Modules
Modules
The University operates a two-part module approval process:
- The MOFS database is a web-based system. It supports the University's module approval process and improves the accessibility and consistency of definitive module data.
- Module Outline Forms (MOFs) are created and maintained in the database. The approval process is integrated within the system to provide a secure environment
Module Outline Forms provide an accurate record of module content, delivery and assessment. As such, they feed into a number of University databases and national platforms, including:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate taught prospectuses
- the Module Catalogue
- NESS
- The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)
- Key Information Sets (KIS).
The content entered into the MOFs is read and used by numerous parties:
- current and prospective students
- Faculty Learning and Teaching Teams
- School office staff, the timetabling team
- potential employers of current students
- external partner institutions.
It is important that the content in MOFs is clear and easily understood, correct (both factually and grammatically) and up-to-date.
MOFs: Key Documents and Guidance
Key documents
- Guidelines on writing a MOF - This document takes colleagues step by step through each field, how to complete them, what you need to know and tips to avoid common errors
- There is a short video to help with filling in the 5 key academic fields in the MOF.
- Module Approval Process: Guidance Notes - this highlights which fields are approved and which level
- Assessment on MOFS - a guide talking you through the various options for assessment types on the MOF
- Student Hours on MOFS - a guide talking you through the various options for teaching and learning activities on the MOF
- Guidance on writing learning outcomes
- Guidance on HECOS codes
- Guidance on JACS subject codes
Enquiries about the MOFS database and the module approval process should be routed as follows:
- Academic staff should address queries to their School Office staff
- Schools/Institutes should address queries they can’t resolve themselves to their Faculty Learning and TeachingTeam
- Guidelines and training on the use of the MOFS database
Further information and guidance is accessible as follows:
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering
- Cross-Faculty provision
Details of current modules can be found in the module catalogue