Module Amendments

Module Amendments are currently closed.

There are 3 different forms:

• A Module Amendment Form (MAF) for amendments related to timetable clashes. These forms will be prioritised; any module change request on the form that is not related to a timetable clash or module cancellation will be ignored. You can request modules we previously said were full in case a space has become available, but should not request modules we previously stated you were not eligible for, unless you can provide new evidence, as the answer will be the same.
• A MAF for amendments related to preferences (Including issues with credits transfer). You can request modules we previously said were full in case a space has become available, but should not request modules we previously stated you were not eligible for, unless you can provide new evidence, as the answer will be the same.
• A MAF to underload by up to 1 module per semester (to remove an already allocated module without replacing it). We will need a direct email from your home university confirming you are allowed to underload before the form can be processed.
• If you receive a message saying "not authorised to view", please make sure you login to Microsoft Forms with your King's account first.

Please complete a Module Amendment Form (MAF) if: 

• You have an unavoidable timetable clash (a conflict in your schedule) and cannot physically be in two places at once. You need to list as many alternative as possible, at least 6, that fit the rest of your timetable whilst still meeting eligibility criteria and any specific pre-requisites for any module requested. Please complete the MAF (timetable Issues) . 
• You have been told that a registered module does not count for credit at your home university and you genuinely need this credit in order to proceed with your studies. Your home university can contact us if they require further information in order to validate your modules. 
  Please note that any change requests due to credit transfer issues must still be submitted by the deadline for Preferences.
• If you still do not have a full credit load and need to add modules, please complete a new Module Request Form NOT a Module Amendment Form.
• Places on modules are not guaranteed for any student due to class size restrictions and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not have waiting lists.
• The strict deadline for submitting Semester 1 Module Amendment Forms is 17:00 on Friday 30th of September 2022 for non-timetable issues/preference changes, and 12:00 noon on Friday 7th October 2022 for Timetables issues or Underload. You should however try to make changes as early as possible to not miss classes (You must continue to attend only previous classes, until changes are confirmed).
• The strict deadline for submitting Semester 2 Module Amendment Forms will be 17:00 on Friday 20th January 2023 for non-timetable issues/preference changes, and 12:00 noon on Friday 27th January 2023 for Timetables issues or Underload. You should however try to make changes as early as possible to not miss classes (You must continue to attend only previous classes, until changes are confirmed).

* Students can use the Word Template Form below to prepare for their module choices before entering them on the Online Module Selection Form. Please note that the form below is not a valid form of module selection and serves as a reference only.

Checking your eligibility

For the most part, students in the UK only take modules in their major department(s) and students do not take electives. As you will be taking modules alongside King’s degree-seeking students, and will be graded exactly like them, a minimum background is required at non-introductory level.

 Each King's module has a code attached to it, which begins with a number - 4, 5, 6 or 7: 

• We will assess your eligibility based on your University transcript(s) only. If the transcript you used for your King’s application did not contain the modules you were studying for at the time of application or in the current semester, we strongly advise you to send an up-to-date transcript/record of registration to studyabroad@kcl.ac.uk (even if you have yet to receive grades for them. For this we can accept screenshots of courseload if your home university does not issue transcripts that include in-progress modules, as long as it is clear it is yours). If you transferred between universities during your studies, please also make sure we have all the transcripts. Those must be in English. 
• If you are requesting to take modules from the departments of Biosciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Informatics, Mathematics, Music or Physics, we are required to send your transcript to the Study Abroad Tutor in the relevant department, as we require their approval before we register you to modules in these subject areas.
• Please only request Music modules if you can play an instrument and/or read music fluently. If you have no Music modules on your transcript, please inform us of your musical background and ability when you submit your Module Request Form. This is so that we can provide the relevant academic tutor with this supporting information in order for them to sufficiently check your eligibility.
• Law modules are almost all at level 6, but can be actually taken by 2nd year students, so fall under the Level 5 requirements. For those open to Non-Law students, equivalent background in Social Science, Politics or Business, depending on the module subject, would be required.
• Some modules have specific pre-requirements specified under the module details page. Please make sure you have covered this material (at King’s in your first semester, or at home; you will be asked to show evidence of this if not clear from your transcript) before requesting these modules. Students need to fulfil any pre-requisites for their desired modules in addition to fulfilling the general eligibility criteria.
• Some modules are only open to, or given priority to, students from specific universities. This will be clearly indicated in the module details page. 
• Places on modules are not guaranteed for any student due to class size restrictions and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not have waiting lists.

Choosing the correct module/credit load

• Across one academic year, all students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught) should take 120 King's credits. Students only studying abroad for one semester should take 60 King's credits.
• 15 King’s Credits (KC) are generally considered as 7.5 ECTS / 4 US Credits, but please check with your home university as they are solely responsible for credit transfer.
• Typically one King’s credit equates to 10 hours of work (including both teaching contact hours and independent study), so a 15 KC module will require 150 hours of work. The balance of contact hours and independent study varies per module and department, with non-sciences modules having generally less contact hours (can be as little as 1-2h/week), but more independent study required, reading in particular.
• If you wish to underload by 1 module (as full time students, you cannot take less than 45 KC per semester), we will need direct email confirmation from your home university that they allow it.
• Students cannot overload (take more than 60 KC per semester) whilst on study abroad at King's, even if allowed to at their home university.

• Places on modules are not guaranteed for any student due to class size restrictions and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not run waiting lists.
  You therefore must list as many modules as possible (10 for semester students, 14 for full year ones), in preference order, in your initial module request.
• Students only studying at King's in Semester 1 (September-December) will be set alternative assessments instead of any in-person January Exams, as necessary.  If the assessment is held online in January, there will be no alternative assessment and you are expected to sit the exam / submit the assessment then. 
• Semester 2 and Full Year students will be enrolled until early June and must be available for the entire examination period in May/June. No alternative assessments will be offered.

Timetables

• Timetables for 2023/24 are not yet live. You will need to have completed your online enrolment and use your King's login to access them.

• Semester 2-only students will access a guest modules timetable until they have completed online enrolment. Please follow these different guidances.

• Offer holders will be send instructions on how to check timetables once released. 

• A guide to the timetables system can be found at the bottom of this page (to be updated)

• Biosciences modules timetables are available on the Bioscience module catalogue (under 'DOWs'). If only 1 or 2 days are listed, the module will likely be running all day so it is best to avoid selecting other modules on these days. If the module is listed as running every day or 'flexible', please be reassured this will be explained during the compulsory Study Abroad Orientation Week. 

• Students only studying at King's in Semester 1 (September-December) will be set alternative assessments instead of any in-person January exams, however are expected to sit any online exams in January and may have coursework deadlines in January (also submitted online).

• Personal timetables will only be available once you have completed your online enrolment and confirmed your module registrations. They can take up to 2 days to update after changes.Your personal timetable may be subject to change until the end of the second week of teaching in each semester, so do not organise work/travel/social activity around it until then.

• There may be multiple seminar/tutorial times per module to accompany a lecture, or instead of lectures. You cannot choose tutorials and will automatically be allocated a seminar/tutorial time that works for your timetable.

• If you need to request a seminar change, please email studyabroad@kcl.ac.uk in the first instance.  Please note, it is not possible to request seminar/tutorial changes unless there is a clash with another module or with a recurring medical appointment.   
  You must organise any work/travel/social activity around your timetable. Your personal timetable may be subject to change until the end of the second week of teaching in each semester. 

• Places on modules are not guaranteed for any student due to class size restrictions and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not run waiting lists.