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Steve Brierley
Pathways course leader
Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, S1 1WB
Telephone:
0114 225 6887
Email: s.brierley@shu.ac.uk
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Pathways modules
Pathways provides a flexible solution for those who do not wish to complete a full programme of study, or who wish to spread their studies over a longer period. You can study one or more individual topics (we call these modules) to suit your needs. You keep the academic credit you have earned from individual topics and build up credits towards a named award.
A module is a block of study on a particular topic area. Some modules are "stand alone" and do not contribute towards an academic qualification. Other modules are part of a named award, for example a Master of Science (MSc) or a Master of Arts (MA).
To help you decide whether a particular module is appropriate for you, we provide a module descriptor that includes learning outcomes, level of study, number of credits, prerequisites (if applicable) and a brief outline of the contents. Assessment criteria are provided as part of the assessment specification for each module. The assessments will be given to you when you are studying the module.
Levels
In higher education, study levels are between 4 and 7, where Level 4 is the lowest and 7 the highest. First year undergraduate degrees are usually Level 4 and postgraduate Masters are Level 7. The level is important if you want to transfer your credit to a named award at a later date.
Credits
When you successfully complete a module you gain credit at the specified level. This credit can be accumulated towards a specific award. After each assessment period you will receive a formal record (or transcript) of your results and the credit you have achieved for any undergraduate and taught post-graduate modules you have taken.
Prerequisites
In addition to those needed to gain entry to the programme, some modules may require prerequisites usually related to the subject matter. Check with the programme team if you are unsure whether you meet the requirements.
Module delivery
Modules may be delivered in a number of ways, including day release, workshops, or by distance learning. However, we are increasingly providing more "blended" forms of delivery, for example, a workshop may be combined with with a period of distance learning.
Named awards
At some point in your studies, you may decide you want to move onto one of our named awards.
This is possible providing you meet our entry requirements for the award. If you want to do this, you need to speak to the programme team who will put you in touch with the admissions tutor for the particular award.
The admissions tutor will consider your initial application form and results from any relevant modules you have studied so far.
If you are offered a place on the award, any relevant module that you have successfully passed will be transferred across as credit against the named award.
Transfers may be subject to time limits, so we may not automatically transfer credit if the module was studied some time ago.
