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| Academic Unit |
School of Education |
| Final Award |
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies
Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Intermediate exit awards:
Post-Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies |
| Programme(s) |
MA Ed by Dissertation through Flexible Study (Flex)
MA Ed Institutional Management and Leadership for professional development (IML)
MA Ed Institutional Management and Leadership (IML) in mathematics education
MA Ed Institutional Management and Leadership (IML) in science education
MA Policy and Strategy in Physical Activity and Sport (PASPAS)
MA Social Justice and Inclusive Education (SJIE)
MSc Mathematics Education
MSc Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
MSc Computer Based Learning and Training MSc
MSc Educational Practice and Innovation MSc |
| Last modified |
May 2010 |
Reference should be made to the University's General Regulations found in Section IV and Section V (Higher Degree Regulations) of the University Calendar.
Except where an opt-out has been granted by the University (see below) the following academic regulations apply in addition to the General Regulations.
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Admissions |
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Admissions Requirements
University admissions regulations for a Higher Degree apply.
Applicants will 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 Education. |
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Accreditation of prior learning
Where applicants have completed modules at other places of learning and can demonstrate the equivalence of the learning outcomes to a relevant module of the programme they wish to study, the School may permit such a candidate to transfer appropriate credit from another programme. Such admissions must also comply with the University's regulations on credit transfer. |
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Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
Applicants who may as part of their studies engage with children or vulnerable adults will be required to undergo a CRB check or provide an original Certificate of Good Conduct (or its equivalent) supplied by an appropriate government agency. |
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Equal Opportunities
In line with the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy, individuals are treated on their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the module, School and University. The aim of the policy is to ensure that no prospective student or current student should receive any less favourable treatment on any grounds which are not relevant to academic ability and attainment. Every effort is made to ensure that disabled students are aware of and assisted in making use of the support provided by the University; to ensure access to lectures, classes, learning materials; and to ensure that where necessary appropriate variations to normal examining arrangements are made. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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Mode of attendance
Students attend on a full-time or part-time basis. Individual programmes, may have distance learning or flexible modes of attendance information on which can be found in the Programme Specification. |
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Duration of Study
Normally a full-time programme will be studied for a minimum period of twelve months, while a part-time programme will last for a period of twenty-four months. |
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Progression |
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Progression to Dissertation
Students who have successfully completed the taught component of a Masters degree programme shall, on the recommendation of the relevant Review Board, proceed to the dissertation stage of the programme.
Students who do not complete a dissertation will, subject to the recommendation of the Review Board, exit with a Post-graduate Certificate in Educational Studies or Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Studies. |
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Progression to second year (for part-time students)
For part-time students progression to the second year will be determined at the relevant Review Board. Students will be permitted to progress to the second year when they have successfully completed the modules required for the first year of the programme. Students who do not complete the required modules may, subject to the recommendation of the Review Board, exit with a Post-graduate Certificate in Educational Studies or Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Studies. |
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Transfers to another programme
Transfers to another programme will normally, on the recommendation of the Programme Board, be subject to approval of the Deputy Head of Education. |
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Assessment |
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The performance of candidates shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with School regulations governing examinations for the relevant programme(s) of study. |
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Non-submission of the Dissertation
Students who fail to submit a dissertation within the time allowed may, subject to the approval of the School, exit with a Post-graduate Certificate in Educational Studies or Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Studies. |
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Dissertations not reaching the required standard
Students who have submitted a dissertation but who have not reached the standard required for the award of a Masters degree will, subject to the approval of the School, be recommended:
- to submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only, on conditions prescribed by the Board;
- for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies;
- to have failed the award
A candidate who fails to comply with the timetable and re-examination arrangements specified by the School shall be deemed to have failed the examination. |
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Coursework submission
Coursework submission deadlines are provided in the programme / module handbook available from the Education website.. |
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Non-submission of Coursework
If a student does not submit work by the required deadline it will be deemed a Fail with a right to one re-submission. Any re-examined coursework will have the grade capped as a minimum pass. |
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Exceptional / Extenuating circumstances
If there are exceptional and or extenuating circumstances which may delay the submission of either coursework or dissertation students may request an extension. Requests for extensions are subject to approval by Deputy Head of Education or the Programme Directors. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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Masters Degrees are awarded in two divisions; Pass and Pass with Distinction. Students whose portfolio of coursework and their dissertation have both been graded 'distinction' at Masters level are awarded with distinction.
The Masters Degrees are awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the School of Education, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed not less than twelve months of full-time (or twenty-four months of part-time) study and attendance, and not normally more than five years study and attendance, unless agreed by the Programme Board or the Head of School, plus one of the following:
- two Postgraduate Certificates in Educational Studies, awarded by the University of Southampton, in subjects and at a level approved by the School, plus a dissertation;
- six substantive modules of study (or equivalent), the production of coursework in subjects and at a level approved by the School, plus a dissertation;
- not normally less than twelve months of full-time study (or twenty-four months of part-time study) by flexible learning, the production of coursework in subjects and at a level approved by the School, plus a dissertation.
Students who do not complete a dissertation may, subject to the recommendation of the Review Board, exit with a Post-Graduate Certificate or Post-Graduate Diploma.
To be awarded a Post-Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies students must have successfully completed three modules or equivalent of 60 CATS at M level (30 ECTS). To be awarded with a Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Studies students must have successfully completed six modules or the equivalent of 120 CATS (60 ECTS) at M level.
The School may prescribe a list of component modules for Masters degrees which may be taken as component modules leading to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies or Post Graduate Diploma. Such Certificates may be taken in combination in candidature for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies. With the addition of a successful dissertation these component modules can lead to the award of a Masters Degree. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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| Where placements are offered as an option these are detailed in the Programme Specification. |
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Other |
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These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate. |
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Students should comply with the University’s regulations on attendance. There is an expectation that students will attend all prescribed learning and teaching activities and at least 80% of these activities; failure to meet this criterion may result in students having to repeat the module or to submit additional written work and this may incur an additional fee. |
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