Building your programme
All subjects offered on the Combined Subjects Programme are modular, which means that you study a number of modules at each level of your Programme and need to pass them as individual units. There are three levels of modules, corresponding to the first, second and final year of your full-time degree Programme. You usually take 120 credits at each level. It is important to note that:
- Students cannot progress to Level 3 without passing all Level 1 modules.
You can build your Programme along the major/minor or dual routes by selecting the modules relevant to your chosen subjects.
A module may be a "Core", "Designated", or an "Optional" module for the Programme or a route within the Programme.
The number of credits they carry can be worth 10, 15, 20, 30, or 40 credits.
In addition, there are modules that do not form part of any Programme, but are available as electives to all students.
All students may choose one elective module at levels 1, 2 and 3 subject to the particular requirements of their degree title being satisfied.
To see the outline structure of the programme click below:
Normal structure for major/minor route
Modules are offered:
- in Semester/Block One, or
- in Semester/Block Two, or
- in both Semesters/Blocks (i.e. twice a year), or
- across the whole year (i.e. long/thin modules)
Core (Compulsory) Modules
These are modules that you must do (as defined by your subjects/ combination type). Almost every subject demands core modules at each level and they usually supply the theoretical basis of your subjects. Your subject and whether you are taking a major/minor or a dual award determine the number of core modules you are required to take. When choosing your modules you should make sure that your core modules are given priority. You need to build your other modules around your core modules.
Optional Modules
These modules are defined by your subjects and usually offer a variety of perspectives on your chosen subject.
Elective Modules
For most subject combinations you are able to study an elective module at each level of your Programme, if you so choose. This module will count towards the 120 credits at that level. "Elective" modules enable you to partake of a wide range of university modules.
It is not compulsory to take an elective module. If you prefer, you can make up your 120 credits by studying an additional optional module from one of your named subjects.
Co-Requisite Modules
Some modules may have co-requisites. Co-requisites are identified alongside module listings under the individual subject entries. Co-requisites are those modules which must be studied alongside each other. A co-requisite module is normally at the same level as the requiring module.
Pre-Requisite Modules
Some modules may identify other modules which you must have already studied and passed. Such modules are referred to as "pre-requisites" and are normally at a lower level than the requiring module.
For a guide to how to choose your modules click on the link below:
