University Calendar 2015/16
Section VIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering and the Environment



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ARCHIVE 2009/10
Final Award Engineering Doctorate (EngD)
Exit awards of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Programme(s) Engineering and the Environment with specific themes in:
  Energy Storage and its Applications
  Next Generation Computer Modelling
  Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
  Transport and the Environment
  Engineering and the Environment (unthemed)
Transport and Environment (closed to applications)
Last modified July 2015

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 All applicants should satisfy the general criteria for PhD admission.
1.2 Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 This programme consists of taught components and a research component in the first year, followed by research components spanning years 2, 3 and 4 as detailed in the programme specification.


3. Progression
 
See Section 4.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 The taught component is assessed under the University regulations for standalone masters programmes with additional requirements below.
4.2 Students are required to obtain an overall average mark of 55% or above in their taught component in order to continue in the research phase of that programme. Students who have passed their taught component but did not achieve an overall average mark of 55% or above may choose to take an MSc as an exit award, provided they have met the requirements of the University regulations for standalone masters.
4.3 Progress on the research component is monitored and assessed as specified in the University's Code of Practice for Research Candidature and Supervision and the programme guide.
4.4 The final award of EngD is made on the basis of thesis and viva voce as for a PhD, see also the Regulations for Research degrees with a Major Taught Component. For those successfully progressing towards the final award, Year 1 provides a ‘progression milestone’ only, no intermediate award is made.
4.5 Please refer to the relevant programme guide for further detail.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
5.1 Students may exit from their taught component with the award of Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or MSc, if they are not able to progress to the research component.
5.2 The criteria for these awards are stated in the University regulations for standalone masters programmes.
5.3 Students may exit from their research component with the award of MPhil, if they have demonstrated the criteria specified for this award in the University's Code of Practice for Research Candidature and Supervision.
5.4 Students on the stand alone EngD Transport and the Environment may exit with the award of MRes if they have demonstrated the criteria specified for this award.
5.5 Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
6.1 There is no formal requirement to undertake a placement but many EngDs may incorporate an extended placement at the industrial sponsor's premises  subject to a plan of study agreed by Faculty Programmes Committee.


7. Other
 
7.1 As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. As a result, these regulations may be revised during a student’s period of registration, however, any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Please read our Disclaimer to see why, when and how changes may be made to a student’s programme.




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