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Regulation 1F: Supplementary Regulations for Masters Degrees not Covered by Regulation 2A

Contents

  1. Scope
  2. Admission
  3. Course Regulations
  4. Progression to Masters Degree
  5. Modules
  6. Structure of the Masters Award
  7. Time-Limit
  8. Assessment
  9. Appropriate Engagement With Studies
  10. Student Health
  11. Progrssion to Level M
  12. Award
  13. Classification of Award

1. Scope

1.1 These Regulations shall apply to students registered on years 3, 4 and 5, as appropriate, of those Masters Degrees not subject to Regulation 2A.

1.2 Students registered on years 1 and 2 who intend to proceed to the Masters Degrees covered by this Regulation shall during years 1 and 2 be subject to the provisions of Regulation 1A.

1.3 The Definitions as set out in Regulation 1A shall also apply to this Regulation.

1.4 The Definition of level M (FHEQ Level 7) as set out in Regulation 2A shall also apply to this Regulation.

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2. Admission

2.1 Any student offered admission under these regulations shall be required to, as a minimum:

i) meet such general entrance requirements as may be specified by Senate from time to time; and

ii) meet any particular requirements for the course applied for, as specified in the relevant course regulations; and

iii) enrol in each session with the University by a date to be determined by the Head of Records and Examinations; and

iv) comply with the requirements under the provisions of Regulations 11 & 12 to provide a valid UK contact address at all times whilst enrolled as a student; and

v) in the case of international students, provide a valid passport and visa for inspection upon enrolment and at any other time requested by the University for which they will be given notice.

Please note that students who do not abide by points i-v will be withdrawn from the University

 

2.2 The Head of Governance and Quality Assurance, in consultation with the relevant Head(s) of School, is authorised to offer applicants admission with advanced standing who already hold up to 240 credits at level I (FHEQ Level 4) or above, provided always that no exemption shall be accorded for level III (FHEQ Level 6) modules.

3. Course Regulations

3.1 There shall be course regulations in a form approved by Senate.

3.2 In course regulations, any proposed deviation from, or modification to either Regulation 1A or Regulation 1F in respect of any course shall require the approval of Senate.

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. Progression to Masters Degree

4.1 To progress from level II (FHEQ Level 5) of a BSc/Masters Degree to level III (FHEQ Level 6) of the Masters Degree a student must:

       a) satisfy the normal requirements for progression from level II (FHEQ Level 5) to level III (FHEQ Level 6) as set out in Regulation 1A 11.3 and:

       b) obtain a mean average of at least 50% across all level II (FHEQ Level 5) modules.

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5. Modules

5.1 The credit value for any module shall be determined by reference to a common currency whereby one unit of credit represents the typical outcome of 10 hours of study. All modules at levels III (FHEQ Level 6) and M (FHEQ Level 7) of a Masters degree shall have a credit value of 15 or 30.

5.2 Where a module is available for more than one course, its status as a compulsory, option or elective may vary between courses.

5.3 Precursors, prerequisites and/or co-requisites may be defined for any module.

5.4 Any fieldwork requirements shall form part or all of one or more specified modules subject to any timetabling or other constraints. Any fieldwork may be scheduled either within the approved semester dates or at other times.

5.5 In respect of periods of professional/industrial training or periods of study/work experience either in UK or abroad, modules shall be allocated to the appropriate level.

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6. Structure of the Masters Award

6.1 A programme of study leading to the award of a University Masters degree under this Regulation shall consist of modules to the value of at least 480 credits, including the following:

at least 120 credits at Level I (FHEQ Level 4) or higher;

at least 120 credits at Level II (FHEQ Level 5) or higher;

at least 120 credits at Level III (FHEQ Level 6) or higher;

at least 120 credits at Level M (FHEQ Level 7).

6.2 Where a programme of study has been approved in the part-time mode, students registered on such programmes shall be permitted a maximum of three sessions to pursue the modules which are equivalent to a session of full-time study.

