University Calendar 2015/16
Section XIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences


PREFACE
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SECTION I
SECTION II
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SECTION IV
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SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
SECTION X
SECTION XI
SECTION XII
SECTION XIII
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Academic Unit Southampton Education School
Final Award Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training)(PGCE PCET DETS(A)) (final intake 2014/15)
Intermediate Exit Award
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training

These regulations apply specifically to the PGCE (PCET) programme offered under contract to the Directorate of Education & Training Services (Army) (DETS(A)).
Programme(s) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training)
Last modified July 2015

Reference should be made to the University's General Regulations found in Section IV of the University Calendar with particular reference to the regulations governing Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes.

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 the programme specification.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 Modes of Study
The programme is normally studied part-time over two academic years commencing in January, May or September.
2.2 Levels of Study
The academic elements of the PGCE PCET are taught through three distinct modules and examined through extended research projects. These modules are taught at FHEQ level 7.
2.3 Students must also, through the school-based practice, acquire a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their competence against the Teachers’ Standards. This process is supported jointly with the University and the student’s employer.
2.4 A full description of the content of the taught modules is published in the programme specification.


3. Progression
 
3.1 Students are assessed through a combination of University tasks and school-based reviews. Students are expected to pass through the Review Statements and complete University-based work in order to progress. Failure to progress will initially be signalled through a Cause for Concern process. This process will detail the difficulties and identify action points and a deadline for improvement. Only when there is no clear indication of progress will students be advised that they cannot progress further. In cases where a student’s behaviour, health and/or professional conduct raises concern, the procedures associated with the University’s Fitness to Practice Policy will be invoked.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 The PGCE PCET DETS(A) (the Army pathway) award is approved through the Board of Examiners and awarded by Senate. The performance of students is assessed by the Board and the pass mark for assessments is 50% for the three distinct core modules taught at FHEQ Level 7 (30 ECTS/60 CATS). In addition, students are required to complete seven other modules: five FHEQ Level 4 modules (35 ECTS/70 CATS) and two FHEQ Level 5 modules (10 ECTS/20 CATS) across the two years of the programme. These modules are considered core to the programme and must be passed at 40%.
4.2 Examination on the PGCE is coursework-based. Submission dates are published in the programme handbook, made available to students at the  start of their programme of study.
4.3 In accordance with the variation of arrangements for referral or repeat as approved by the University, candidates who have been unsuccessful in the assessment may submit themselves for referral on one occasion only. The conditions for referral will be prescribed by the Programme Board. Resubmission of written pieces will be made within 4 weeks of the Board of Examiners and approved through Chair of Board’s action, unless there are extenuating operational or medical circumstances requiring further extension. If the resubmission still fails to meet the standard, the candidate will be viewed to have failed.
4.4 Resubmission of the practical teaching element of the programme will be determined through recommendations made by the programme tutor. This resubmission of practice must take place within twelve months of initial failure, but can take place sooner.
4.5 Further details on the assessment process can be found in the programme handbook.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
5.1 The final qualification is awarded at Pass/Fail only, with no distinctions or grades. All students who complete the programme and can demonstrate full achievement at Postgraduate Certificate level, showing FHEQ level 7 achievement in written coursework, will be awarded the PGCE. A minority of students who demonstrate positive academic achievement but who may not show full academic achievement at Postgraduate Certificate Level will receive a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PCET) provided that they fulfil the criteria of the programme at FHEQ level 6.
5.2 Modules are taught at FHEQ level 7 and have FHEQ level 7 marking criteria. However, in addition, modules have level 6 marking criteria to record outcomes for the minority of students who do not achieve at FHEQ level 7 but nonetheless demonstrate positive achievement. The programme handbook provides detailed information about module content and marking criteria.




6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
6.1 The programme is a combination of academic and practical study and students are expected to pass all areas of the programme to achieve their award.


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 Attendance
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 students failing to do so may have their programme terminated (see University Calendar Section IV: Transfer, Suspension, Withdrawal and Termination).



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