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School of History

Understanding Module Credits

You will have received guidance about the number of credits you need per Semester of study at QMUL, please check to make sure you keep to these guidelines.  Note that overloading requires a formal letter of permission from your home institution.

Normally, you should take a total of 60 credits per semester at Queen Mary.


In the School of History, single-semester modules are usually worth 15 credits each, while full year modules are usually worth 30 credits each.


Students may take four 15 credit modules in one semester (4 x 15 = 60 credits). Our 30 credit year-long modules are often available in 15 credit single semester versions for associate students.

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