University Calendar 2013/14
Section XIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Social and Human Sciences


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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Academic Unit Southampton Education School (managed and delivered by the Professional Development Unit [PDU])
Final Award Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP)
Programme(s) PCAP Modules 1 and 2
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 Eligibility
Students must be academic or related staff within the University or staff in a partner institution teaching University of Southampton students.
1.2 Fellows of the Higher Education Academy are exempt from PCAP.
1.3 Normally students must be engaged in at least 20 hours of teaching activities in an academic year as part of their normal professional duties. They will have been nominated by, or receive the support of, their Head of Academic Unit. University admissions regulations for a Higher Degree apply.
1.4 Equal Opportunities
All individuals are selected and treated on their relative merits and abilities in line with the University's Equal Opportunities Policy. Disabled applicants will be treated according to the same procedure as any other applicant with the added involvement of the Enabling Services Office to assess their needs.
1.5 APEL and APCL opportunities are available for staff applying to take part in PCAP. APCL or APEL is given where it can be demonstrated that the applicant has some prior learning that is judged to be equivalent to the learning which would occur from following and completing Module 1. This learning can be demonstrated through previously assessed and certificated learning (APCL: Accreditation of prior certificated learning) or through learning achieved within HE (APEL: accreditation of prior experiential learning).


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 PCAP is a part-time work-based programme consisting of two 30 CATS (15 ECTS) level 7 credit modules. Students are supported by an approved mentor recommended by their Academic Unit. Students follow a taught component, have meetings with their mentor, engage in practice related and independent learning and complete assignments which are assessed.
2.2 The programme begins at the start of semester 1. It is expected that in normal circumstances that the PCAP is competed within 3 years of commencing module 1. Furthermore it is expected that each module will be completed within a year of commencement. Flexible options are available for attendance dates upon agreement with the individual's Head of Academic Unit and the PCAP programme leader.
2.3 Please refer to the PCAP Programme Handbooks  for more details, available via: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/Teaching%20&%20Learning/PCAP/.


3. Progression
 
3.1 All aspects of Module 1 must be completed before progression on to Module 2. Students successfully completing Module 1 may be permitted to postpone entry to Module 2 should circumstances substantiate such a request. However, in normal circumstances, there is an expectation that the PCAP will be completed within 3 years of commencing module 1.
3.2 The programme is designed to form an integral part of the probationary programme of the University's academic staff, and successful completion is a condition of probation.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 Assessment shall be based on a prescribed number of assignments submitted during or at the end of each module.
4.2 Students can submit their assignments for any of the rolling deadline dates which will be published annually. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure completion of the modules in time to fulfil any probationary requirements.
4.3 The performance of students shall be assessed by the PCAP Board of Examiners in accordance with the regulations governing examinations for the programme.
4.4 Subject to the approval of the PCAP Board, students who have been unsuccessful may submit themselves for re-examination on two occasions only.
4.5 Further information is available in the PCAP module handbooks available via: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/Teaching%20&%20Learning/PCAP/.


5. 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.


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


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 Students are required to satisfy the academic and the Attendance and Completion of Programme Requirements as set out in section IV of the University calendar, the programme specification and the programme handbook. Those failing to do so may have their course terminated (see University Calendar Section IV: Transfer, Suspension, Withdrawal and Termination).



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