University of Southampton Calendar 2015/16


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

Academic Unit	Social Sciences
Final Award	Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science in the Social Sciences Degree of Master of Philosophy (Research Methodology), With exit awards of Postgraduate Diploma and 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) International Social Policy (new 2015/16) Global Health (new 2015/16) 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 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.

Admissions

1.1	Specific entry criteria are detailed within programme specifications.

Structure of Programme(s)

2.1	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.
2.2	The programme of study will comprise lectures and other coursework. Provision may also be made for specialised study and options.
2.3	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.
2.4	A candidate is required to undertake the programme over not less than two semesters full-time or four semesters part-time (see individual programmes for exceptions).

Progression

3.1	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.

Assessment

4.1	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.

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.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

Not applicable

Other

7.1

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 programme terminated (see University Calendar Section IV: Transfer, Suspension, Withdrawal and Termination).

7.2

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.