Computing Science Modules

Modules are the equivalent of courses or classes. They are the basic unit of study within a degree programme. Modules offered by the School of Computing Science in the current academic year are available by following the link below.

Information Systems students must take modules from Schools outside Computing Science to a value of 40 credits. The common optional modules are available by following the link below.

• Computing Science Modules for the academic year 2005-06
• Computing Science Modules for the academic year 2006-07
• Optional modules for Information Systems students

Previous Academic Years

Module Codes

Each module in the University is identified by its module code. These codes are three letters that identify the Department or School that "owns" the module (CSC for Computing Science) followed by a three-digit number. The first of these digits indicates the Stage at which the module is normally taken. CSC1xx are normally taken by first year (Stage 1) students, CSC2xx are taken by second year (Stage 2) students and CSC3xx are taken by third year (Stage 3) students.

CSC8xx modules are for students following taught postgraduate degrees. CSC6xx are 'service' modules, usually taught to students who need to know some computing, but are not following computing degrees.

Credit Values

Each module has a credit value. A 10-credit module equals 100 hours of teaching and individual learning. Each Stage of a degree programme typically requires a student to earn 120 credits. The equivalent ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) values are given for Erasmus students who are normally studying at a University elsewhere in Europe.

Level

For most students, the level is the same as the Stage at which the module is taken. However, historically, students have been able to defer modules into the next Stage of their degree. In these cases, the level indicates which Stage the module is normally taken - but it may actually be taken in the following Stage.

Compulsory or Optional

Modules can be either compulsory (you must take them) or optional (you can choose to take them, but don't have to). You have to check the programme outline for the degree you are following to find out whether a particular module is compulsory or optional for you.