University Calendar 2008/9
Section VI : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
School of Education



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Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (PCES)

  1. The Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies is awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed a Certificate programme.

  2. Applicants for admissions shall:

    1. hold a degree awarded by an appropriate 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 is subject to approval by the Head of School.

  3. Entry to some courses is dependent upon the prior successful completion of, or concurrent registration for, other courses within the Regional Credit Transfer Scheme.

  4. Examination will take place at the end of each course. Assignments must normally be submitted by due deadlines and no later than twelve months after registration on the course. Certificates will be awarded annually, normally at the end of an academic year.

  5. Examination shall be based on the assessment of a portfolio of coursework, assignments from such units and special studies components as the School Board, on the recommendation of the School, may prescribe for particular programmes. Written examination papers may be required for some programmes.

  6. A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order (and passed Pass or Distinction).

  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 candidate whall be prescribed by the School Board.

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



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