Is it easy to fail in NUS?

Recommended Grade Distribution (Source: NUS Provost Blog) In essence, this means that in university, it’s hard to actually fail for most modules (since only about 5\% of students get a D-F grade), but it’s also hard to actually perform well as most people (about 70\% of the cohort) fall between the B or C range.

What modules can be s u NUS?

The S/U option will apply to all Level 1000 modules (with or without pre-requisites) and Level 2000 modules without other NUS modules as pre-requisites, unless otherwise stipulated by the Faculties/Departments.

Can you study one university module?

Some undergraduate qualifications follow a different pattern of study. Individual descriptions will be able to tell you more. You can study more than one module at a time. Just be aware, you can only study a maximum of 120 credits in a 12-month period.

Is B+ above average?

A B+ GPA is just slightly above the national average, which is a B GPA. It’s a good GPA, but not good enough to really stand out. You can take your GPA to the next level, no sweat.

What is a good GPA in NUS?

In NUS, the maximum CAP that one can achieve is 5. Anything above 3.2 is good for honours, depending on the various tiers. Above 4 is considered good and above 4.5 is considered very good.

How many Su Can I carry forward?

Up to 8 S/U MCs may be carried forward, regardless of any other additional faculty/programme provision. The carried forward S/U MCs are to be used only in the student’s second active semester (not including the Special Terms) and not beyond.

Does s/u affect GPA?

The student’s GPA will not be affected by the S/U grading system. In case a student ends with a letter grade of “U,” then it means the requirements of the course have not been met and the student will need to retake the class.

How many level-1000 modules can I take NUS?

60 MCs
The limit on the number of Level-1000 modules to be counted towards fulfillment of graduation requirements is 60 MCs for both 120-MC and 160-MC programmes, excluding: CFG1002 Career Catalyst (2 MCs) ES1103 English for Academic Purposes (4 MCs).

How do modules work NUS?

The NUS modular system combines the rigour and depth of the British university system with the flexibility and breadth of the American system. Under this system, workloads are expressed in terms of Modular Credits (MCs), and academic performance is measured by grade points on a 5-point scale.

What are course modules?

Modules are used to organize course content by weeks, units, or a different organizational structure. Modules essentially create a one-directional linear flow of what students should do in a course. Each module can contain files, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and other learning materials.

Which modules are available at NUS for exchange students?

Business and Law modules are only available to students invited for the exchange at NUS Business School and NUS Law respectively. Economics, Psychology and Computer Science modules at NUS are extremely oversubscribed.

Are NUS modules worth taking?

During my (almost) four years in NUS, I took several cool or seem-to-be fun modules. I consider myself to be very fortunate to be able to secure those modules because I had plenty of G account points (most of my core modules were conveniently allocated).

How long does it take to study at NUS as an exchange student?

More information on the general criteria and language requirements for attending NUS as an exchange student is available on the NUS’ Registrar’s Office NUS Non-Graduating Programme page. Each semester normally includes 13 weeks of instruction and 2 weeks of examinations.

What is the most forgettable experience you have had with NUS?

The third and most forgettable experience about NUS is that her professors are generally unhelpful and reluctant to have consultation sessions with undergrads, allowing their TAs to be in charge of the consultations with students most of the time. I am saying this because I served as TA for two years.