Students opting to take module(s) under the modular learning route do so mainly for professional development reasons.  Some students will already have attained a previous diploma or degree award and wish to upskill or retrain in a particular area which has undergone change in recent years since their original qualification and wish to supplement their existing award.
 
Equally, students opt for standalone modules in areas which are unrelated to any previous work experience or qualifications that they may have and are seeking a new career direction.  In this instance, students may select free-standing modules for the purposes of “tasting” this subject area with a view to completing the full programme award at a later date.