University of Southampton Calendar 2012/13


University Calendar 2012/13 Section XIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Social and Human Sciences

Academic Unit	Southampton Education School
Final Award	Master of Arts in Education Master of Science Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies Intermediate exit awards: Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies
Programme(s)	The following courses will be finishing in March 2013 (except for those returning from suspension of studies or with an agreed extension) MA Ed Institutional Management and Leadership for professional development (IML) MA Ed Institutional Management and Leadership (IML) in mathematics education MSc Mathematics Education MSc Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) MSc Computer Based Learning and Training Continuing or commencing from 1 September 2011 Master of Science in Education (including named study pathways) MSc Education (no specified pathway) MSc Education Management and Leadership MSc Education Mathematics and Science MSc Education Practice and Innovation MSc Educational Practice and Innovation (DETS[A]) MA Ed by Dissertation through Flexible Study (Flex)
Last modified	August 2012

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.

Admissions

1.1	Admissions Requirements University admissions regulations for a Higher Degree apply. Applicants will be required to supply evidence that they have appropriate practical experience in education or in a related professional field relevant to the programme to which they seek entry, the nature and duration of which is subject to approval by the Head of Education.
1.2	Accreditation of prior learning Where applicants have completed modules at other places of learning and can demonstrate the equivalence of the learning outcomes to a relevant module of the programme they wish to study, the School may permit such a candidate to transfer appropriate credit from another programme. Such admissions must also comply with the University's regulations on credit transfer.
1.3	Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Applicants who may as part of their studies engage with children or vulnerable adults will be required to undergo a CRB check or provide an original Certificate of Good Conduct (or its equivalent) supplied by an appropriate government agency.
1.4	Equal Opportunities 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 student 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.

Structure of Programme(s)

2.1	Mode of attendance Students attend on a full-time or part-time basis. Individual programmes may have distance learning or flexible modes of attendance with information found in the Programme Specification.
2.2	Duration of Study Normally a full-time programme will be studied for a minimum period of twelve to eighteen months, while a part-time programme will normally last for a minimum period of twenty-four to thirty months.

Progression

3.1	Progression to Dissertation Students who have successfully completed the taught component of a masters degree programme shall, on the recommendation of the relevant Review Board, proceed to the dissertation stage of the programme. Students who do not complete a dissertation will, subject to the recommendation of the Exam Board, exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies or Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies.
3.2	Progression to second year (for part-time students) For part-time students progression to the second year will be determined at the relevant Review Board. Students will be permitted to progress to the second year when they have successfully completed the modules required for the first year of the programme. Students who do not complete the required modules may, subject to the recommendation of the Exam Board, exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies or Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies.
3.3	Transfers to another programme Transfers to another programme will normally, on the recommendation of the Programme Board, be subject to approval of the Director of Programmes of the Southampton Education School.

Assessment

4.1	The performance of candidates shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with Academic Unit regulations governing examinations for the relevant programme(s) of study.
4.2	Non-submission of the Dissertation Students who fail to submit a dissertation within the time allowed may, subject to the approval of the Academic Unit, exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies or Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies.
4.3	Dissertations not reaching the required standard Students who have submitted a dissertation but who have not reached the standard required for the award of a masters degree will, subject to the approval of the Academic Unit, be recommended: to submit themselves for re-examination on one occasion only, on conditions prescribed by the Board; for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies; to have failed the award A candidate who fails to comply with the timetable and re-examination arrangements specified by the Academic Unit shall be deemed to have failed the examination.
4.4	Coursework submission Coursework submission deadlines are provided in the programme / module handbook available from the Southampton Education School website.
4.5	Non-submission of Coursework If a student does not submit work by the required deadline late penalties will be applied in accordance with the guidance in the programme handbook. If work is not submitted within the stated period the late penalties will cause the assessment to be deemed a Fail with a right to one re-submission (referral). Any re-examined coursework will have the grade capped at the minimum pass mark.
4.6	Exceptional / Extenuating circumstances If there are exceptional and or extenuating circumstances which may delay the submission of either coursework or dissertation students may request an extension. Requests for extensions are subject to approval by the Director of Programmes of the Southampton Education School, or by the Programme Directors.

Award of Qualification(s)

The Programmes follow the University Regulations for the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Information relating to length of study for the part time and full time courses can be found in the Programme Specification.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

Where placements are offered as an option these are detailed in the Programme Specification.

Other

7.1	These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.
7.2	Students should comply with the University’s regulations on attendance. There is an expectation that students will attend all prescribed learning and teaching activities and at least 80% of these activities; failure to meet this criterion may result in students having to repeat the module or to submit additional written work and this may incur an additional fee.