module choice for 2011-2012

MODULE CHOICE FOR 2011-2012A quick and simple guide on how to pick your modules.

Department OfPhysics &Astronomy

An Introduction to Module Choice.

• Module choice is your chance to choose modules and move one step closer to registering for the following academic year.

• The first step is an email sent by the registration team asking you to complete the online module choice process. Please ensure your email box is not full!

• The email will give you detailed information on how to complete the process through MUSE.

Do I need to complete Module Choice?If all your modules arepre-prescribed for thefollowing year thenyou do not need tocomplete the modulechoice exercise.

If you are unsure pleasecontact Tracy Hilton ont.hilton@shef.ac.uk or0114 2223737

When should this be completed?

Module choice should ideally be

completed by 23rd May 2011.

This gives us chance to approve

your modules and contact you if

there are any problems withyour choices.

What happens if I don’t do this?

• Failure to confirm your modules online will mean you will be unable to register online for the next academic year.

• Your student loan payment may be delayed and a late registration charge may also be applied.

How to pick your modules.• Check that you are choosing

modules from the correct prescribed list for your degree course. See following slide for an example.

• Try to have a 60:60 split across semesters. It is possible to have a 70:50 and 50:70 split but this is not ideal. Anything over this will be rejected.

• Check that you have the full 120 credits.

• Check you have the pre-requisites required for the modules you choose.

• Make sure you don’t pick modules that are not available to you, they will be rejected and the process will take longer.

• Don’t forget you can add/drop should you need to at the start of next year.

Example regulations.

Here are the important links…..

• You will find the regulations for your degree course on http://www.shef.ac.uk/calendar/regs.html

or click on the link ‘regulations’ on the departmental web page.

• You can check the full details of some of your modules on the departmental website under module descriptions

FAQ’sWhat if I miss the deadline?Please contact student.registration@shef.ac.uk

What do I do if I cannot login to MUSE to access the online

module approval screens?Firstly check the CiCS Service Status or contact the CiCS

helpdeskon 0114 2221111 I am due to return from Leave of Absence, do I still

need tomake my module choices on-line?Yes, please enter your modules on-line for approval. You

will besent further information by post about registering during

thesummer. You may also contact your academic department

foradvice.  Are places on modules allocated on-line on a first

come firstserved basis?This is not usually a problem however, PHY225 often fills

upquickly. What do I do if the core modules have not been pre-

loadedcorrectlyPlease contact student.registration@shef.ac.uk What do I do if the module I have chosen is in the

"wrong“Semester e.g. Is appearing as an Autumn semester

module,when you were expecting to be delivered in the

Spring?Contact the academic department responsible for that

module

FAQ’s.How will I know when my on-line choices have been

seen andapproved by my department?Check your University email account regularly. If there is aproblem, you will receive an email advising you what

action to take.You will have the opportunity to check and confirm your

choiceswhen you complete registration during the summer.

I am going abroad on a placement. Do I still need to make my

Module choices on-lineIf you are away for the whole academic year, you do NOT

need tomake your module choices now. If you are away for one

semester,you will need to make your module choice for the

semester thatyou will be studying in Sheffield.  I am currently away from the University on

placement/inpractice/studying abroad. How do I choose modules

for nextyear? Following any academic advice received from your

department, login to the on-line system via MUSE and choose modules in

thenormal way. What happens if I do not complete module choice

on-line?You will not be able to register for next year and your

student loanPayment may be delayed. A late registration charge may

beapplied.

Need help with your choices?2nd year PhysicsDr Vitaly KudryavtsevV.Kudryavtsev@shef.ac.ukTelephone: 0114 2224295

2nd year AstronomyProf Vik Dhillonvik.dhillon@shef.ac.ukTelephone: 0114 2224528

3rd year PhysicsDr Chris Boothc.booth@shef.ac.ukTelephone: 0114 2223541

3rd and 4th year AstronomyProf Paul Crowtherpaul.crowther@shef.ac.ukTelephone: 0114 2224291

4th year PhysicsDr Ed Dawe.daw@shef.ac.ukTelephone: 0142224353

Module ApprovalMrs Tracy Hilton in G5 Hicks Buildingt.hilton@shef.ac.ukTelephone: 0114 2223737

General help

General registrationenquiries:student.registration@shef.ac

.ukTelephone: 0114 22221288

Technical support: helpdesk@shef.ac.ukTelephone: 0114 222 1111

Thank you and good luck!

Please have a chat with your year tutor regarding your choices.

We’re here to help.