Southampton University - Regulations for Programmes offered within the Research and Graduate School of Education

Regulations for Programmes offered within the Research and Graduate School of Education
(formerly the Faculty of Educational Studies) Unless otherwise stated, all courses taken by students in the School are credit-rated in accordance with the principles contained in the CATS Guide and Regulations (see Section IV ). A statement explaining how the CATS scheme is applied to courses in the School can be obtained from the Research and Graduate School of Education Office .

Regulations for the Certificate of Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training)

The Certificate of Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training) is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily an approved course of study and satisfied the examination requirements.
The course shall extend over two years of part-time study. Candidates successfully completing year 1 of the course may postpone their entry to year 2 for a period of not more than 4 years.
Applicants for admission must normally:
1. hold the equivalent of two passes at Advanced Level or satisfy the matriculation requirements for the University of Southampton
2. be teaching in the post-compulsory sector and show an ability to benefit from first year undergraduate level study.
Exceptionally applicants with other qualifications may be accepted by the Course Director with the approval of the Faculty Board.
Applicants seeking direct entry to year 2 must show evidence of competence against all elements included in year 1 of the programme. Among the awards for which candidates may be considered for direct entry to year 2 of the course are the following or their equivalent:
1. City and Guilds 730 Part I and Part II
2. Training and Development Level 3 Certificates
3. RSA Teachers' Certificates Stages I and II
Examination shall be based on the assessment of coursework and such special studies as the Board of the Faculty may prescribe.
Subject to approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions for re-examination shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board, and unless the Board permits otherwise, re-examination shall take place within twelve months of initial failure.
The Certificate of Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training) will carry the following credit points:
1. 60 Level 1 credit points on successful completion of year 1 of the course
2. 60 Level 2 credit points for successful completion of all of year 2 of the course
A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.
The course is franchised to a number of Associated Centres. All Associated Centres are required to sign a formal contract (Memorandum of Cooperation) setting out the terms of association.

Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Post Compulsory Education

The degree of Bachelor of Arts in Post Compulsory Education is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The degree may be awarded with honours or as a pass degree.
The Bachelor of Arts in Post Compulsory Education will be offered as a part-time honours degree programme equivalent to one year of full-time study at third year degree level. Candidates for admission to the programme will be required to have completed work equivalent to the first two years of a full-time honours degree. Qualifications permitting eligibility for entry to the degree include:
1. Certificate in Education (FE/HE) plus one years full-time study at degree level, or its equivalent
2. Higher National Diploma or Higher National Certificate.
Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the Course Board an applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted by the Faculty Board. All candidates for admission will be interviewed.
The course comprises four double modules, each equivalent to 120 hours of study. Successful completion of each double module will confer 30 credit points at level 3.
The degree will normally be completed over a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of coursework. Assessment for each double module will be the equivalent of two 3,000 word essays.
Examination will take place at the end of the course. Candidates will be awarded the BA in Post Compulsory Education Honours Degree, provided that they satisfy the examiners in all the coursework assignments of all the four double modules. The degree will be awarded to candidates acquiring 120 credit points at level 3.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination for any one module may subject themselves for re-examination in that unit once only. The conditions for the re-examination of each candidate shall be prescribed by the Board.
A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.
The course is franchised to a number of Associated Centres. All Associated Centres are required to sign a formal contract setting out the items of association.

Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Education with Mathematics

The course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Education shall be of three years' duration. Admission may be by direct entry to the second year of the course.
The degree shall be awarded as an ordinary degree.
Applicants for admission to the course must satisfy the requirements in English and Mathematics prescribed by the Department for Education for entry to courses of initial teacher training.
Applicants for admission to the course must provide evidence of successful institutional study related to mathematics approved by Senate as equivalent to one year's full-time study in higher education.
Candidates for the degree shall follow a prescribed course of study, comprising mathematics, education, mathematics education, and which shall include specified periods of work in schools.
The examination of the course shall consist of coursework assignments, projects, written papers, and the assessment of work in schools.
To proceed from one year of the course to the next candidates must reach a standard deemed satisfactory by the Faculty Board in the examinations, including practical examinations and coursework where these are required. Candidates not reaching a satisfactory standard may be re-examined in all or part of the examinations as prescribed by the Faculty Board.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the final year examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions for re-examination shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board and, unless the Board permits otherwise, re-examination shall take place within twelve months of initial failure.
A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.

Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is awarded by the Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily an approved course of study in the School of Education and satisfied the examination requirements.
The course shall comprise the study and practice of education and shall extend over one year unless it is combined with studies leading to a degree of the University in which case special regulations shall apply.
Applicants for admission to the one-year course must hold the following:
1. either GCE Ordinary level passes in English and Mathematics* or GCSE passes at grades A, B, C in English and Mathematics; and for the Primary PGCE GCE Ordinary level pass in Science or GCSE passes at grades A, B, C in Science (preferably Double Science)
2. a degree awarded either by an approved university or by the CNAA.
Exceptionally applicants with other qualifications approved by the Head of School may be accepted by the Faculty Board.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions for re-examination shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board and, unless the Board permits otherwise, re-examination shall take place within twelve months of initial failure.
A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.
In extreme cases of trainee teacher misdemeanour on placement, or where there is evidence that the presence of a trainee teacher is detrimental to the safety or progress of children, or evidence that the teacher has failed to establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues, a recommendation may be made for termination of the trainee teacher's registration on the PGCE programme, in accordance with procedures available from the Research and Graduate School of Education.

Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Mathematics

The course leading to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Mathematics shall be of two years' duration.
Applicants for admission to the course must hold a degree awarded by an approved university or the CNAA.
Applicants for admission to the course must satisfy the requirements in English and Mathematics prescribed by the Department for Education for entry to courses of initial teacher training.
Applicants for admission to the course must normally provide evidence of successful institutional study related to mathematics, and equivalent to one year's full-time study in higher education.
Candidates shall follow a prescribed course of study, comprising mathematics, education, mathematics education, and which shall include specified periods of work in schools.
The examination of the course shall consist of coursework assignments, projects, written papers, and the assessment of work in schools.
To proceed from one year of the course to the next candidates must reach a standard deemed satisfactory by the Faculty Board in the examinations, including practical examinations and coursework where these are required. Candidates not reaching a satisfactory standard may be re-examined in all or part of the examinations as prescribed by the Faculty Board.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the final year examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions for re-examination shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board and, unless the Board permits otherwise, re-examination shall take place within twelve months of initial failure.
A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.

Regulations for the 2 Year Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Modern Languages

The course leading to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Modern Languages shall be of two years' duration.
Applicants for admission to the course must hold a degree awarded by an approved university or the CNAA. Exceptionally applicants with other qualifications approved by the Head of School may be accepted by the Faculty Board.
Applicants for admission to the course must satisfy the requirements in English and Mathematics prescribed by the Department for Education for entry to courses of initial teacher training.
Candidates shall follow a prescribed course of study comprising modern languages, education and language education. The course shall include specified periods of work in schools and a period of study overseas normally undertaken at the end of the first year at the direction of the Head of the Research and Graduate School of Education.
Examination shall be by coursework assignments, written papers, practical tests, and the assessment of work in schools.
To proceed from one year of the course to the next candidates must reach a standard deemed satisfactory by the Faculty Board in the examinations, including practical examinations and coursework where these are required. Candidates not reaching a satisfactory standard may be re-examined in all or part of the examinations as prescribed by the Faculty Board.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the final year examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions for re-examination shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board and, unless the Board permits otherwise, examination shall take place within twelve months of initial failure.
A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.

The PGCE courses will not have a CATS value.

Regulations for the Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies

The Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily a course consisting of a minimum of 60 hours' contact time or its equivalent.
Applicants for admission must hold a degree awarded by an approved university or by the CNAA, or have the status of qualified teacher, or have a recognised initial qualification in Youth Work or have other qualifications approved by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of School. They must normally have at least two years' teaching experience or other approved professional experience. Entry to some courses is dependent on the prior successful completion of, or concurrent registration for, other courses within the Regional Credit Transfer Scheme.
Subject to the availability of particular courses, part-time students may register for one course or for two courses in the same year. Full-time students may register for up to four courses in the same year.
Examination will take place at the end of each course. Assignments must normally be submitted by due deadlines and no later than twelve months after registration on the course. Certificates will be awarded annually, normally at the end of an academic year.
Examination shall be based on the assessment of course work and such special studies as the Faculty Board, on the recommendation of the School, may prescribe for particular courses. Written examination papers may be required for some courses.
A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions of the re-examination of each such candidate shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board.
A list of part-time Certificate courses currently offered is available from the Research and Graduate School of education or the Social Sciences Faculty Office.

