Course formats in Moodle enable different layouts and structures for your module. The majority of taught modules use Custom sections and this format will be applied by default to all modules for 2025/26.
Additionally, Moodle provides another default course format and the University has made some third-party course formats available. The page on Alternative Course Formats outlines the limitations and features of these formats.
Get in touch with your School Digital Education Lead for advice prior to changing your course format. A whole programme of modules needs to use the alternative format to ensure a consistent experience for students.
Use the arrows, mouse drag or swipe on a mobile to move between the different views of key features of the Custom sections in Moodle 4.
Content displays in collapsible sections in the central column. The Module index opens in the left-hand panel and the Block drawer is available from the panel on the right-hand side of the module.
Use the arrows, mouse drag or swipe on a mobile to move between the different views of key features of the City Course Format in Moodle 4.
Edit mode is switched on. Edit icons display alongside content in the open section. The plus symbol at end of section and between content in section can be selected by staff to add an activity anywhere or add a new subsection. With Edit mode on, Bulk actions can be enabled to quickly update or delete batches of content.
Staff enrolled on the module have the ability to add a Block to the Block drawer on the right.
The Module dashboard provides quick access to Activities available in your module and Quick links to key services and functionality in Moodle. When using the Custom sections format, the Module dashboard always displays at the top of the page even when you are accessing on a mobile.
The core features of the Module dashboard were developed on recommendations from student user evaluations facilitated by the Interaction Lab at City St George's to provide a consistent location for core activities (e.g. assignments and Lecture Capture) for students.
