Module Size Regulations

Module size regulations will apply to all undergraduate taught modules in phase 1 programmes from 2018/19 & all undergraduate taught modules from 2019/20.

• Module sizes are limited to 5 and 10 ECTS, with 20 ECTS reserved for the capstone module only.
• Modules of 5 ECTS are to be taught and assessed within one semester.
• Modules of 10 ECTS can be taught and assessed over one or two semesters.
• Students should have a balanced credit load across the two semesters, i.e. 30 ECTS in semester 1 and 30 ECTS in semester 2.
• The 20 ECTS capstone may be taught and assessed over one or two semesters.
• Assessment should be commensurate with ECTS size and guidelines will be developed as part of the roll-out of the assessment framework.

Phase 1 Programmes = Science, Engineering, Engineering with Management, Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Health Sciences programmes.
Phase 2 Programmes = All other undergraduate programmes.