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.
ACCEPTANCE and PREREGISTRATION (click to expand)
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 IATL and WBS modules (for WBS you must use my.wbs.ac.uk).
If we find issues with your registrations, we will contact you.
COMPUTING MODULES
The Physics department does not allow students, in their second, third or fourth year, to take entry level programming modules. This includes all programming module with module codes such as CS1xx, IB1xx, MA1xx.
FHEQ Level 4 (Year 1) MODULES
The University does not permit you to take more than 30 CATS credits from FHEQ level 4 modules (year 1 modules) after the 1st year. You may not take LL1.. coded language modules in the third or fourth years.
You are also not allowed to take any FHEQ Level 4 modules in your fourth year.
WBS GATEWAY to BUSINESS
The WBS Gateway modules are designed for students with no business background. WBS are keen for students from any undergraduate programme to sign up. Students will have to register on my.wbs and on eMR (instructions are included on their website). Please note that demand for Finance modules is particularly high, so they may not be able to guarantee registration for these.
