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Admissions |
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The normal requirement for entry to all programmes is a good first degree (First or Upper Second Class) or equivalent in a relevant subject of an approved University or Institution of Higher Education. |
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Candidates may apply for exemption from up to 40 credits of taught modules on the basis of prior certificated learning (APL) at Masters (M) level. The acceptance of such credits towards the award of a qualification shall be at the discretion of the Programme Director. No application for APL may be made towards the dissertation. |
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The School supports the University's commitment to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Students are selected solely on the basis of their relevant academic merits and abilities. |
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Candidates must normally have at least two years' relevant practical or professional experience. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The mode of attendance is part-time with a substantial commitment to independent study in addition to attendance at the taught elements. |
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The programme duration is normally two years with the maximum period of enrolment being five years. |
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The programme is based on a modular structure of 8 x 15-credit modules at M level. |
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Progression |
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Candidates must pass the taught (postgraduate diploma) component of the programme with an overall mark of 50% or more. |
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Candidates with an overall mark of 60% or more are eligible to apply for the MSc in Companion Animal Behaviour. |
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Assessment |
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Assessment may include written assignments, examinations, practical work and a dissertation. |
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Candidates for the MSc may be required to attend a viva voce examination. |
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The module pass mark and overall pass mark is 50%. |
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Candidates who fail in any taught module(s) including the dissertation shall be referred in the failed module(s). Referred modules are re-assessed and marks are capped. |
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There is no repeat year. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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Candidates who have satisfied the examiners and who have accumulated the requisite number of credits shall be awarded the qualification for which they have registered. |
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Candidates for the degree of Postgraduate Diploma who fail to achieve an overall pass (even after any permitted re-assessment), but who satisfactorily complete and pass four modules, may be eligible for the interim award of Postgraduate Certificate. |
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Candidates who achieve an overall average mark of 60% or above may be awarded the qualification with Merit. |
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Candidates who achieve an overall average mark of 70% or above may be awarded the qualification with Distinction. |
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The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Examination Board to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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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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