University Calendar 2009/10
Section VIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
School of Psychology


PREFACE
CONTENTS
SEMESTERS
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
 
ARCHIVE 2003/4
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Biological Sciences
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Psychology Index
School School of Psychology
Final Award Postgraduate Diploma
Programme(s) Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling
Last modified 21 June 2008
Reviewed in June 2009; no changes made

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 out-out by the University (see below) the following academic regulations apply in addition to the General Regulations.

1. Admissions
 
1.1 Candidates for admission must hold a degree (minimum 2:1) or have other professional qualifications approved by the University.
1.2 Candidates must normally have at least two years' relevant practical or professional experience.
1.3 The School supports the University's commitment to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Students are selected solely on the basis of their relevant academic merits and abilities.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 The mode of attendance is part-time with a substantial commitment to independent study in addition to attendance at the taught elements.
2.2 The duration of study is between two years (minimum period of enrolment) and five years (maximum period of enrolment).
2.3 The programme is based on a modular structure where candidates undertake 8 x 15-credit units at level M.


3. Progression
 
3.1 Students can obtain an exit award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling on completion of 4 x 15-credit units.
3.2 Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma with a grade of at least 60% will qualify the student to apply to convert the Diploma to an MSc in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling by undertaking a research project (worth 60 credit units at level M).


4. Assessment
 
4.1 Candidates are assessed by a range of methods appropriate to the measurement of both academic and clinical skills.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
5.1 All assignment must be successfully completed for the award of the Diploma or the intermediate exit award (Certificate).
5.2 The diploma may be awarded with distinction if a mark of 70% or over is achieved.
5.3 The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the School Exam Board to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements.


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


7. Other
 
7.1 There is a minimum attendance requirement amounting to 80% of all teaching in each module of the programme. Candidates who fail to meet this requirement will be deemed to have failed the module.
7.2 These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.
 

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Last reviewed: 21-Jul-2009
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