Undergraduate module information
At the beginning of the academic year you must register for the modules specified in your programme regulations and (where applicable) select from any options available. You can find this information by visiting the curriculum catalogue and searching for your programme.
Full-time undergraduate students take modules with a total weighting of 120 credits per academic year in line with the Qualifications Framework. Each module typically has a weight of 10, 20 or 30 credits. This is the number of credits you will be awarded on passing the module.
Normally your workload will be divided equally between the two semesters and you will take modules with a weight of 60 credits in each semester. Some modules will run across both semesters but most will be studied and assessed within a single semester. Further information about module weightings, content and assessment components (exams/coursework) can be found in the Curriculum catalogue.
Credits will be at level 3 or below.
Postgraduate taught module information
At the beginning of the academic year you must register for the modules specified in your programme regulations and (where applicable) select from any options available.
Postgraduate students typically take modules with a total weighting of 180 credits if they are aiming for a Masters Degree, in line with the Qualifications Framework. The figure is lower for those aiming for Certificates and Diplomas. Each module typically has a weight of 10, 20, 30 or 60 credits. This is the number of credits you will be awarded on passing the module.
In a one-year full-time programme your workload will be distributed as evenly as possible but this will depend on the precise arrangements for your programme and you should consult your school for more details about this. Further information about module weightings, content and assessment components (exams/coursework) can be found in the curriculum catalogue.
Credits will typically be at level 4.
Postgraduate research module selection
Postgraduate researchers may have taught modules that form part of their degree or are beneficial in supporting their degree. You should discuss enrolment on any taught modules with your supervisor and only select modules using online module enrolment or the form on this webpage, if you are intending to complete final assessments for them.
To observe a module only, please seek permission to attend the lectures and have access to their materials from the module convenor. You do not need to complete the form. Credits will typically be at level 4.
For further details on Postgraduate Research module selection please visit our webpage.
Are you interested in learning a new language? Or do you want to improve existing skills? Even if you aren't a language student, the Language Centre offers students the opportunity to learn a language as an optional module alongside their degree for credits (these are called inter-faculty modules). You will be joining students from around the University.
Students who do not have enough spare credits for optional modules can take an inter-faculty language module as a fee-paying student. Alternatively, you can also join a language module through the Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA).