Academic Regulations 2004/05

School of Education


Regulations for the University Certificate for Adult Literacy Subject Specialists, University Certificate Adult Numeracy Subject Specialists and University Certificate Adult ESOL Subject Specialists

  1. The University Certificate for Adult Literacy Subject Specialists, University Certificate Adult Numeracy Subject Specialists and University Certificate Adult ESOL Subject Specialists are awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements.

  2. The course shall extend over one year of part-time study.

  3. Applicants for admission must normally:

    1. hold at least the equivalent of a level 3 (FE) numeracy, literacy or ESOL qualification 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 underdergraduate study.

    Exceptionally, applicants with other qualifications may be accepted by the Course Director with the approval of the School Board.

  4. Assessment shall be based on coursework and on Skills Tests that utilise computer-based assessment and such special studies as the Board of the Faculty may prescribe. Students must successfully complete six mandatory units to achieve the award.

  5. Subject to approval of the School Board, candidates who have failed to complete any unit successfully may submit themselves for re-assessment on one occasion only. The conditions for re-assessment shall be prescribed by the Faculty Board, and unless the Board permits otherwise, re-assessment shall take place within twelve months of initial failure.

  6. The University Certificate for Adult Literacy Subject Specialists, University Certificate Adult Numeracy Subject Specialists and University Certificate Adult ESOL Subject Specialists will carry 60 Level 1 credit points on successful completion of the course.

  7. A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.

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Regulations for the Foundation Degree Arts in Working with Children

  1. The Foundation Degree Arts in Working with Children and Foundation Degree Arts in Youth Work are awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have completed satisfactorily an approved course of study and satisfied the assessment requirements.

  2. The course shall normally extend for three years of part time study.

  3. Admission Requirements

    For the FdA Degree Arts Working with Children, applicants for admission shall normally:

    1. be employed as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, child carer, early years assistant, play worker or similar;
    2. have sufficient working experience to benefit from the foundation degree programme;
    3. have appropriate educational qualifications (as defined in the admissions policy) and demonstrate academic readiness for study at HE level.

    For the FdA Youth Work, applicants shall:

    1. be employed (or working voluntarily on a regular basis) in a youth work setting for at least eight hours per week;
    2. normally have a level 2/level3 local qualification in youth work.

  4. Assessment is based on coursework. Students must pass all units to achieve the award.

  5. Subject to the approval of the Board of the School of Education, candidates who have failed to complete any unit successfully may submit themselves for re-assessment on one occasion only. The conditions for re-assessment shall be prescribed by the School Board and, unless the Board permits otherwise, re-assessment shall take place within twelve months of initial failure.

  6. The Foundation Degree Arts will carry 120 credit points at each of HE levels 1 and 2 for successful completion of the course.

  7. A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.
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Regulations for the Certificate of Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training)

  1. The Certificate of Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training) is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the examination requirements.

  2. 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.

  3. Applicants for admissions 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;
    3. hold level 2 in literacy and numeracy or the equivalent on entry.

    Exceptionally applicants with other qualifications may be accepted by the Course Director with the approval of the Faculty Board.

  4. 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

  5. Examination shall be based on the assessment of coursework and such special studies as the Board of the Faculty may prescribe.

  6. Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examinatin 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.

  7. The Certificate of Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training) will carry the following credit points:

    1. 70 Level 1 credit points on successful completion of Year 1 of the course;
    2. 80 Level 2 credit points for successful completion of all of year 2 of the course.

  8. A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.

  9. The course is franchised to a number of Associated Centres. All Associated Centres are required to sign a formal contract (Memorandum of Co-operation) setting out the terms of association.

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

  1. The degree of Bachelor of Arts in Post Compulsory Education is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. The degree may be awarded with Honours or as a Pass degree.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 year's 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.

  4. The course somprises four double modules, each equivalent to 120 hours of study. Successful completion of each double module will confer 30 credit points at level 3.

  5. The degree will normally be completed over a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.

  6. Candidates will be assessed on the basis of coursework. Assessment for each double module will be the equivalent of two 3,000 word essays.

  7. Examinations will take place at the end of the course. Candidates will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts 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 t ocandidates acquiring 120 credit points at Level 3.

  8. Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, candidates who have been unsuccessful in the examination for any one module may present themselves for re-examination in that unit once only. The conditions for the re-examination of each candidate shall be prescribed by the Board.

  9. A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.

  10. The course is franchised to a number of Associated Centres. All Associated Centyres are required to sign a formal contract setting out the items of association.

