[MODULE CODE]

[MODULE NAME]

[NQF level]

[Number of credits]

[Name of department]

Compiled by

[Name of lecturer]

[YEAR]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Welcoming.................................................................................................................... 5
2. Module Objective ......................................................................................................... 5
3. Module Outcomes ........................................................................................................ 5
4. Learning Units .............................................................................................................. 6
5. Prerequisites ................................................................................................................ 6
6. Credits and Notional Learning Hours ......................................................................... 6
7. Study Material .............................................................................................................. 7
8. Assessment .................................................................................................................. 7
8.1. Assessment Breakdown....................................................................................... 7
8.2. Tests ...................................................................................................................... 8
8.3. Assignments ......................................................................................................... 8
8.4. Promotion .............................................................................................................. 8
8.5. Calculation of the Final Mark ............................................................................... 9
8.6. Passing the Module .............................................................................................. 9
9. Updating of Module Information and Resources ....................................................... 9
10. Learning Unit Guide (Example: Unit 1) ...................................................................... 10
10.1. Unit Overview .................................................................................................... 10
10.2. Learning Outcomes .......................................................................................... 10
10.3. Unit-Specific Study Material ............................................................................. 10
10.3.1. Preparation Material ....................................................................................... 10
10.3.2. Content Material ............................................................................................. 11
10.4. Learning and Assessment Activities ............................................................... 11
10.5. Questions to Consider in this Unit................................................................... 12
12. Appendix A: Example of a Module Journey Map ...................................................... 13

Table 1: Icon Library ........................................................................................................... 2

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Table 1: Icon Library

Icon Description

Welcoming message

Module objective

Module outcomes

Action words, terms and concepts that need to be understood

Activities and resources made available on Blackboard

Prerequisites of the module

Credits and notional hours relevant to the module

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Face-to-face contact sessions

Activities to be completed individually (preparation). You may still ask for

feedback from your tutor or lecturer when you encounter aspects that
you have difficulty with

A quiz – usually made available for self-assessment on Blackboard

Unit-specific content for the module

The resources to be consulted (such as the textbook, additional reading

material, etc.)

The roadmap that contextualises (puts into perspective) the different

pieces of information in the module

An important reminder/caution from your lecturer

Assessment questions and opportunities

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Unit-specific assessment criteria

A learning unit

Learning unit outcomes for a specific unit

Purpose of the learning unit

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 1. WELCOMING

Dear student,

Welcome to [please add module code]. This module focuses on [please add module name]
and is presented in the Department of [please add name of Department].

[Please add a brief word of welcome to the students].

It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they obtain all the information in connection
with this module. This information will be made available during formal lectures and tutorial
sessions; on Blackboard; on the notice boards of the Faculty of Law; and in the Faculty of Law
Rulebook. Attendance of all formal classes is compulsory. Please note that only registered
students will be allowed to attend the contact sessions of this module.

2. MODULE OBJECTIVE

The module currently forms part of the [please add relevant qualification(s)], and is taken in
the [please add the relevant year(s) of study] year of study. The purpose of [please add module
code] is to [please add the main objective]. To achieve the purpose, use is made of formal
lecturers, audio-visual media, textbooks, casebooks, discussions of court decisions, articles,
self-study and tasks [please add if any other additional methods are applied].

3. MODULE OUTCOMES

After successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

 [Please add module outcomes reflected in Faculty of Law Rulebook in here]

 [Please add module outcomes reflected in Faculty of Law Rulebook in here]
 [Please add module outcomes reflected in Faculty of Law Rulebook in here]
 [Please add module outcomes reflected in Faculty of Law Rulebook in here]

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  [Please add module outcomes reflected in Faculty of Law Rulebook in here]

4. LEARNING UNITS

In addressing the module outcomes above, the following learning units will be covered in this
module:

Learning unit 1: [Please add name of learning unit]

Learning unit 2: [Please add name of learning unit]

Learning unit 3: [Please add name of learning unit]

Learning unit 4: [Please add name of learning unit]

Learning unit 5: [Please add name of learning unit]

5. PREREQUISITES

Students must have successfully completed [please add module code/s] before they can
register for [please add module code]. Please consult the faculty yearbook for more
information.

6. CREDITS AND NOTIONAL LEARNING HOURS

‘Notional learning hours’ indicate the amount of learning time taken by the ‘average’ student
to achieve the specified learning outcomes of the course unit or programme. This includes all
learning relevant to achieving the learning outcomes, e.g., directed study, essential practical
work, group work, private study, preparation and assessment.

This module has [number of credits] credits, which implies that [number of credits x 10]
notional hours of learning are expected from students.

