Undergraduate Students - Credits and Modules

Check how many credits/modules you need for your stage:
The normal credit load for each stage of an Undergraduate programme is 60 credits (12 modules). Some programmes may vary.

• To see how many credits you need for each stage of your programme go to the Course Search and click on the Undergraduate tab to find your programme
• You will be able to see how many programme credits and how many elective credits (if that applies) you need to have as well as a list of the Core and Option modules on offer

Check how many credits you currently have for your stage:

• You can do this through your SIS Web by looking at your Semester Breakdown, checking your Credit Information and reading your Credit Statement
• Students should not normally be registered to more than 70 credits over the two semesters (some programmes may allow more than this)
• Check how many credits you have for each semester and try to keep your workload balanced e.g. 30/30

Check if you need to pay for any extra credit you are taking:

• Free Fees will cover you for the minimum amount of credits that you need to attempt and pass for your degree (normally 60 credits per year). See the Check how many credits/modules you need section above
• Any additional credits taken in excess of this limit i.e. extra Elective modules, extra Option modules, Substituted modules, Resits or Repeats must be paid for in full by the student. See the Check how many credits you currently have section above.
• Read more about Free Fees on the UCD Website

Check the deadline for dropping modules (September starts):

• Drop any Semester 1 modules that you don't want by 20 October 2017 to avoid being charged for them
• You should drop unwanted Semester 2 modules by 2 March 2018
• If you decide to withdraw from your Programme, you should do this on or before 20 October 2017. Get advice from your Programme Office first
• January and May start students should check the registration key dates

Check for advice:

• Information on Repeat/Resit modules
• For academic advice on your workload speak to your Programme Office
• For help with module registration check out the online guides or contact the Student Desk

Check when you need to complete module registration:
Check the website for the registration key dates.