Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a unit of learning and assessment (in other words a class/subject). A successfully completed module is typically worth 5 credits. For most modules’ marks are divided between different elements such as the coursework and a final examination.

What is an Assessment?

Assessments may consist of examinations, projects, essays, performance, exhibitions, presentations etc. Continual Assessments may be abbreviated as CA.

What are Free Choice Modules?

The free choice module allows you to study a different module outside of your selected course. It will give you the opportunity to experience other courses and areas of study you would not normally have had access to before. Most of the semesters will have elective modules for you to choose from and they may include a free choice module. You can only do one free choice module per semester. If a class is popular and fills up, a new class may be created to accommodate the overflow. However, if there are a small number of people opting for a module in the class, that module may not run that semester, due to low up-take.

What happens if I fail a module?

Progression at the end of Semester 1 in January to Semester 2 is automatic. Where a student is unsuccessful in obtaining the credits needed to progress to the next stage of the programme, repeat exams will be held in August.

How do I Progress from Year to Year?

A full-time student who has no credits outstanding from any previous stage may progress from the current stage to the following stage provided that either they: 1) have passed the current stage or, 2) have presented a pass or exemption in modules taken at the current stage to the value of at least 55 credits i.e. carry fail facility (important to note that this is not available in all courses or from every year to the next, this needs to be clarified by your Head of Department.

Module Registration

All students must ensure that they are officially registered for all modules, including electives. Instructions will be sent to your MyCIT email account in September/October (for Semester 1) and January (for Semester 2) regarding registering online for your electives. If you are not on the system for a module, your lecturer will be unable to enter your grade, and the module will not appear on your exam timetable. Check Blackboard www.mycit.ie to view the modules which you are enrolled for. Late registration for any module will incur a fine, and for each semester there will be a cut-off date after which no further registration will be accepted.