Module Handbook
The Module Handbook contains information on module availability for exchange students. Please note that the module selection process will occur just before you start and the academic department you are based in will be in touch with the confirmed list of modules and instructions. Therefore, the modules listed below in this handbook are not guaranteed and the information here is based on what was available in the current academic year (24/25) or previous years so there may be changes for the upcoming academic year (25/26).
If you have any further questions regarding modules, please contact the relevant academic department, contact details can be found on the following pageLink opens in a new window.
If you will only be attending for part of the year please click hereLink opens in a new window to see which academic departments allow part-year study.
You are required to take undergraduate level modules unless the exchange agreement between our universities specifies you can take postgraduate modules.
Students are expected to undertake the following number of credits, these are the general recommendations and your base academic department will confirm exactly how many you can take:
- 120 CATS points (60 ECTS) for a full academic year (autumn, spring & summer terms)
- 48 CATS (24 ECTS) for Autumn term only
- 48 CATS (24 ECTS) for Spring term only
- 96 CATS (48 ECTS) for both Autumn & Spring terms
- 72 CATS (36 ECTS) for both Spring & Summer terms
Teaching
Lectures and seminars are mainly held in the Autumn and Spring Terms. The Summer Term is reserved for revision and examinations; although there are some subject areas which continue teaching modules. Please be aware of this when you are signing your accommodation contract. It is not possible to alter the dates of your contract later in the year.
