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Module Guidance

At Ulster we call the individual subjects that you will study modules. They are sometimes called classes or courses at other universities.

You will be required to undertake three 20 UK credit modules per semester which is equal to 60 UK credits or 120 credits for the full academic year.

Please note: A 20 UK credit module is worth 10 ECTS credits or 5 US credits.

You may choose modules from a range of subjects or take a more focused approach by choosing to specialise in a specific area, the choice is yours.

Depending on the terms of our agreement with your home institution you may be restricted to a specific subject area. If you would like to take modules outside your subject area, you must get permission from your home institution.

Module Level

Before selecting your modules please ensure that you have confirmed with your home institution the correct module level you will be required to study as indicated below:

  • Level 4: First year of a Full-Time Undergraduate degree course
  • Level 5: Second year of a Full-Time Undergraduate degree course
  • Level 6: Final year Honours standard
  • Level 7: *Postgraduate level (Master’s)

For undergraduate level students it is our recommendation you select Level 4 or Level 5 modules to ensure you have the best experience at Ulster

Module Lists

You will be required to select six modules in order of preference per semester from our subject list by campus (you will only be required to enrol for three):

When you find a module that you would like to study click on the module title to check the campus, semester, academic year and level of study.

Please note you must only select modules that are listed above as these modules have been verified as most suitable for study abroad students.

If you are a Postgraduate level student (Level 7) contact your Study Adviser for further information on what modules you can study.

Module Request Form

Complete our Module Request Form once you have confirmed with your home institution your six requested modules per semester (module code, title and crn are required) that would be suitable for you study from our module lists.

You will be allocated three modules per semester based on the most suitable in terms of timetabling and these will be confirmed to you two weeks before term commences when online enrolment is available.

Semester 1 Exams

The Semester 1 Examination period falls In January.

We understand that some students wish to return home for Christmas.

In this instance students can arrange to sit an exam at their home institution for a fee of £30 or request to complete a piece of coursework instead.

If you wish to consider this option please discuss with your study advisor first of all so alternative arrangements can be made.

Transcripts

Semester 1 transcripts are normally released towards the end of January and Semester 2  transcripts are normally released towards the end of June by the Exam Office.

You will receive your transcript electronically via e-mail with your host institution copied.

Need help?

Contact us at goglobal@ulster.ac.uk if you need help or guidance.

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Belfast

Find out more about the modules available at the Belfast campus.

Coleraine

Find out more about the modules available at the Coleraine campus.

Derry ~ Londonderry

Find out more about the modules available at the Derry~Londonderry campus.