We expect students to thoroughly research any module which they choose to study.
Modules which are available to Exchange and Study Abroad students are provided on the Constructing your Programme page by subject area. These are the only modules available to Exchange and Study Abroad students. During times when the next academic year’s modules are not yet available, the previous year’s modules have been provided as a general guide.
We have provided easy links to Module Guides on each page which will tell you the module content, reading lists and most importantly how the module will be assessed.
It is a student’s sole responsibility to ensure that they are aware of how any modules they choose will be assessed and to then be on campus for any examinations they are required to take. Modules cannot be changed once they have been confirmed.
Students must discuss all modules with their home institutions BEFORE submitting module requests. When you request modules we will assume you have permission from your home institution.
We may not be able to exactly match your modules and if you have very specific requirements for your course and you cannot be flexible in your choices, we may not be able to accommodate your modules in an exchange.
Research and agree with your home institution more modules than you need. We suggest at LEAST 6 modules but no more than 10. This will ensure that if your top choices are unavailable or cannot be timetabled together, the exchange will not be cancelled at a later stage.
Modules are worth either 10 UK Credits (5 ECTS) or 20 UK Credits (10 ECTS). Students will take between 40-60 UK Credits per semester as instructed by their home institution.
Choosing Your
Modules Process
Once you have been offered a place and accepted that offer, in or around June (for September starters) or November (for January starters) we will email you with a link to the Module Request portal and you will be asked to select modules which you would like to study.
Students should choose their modules in order of preference but should be prepared to study ANY of the modules they choose. Students should choose at LEAST 6 modules where possible but no more than 10. Students who have to choose module cluster sets should choose 2 – a first choice and a reserve.
Once your module choices have been received the team at Northumbria University will start the process of timetabling your modules and agreeing them with an academic from our Institution.
In September or January respectively, your confirmed modules will be emailed to you. NO FURTHER CHANGES TO MODULES CAN BE MADE AFTER THIS TIME.
