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Module description glossary of terms

Definition of terms used in online Module Descriptions

Please select a term below for the definition in relation to module descriptions

Assessment
Specifies the assessments which will be completed by students.

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Contact hours
Total student/staff contact hours for the module.

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Corequisites
Modules which must be taken at the same time as this module.

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Credits
Minimum 10 credits, increasing in multiples of 10.  I credit is attributable to learning achieved within 10 hours of notional learning activity (including teaching, self-study, revision) at the specified level.

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Description
Provides a brief description of the module content.

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Delivery
Number/nature of lectures, classes, laboratories etc.

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Level
Used to describe the academic level of a given module:

Undergraduate modules:

  • Level F (Foundation)
  • Level C (Certificate)
  • Level I (Intermediate)
  • Level H (Honours)

Masters modules:

  • Level M

Doctorate modules:

  • Level D

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Member of Staff
A member of staff with lead responsibility for the module.

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Module Code
The unique code by which the module is known, which is generated by the University's central Student Record, Banner.

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Other
Indicates involvement of any other Schools/Departments - percentage of involvement must be provided.

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Outcomes
Lists what demonstrable skills and knowledge the student will have gained on successful completion of the learning activity of the module.  (QAA guidance about qualification descriptors appropriate to level.)

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Prerequisites
Modules which must have been passed before this module can  be taken.

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Restrictions
Indicates whether the module is restricted to students on particular programmes.

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School/Department
The School or Department with academic responsibility for the module.

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Semester
1, 2 or 1+2 (if this is not displayed, please contact the appropriate member of Curriculum Information and Systems staff).

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Texts
The basic texts for use with this module.

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