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Regulations for the Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies (DRAFT)

This degree follows New College Regulations except Regulation 8 which is as follows:

If any of the units are failed for a second time during the resit year, then this will result in course termination with immediate effect.

Level 1

Students are required to study 9 compulsory units as follows:

1003 Research and Resources in Sport Studies
1001 Methods of Scientific Enquiry
1008 Sport in Contemporary Society
1004 Safe Practice in Sport
1002 Applied Motor Development
1005 Sport and Exercise Physiology
1006 Sport and Exercise Psychology
1007 Sports Leadership
1009 Event and Facility Management*

Level 2

Students are required to study 8 units as follows:

[a] Students must undertake the following 6 compulsory units:
2011 Sports Development
2007 Principles of Fitness and Training
2012 Placement
2002 Research Methods
2004 Applied Sports Psychology
2006 Contemporary Issues in Sport

[b] Students must choose a further 2 units from the following:
2001 Financial and Human Resources } Business Route pathway
2009 Marketing of Sport } options
2005 Principles of Individual Sports Performance } Coaching/Teaching pathway
2008 Team Sports Performance } options

Level 3

Students are required to study 8 units as follows:

[a] Students must undertake the following 6 compulsory units:
3001 Limits of Human Performance
3018 Physical Activity and Health
3019 The Impact of Sport in Regional Society
3007 Exercise and Health Psychology
3009 Independent Research Project (double unit)

[b]Students must choose a further 2 units from the following:
3011 Operational Management (pre-requisites 2001/2009)} Business Route pathway
3105 Enterprise and the Entrepreneur (pre-requisites 2001/2009) } options
3020 Curriculum Evaluation (pre-requisites 2005/2008) } Coaching/Teaching pathway
3010 Sport and the Law (pre-requisites 2005/2008) } options

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Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Leadership (DRAFT)

This degree follows New College Regulations except Regulation 8 which is as follows:

If any of the units are failed for a second time during the resit year, then this will result in course termination with immediate effect.

Level 1

Students are required to study 8 units as follows:

1008 Sport in Contemporary Society
1009 Introduction to Management [MANG]
1003 Research and Resources in Sport
1004 Safe Practice in Sport
1007 Sports Leadership
1009 Event and Facility Management
1010 Human Resource Management in Sport
1011 Quantitative Methods

Level 2

Students are required to study 8 units as follows:

2012 Placement
2002 Research Methods
20
10 Financial Management in Sport
2011 Sports Development
2001 Information Systems and Context [INFO]
2009 Marketing in Sport
2015 Outdoor Recreation and Management
2038 Small Business Management [MANG]

Level 3

Students are required to study 8 units as follows:

3011 Operational Management
3012 Policy and Strategy in Sport
3013 Independent Research Project (double unit)
3001 New Venture Creation [ENTR]
3010 Sport and the Law
3021 ISRM CPD
3002 New Venture Development [ENTR]

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Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education

  1. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study in the School of Education and have satisfied the examination requirements.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 or C in English and Mathematics; for the Primary PGCE, GCE Ordinary level pass in Science or GCSE passes at grades A, B or C in Science (preferably Double Science);


    2. a degree awarded by an approved University or by the CANAA.


    Exceptionally, applicants with other qualifications approved by the Head of School may be accepted by the School Board.

  4. Subject to the approval of the School 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 School Board and, unless the Board permits otherwise, re-examination shall take place within twelve months of initial failure. Subject to the approval of the School Board, candidates who achieve an H levl will be awarded a professional Graduate Certificate of Education.

  5. A list will be issued showing the names of successful candidates in alphabetical order.

  6. In extreme cases of trainee teacher misdemeanour on placement, 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 Postgraduate Certificate of Education programme in accordance with procedures available from the School of Education.

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Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (PCES)

  1. The Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies is awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed a Certificate programme.

  2. Applicants for admissions shall:

    1. hold a degree awarded by an appropriate University (or equivalent institution) at a level (normally 'with Honours') that satisfies the Head of School as to their fitness to pursue the programme to which they see entry. Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the School 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 appropriate practical experience in education or in a related professional field relevant to the programme to which they seek entry, the nature and duration of which is subject to approval by the Head of School.

  3. Entry to some courses is dependent upon the prior successful completion of, or concurrent registration for, other courses within the Regional Credit Transfer Scheme.

  4. 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.

  5. Examination shall be based on the assessment of portfolio of coursework, assignments from such units, and special studies components such as the Faculty Board, on the recommendation of the School, may prescribed for particular programmes. Written examination papers may be required for some programmes.

