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


PREFACE
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SECTION I
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SECTION IV
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Academic Unit Psychology
Final Award Diploma/Master of Science (MSc)
Programme(s) Research Methods in Psychology
Last modified July 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.

1. Admissions
 
1.1 The normal requirement for entry to all programmes is a good first degree (First or Second class) or equivalent in a relevant subject of an approved university or institution of higher education.
1.2 Candidates may apply for exemption from up to 40 credits of taught modules on the basis of prior certificated learning (APL) at Masters (M) level. The acceptance of such credit towards the award of a qualification shall be at the discretion of the Programme Director. No application for APL may be made towards the dissertation.
1.3 Psychology 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 programme is full-time. The maximum periods of study are as follows:
Postgraduate Diploma
12 months
Master of Science (MSc)
15 months
2.2 The programme may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, coursework and projects as specified for individual modules.
2.3 Candidates for the MSc will be required to undertake a research dissertation on a topic to be agreed with their Supervisor.
2.4 Full-time candidates must submit their dissertation within a timescale agreed by the Programme Director.


3. Progression
 
3.1 Candidates must pass the taught (Postgraduate Diploma) component of the programme with an overall mark of 50% or more in order to undertake the dissertation module component of the MSc.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 Assessment may include written assignments, examinations, research presentations and a dissertation.
4.2 The module pass mark and overall pass mark is 50%.
4.3 Candidates who fail in any taught module(s) including the dissertation shall be referred in the failed module(s). Referred modules are re-assessed and marks are capped.
4.4 Candidates who fail at the referral stage have the right to repeat all modules in a repeat year. Marks are uncapped and replace all previous marks.
4.5 Candidates who fail their repeat year shall have their programme candidature terminated.


5. 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.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
6.1 Not applicable.
7. Other
 
These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with procedures approved by Senate.

Submitted by the Secretariat
Last reviewed: 29-Aug-2012
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