STA Student Handbook (Taught Programmes) 2025/26
2025-26 Handbook for STA Undergraduate Students
This is where you will find all the information, rules, and explanations you need during your time as a student in STA.
You are expected to know the information in this booklet-- it is your responsibility to read it and refer to it as necessary.
Module registration
All module registration take place on MySIS and further infromation will be sent to you. New students will register for modules as soon as they are enroled in September or January. Continuing students will be able to pre-register during the spring for modules in the following academic year.
Information sessions will be held and you consult with your Advisor which modules to choose for the next developmental year, as well as to ensure that you follow a coherent programme throughout your studies at Queen Mary.
Make sure in choosing your modules that you have evenly weighted each semester in terms of credits.
It is important that you consider your programme regulations when you are completing your module registration.
Levels
All modules in the School are assigned a level consistent with the National Qualifications Framework. The level of a module indicates the difficulty and is determined by the learning outcomes; essentially what you will be expected to have achieved by the end of the module. The academic levels are as follows:
Level 3: Pre-university or foundation level
Level 4: Certificate level (UG year 1)
Level 5: Intermediate level (UG year 2 and year abroad or in industry)
Level 6: Honours level (UG final year)
Level 7: Masters level
Occasionally, modules may be assigned a dual level, either 4/5 or 5/6, in which case separate learning outcomes are given for each level; there is a separate module code, and different assessment may apply.
It is usual for students to progress from one level to the next as they progress through each year of their degree. However, it may be appropriate for you to take some modules from a level lower or, in exceptional cases, a level higher than your year of study may indicate. Be very careful to note the amounts of credits you are taking each semester, however, and make sure you are fulfilling enough to progress or receive your degree.
Changing Modules
If you wish to change any optional modules for which you're registered, it may be possible to make a change via MySIS up until the end of the second week of each semester.
Please note: you can only add a module if there is space available on the module in question. If you're not sure, you can check the module availability spreadsheet or come to Reception (ArtsOne 1.40) to enquire.
If you experience any issues, be in touch with us via AskQM
Modules (Auditing)
Auditing a module means that you attend a module for which you are not enrolled and do not complete the assessments or gain credit for the module. The School is happy for you to audit lectures (space permitting and in consultation with the module convenor). You are not able to audit seminars or practice-based modules as auditors may affect the experience of students who are enrolled on the module for credit.