University Calendar 2008/9
Section VIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics
Institute of Sound and Vibration Research



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School Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
Final Award Master of Science (MSc)
Programme(s) Sound and Vibration Studies
Last modified 18 June 2008

Reference should be made to the University's General Regulations found in Section IV and Section V (Higher Degree Regulations) of the University Calendar.

Except where the School has been granted an opt-out by the University (see below) the following academic regulations apply in addition to the General Regulations.

1. Admissions
 
Eligibility
The programme is open to students of any nationality, subject to visa requirements. The standard University English Language requirements apply.

Standard academic requirements
Standard entry requirements are a 2:1 degree from a British University or equivalent overseas. First degree subjects would normally be in an appropriate numerate scientific or engineering discipline.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
Mode of attendance and duration
The programme is available for full-time study over 12 months or part-time study, normally over a period of up to 5 years. The research project is usually conducted at the University but may, by agreement, be conducted elsewhere, for example in a company.

Options
There are no core modules. Any combination of modules listed in the Programme Specification may be taken to a total of 120 credit points subject to the stated module prerequisites.

Modules
Modules are detailed in the Programme Specification, including content and credit ratings.


3. Progression
 
Standard Faculty progression rules for postgraduate taught awards apply - see Calendar Section VII.


4. Assessment
 
Standard Faculty rules for postgraduate taught awards apply - see Calendar section VII.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the relevant School Board to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements.

Students can elect to graduate with the degree titles MSc/PG Dip in Engineering Acoustics, MSc/PG Dip in Applied Digital Signal Processing or MSc/PG Dip in Structural Dynamics, subject to completion of appropriate modules as detailed in the Programme Specification.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
Not applicable.


7. Other
 
These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.


Assessment Regulations : Faculty of Engineering, Science & Maths
Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
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Last reviewed: 29-Jul-2008
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