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


PREFACE
CONTENTS
SEMESTERS
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
SECTION X
SECTION XI
SECTION XII
SECTION XIII
SECTION XIV
 
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Academic Unit School of Social Sciences
Final Award Degree of Master of Science in the Social Sciences and Postgraduate Diploma
Degree of Master of Philosophy (Research Methodogy),
With exit awards of Postgraduate Diploma and, on certain programmes only, Postgraduate Certificate*
Programme(s) Citizenship and Democracy
Citizenship and Democracy (Research)
Citizenship and Governance (Research Methods) (last intake 2008/09)
Demography
Economics and Econometrics
Finance and Economics
Gerontology
Gerontology (Distance Learning)
Gerontology (Research)
Governance and Policy
International Comparative Studies
International Comparative Studies (ECON)
International Comparative Studies (MANG)
International Comparative Studies (PAIR)
Global Politics
Global Politics (Research)
Global Security
Official Statistics*
Social Policy and Social Research
Social Statistics
Social Statistics (Research Methods)
Sociology (last intake 2008/09)
Sociology and Social Policy (last intake 2008/09)
Sociology and Social Research
Social Work
Professional Studies*
Professional Studies (Leadership and Management)*
Professional Studies (Management and Leadership)*
Professional Studies (Practice Education)*
Professional Studies (Research Methods)*
Last modified April 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
 
Note: See the individual Programme Regulations for the exceptions to the following:
  1. A candidate must normally be a graduate; a candidate who is not may be admitted to a programme on the approval of the Board of the School of Social Sciences.

  2. A candidate may be required to undertake a period of preliminary study and to pass examinations as specified by the teaching programme concerned before undertaking the scheme of study.

  3. Satisfy the programme requirements appertaining to the relevant degree as specified in the programme specifications.
In line with the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy, individuals are treated on their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the module, School and University. The aim of the policy is to ensure that no prospective or current student should receive any less favourable treatment on any grounds which are not relevant to academic ability and attainment. Every effort is made to ensure that disabled students are aware of and assisted in making use of the support provided by the University; to ensure access to lectures, classes, learning materials; and to ensure that where necessary appropriate variations to normal examining arrangements are made.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
  1. The scheme of study will comprise lectures and other coursework. Provision may also be made for specialised study and options within the scheme of study.

  2. A module is a self-contained part of a programme of study. Each module will have its own aims and objectives, syllabus and assessment requirements. Modules will normally be assessed during and/or at the end of the semester in which the student takes the module.

  3. A candidate is required to undertake the scheme of study over a period of not less than two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study (see individual programmes for exceptions where full-time study only is offered or where Postgraduate Certificate is offered).


3. Progression
 
  1. All components of the scheme of study will be examined during and/or at the end of the period of study as specified by the School.

  2. A candidate who fails initially to satisfy the examiners will normally be permitted to take referred examinations at dates to be specified by the School and, if successful at the appropriate level, be allowed eligibility to proceed to a Master's degree. Students who pass first time at Postgraduate Diploma only level are allowed to retake examinations and, if successful at the appropriate level, will be allowed eligibility to proceed to the Master's degree.
An exception to the published progression rules is in force for the MSc (SocSci) Social Work practice learning opportunity.


4. Assessment
 
The performance of candidates shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with the School’s regulations governing examinations for the relevant programme(s) of study.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
The Postgraduate Diploma of the University of Southampton (PGDipSoton) is awarded by Senate to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed the scheme of study and passed the assessment prescribed. The Postgraduate Diploma may be awarded with distinction. A candidate who has qualified for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma at a satisfactory level may, with the approval of the Board of the School of Social Sciences, be permitted to undertake further study and research and to submit a dissertation. In all cases, award of the Postgraduate Diploma shall be withheld pending the outcome under regulations 1 and 2 below.
  1. A candidate who satisfies the examiners in the dissertation shall forego the award of the Postgraduate Diploma and be awarded the degree of Master of Science in the Social Sciences. The degree may be awarded with a distinction.

  2. A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners in the dissertation may either be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma of the University of Southampton or be permitted by the Board of the School of Social Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of Teaching Programme, to re-submit a dissertation in a bound form within a period of six calendar months.
MSc Citizenship and Governance (Research)
A candidate who passes the instructional part of the programme but at a standard below that required to proceed to the dissertation may, with the permission of the examiners, apply to transfer to the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Citizenship and Democracy and be considered for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma, Citizenship and Democracy.

MSc Global Politics (Research Methods)
A candidate who passes the instructional part of the programme but at a standard below that required to proceed to the dissertation may, with the permission of the examiners, apply to transfer to the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Global Politics and be considered for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma Global Politics.

MPhil (Research Methodology)
Candidates who pass all coursework and the dissertation will be awarded the degree of MPhil (Research Methodology).

Social Work.
A candidate, who passes all assessments, including designated field-work placements but does not proceed to dissertation, shall be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma Social Work.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
MSc (SocSci) Social Work
Students are required to undertake at least 200 days of directed academic learning and at least 200 days of practice.


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

Student handbooks pertaining to programmes are available via the Social Sciences web pages.

In accordance with the university’s regulations on attendance, student participation in the programme of study will be subject to periodic monitoring.

Social Work
Termination of Programme for Unprofessional Conduct
In cases where the behaviour of a student registered on the programme is considered to be unprofessional, damaging or dangerous to service users, other students or programme providers, or is considered to be unethical or creating unacceptable risk for themselves or others, a recommendation may be made for termination of programme in accordance with procedures set out in the programme's student handbook. This procedure may be invoked at any time during the programme when a student's behaviour has been called into question, including either during a practice placement, after practice has been completed or at any time during the academic part of the programme.



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