Regulations for the Advanced Certificate in Practical Curriculum Development

The Advanced Certificate in Practical Curriculum Development is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily not less than twelve months of part-time study and have satisfied the examination requirements.
Applicants for admission:
1. must hold a degree awarded by an approved university, or by the CNAA, and must satisfy the Head of School as to their fitness to pursue the course to which they seek entry. In exceptional circumstances and subject to the approval of the Faculty Board a non-graduate applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted on the recmmendation of the Head of School.
2. are required to supply evidence satisfactory to the Head of School that
  1. they have adequate teaching experience ('adequate teaching experience' will normally be accepted as the equivalent of at least five years' full-time teaching experience in recognised schools and/or colleges),
    and
  2. they have appropriate experience of curriculum or teaching development work.
Courses relating to the current involvement of candidates in approved curriculum or teaching development projects may be offered from time to time and details of them will be specified in course descriptions.
Examinations shall be by the assessment of course work and of a dissertation, the latter to be submitted normally within fifteen months of registration.
Candidates may be required to present themselves for oral examination.
A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions for the re-examination of each candidate shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board.

Regulations for the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies

The Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily not less than three terms of full-time or six terms of part-time study and attendance and satisfied the examination requirements.
Depending on the course to which they seek entry applicants for admission shall either
1. 1. have the status of qualified teacher;
  2. be required to supply evidence that they have adequate practical experience in education. The nature and duration of this experience shall be approved by the Head of School, but it may normally be accepted as being the equivalent of at least three years' teaching experience, relevant to the course which they wish to pursue, in a recognised school or schools;
  3. satisfy the Head of School of their fitness to pursue a particular course.
    or
2. 1. hold a degree awarded by an approved university or by the CNAA, or have the status of qualified teacher, or have a recognised initial qualification in Youth Work, or have other qualifications approved by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of School;
  2. normally have at least three years' experience of teaching and/or organising in adult, youth and community education;
  3. satisfy the Head of School of their fitness to pursue a particular course.
Courses specialising in different aspects of Advanced Educational Studies significant for the work of teachers in schools and other branches of education may be offered from time to time, details of which shall be specified in course descriptions.
Full-time candidates shall normally be examined at the end of the third term of the course. Depending on the requirements of particular courses part-time candidates shall normally be examined either at the end of the sixth term of the course or at the end of the term following the sixth term of the course.
Examination shall be based on the assessment of course work and such special studies as the Research and Graduate School of Education may prescribe for particular courses. Written examination papers may be required for some courses.
Candidates may be required to present themselves for an oral examination.
A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order in two divisions: Pass with Distinction; Pass.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions of the re-examination of each such candidate shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board.

Alternative Regulations for the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies

The Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies may also be awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed an approved programme of courses and have been awarded three Certificates in Advanced Educational Studies within a period of four years or, exceptionally, five years.

Regulations for the Degrees of Master of Arts in Education, Master of Science (Health Education/Health Promotion), Master of Science (Education for Health Professionals), Master of Science (Computer Based Learning and Training)