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7. Time-Limit

7.1 The time-limit for a student to complete his/her programme of study shall be as stated in Ordinance IV.

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8. Assessment

8.1 All modules shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 1A 8.

8.2 The minimum mark for a pass in each module at level III (FHEQ Level 6) shall be 40%. Where a student

satisfies the examiners in a module, he/she shall be awarded the appropriate credits at the specified level.

8.3 The minimum mark for a pass in each module at level M (FHEQ Level 7) shall be 50%. Where a student satisfies the examiners in a module, he/she shall be awarded the appropriate credits at the specified level.

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9. Appropriate Engagement With Studies

9.1 Any student failing to engage appropriately with their studies within two weeks of a final academic warning being issued may be required by the Senate to withdraw from the University at any stage in the programme.

9.2 Failure to engage appropriately with studies shall include non-attendance at compulsory learning and teaching events, non-attendance at examinations and/or failure to submit assessments without prior consent.

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10. Student Health

10.1 Students must be in an adequate state of physical and mental health to enable them to continue with their studies. If there is sufficient evidence that ill health will prevent a student from satisfactorily completing his/her studies, the University may at any time require the student to undertake a full medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner of the University’s choice, and, if appropriate, and on the recommendation of the medical practitioner, require a student to suspend or curtail his/her studies. Such a suspended student shall be permitted to resume his/her studies at a time deemed appropriate by the University Medical Officer, and only on a recommendation by a qualified medical practitioner, that he/she is fit to continue with his/her studies.

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11. Progression to Level M (FHEQ Level 4)

11.1 To progress from level III (FHEQ Level 6) to level M (FHEQ Level 7) a student must at least satisfy the requirements under Regulation 1A for the award of an Honours Degree in the Lower Second Class Honours category.

11.2 Any student who fails to satisfy the requirements in 10.1 above shall revert to Honours Degree candidature and be considered for the award of an Honours Degree under the provisions of Regulation 1A.

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12. Award

12.1 To qualify for the award of a Masters Degree, a candidate must:

       i) have enrolled with the University before proceeding to the prescribed programme of study; and

       ii) have paid all prescribed fees and charges; and

       iii) have satisfactorily completed an approved full-time or part-time programme of study, within the maximum period of time defined by Ordinance.

12.2 A student who has pursued a programme of study consisting of modules to the equivalent of at least 480 credits and has satisfied the examiners in:

a minimum of 120 credits at Level I (FHEQ Level 4) or higher; and

a minimum of 120 credits at Level II (FHEQ Level 5) or higher; and

a minimum of 120 credits at Level III (FHEQ Level 6) or higher; and

a minimum of 120 credits at level M (FHEQ Level 7);

shall be awarded the Masters Degree.

12.3 A student who has pursued a programme of study consisting of modules to the equivalent of at least 480 credits and has satisfied the examiners in:

a minimum of 120 credits at Level I (FHEQ Level 4) or higher; and

a minimum of 120 credits at Level II (FHEQ Level 5) or higher; and either

a minimum of 105 credits at Level III (FHEQ Level 6) or higher; and

a minimum of 105 credits at Level M (FHEQ Level 7); or

a minimum of 120 credits at Level III (FHEQ Level 6) or higher; and

a minimum of 90 credits at level M (FHEQ Level 7); may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be awarded the Masters Degree.

12.4 Any student who fails to satisfy the requirements for the award of a Masters Degree shall revert to BSc Honours Degree candidature and be considered for the award of an Honours Degree under the provisions of Regulation 1A.

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13. Classification of Award

13.1 Students who have attained the required standard shall be awarded the Masters degree with honours classification as follows:

First Class a mean average of at least 70% determined in accordance with the weightings specified in 12.2 below.

Second Class Division I a mean average between 60% and 69% determined in accordance with the weightings specified in 12.2 below.

Second Class Division II a mean average between 50% and 59% determined in accordance with the weightings specified in 12.2 below.

13.2 For the purpose of the Masters Degree with honours classification modules shall contribute to the mean average calculation as follows:

Level II (FHEQ Level 5) modules = 20%

Level III (FHEQ Level 6) modules = 30%

Level M (FHEQ Level 7) modules = 50%.

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