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BSc Final Year Synoptic Examination

When you'll study it: Semester 2
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 6
Module lead: Timothy Morris
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

The Synoptic Examination is intended to allow students to display a broad understanding of the first and second year courses they have already studied and to encourage synthesis between these courses, as well as broad ranging problem solving skills. Students’ studies will be supported by revision lectures - each week one of the lecturers of the core first and second year courses will lead the session. Problem solving sessions will also be included. The course work involves setting your own Synoptic exam questions which will hopefully give new insights into the material taught and the examination process.

Linked modules

Pre-requisites: PHYS2001 AND PHYS2003 AND PHYS2006 AND PHYS2023 AND PHYS2024

Learning and Teaching

Study time
Type	Hours
Completion of assessment task	22
Lecture	12
Follow-up work	6
Preparation for scheduled sessions	6
Wider reading or practice	94
Revision	10
Total study time	150

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	80%
Coursework	20%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework marks carried forward	20%
Examination	80%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	80%
Coursework marks carried forward	20%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External