  6. A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order (and passed Pass or Distinction).

  7. Subject to the approval of the School 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 whall be prescribed by the School Board.

  8. A list of Certificate Programmes currently offered is available from the School of Education Advanced Courses office, School of Education Marketing Office and School of Education website.

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Regulations for the Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies

  1. The Diploma in Advanced Educational Studies is awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed not less that two semesters of full-time (or four semesters of part-time) study and have satisfied the examination requirements.

  2. Applicants for admission to the courses shall:

    1. hold a degree awarded by an approved University (or equivalent institution) at a level (normally 'with Honours') that satisfies the Head of School as to their fitness to pursue the programme to which they seek entry. Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the School 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 appropriate practical experience in education or in a related professional field relevant to the programme to which they seek entry, the nature and duratin of which subject to approval by the Head of School.


  3. Full-time candidates shall normally be examined at the end of the second semester of the course. Depending upon the requirements of particular courses, part-time candidates shall normally be examined either at the end of the fourth semesterof the course, or at the end of the semester following the fourth semester of the course.

  4. Examination shall be based on the assessment of coursework and such special studies as the School of Education may prescribe for particular programmes. Written examination papers may be required for some programmes.

  5. Candidates may be required to present themselve for an oral examination.

  6. A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order in two divisions: Pass with Distinction; Pass.

  7. Subject to the approval of the School Board, canbdidates who have been unsuccessful in th examination may re-submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only. The conditions of the re-examination of each such candidates shall be prescribed by the School Board.

  8. A list of Diploma programmes currently offered is available from the School of Education Advanced Courses Office, School of Education Marketing Offices and the School of Education website.

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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 School of Education, to candidates who have been awarded two Postgraduate Certificates in Educational Studies, or have successfully completed an equivalent number of approved programme units within a period of five years while registered for a Masters' degree.

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Regulations for the Degrees of Master of Arts in Education and Master of Science

  1. The degrees of Master of Arts in Education [MA(Ed)] and Master of Science [MSc] are awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed not less than twelve months of full-time (or twenty-four months of part-time) study and attendance, and not more than five years study and attendance, plus one of the following:

    1. two Postgraduate Certificates in Educational Studies, at least one of which is awarded by the University of Southampton, in subjects and at a level approved by the School Board, plus a dissertation;


    2. six substantive units of study (or equivalent), the production of coursework in subjects and at a level approved by the School Board, plus a dissertation;


    3. not less than twelve months of full-time study (or twenty-four months of part-time study) by flexible learning, the production of coursework in subjects and at a level approved by the School Board, plus a dissertation.


  2. Applicants for admission to the course shall:

    1. hold a degree awarded by an approved University (or equivalent institution) at a level (normally 'with Honours') that satisfies the Head of School as to their fitness to pursue the programme to which they seek entry. Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the School 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 appropriate practical experience in education or in a related professional field relevant to the programme to which they seek entry, the nature and duration of which is subject to approval by the Head of School.


  3. Students seeking the award of a Masters degree in a specialist field of study must satisfactorily complete no less than two-thirds of the taught component of the Masters programme in units specific to that programme. They may, subject to the approval of the Advanced Courses Committee, choose up to one-third of the taught component from outside the specialist field of study.

  4. Examination is based on the assessment of a portfolio of coursework assignments, plus a dissertation.

  5. Students who have successfully completed the taught component of a Masters degree programme shall, on the recommendation of the School's annual Masters Review Board and subject to the approval of the School Board, proceed to the dissertation stage of the programme.

  6. Students on Masters degree programmes who are not permitted by the School's Masters Review Board to proceed to the dissertation stage (or who fail to submit a dissertation within the time allowed) may, subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, by awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies.

  7. Students may submit their dissertation, at the earliest, on or before the 24th of September immediately following completion of the taught component of the programme, and at the latest (normally) by the 31st of March in the year follwoing completion of the taught component.

  8. Students who have submitted a dissertation but who have not reached the standard required for the award of a Masters degree 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies.


  9. Masters degrees are awarded with distinction to students whose portfolio of assignments and dissertation have both been graded 'distinction' at Masters level. A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order in two divisions: Pass with Distinction; Pass.

  10. The School Board may, from time to time, prescribe a list of component units for Masters degrees which may be taken as component units leading to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies. Such Certificates may be taken in combination in candidature for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies.

