University of Southampton Calendar 2009/10


University Calendar 2009/10 Section VII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics Institute of Sound and Vibration Research

School	Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
Final Award	Master of Science (MSc)
Programme(s)	Sound and Vibration Studies
Last modified	May 2009

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.

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.

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.

Progression

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

Assessment

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

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, MSc/PG Dip in Structural Dynamics or MSc/PG Dip in Biomedical Signals and Systems, subject to completion of appropriate modules as detailed in the Programme Specification.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

Not applicable.

Other

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

Candidates are required to satisfy the academic and attendance requirements of the programme as laid out in the Programme Specification and the Student Handbook for the programme. Those failing to do so may have their course terminated.