University of Southampton Calendar 2012/13


University Calendar 2012/13 Section XIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Social and Human Sciences

Academic Unit	Geography and Environment
Final Award	Master of Science; Postgraduate Diploma; Postgraduate Certificate
Programme(s)	Geographical Information Systems by Open Distance Learning GIS
Last modified	August 2012

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.

Admissions

Admission to the programme is to Leeds University for the first year of study. Thereafter students may transfer to Southampton or remain registered at Leeds. Students may enter the course in January, April, July or October of any year.

The normal preferred entry requirement is at least a good second class honours degree in an appropriate subject or appropriate professional experience and/or qualifications. Suitable equivalent qualifications would be considered for overseas/mature candidates, and applications are welcomed from those with relevant work experience.

In addition, students must have access to a personal computer at home or work with the following minimum specification:

2.2 GHz Pentium 4, Core Duo, or Xeon Processor (or higher)
2GB memory
60GB hard disk
A broadband connection

The remaining parts of these regulations apply to Southampton registered students only. Leeds registered students should refer to that University's regulations.

Where modules completed by a candidate at other places of learning are considered to be equivalent to a relevant module of the programme (in accordance with the University's regulations on credit transfer) the University may permit such a candidate to qualify for the degree by following such a programme of study and completing such examinations as it shall specify.

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, Faculty and University. The aim of the policy is to ensure that no prospective 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.

Structure of Programme(s)

The programme is studied part-time and consists of 8 modules and a dissertation. Part 1 consists of 4 core modules; Part 2 consists of 2 core modules related to the stream or specialisation chosen by the student plus 2 further modules from anywhere within the curriculum; Part 3 consists of the dissertation.

The programme structure can be found on the programme website at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/postgraduate/taught_courses/msc_gis_online.page?.

Progression

As per the University's Progression Regulations.

Assessment

The programme is assessed entirely through coursework and students are required to submit assignments by 4.45pm UK time (GMT/BST¹) on the date the assignment is due, unless otherwise stated. Assignments are assessed according to the University of Southampton's Regulations and Definitions applying to all Credit Bearing Programmes.

¹Greenwich Mean Time/British Summer Time

Award of Qualification(s)

The Programmes follow the University Regulations for the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

Not applicable.

Other

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

In addition, while in Southampton the following regulation applies:

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.