University Calendar 2007/08
Section VI : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
School of Education



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Regulations for the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies

  1. The Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies is awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed not less that two semesters of full-time (or four semesters of part-time) study and have satisfied the examination requirements.

  2. Applicants for admission to the courses shall:

    1. hold a degree awarded by an approved University (or equivalent institution) at a level (normally 'with Honours') that satisfies the Head of School as to their fitness to pursue the programme to which they seek entry. Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the School Board, a non-graduate applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted on the recommendation of the Head of School.

    2. be required to supply evidence that they have appropriate practical experience in education or in a related professional field relevant to the programme to which they seek entry, the nature and duration of which shall be subject to approval by the Head of School.

  3. Full-time candidates shall normally be examined at the end of the second semester of the course. Depending upon the requirements of particular courses, part-time candidates shall normally be examined either at the end of the fourth semester of the course, or at the end of the semester following the fourth semester of the course.

  4. Examination shall be based on the assessment of coursework and such special studies as the School of Education may prescribe for particular programmes. Written examination papers may be required for some programmes.

  5. Candidates may be required to present themselves for an oral examination.

  6. A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order in two divisions: Pass with Distinction; Pass.

  7. Subject to the approval of the School Board, candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions of the re-examination of each such candidates shall be prescribed by the School Board.

  8. A list of Diploma programmes currently offered is available from the School of Education Advanced Courses Office, School of Education Marketing Office and the School of Education website.



Alternative Regulations for the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies

The Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies may also be awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have been awarded two Postgraduate Certificates in Educational Studies, or have successfully completed an equivalent number of approved programme units within a period of five years while registered for a Masters degree.



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Last reviewed: 04-Feb-2008
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