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In addition to the Framework for taught Programmes , new expectations have been approved for the design of both undergraduate and postgraduate taught provision (including the taught aspects of?iPhDs).
Expectations
Module size
- For 3-year undergraduate degree programmes the normal module size will be 7.5 ECTS and multiples thereof (as described in the University's?Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme).
Minors
- A student must complete and pass a minimum of 30 ECTS (60 CATS) to qualify for their chosen Minor. Of those, no more than 7.5ECTS (15 CATS) may be at level 4 (as described in the University's Regulations Governing Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes).
Option Choices
- Undergraduate programmes will not offer student-selected option choices during Semester 1 of Year 1.
- The balance of core/compulsory versus optional/free elective modules in Undergraduate programmes should fall within the ranges detailed in the table below:
| Programme Length | Core or compulsory | Option or Elective | Ind. Research | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 year programmes |
? | ? | ? | Programmes should also permit increased levels of student choice with progression through the programme ? |
| Part I | Minimum 60 CAT | Up to 60 CAT | ? | |
| Part II | Minimum 30 CAT | Up to 90 CAT | ? | |
| Part III | ? | ? | Minimum 30 CAT | |
| 4 year programmes | ? | ? | ? | |
| Part I | Minimum 60 CAT | Up to 60 CAT | ? | |
| Part II | Minimum 30 CAT | Up to 90 CAT | ? | |
| Part III | ? | ? | ? | |
| Part IV | ? | ? | Minimum 30 CAT |
The suggested expected range of variation (in CATs) for Compulsory (including Core) modules for three year (top) and four year (bottom) programmes leading to classified awards.
Note that, with the exception of S1Y1, this should not be taken to imply anything about the semester in which different types of content could be offered.
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Framework for Taught Programmes
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