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
Guidance on how to approach assessment in light of the challenges of Artificial Intelligence and generative AI technologies, and a diagnostic checklist to consider if your assessment approaches are AI resilient
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:

Details of current modules can be found in the module catalogue