University Calendar 2017/18
Section XII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering



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
 
Academic Unit Physics and Astronomy
Final Award Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Master of Physics (MPhys)
with exit awards of:
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
Programme(s) BSc Physics
MPhys Physics
MPhys Physics with Maths
MPhys Physics with Astronomy
MPhys Physics with Space Science
MPhys Physics with Photonics
MPhys Physics with Nanotechnology
MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement
MPhys Astrophysics with Year Abroad
MPhys Particle Physics with Year Abroad
MPhys Physics with Year of Experimental Research
Last modified April 2017

The General Academic Regulations which are in Section IV (General Academic Regulations) of the University Calendar apply to and regulate the programmes listed above.

On occasion, programmes can be exempted from one or more of the clauses in the General Academic Regulations, or one or more of the clauses can be varied.

  • Exemptions are characterised by the omission of the relevant clause.
  • Variations are characterised by the replacement of the clause with alternative wording.
The programmes listed have approval from the Academic Quality and Standards Committee for the exemptions and/or variations to the regulations noted below.

Additional requirements are also listed.


Exemptions
None.


Variations
The clause(s) listed below describe where a variation to the General Regulations exists.
Existing University Regulation Approved Regulation
4.2 A student who fails to progress under paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3, and to whom 4.1 does not apply, may Refer in Failed Modules totalling at most 15 ECTS (30 CATS).
http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/progression-regs.html
A student in Part I or II with 45 ECTS (90 CATS) or 52.5 ECTS (105 CATS) of core modules who fails to progress under paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4, and to whom 4.1 does not apply, may Refer in Failed Modules totalling at most 22.5 ECTS (45 CATS).

A student in Part III or Part IV who fails to progress under paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4, and to whom 4.1 does not apply, may Refer in Failed Modules totalling at most 15 ECTS (30 CATS).


Additional Requirements
The clause(s) listed below are in addition to the General Academic Regulations.
 
Master of Physics Part II
If you obtain an average mark of 55% or more over all modules and a minimum of 40% in each module you are qualified to proceed directly to Part III. If you do not achieve this you may refer, as described in Section IV General Regulations Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes, or transfer to BSc Physics.
 
Master of Physics - Astrophysics and Final Part Abroad - Part III
Master of Physics - Particle Physics Final Research Part Abroad - Part III
Master of Physics - Experimental Physics Final Part Research - Part III
If you obtain an average mark of 70% or more over all modules and a minimum of 40% in each module you are qualified to proceed directly to Part IV.


Disclaimer
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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