The degrees of Master of Arts in Education MA(Ed), MSc (Health Education/Health Promotion), Master of Science (Education for Health Professionals), Master of Science (Computer Based Learning and Training) are awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily one of the following:
1. not less than twelve months of full-time study;
2. not less than twenty-four months of part-time study;
3. three Certificates in Advanced Educational Studies (CAES) 2 of which must be awarded by the University of Southampton, in subjects and at a level approved by the School Board, over a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years.
4. six substantive semester units of study plus Dissertation Studies in subjects and at a level approved by the School Board, over a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years, beginning in 1993.
5. not less than twelve months of full-time study (or not less than twenty-four months of part-time study) by flexible learning and have satisfied the examination requirements by the production of course work and a dissertation.
Courses specified under 1(a) and (b) above will begin in September or October.
Applicants for admission to a course shall:
1. hold a degree awarded by an approved university or by the CNAA and must satisfy the Head of School as to their fitness to pursue the course to which they seek entry. Exceptionally and subject to the approval of the Faculty Board a non-graduate applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted on the recommendation of the head of School.
2. be required to supply evidence that they have adequate practical experience in education or in a related professional field appropriate to the course to which they seek entry. The nature and duration of this experience will be subject to approval by the Head of School .
Courses relating to specialist fields of study in particular aspects of education may be offered from time to time. Details of such courses will be specified in the appropriate course description.
Students seeking the award of the MA(Ed) degree in a specialist field of study must successfully complete no less than 2/3 of the taught course in units specified for that field of study by the School Review Board. They may, subject to the approval of that Board, normally choose up to 1/3 of courses not in that field of study but approved as appropriate by that Board.
The Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences will, on the recommendation of the School, will from time to time prescribe a list of components of the MA(Ed), MSc (Health Education/Health Promotion) MSc Education for Health Professionals, MSc Computer Based Learning and Training programme (amounting to a minimum of 60 hours of contact time or its equivalent) which may be taken as courses leading to the award of the Certificate of Advanced Educational Studies. A maximum of two such Certificates may be taken at one time. Such Certificates may be taken in combination with others included in the Regional Credit Transfer Scheme, in candidature for the award of the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies.
Students having taken two CAES courses in the Regional Credit Transfer Scheme will be eligible to apply for transfer to the second year of the part-time MA(Ed), MSc (Health Education/Health Promotion) programme provided that:
1. the CAES courses taken have been approved as appropriate for the MA(Ed), MSc (Health Education/Health Promotion) Field of Study by the Board of Studies for the course;
2. an appropriate standard, as determined by the Board of Studies for the course, has been achieved in the CAES courses.
Examination shall be by the assessment of course work and a dissertation. Full-time and part-time students may submit their dissertation on 23 September immediately following the taught component of their course. All students will normally be required to submit their dissertation by 31 March in the year following the taught component of their course.
Students on the MA(Ed), MSc (Health Education/Health Promotion) MSc Education for Health Professionals, MSc Computer Based Learning and Training programmes who have completed the taught course components may, on the recommendation of the School's Review Board and subject to the approval of the Board of the Faculty, proceed to the dissertation.
Students on the MA(Ed), MSc (Health Education/Health Promotion) MSc Education for Health Professionals, MSc Computer Based Learning and Training programme who are not permitted by the School's Review Board to proceed to the dissertation (as in paragraph 9 above) may, subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, be awarded the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies.
Students who have submitted a dissertation but who have not reached the standard required for the award of the degree of MA(Ed), MSc (Health Education/Health Promotion) MSc Education for Health Professionals, MSc Computer Based Learning and Training may, subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, either:
1. be permitted to submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only on conditions prescribed by the Board or
2. be recommended for the award of a Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies
The Degree may be awarded with distinction.
The fields of study are those currently listed in the prospectus.

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Science in Education

Under the following Regulations the Faculty of Social Sciences in conjunction with the Faculty of Science offers postgraduate courses which are regulated by Boards of Studies comprising members of staff appointed by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Science.

The degree of Master of Science in Education (MSc(Ed)) is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily not less than twelve months of full-time study or not less than twenty-four months of part-time study and satisfied the examination requirements.
Applicants for admission to a course shall:
1. hold a degree awarded by an approved university or by the CNAA in an appropriate discipline or disciplines and must satisfy the Head of School as to their fitness to pursue the course to which they seek entry. Exceptionally and subject to the approval of the Faculty Board a non-graduate applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted on the recommendation of the Head of School;
2. be required to supply evidence that they have adequate practical experience in education. The nature and duration of this experience shall be subject to approval by the School.
Full-time courses shall begin in September or October.
Courses relating to the study of particular aspects of science in education may be offered from time to time and details of them will be specified in course descriptions.
Examination shall be by the assessment of course work, the presentation of a dissertation and, where a particular course description requires it, by written papers. Full-time and part-time students shall normally submit the dissertation not later than 31 March in the year following the completion of their registered period of study.
Candidates may be required to present themselves for an oral examination.
A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order. The Degree may be awarded with Distinction.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have not reached the standard required for the award of the MSc(Ed) may either:
1. be permitted to submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only, on conditions prescribed by the Boardor
2. be recommended for the award of a Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies.
(The following MSc(Ed) courses are currently offered: Biology Education; Chemistry Education; Environmental Sciences Education; Geography Education; Physics Education.)

