13 December 2001
University's landmark vote for modules and semesters
Senate yesterday (Wednesday 12 Dec) made a landmark decision to change to
a system of semesterisation and modularisation at the University of
Dundee.
The move will mean:
- greater flexibility for students who will be able to mix and match
courses more easily across disciplines;
- ease of articulation with schools and colleges and to maximise
collaboration with other universities including our partners, St
Andrews;
- as well as a more coherent and consistent internal academic structure.
The decision was taken after some debate, climaxing in a vote of 50: 9.
Models of modularisation will now be explored by a working group and
will be brought before the March meeting of Senate.
Principal Sir Alan Langlands said: "Today's decision by senate is a
landmark decision. There will be no turning back."