University of Southampton Calendar 2012/13


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

Academic Unit	Social Sciences
Final Award	Degree of Master of Science in the Social Sciences and Postgraduate Diploma Degree of Master of Philosophy (Research Methodology), With exit awards of Postgraduate Diploma and, on certain programmes only, Postgraduate Certificate*
Programme(s)	Citizenship and Democracy Citizenship and Democracy (Research) Demography Economics Economics and Econometrics Finance and Economics Gerontology Gerontology (Distance Learning) Gerontology (Research) Governance and Policy Governance and Policy Research International Comparative Studies (Art) International Comparative Studies International Comparative Studies (ECON) International Comparative Studies (MANG) International Comparative Studies (PAIR) International Political Economy International Political Economy (Research) Global Politics Global Politics (Research) Global Security Official Statistics* Social Statistics Social Statistics (Research Methods) Sociology and Social Research Social Policy and Social Research Social Work (last intake 2011/12) Professional Studies* (last intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Leadership and Management/Advanced Social Work)* (last intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Management and Leadership)* (last intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Practice Education)* (last intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Practice Education/Advanced Social Work)* (last intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Research Methods)* (last intake 2011/12)
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.

Admissions

Note: See the individual Programme Regulations for the exceptions to the following:

A candidate must normally be a graduate; a candidate who is not may be admitted to a programme on the approval of Social Sciences.
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.
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, Faculty 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.

Structure of Programme(s)

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.
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.
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).

Progression

In order to progress to the dissertation, candidates must have satisfied the University Regulations for the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Assessment

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

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.

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.

Other

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

Programme handbooks are made available to students online.

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.