

If you wish to take the Dissertation over two semesters you should choose the appropriate subject code ending in 3002 (eg HIST3002).

If you wish to take it over one semester, you should choose the appropriate subject code ending in 3001 (eg HIST3001).

Whichever option you choose you must ensure that you submit your Dissertation Proposal form in accordance with the instructions provided by your subject area.

The module selection deadline for current continuing students is Friday 1st March 2024. After this date, modules that have low numbers of student take-up may be withdrawn for 2024/25. The 'Select Modules' task will remain open for students who have failed to submit their selections by the deadline, for students returning from temporary withdrawal and for students who are changing course. You can still make changes to your module selections after the deadline by submitting a Module Change Request on your SOLE page. FAQ's Changing modules

Students will normally only be able to add or remove modules within the first two weeks of the first scheduled timetabled occurrence of a module. 

If you need to make a change to your Module Selections please submit a Module Change Request.

FAQ for Changing modules

Module Change Request deadlines

You will normally only be able to add, change or remove modules within the first two weeks of the first scheduled timetabled occurrence of the module. 

If you are already studying on your course, please submit a Course Change Request using the online form on the Course Information section of SOLE.  Please refer to Changing course for further information.

No. You can choose it from either semester, but you only need to choose it once.

YES, if it is required for the course you are on, i.e. if you are a joint honours student, the mandatory modules may be different from those required for single honours students.  If you are unsure what your mandatory modules are, please check your Course Handbook on your SOLE page.