Glossary

Module dependencies

Module dependencies specify the prior or parallel learning recommended of students to undertake the module. There are three classes of module dependencies:

Recommendations - students are recommended, but not required, to take or have taken these modules, or to have achieved the specified learning outcomes. Enrolment without the recommended modules (or equivalent) is permitted on the clear understanding on the part of the student that she/he may in all likelihood experience difficulties in meeting the learning outcomes of the module.

Module Requirements - students must have satisfied these requirements before they will be allowed to enrol in the module. This covers such issues as health and safety requirements and required practical skills. While it is possible to specify full academic modules as requirements this will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances. Normally requirements will specify certification or demonstration of required skills.

Incompatible Modules - students cannot be awarded credit for this module and also be awarded credit for any of the modules listed as incompatible modules because of the similarity of their learning outcomes.