University Calendar 2011/12
Section VIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering
and the Environment



PREFACE
CONTENTS
SEMESTERS
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
SECTION X
SECTION XI
SECTION XII
SECTION XIII
SECTION XIV
 
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Final Award Master of Science (MSc)
Programme(s) Audiology
Last modified August 2011

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.

1. Admissions
 
Eligibility
The programme is open to students of any nationality, subject to visa requirements. If applicants are not exempt from English language requirements, as defined by the University Calendar, they must normally achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent.

Bursaries (PG Dip Audiology only)
Means tested NHS bursaries are available to eligible students on the postgraduate diploma programme who have been normally resident in the UK for 3 years immediately prior to commencement of the programme. Students normally resident in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man are not usually eligible for a bursary.

Standard academic requirements
Standard entry requirements are a 2:1 degree from a British University or equivalent overseas or 2:2 or equivalent for PG Dip. First degree subjects would normally be in an appropriate scientific discipline.

Health and Criminal Records Bureau checks
All offers have the compulsory condition of satisfactory outcomes from an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and an Occupational Health (OH) check.

Interview
Suitable applicants may be asked to attend an open day or interview.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
Mode of attendance and duration
The programme is restricted to full-time study only, with a duration normally of 12 months in the case of the MSc, 9 months in the case of the PG Diploma.

Options
There are no module options.

Modules
Modules are detailed in the Programme Specification, including content and credit ratings.


3. Progression
 
Students must normally complete each Part successfully before progressing to the next. A candidate not achieving the required standard may refer according to the regulations set out in the University’s progression rules (section IV of the Calendar).


4. Assessment
 
Standard University progression rules for postgraduate taught awards apply.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
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.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
Not applicable.


7. Other
 
These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.

Candidates are required to satisfy the academic and attendance requirements of the programme as laid out in the Programme Specification and the Student Handbook for the programme. Those failing to do so may have their course terminated.




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