Major and Module Selection Instructions

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Humanities, Online, Continuous

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The purpose of this information sheet is to allow you to view all modules connected to the Qualification, optional and core.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you register correctly.

Please only register for Modules you have not already completed, and intend to complete this year.

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1. The Maximum amount of modules you can register for in one academic year is 4.

2. You may only register for a post foundation module in a subject if you have successfully passed the foundation module e.g. to register for HIS1003 or any post-foundation History module you must have successfully completed HIS1001 (or have been granted an exemption from the HIS1001 module).

3. You may select no more than two modules from the same subject in any academic year.

4. You cannot take two modules in the same subject set in the one year e.g. you cannot register for LIT1050 and LIT1052 in the same year.

4.1 The following modules count as even numbered modules: PSY1082: Social and Organisational Psychology, PSY1085: Cognitive Psychology and Biopsychology, PSY1087: Abnormal and Counselling Psychology, SOC1004: Sociology of Health & Illness, PHE1007: Philosophy of Education, Teaching, Pedagogy and Practice, PHE1006: What can I know? Philosophy of Knowledge, SOC1002: Sociology of the Life Course. 

4.2 The following Psychology modules count as odd numbered modules: PY100: What is Psychology?, PY210: Developmental and Educational Psychology and for Philosophy: PH310: Philosophy and Religion: Historical and Contemporary Relationships. 

5. It is advisable for students who wish to register for HIS1005 to not take this module along with HIS1006. This module requires students to complete a research paper which requires a high level of commitment

6. Students must have previously completed at least four History modules before registering for HIS1006.

7. It is advisable for students to have completed SOC1001, SOC1002 and SOC1015 before registering for SOC1016 which is an advanced level module.

8. PHE1010, LIT1053 and HIS1006: Please note these are advanced level modules and involve the completion of a dissertation. This type of module requires a high level of commitment and therefore students should carefully consider registering for this module along with other modules. Many students find it desirable to take this type of module on it's own, or with one other module (feasibility of taking this module in combination with other modules will of course depend on the capability of the student and the amount of time the student can dedicate to their studies.

Optional Modules - Semester 1 and 2