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 7. STUDY MATERIAL

 The prescribed textbook in this module is: [please insert reference of textbook]
 In addition to the textbook, other study material will also be used as part of the teaching
and learning in this module. This material and activities will be made available on
Blackboard throughout the semester. It is students’ responsibility to ensure that they
obtain and prepare all reading material for this module in time.

8. ASSESSMENT

8.1. ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN

If you are a Varsity College or Bloemfontein on-campus student, your module mark (predicate)
will be calculated as follows:

[Please add information in table format, see example below.]

ASSESSMENT TYPE (E.G. CONTRIBUTION TO MODULE

WRITTEN/ORAL/PRACTICAL) MARK
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Blackboard
activities
Class activities
and participation

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If you are an e-learning student, your module mark (predicate) will be calculated as follows:

[Please add information in table format, see example below.]

ASSESSMENT TYPE (E.G. CONTRIBUTION TO MODULE

WRITTEN/ORAL/PRACTICAL) MARK
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Blackboard
activities
Class activities
and participation

8.2. TESTS

Please consult the test timetable of the Faculty of Law for the dates, venues and time schedule
for tests. The test timetable is available on Blackboard and the notice boards of the Faculty of
Law. E-learning students need to consult the e-learning prospectus that is available on
Blackboard.

Please refer to the Faculty of Law Test Policy for Undergraduate Modules that is available in
the Faculty Guide and the Faculty of Law Rulebook.

8.3. ASSIGNMENTS

Please refer to the Faculty Guide for more information about the requirements regarding to
assignments.

8.4. PROMOTION

The UFS promotion system does not apply to any of the modules presented in the Faculty of
Law.

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8.5. CALCULATION OF THE FINAL MARK

Your final mark for this module will be calculated as follows:

a) [Please add the percentage] of the module mark plus [please add the percentage] of
the examination mark; or
b) [Please add the percentage] of the module mark plus [please add the percentage] of
the examination mark in the case of e-learning.

8.6. PASSING THE MODULE

A student should obtain a final mark of 50% or more in order to pass this module. In addition,
a sub-minimum examination mark of 40% is required.

9. UPDATING OF MODULE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

The module schedule and learning unit content, either orally or in writing, can be updated or
modified at any time by the lecturer. It is the responsibility of students enrolled in this module
to stay up to date with the schedule and curriculum. An announcement of this type can be
given in face-to-face class sessions or communicated on Blackboard. It is recommend that
students check Blackboard daily to keep up to date with the latest developments in this
module. Any work discussed during contact sessions can be used for assessment purposes.

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 10. LEARNING UNIT GUIDE (EXAMPLE: UNIT 1)

10.1. UNIT OVERVIEW

[Please add a brief explanation of the purpose and scope of the unit, as well as an explanation
of how the particular unit in the module relates to the other units in the module.]

If relevant, a concept map of the key concepts or a unit overview map can be used. The
purpose of the concept map is to explain to students the most important terminology and
concepts within the unit in a simple and understandable fashion. This will help students in their
preparation before coming to class.

10.2. LEARNING OUTCOMES

[Please add the learning outcomes of the unit (learning outcomes should reflect action words
that are aligned with the applicable HEQF level descriptors) and an indication of how many
hours students will need to spend on this unit.]

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria should be aligned.

10.3. UNIT-SPECIFIC STUDY MATERIAL

[Please add the unit] consists of specific preparation material and content material that will
assist each student in understanding the key concepts of this unit. It is the responsibility of
each student to ensure that he/she familiarises him/herself with unit-specific study material.

10.3.1. PREPARATION MATERIAL

[Please add a description of the preparation material students will need to work through before
class (e.g. reading material, web links, audio files or video files etc.).]

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 10.3.2. CONTENT MATERIAL

The following material needs to be studied in this learning unit:

 [Please add page numbers of the prescribed textbook]

 [Please add the reference of additional compulsory reading material if applicable]

Diligent students who wish to make a deeper study than is required for examination purposes
may wish to consult the following material:

 [Please add the reference of voluntary additional reading material if applicable]

10.4. LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

You will be assessed on the contents of this learning unit during the following assessment
opportunities:

[Please add a description of the learning and assessments activities to be completed within
this unit in table format, see example below]

ASSESSMENT TYPE (E.G. APPLICABLE TO THIS UNIT

WRITTEN/ORAL/PRACTICAL)
Test 1 [e.g. Written test] [ or ]
Test 2 [e.g. Written test] [ or ]
Test 3 [ or ]
Assignment 1 [ or ]
Assignment 2 [ or ]
Blackboard activities [e.g. Online quizzes] [ or ]
Class activities and [ or ]
participation
Examination [ or ]

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 10.5. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER IN THIS UNIT

[Please add a list of typical examination and test questions.]

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12. APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE OF A MODULE JOURNEY MAP

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