1. The degree of Master of Science in the Social Sciences is awarded by the Senate on the recommendation of the School of Psychology to candidates who have completed to the satisfaction of the School of Psychology and passed the required examination.
   
   

2. Applicants for entry to the course shall have (i) an honours degree in Psychology of an approved university or CNAA, and (ii) an approved Certificate in Education of the University of Southampton obtained after following a certificate course at the University or in an affiliated institution. Exceptionally candidates with other qualifications approved by the Head or Heads of School of Psychology concerned may be accepted by the School of Psychology Board.
   
   
3. Exceptionally an applicant may be admitted directly to Part II of the course. Such applicants shall normally (i) have an honours degree in Psychology of an approved university, and (ii) either have successfully completed a postgraduate Certificate in Education course and taught for at least two years in a recognised school or schools approved for this purpose, or have taught for at least three years in such a school or schools.
   
   

4. The course shall consist of a twelve month full-time course in Educational Psychology. The course shall begin in September and shall be based on lectures, seminars and tutorials with members of the staff of the School of Psychology and of other relevant departments and outside agencies. Candidates shall also be required to engage in clinical and practical work as prescribed by the Head or Heads of Schools concerned. This shall include day visits to schools and other educational and care provisions, and two or more periods of continuous work in Educational Psychology Services.
   
   

5. Examination shall be by the assessment of clinical, practical and written coursework and a dissertation.
   
   
6. The dissertation shall be submitted by 31 December immediately following the end of the candidate's course. Detailed requirements for dissertations shall be prescribed by the Head or Heads of Schools concerned.
   
   
7. Candidates may be required to attend an oral examination.
   
   
8. With the approval of the School Board a candidate who fails to reach the required standard in the written coursework and/or dissertation may be re-examined on one subsequent occasion only. A candidate who satisfies the written requirements but fails to obtain a satisfactory report on his/her clinical and practical work may be permitted to undertake one further period of clinical and practical work. Re-examination shall normally take place within twelve months of the end of the candidate’s course. The conditions of the re-examination of any candidate shall be prescribed by the School Board.
   

Submitted by the Editors
on behalf of the the Secretariat.
Last reviewed: 30/06/06
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