Level
The level of a module indicates its academic difficulty and the amount of assumed background learning.
Particular levels are sometimes referred to as levels 1 to 5, or as 1000 to 5000 level. The level of a module is indicated by the first digit of the numerical part of its code. Level 1 corresponds to SCQF level 7, level 2 to SCQF level 8, and so on.
You will usually take mostly level 1 modules in your first year of study, level 2 modules in your second year, and so on, but this is not a strict rule. Many students take some level 1 credits in their second year, and if necessary you are allowed (subject to any visa restrictions) to take three years of study to complete the requirements (at level 1 and level 2) for Honours entry.
