University Calendar 2015/16
Section XIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of
Social, Human and Mathematical 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
 
ARCHIVE 2009/10
Academic Unit Southampton Education School
Final Award Master of Arts Education
Master of Science
Intermediate exit awards:
Postgraduate Certificate in Education Studies
Postgraduate Diploma
Programme(s) MSc Education (no specified pathway)
MSc Education Management and Leadership
MSc Education Mathematics and Science
MSc Education Practice and Innovation
MSc Education Practice and Innovation (DETS[A]) (last entry 2014/15)
MSc Education Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
MA Ed by Dissertation through Flexible Study (Flex)
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 Specific entry criteria are detailed within programme specifications.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 Mode of attendance
Students attend on a full-time or part-time basis. Individual programmes may provide opportunities for distance learning or flexible modes of attendance, and details of this can be found in the Programme Specification.
2.2 Duration of Study
A full-time programme will normally last for a minimum period of 12-18 months, while a part-time programme will normally last for a minimum of 24-30 months.
2.3 All modules are credit-rated in accordance with the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.


3. Progression
 
3.1 Progression to Dissertation
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.

Students who do not complete a dissertation will, subject to the recommendation of the Board of Examiners, exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education Studies (60 CATS/30 ECTS) or Postgraduate Diploma (120 CATS/60 ECTS), in line with the requirements set out in the programme specification.
3.2 Transfers to another programme
Transfers to another programme will normally, on the recommendation of the Programme Board, be subject to approval of the Director of Programmes of the Southampton Education School.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 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.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
5.1 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
 
N/A


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.
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 (and are also expected to attend at least 80% of the sessions for each module, except in agreed and/or unavoidable circumstances). Those failing to do so may have their programme terminated (see University Calendar Section IV: Transfer, Suspension, Withdrawal and Termination).




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