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching

Under the following regulations the Faculty of Social Sciences in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts offers a postgraduate course regulated by a Board of Studies comprising members of staff from both Faculties.

The degree of Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily not less than 12 months of full time study or 24 months of part-time study and satisfied the examination requirements.
Applicants for admission to the course shall:-
1. hold a degree awarded by an approved university or by the CNAA. Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, a non-graduate applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted on the recommendation of the Head of School:
2. be required to supply evidence that they have adequate practical experience in education or appropriate language related activities. The nature and duration of this experience shall be subject to the approval of the School .
The course shall begin in September or October.
Courses relating to the study of particular aspects of language education, language and linguistics may be offered from time to time and details of them will be specified in course descriptions.
Appropriate components of the MA programme (amounting to a minimum of 60 hours contact time or its equivalent) may be made available as courses eligible for the award of a Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies. A maximum of two Certificates may be taken at one time. Such Certificates may be eligible, in combination with others included in the Regional Credit Transfer Scheme, for the award of the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies.
Students on the MA Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching (ALLT) programme who have completed the taught course components of the MA ALLT may, on the recommendation of the School's Review Board, and subject to the approval of Faculty Board,proceed to the dissertation.
Students who are not permitted to proceed to the dissertation may, subject to the approval of the Faculty Board,, be awarded the Diploma of the University of Southampton.
Examination shall be by the assessment of coursework and the presentation of a dissertation. The dissertation shall normally be submitted not later than 23 September in the year in which the taught course is completed.
Candidates may be required to present themselves for an oral examination.
A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order. The Degree may be awarded with Distinction.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only or be recommended for the award of the Diploma of the University of Southampton. The conditions for the re-examination of each such candidate shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board.

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Arts in English Language Teaching

The degree of Master of Arts in English Language Teaching is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to candidates who have completed satisfactorily not less than 12 months of full time study or 24 months of part-time study and satisfied the examination requirements.
Applicants for admission to the course shall:-
1. hold a degree awarded by an approved university or by the CNAA. Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, a non-graduate applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted on the recommendation of the Head of School:
2. be required to supply evidence that they have adequate practical experience in education or appropriate language related activities. The nature and duration of this experience shall be subject to the approval of the School .
The course shall begin in September or October.
Courses relating to the study of particular aspects of language education, language and linguistics may be offered from time to time and details of them will be specified in course descriptions.
Appropriate components of the MA programme (amounting to a minimum of 60 hours contact time or its equivalent) may be made available as courses eligible for the award of a Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies. A maximum of two Certificates may be taken at one time. Such Certificates may be eligible, in combination with others included in the Regional Credit Transfer Scheme, for the award of the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies.
Students on the MA Ehglish Language Teaching (ELT)who have completed the taught course components of the MA ELT may, on the recommendation of the School's Review Board, and subject to the approval of Faculty Board,proceed to the dissertation.
Students who are not permitted to proceed to the dissertation may, subject to the approval of the Faculty Board,, be awarded the Diploma of the University of Southampton.
Examination shall be by the assessment of coursework and the presentation of a dissertation. The dissertation shall normally be submitted not later than 23 September in the year in which the taught course is completed.
Candidates may be required to present themselves for an oral examination.
A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order. The Degree may be awarded with Distinction.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination may submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only or be recommended for the award of the Diploma of the University of Southampton. The conditions for the re-examination of each such candidate shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board.

