Module Information

How do I choose modules?

The Module Catalogue is available online. All students are advised to read the information regarding choosing modules (pdf).

How many modules should I study?

Incoming students are expected to take 60 Nottingham credits per semester or 120 Nottingham credits per academic year, which is the normal credit load for all undergraduate students.
In certain circumstances, with the written approval of your home institution, a student may be entitled to take fewer than 60 Nottingham credits per semester.
All study abroad and exchange students must take the minimum of 50 credits per semester in order to be classified as a full-time student. Written approval must accompany your initial application.
European students may find it useful to know that 60 Nottingham credits are approximately equivalent to 30 ECTS.

Schools with limited module availability/specific requirements

Biomedical Sciences
Business
Built Environment (Architecture)
Education
English Studies
Law
Medical School
Music
Pharmacy
Psychology

Biomedical Sciences
All applications must be approved by the School prior to acceptance.

Business School
Only certain modules are available to study abroad and exchange students in the Business School. A list of available modules is produced each year and students are only able to select modules from this list; all other modules are not available. Download the available module list for 2009/10 (pdf).

School of the Built Environment
All students who wish to study Architecture in the School of the Built Environment must submit a portfolio of their work to date together with their application to the International Office. The portfolio should be sent on CD and should show a sample of your best design work - preferably including your most recent work. If possible the School would also like to see a sample of your more technical work (structures and construction, environmental design) as these are generally integrated into the design studio. The School will approve all applications based on the portfolio.

Students can take modules from years 2, 3 and 5 only. For years 2 and 5, students may apply for one semester only (either Autumn or Spring) or for the full year (September-June). Students wishing to enter into the 3rd year programme must come for the full year (September-June) and must follow the prescribed 3rd year programme. For further information on the School of the Built Environment please visit their website. Please note that all applications and portfolios should be sent to the International Office as normal.

School of Education
It is not possible for study abroad and exchange students to take modules from the School of Education. However study abroad and exchange students can take modules from the School of Continuing Education, although only certain modules are available and all applications must be approved by the School prior to acceptance. Students should note that certain modules are not taught on the University's central campuses. Further information regarding the School of Continuing Education will be provided to students on arrival in Nottingham.

School of English Studies

Modules are very limited in the School of English Studies.
Only certain Level 1 and Level 3 modules are available to study abroad and exchange students.
Students who are English majors and who wish to take Level 3 modules in the School of English Studies should state this clearly in the relevant section of their application form. Students will then be contacted with further information by email. Any such students who are applying for the Spring Semester (January start) should note that they need to apply in the previous May in order to have a chance of being allocated modules. Successful students are allocated to Level 3 modules prior to arrival in Nottingham.
For non-English majors and all other students who wish to take modules in the School of English Studies, some Level 1 modules are available to all study abroad and exchange students regardless of when they apply. If you wish to take any of these modules you can register for them as normal once you arrive in Nottingham.
Please see the English Studies website for further information.

School of Law
Outside the Universitas 21 programme and specific exchange partners with the School of Law, spaces in the very limited in the School of Law. Only Law majors will be considered and all applications must be approved by the School prior to acceptance.

Medical School
Study abroad and exchange students are not able to take modules in the Medical School. Any student who wishes to study modules in the Medical School should apply directly to the School as the application does not come through the Study Abroad Team. Students should email the School for information. For further information on the School of the Medical and Surgical Sciences please visit their website.

Department of Music
Students who wish to take performance classes will be charged a separate fee which is not included in tuition fees or in the exchange agreement between Nottingham and your home university. For further information please speak to the departmental coordinator on arrival in Nottingham.

School of Pharmacy
1. All applications must be approved by the School prior to acceptance and modules agreed.
2. The School of Pharmacy timetable will not allow students to take Pharmacy modules from more than one year; ideally students should take a whole semester/year of the MPharm programme.
3. Laboratory-based modules cannot be guaranteed, however, enquiries can be made and confirmed in advance.
4. It is recommended that students taking Pharmacy modules study at one level lower than that which they are studying in their home institution.
5. Professional modules which relate specifically to UK practice are restricted to UK full degree students only.

School of Psychology
All applications must be approved by the School prior to acceptance. Most first year modules are year-long and not available for one semester.

Please contact the Study Abroad Team if you have any questions.