The UMF (University Modular Framework) review in 2016-2017 set guidelines for the maximum number of Learning Outcomes (LOs) for programmes and modules. For programmes the maximum number of LOs are:
- CertHE - 6 (3 / 3) subject specific / Employability and Changemaker LOs
- DipHE - 8 (5 / 3) subject specific / Employability and Changemaker LOs
- Ordinary Degree - 12 (9 / 3) subject specific / Employability and Changemaker LOs
- Honours Degree - 12 (9 / 3) subject specific / Employability and Changemaker LOs
- PG Cert / PG Dip - 12 (9 / 3) subject specific / Employability and Changemaker LOs
- Masters - 12 (9 / 3) subject specific / Employability and Changemaker LOs.
For modules, the guidelines are:
- 10 credits - normally no more than 4 LOs
- 20 - 40 credits - normally no more than 6 LOs
- 40 - 80 credits - normally no more than 8 LOs.
For a 20-credit module it’s usual to see 4 subject specific LOs and 2 Employability and Changemaker LOs but the split of subject specific and employability can vary according to the focus of the module.
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