  11. A list of Masters degree programmes currently offered by the School of Education is available from the School of Education Advanced Courses Offices, the School of Education Marketing Office, the School of Educational website, the School of Education prospectus and other offices at the University.

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Regulations for the Degree of Master of Science in Education

Under the following Regulations the School of Education, in conjunction with the School of Biological Sciences, the School of Chemistry and the School of Physics and Astronomy, offers postgraduate courses which are regulated by Boards of Studies comprising members of staff appointed by the School of Education and the relevant Science School.

  1. The degree of Master of Science in Education [MSc(Ed)] is awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed not less that twelve months of full-time study, or not less that twenty-four months of part-time study, and have satisfied the examination requirements.

  2. Applicants for admission to a course shall:

    1. hold a degree awarded by an approved University (or equivalent institution) at a level (normally 'with honours') that satisfies boths Schools as to their fitness to pursue the course to which they seek entry. Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the Board of the School or Education, a non-graduate applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted on the recommendation of both Schools.


    2. be required to supply evidence that they have appropriate practical experience in education, or in a related professional field, relevant to the programme to which they seek entry, the nature and duration of which is subject to approval of the Head of School.


  3. Full-time courses shall begin in September of October.

  4. Units relating to the study of particular aspects of science in eduation may be offered from time to time, and details of these will be specified in programme descriptions.

  5. Examination shall be by the assessment of course work, the presentation of a dissertation and, where a particular unit 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.

  6. Candidates may be required to present themselves for an oral examination.

  7. A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order. The degree may be awarded with Distinction.

  8. 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 Board; or


    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; Physics Education.)

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Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice

  1. The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice is awarded by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences, to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved programme of study and have satisfied the examination requirements.

  2. The programme shall extend over the equivalent of one year of part-time study. Candidates successfully completing Module 1 may postpone either entry to Module 2 for a period of not more than two years.

  3. The programme is designed to form an intergral part of the probationary programme of the University's academic staff, and entry to the programme is normally restricted to this group of staff. Alternative programme pathways for other candidates may be offered as appropriate and are subject to the same regulations.

  4. Applicants for admission must hold a degree awarded by an approved University, or have other qualifications approved by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of School.

  5. Candidates must be engaged in at least 20 hours of teaching activities as part of their normal professional duties during each module.

  6. Candidates are required to be supported in their studies by an approved work-based mentor.

  7. Examination will take place at the end of each module. Certificates will be awarded annually, normally at the end of the academic year.

  8. Examination shall be based on the assessment of a prescribed portfolio of work submitted at the end of each module.

  9. A list shall be issued showing the names of the successful candidates arranged in alphabetical order.

  10. 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.

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

General

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

Admission

  1. Candidates for entry to the course must normally posses a degree of an approved University in an appropriate specialism.

Scheme of Study

  1. The scheme of study will comprise attendance at a specified taught cause, 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.

  2. Candidates are required to undertake the scheme of study over a period of not less than one year and not more than three years' full-time study, or not less than two years and not more than five years' part-time study.

Examination

  1. Candidates are required to complete successfully specified assessed coursework in appropriate units. Coursework assignments will total 30,000 words.

  2. Candidates who fail in up to two units may be referred and re-submit 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.

  3. Candidates who successfully complete all coursework are eligible to submit a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words.

  4. 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

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

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Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Education [EdD]

General

  1. 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 Law, Arts and Social Sciences.

Admission

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

Scheme of Study

  1. All students will be registered for EdD. At the end of the first year of study students may, rather than continue with their doctoral studies, transfer to the second year of the MPhil in Research Methods upon completion of two elective units on the MPhil Research Methods programme. A student may apply for transfer from EdD to PhD from the beginning of the second year of full-time study or the beginning of the fourth year of part-time study.

  2. 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.

  3. All students will be assigned a personal tutor during the coursework phase and a research supervisor who will be responsible for supervision of the student's progress in researching and writing his/her thesis.

  4. Candidates are required to undertake the scheme of study over a period of not less than three years' full-time study, or not less than four years and not more than six years' part-time study.

Examination

  1. 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 given 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.


  2. 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 re-submit work on those units on one occasion only 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 EdD 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 EdD be not awarded and that re-submission of the theses be not permitted;


    6. that, in the case of a candidate who has failed to satisfy the requirements for the award of EdD, the degree of MPHil (Research Methodology) be awarded;


    7. that, in the case of a candidate who has failed to satisfy the requirements for the award of EdD or MPhil (Research Methodology), the candidate shall normally be regarded as having failed the examination.