University Calendar 2010/11
Section XIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Social and Human Sciences


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Academic Unit School of Geography
Final Award Master of Science; Postgraduate Diploma; Postgraduate Certificate
Programme(s) Applied Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
Last modified July 2010

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

1. Admissions
 
Where modules completed by a candidate at other places of learning are considered to be equivalent to a relevant module of the programme (in accordance with the University's regulations on credit transfer) the University may permit such a candidate to qualify for the degree by following such a programme of study and completing such examinations as it shall specify.

The University's Equal Opportunities policy states that no person will be discriminated against on any grounds which are not relevant to their academic ability. All reasonable efforts will be made to ensure that no prospective or existing student is treated less favourably on the grounds of age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, creed, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, marital or parental/carer status, political belief or social or economic class, or any other type of discrimination.

Disabled applicants will be treated according to the same procedures as any other applicant with the additional involvement of Enabling Services to assess their needs.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
The programme may be studied full-time over two semesters followed by the completion of a major research project during the summer. The programme consists of 7 modules of which 3 are core and 4 are chosen from a restricted list of optional modules. All options are chosen in consultation with the tutor.

The programme structure and examples of optional modules are detailed in the programme specification.


3. Progression
 
As per the University of Southampton Regulations for Progression.


4. Assessment
 
As per the University of Southampton's Examination Regulations.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 

The requirements for qualification for the awards of Master of Science, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate are as set out in the University of Southampton's Regulations for Progression, Determination and Classification of Results.

Details of the processes for submission of coursework are contained in the Student Handbook obtainable from the Student Office.

Publication of results will occur at 2.00pm on the Friday following the relevant Board of Examiners meeting or as otherwise indicated in the University Almanac.

The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the School to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved programme of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements.

The full regulations, including those relating to complaints and appeals, can be found in Section IV of the University Calendar.



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.

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.



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