University Calendar 2014/15
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 Social Sciences
Final Award Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science in the Social Sciences
Degree of Master of Philosophy (Research Methodology),
With exit awards of Postgraduate Diploma and, on certain programmes only, Postgraduate Certificate*
Programme(s) Citizenship and Democracy (final intake 2013/14)
Citizenship and Democracy (Research) (final intake 2013/14)
Demography
Economics
Economics and Econometrics
Finance and Economics
Gerontology
Gerontology (Distance Learning)
Gerontology (Research)
Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning)
Governance and Policy
Governance and Policy Research
International Political Economy (final intake 2012/13)
Global Politics
Global Politics (Research)
Global Security
Official Statistics
Social Statistics
Social Statistics (Research Methods)
Sociology and Social Research
Social Policy and Social Research
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.

1. Admissions
 
For admission to any programme leading to the degree of Master of Science (MSc), students:
  1. must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar;

  2. must satisfy the necessary programme requirements as set out in the programme specification;

  3. must normally hold a first degree; a candidate who is not already a graduate may be admitted to a programme with the approval of the programme board;

  4. may be required to undertake a period of preliminary study, and to pass examinations as specified by the teaching programme concerned, before undertaking their programme of study.
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.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
  1. All modules in the master’s programmes are credit rated in accordance with the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) as specified in section IV of the University Calendar. The programme handbook includes a description of the CATS allocation for modules within each programme, and this handbook will be issued to all students at the start of their programme of study.

  2. The programme of study will comprise lectures and other coursework. Provision may also be made for specialised study and options.

  3. A module is a self-contained part of a programme of study. Each module will have its own aims and objectives, syllabus and assessment requirements. Modules will normally be assessed during and/or at the end of the semester in which the student takes the module.

  4. A candidate is required to undertake the scheme of study over not less than two semesters full-time or four semesters part-time (see individual programmes for exceptions).


3. Progression
 
The performance of students shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.


4. Assessment
 
In order to progress to the dissertation phase of the degree programme, students must satisfy the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
Qualifications are awarded according to the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.


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


7. Other
 
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).

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

Handbooks pertaining to all programmes will be made available to students at the start of their programme of study.



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