If you're a full-time student, you may be able to study up to 30 additional credits of elective modules outside your normal programme of study.
- Who can take an elective module?
- Which elective modules can I choose?
- How to register for an elective module
- What should I consider before registering?
Who can take an elective module?
You can register for elective modules if you're a full-time student studying at least 90 credits during Semesters A and B.
You can study up to 30 credits of additional modules that are not part of your normal programme of study.
Which elective modules can I choose?
You can choose modules from any subject area at the University, subject to:
- availability
- meeting any module prerequisites
- timetable availability.
You could choose a module related to your degree or explore a completely different subject.
Before registering, ask for advice about whether the module is suitable for you. Many modules, particularly at academic levels 5, 6 and 7, require previous knowledge of the subject. Academic staff cannot provide additional support if you do not meet the prerequisites.
Some modules may also:
- have limited places because of room capacity
- clash with your existing timetable
- not be available as electives because of the specialist or restricted nature of the programme.
The academic School delivering the module can advise you about availability.
How to register for an elective module
Once you've chosen an elective module, contact Ask Herts to request registration with your Student Records Team.
Include your:
- full name
- student ID number
- elective module you want to study.
What should I consider before registering?
An elective module is additional to your normal study load.
Your elective module will not:
- be taken into account by an examination board when grading your performance
- contribute towards the classification of your award
- contribute towards the credit requirements for your award.
The University therefore encourages students to take elective modules in attendance-only mode, rather than completing assessments for a module grade.
If you choose attendance-only mode, an AT grade will appear for the module on your final transcript.
Unless you tell the University otherwise, you will be registered for an elective module in attendance-only mode.
Whichever mode you choose, the result will appear on your final transcript as either an AT grade or a numeric grade.