| Introduction to the Open Units Scheme | Guidance for Students | Timetabling Information | Programmes that allow Students to take Open Units | Registration Details |
The University introduced the Open Units Scheme to allow undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a number of credit points in an area outside their main degree subject. Under the Open Unit scheme single honours students will normally be able to choose 40 credit points worth of Open Units in the year(s) of study in the programme determined by the academic department in which the degree is based.
A number of units have been identified by academic departments as being particularly suitable to be taken as Open Units by students from any faculty; these are listed in the Unit Catalogue. Information about the Scheme, timetabling, when to register and which programmes allow its students to take open units are available from the links at the top of this page at the appropriate time. New students should consult their timetables before visiting the Open Units Fair (which is held in introductory week) to sign up for open units.
Students are advised to consult their home department when considering choosing Open Units and with questions about registering, timetabling and other general queries.
Staff in Departments/Schools should email unitprog-setup@bris.ac.uk.