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Changes to module sequence for postgraduate students

Warning: the content within this page reflects what was communicated to students in the 2014/15 academic year. As such, this information may no longer be factually accurate.

Module sequence refers to the order in which certain modules must be studied. To build on previous learning, students may be required to take some modules either before (pre-requisite) or at the same time as (co-requisite) others.

These pre- and co-requisite rules relating to the modules listed below currently apply to all postgraduate students who wish to study modules that have a pre- or co-requisite requirement.

How this affects students

If the rules apply to a student, they can't study certain modules unless they have already passed a particular named module (a pre-requisite), or they have studied a particular named module/intend to study it at the same time (a co-requisite).

If a student intends to study one of the modules listed below, they will need to check their module description to ensure they understand the new requirements. Students will be prevented from enrolling online unless they have passed any required prerequisites or will be required to enrol on two modules if there is a co-requisite.

However, students may be able to apply for an exemption from studying a pre- or co-requisite module. To find out about the circumstances in which an exemption may be possible, and to apply, please see Pre and co-requisite exemptions.

Affected modules

The postgraduate modules listed below are those which currently have a pre-requisite or co-requisite requirement:

  • Advanced mathematical methods (M833)
  • Analytic number theory II (M829)
  • Applied complex variables (M828)
  • Applied linguistics 2 (EE818) NEW from February 2017
  • Applied linguistics 3 (EE819) NEW from October 2017
  • Approximation theory (M832)
  • Coding theory (M836)
  • Dissertation in mathematics (M840)
  • Educational leadership 2 (EE812)
  • Educational leadership 3 (EE813) NEW from October 2016
  • Fractal geometry (M835)
  • Inclusive practice 2 (EE815)
  • Inclusive practice 3 (EE816) NEW from October 2016
  • MA Art History part 2 (A844)
  • MA Classical Studies part 2 (A864)
  • MA English part 2 (A816)
  • MA History part 2 (A826)
  • MA Music part 2 (A874)
  • MSc project module (S810)
  • MSc project module for IPEM (SXP810)
  • Nonlinear ordinary differential equations (M821)
  • Optimising networks - CCNP 4 (T827)
  • Project module for MSc Medicinal Chemistry (SXM810)
  • Project module MSc Professional Science (SXB810)
  • Researching and evaluating practice (K828)
  • The art history dissertation (A847)
  • The classical studies dissertation (A867)
  • The music dissertation (A877)
  • The philosophy dissertation (A857)
  • Transforming professional practice (K829)

Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.