Unusual and Outside Options
It may be possible to register for modules not in the course regulations via the Unusual Option scheme. If you are considering taking an unusual option you should discuss this with your tutor. You will need to complete the unusual option form and register for the module on eMR. Note that registration on eMR does not imply that you have permission to take the module.
Reasonable requests will normally be supported by the Physics department, however there will be occasions when the module is not appropriate and we will not approve the request. Clashes between unusual options and core modules are possible. We will not attempt to modify the timetable to remove such clashes.
You should obtain approval from the teaching department and by us before you devote time to an unusual option. You will also need to complete the unusual option form for each unusual option to confirm that you have this approval. You should only register on eMR for an unusual option if you know that you have a place on the module.
The department giving a module may not wish to approve an unusual option. They may consider the module to be inappropriate, or they may not wish to take on the possible extra workload (this particularly applies to modules taken out of their normal year, e.g. a 2nd year module taken in the 3rd, where a special examination may be needed).
Some departments restrict numbers on modules and may operate a separate registration system or a system of preregistration in April, May and June of the previous academic year. You should check this with the individual departments concerned, but it is the case for some WBS modules (for WBS you must use my.wbs.ac.uk).
If we find issues with your registrations, we will contact you.