University of Southampton Calendar 2014/15


University Calendar 2014/15 Section VIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering and the Environment

Final Award	Master of Science (MSc) Exit awards of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
Programme(s)	Sound and Vibration Studies Engineering Acoustics Structural Dynamics Applied Digital Signal Processing
Last modified	July 2014

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

1.1	Standard entry requirements are a 2:1 degree from a British University or equivalent overseas. First degree subjects would normally be in an appropriate numerate scientific or engineering discipline.

Structure of Programme(s)

2.1	Mode of attendance and duration The programme is available for full-time study. Full-time MSc degrees require 12 months of study. Part-time MSc degrees require a minimum enrolment period of two years up to a maximum enrolment period of four years. The research project is usually conducted at the University but may, by agreement, be conducted elsewhere, for example in a company.
2.2	Core, compulsory and optional modules for all degree programmes are listed in the Programme Specifications. All pre-requisites and assessments are documented in the module specifications.
2.3	Students must select their options for each semester of study before the start of the semester on or before the options deadline as notified by the Student Office.
2.4	It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that the combination of modules they have selected is valid and meets the requirements of their programme of study.
2.5	Students may change their selection up to week two of the semester. Students changing their selection after the options deadline are responsible for checking that there are no timetable clashes.

Progression

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

Assessment

4.1	Assessment of examinations and coursework is in accordance with University regulations (see University Calendar Section IV).
4.2	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.

Award of Qualification(s)

5.1	The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Programmes Committee to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements as detailed in the regulations and the Programme Specification.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

Not applicable.

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 and the Student Handbook for the programme. Those failing to do so may have their enrolment on a programme terminated.