This information is for students on full-time postgraduate taught (PGT) programmes (Master's programmes).  Information for part-time and flexible modular students .

Where can I see what modules are offered for my programme?

You can find the list of optional modules available for your programme via the RISIS portal.

-  Log into RISIS
-  Select 'Information' from the top menu bar
-  Select 'Programme and Modules'
-  Select 'Your module selection’

When module selection opens on RISIS, you can view your options via the module browser.  The browser allows you to look at the different modules offered on your programme.

Once you have decided your module selections, you can then proceed through to the student module selection screens.  The module selection portal will list your compulsory modules and you will have access to select your optional module choices.  Once you have made your module selection, you must submit your choices.  We will notify you via email to confirm your module selections.

How many credits do I need?

As a full-time postgraduate taught student you must have a total of 180 credits.

How many credits is each module worth?

The majority of modules are worth 20 credits, although projects or dissertations may have a higher credit value. Each credit equates approximately to 10 hours of work (including all contact hours such as lectures or classes, as well as further reading and any assessments).

When choosing your modules, please make sure that you register for the right number of credits and optional modules each academic year. This information is available when you make your selections online), and this includes compulsory modules for your programme and any required pre-requisites or co-requisites for the modules you are taking.

Can I change my modules after I have selected them?

Requests to change your optional modules should be made as soon as possible, or until the Friday of Semester 1, week 2 at 12:30 hrs (UK time) (for modules taught in Semester 1 and Semester 1/2) and until the Friday of Semester 2, week 2 at 12:30 hrs (UK time) (for modules taught in Semester 2). Please email moduleselection@reading.ac.uk with details of your requested changes.

You may request changes to your optional modules, however please note that you do not have an automatic right to change your optional modules. Consideration will be given as to whether you have the necessary pre- and co-requisites, whether there are places available on the module and whether the deadline for changing optional modules has passed.  
For more information on changing your modules, read the FAQs.

Where can I get help with choosing my modules?

There are several different places you can go for help and advice: 

• Academic staff - You can speak to your Programme Director or Academic Tutor for guidance on which modules to choose to meet your academic objectives and interests.
• Online support - You can ask a question about module selection via the 'Ask a question' feature on RISIS or you can email (from your University email account) to moduleselection@reading.ac.uk
• More information can be found on our Module Selection FAQs page.