MA in Education Experience and Biography

The degree of Master of Arts in Education, Experience and Biography is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences to students who have satisfactorily completed twelve months of full-time study or twenty four months of part-time study and who have satisfied the examination requirements.
Applicants for admission to a course shall:
1. hold a degree awarded by an approved university or by the CNAA in an appropriate discipline or disciplines, or have such other qualifications as are approved for the purpose of entry to the course by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of School.
2. normally be required to supply evidence that they have adequate experience in education or a related profession. The nature and length of this experience shall be determined by the Head of School.
Courses shall begin in September or October.
Courses relating to the study of particular aspects of education, experience and biography shall be offered from time to time, and details of them will be specified in course descriptions.
Examination shall be by the assessment of coursework and the presentation of a dissertation. Full and part-time students shall normally submit the dissertation not later than 23 September in the year following the completion of the registered period of the course.
Candidates may be required to present themselves for an oral examination.
The Degree may be awarded with distinction.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board candidates who have not reached the standard required for the award of the MA may
1. be recommended for the award of a Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies.

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (Research Methodology)

General

The degree of MPhil (Research Methodology) is awarded by the Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Admission

Candidates for entry to the course must normally possess a degree of an approved university or of CNAA in an appropriate specialism.

Scheme of Study

The scheme of study will comprise attendance at a specified taught course, completion of a portfolio of coursework and a dissertation. The taught course will comprise an appropriate combination of core and elective units to be specified by the Faculty Board.
Candidates are required to undertake the scheme of study over a period of not less than one year's full-time study with a maximum of three years full-time or two years part-time study with a maximum of five years part-time.

Examination

Candidates are required to complete successfully specified assessed coursework in appropriate units; coursework assignments will total 30,000 words.
Candidates who fail in up to two units may be referred and resubmit work in those units on one occasion by a date specified by the Faculty Board. Failure in more than two units will lead to termination of course registration.
Candidates who successfully complete all coursework are eligible to submit a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words.
Candidates who fail the dissertation may with the approval of the Faculty Board resubmit a dissertation on one occasion only by a date specified by the Faculty Board.

Award

Candidates who pass all coursework and dissertation will be awarded the degree of MPhil (Research Methodology).

Regulations for Doctor of Education (EdD)

The degree of Doctor of Education (EdD) may be awarded by the Senate to postgraduate students who have successfully pursued a course of study as prescribed below to the satisfaction of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Admission

Candidates for entry to the course most normally possess a Masters degree of an approved University or of CNAA in an appropriate specialism. Other candidates may be admitted to the course on the recommendation of the Faculty Board.

Scheme of study

All students will initially be registered for the MPhil (Res Meth). At the end of the first year of study they may be permitted to opt either for remaining in candidature for the MPhil (Res Meth) or for changing their registration to EdD.
The scheme of study will comprise attendance at 6 units comprising an appropriate mix of taught compulsory and elective units, and completion of a compulsory research thesis.
All students will be assigned a personal tutor during the coursework phase and a research supervisor who will be responsible for the supervision of the student's progress in researching and writing thesis.
Candidates are required to undertake the scheme of study over a period of not less than three years full-time study or four years part-time study with a maximum of six years part-time study.

Examination

Candidates are required to complete successfully:
1. a portfolio of coursework of 30,000 words based on a range of assignments across the taught units. Permission to proceed to the thesis will be decided by the Faculty Board on the basis of a satisfactory portfolio.
2. a research thesis of 45,000 words which relates to a substantive area on a topic approved by the Faculty Board.
3. an oral examination.
The examiners for each candidate shall recommend one of the following courses of action:
1. that a candidate who fails in up to two units may be referred and resubmit work in those units on one occasion by a date specified by the Faculty Board. Failure in more than two units will lead to termination of course registration;
2. that a degree of Ed.D be awarded, subject if necessary to minor amendments being made by a date specified;
3. that the candidate be permitted to submit by a date specified a revised thesis;
4. that the candidate be required to attend a further oral examination;
5. that the degree of Ed.D be not awarded and that resubmission of the thesis be not permitted.
6. that in the case of a candidate who has failed to satisfy the requirements for the award of Ed.D the degree of M.Phil (Res Meth) be awarded.
7. that in the case of a candidate who has failed to satisfy the requirements for the award of Ed.D or MPhil. (Res Meth), the candidate shall normally be regarded as having failed the examination.