Academic Workload
The typical workload for each semester is 20 MCs (usually the equivalent of 5 modules). Below is the minimum and maximum workload applicable to CDE undergraduate students:
Minimum Workload
- 18 MCs for full-time students. For more information, click HERE
Maximum Workload
- 23 MCs in ModReg Round 1 and 2
- 23 MCs in Round 3, for Year 1 students in first semester
- 27 MCs in Round 3, for Year 1 students in first semester under special programmes (Double Degree Programmes, University Scholars Programme, NUS College, Engineering Scholars Programme, Innovation & Design Programme, etc)
- For all other students, the maximum workload in Round 3 is configured by your home Department.
- The maximum workload for students with a CAP of less than 2.0 is 20 MCs for all rounds.
How to Appeal?
If you have valid reasons to exceed your maximum workload, please submit an appeal in ModReg, using Appeal Type="Max Workload Waiver". Please note that any increase in the maximum workload for Round 1 and 2 will strictly not be entertained.
Module Add/Drop Period
Dropping modules beyond a certain period of time will result in a ‘W’ (Withdrawn) or ‘F’ (Fail) grade. For more information on the timelines, click HERE.
Limit on Level 1000 modules
You can only take a maximum of 60 MCs of Level 1000 modules to fulfil graduation requirements. Additional modules cannot be counted towards any graduation requirement, but their grades will still be factored into your Cumulative Average Point (CAP). For more information, click HERE.