STA Student Handbook (Taught Programmes) 2025/26

Programme Regulations

The programme regulations lay out the requirements you need to meet to qualify for a degree in your chosen programme of study. There are three types of modules:

• core module: a module that must be taken and passed to meet requirements for progression or award
• compulsory module: a module that must be taken (but not passed) to meet requirements for progression or award
• elective module: a module that a student may select from a specified list of options

Apart from the core and compulsory modules, there are few prescribed sequences of modules. However, there are overall specifications to ensure not only that you take sufficient modules in your chosen subject overall, but also that you progress in the course of your studies until you are taking predominantly level-6 modules. It is vital that you are familiar with these requirements as these will affect the pathway choices you are able to make.

For more information, please refer to the regulations for your specific degree programme for entry in the current year or for entry in previous years.