University Calendar 2013/14
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
 
ARCHIVE 2007/8
ARCHIVE 2008/9
ARCHIVE 2009/10
ARCHIVE 2010/11
ARCHIVE 2011/12
ARCHIVE 2012/13
Final Award Master of Research (MRes)
Master of Science (MSc)
With exit awards of
Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
Programme(s) MSc Biodiversity and Conservation*
MSc Civil Engineering
MSc Civil Engineering (with Industrial Placement)
MSc Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management
MSc Energy and Sustainability : Energy Resources and Climate Change
MSc Energy and Sustainability : Energy, Environment and Buildings
MSc Engineering in the Coastal Environment*
MSc Environmental Monitoring and Assessment*
MSc Environmental Pollution Control*
MSc Integrated Environment Studies*
MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering*
MSc Water Resources Management*

* to include part-time
Last modified July 2013

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
 
1.1 Specific entry criteria are detailed in the Programme Specification.
1.2 The MSc Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management (COMEM) is a collaborative Erasmus Mundus programme and does not receive direct applications.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 All programmes except for the MRes, the MSc Civil Engineering/MSc Civil Engineering (with Industrial Placement) and the MSc Energy and Sustainability programmes are offered on both full-time and part-time basis.
2.2 Full-time MSc degrees normally require 12 months of study.
2.3 Part-time MSc degrees normally require 24 months of study although specific details are available on individual Programme Specifications.
2.4 The MSc Civil Engineering (with Industrial Placement) is a full-time degree requiring 20 months of study – 9 months taught element /11 months industrial placement.
2.5 The structure of the programme including details of core, compulsory and optional modules is given in the Programme Specification.


3. Progression
 
3.1 Standard University progression rules for postgraduate taught awards apply as detailed in Section IV of the University Calendar.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 Assessment of examinations and coursework is in accordance with University regulations (see University Calendar Section IV).

When students repeat modules externally, it may be impractical for them to undertake the normal assessment activities, for example assessed laboratory or group work. In such cases where external repeat is permitted, the Faculty will provide an alternative but equivalent form of assessment which will meet the required learning outcomes.


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
 
6.1 All industrial sponsors providing placement opportunities on the MSc Civil Engineering (with Industrial Placement) have to provide evidence of adequate Health and Safety Policy and Insurance.


7. Other
 
7.1 These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.
7.2 Candidates are required to satisfy the academic and attendance requirements of the programme as laid out in the Programme Specification. Those failing to do so may have their enrolment on a programme terminated.



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