In addition, each course has been calibrated so that credit points are awarded after satisfactory completion of a particular subject area, known as a unit. This facilitates part-time study of the University's courses to fit with personal commitments at work or home.
Students are able to accumulate units of study to achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
In some subject areas it is also possible to study individual units alone, for professional purposes or personal interest, or even with a view to registering for a recognised qualification at a leter date.