University Calendar 2013/14
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 Southampton Education School
Final Award Bachelor of Science Education
Bachelor of Science Education and Psychology
Intermediate exit awards:
Certificate of Higher Education
Diploma of Higher Education
Programme(s) Education
Education and Psychology
Last modified July 2013

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 Entry Requirements
For admission to any programme leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc), candidates:
  1. must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar;

  2. must satisfy the necessary programme requirements as set out in the programme specification and outlined below;

  3. must normally offer at least three A-level passes in appropriate subjects (further details can be obtained from the programme specification and http://www.southampton.ac.uk/education/index.page?). Mature candidates, or candidates with other academically equivalent qualifications, are also considered fully.
Where a student has completed modules at another place of learning that are considered to be equivalent to a relevant module on this programme, the University may (in accordance with its regulations on credit transfer) permit that student to qualify for the degree by following such a course of study that recognises previous study or experience.
1.2 Disclosure and Barring Service
Students will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as learning and assessment activities are likely to bring them into contact with children and/or other vulnerable populations.
1.3 Equal Opportunities
All individuals are selected and treated on their relative merits and abilities in line with the University's Equal Opportunities Policy. Disabled applicants will be treated according to the same procedure as any other applicant with the added involvement of the Enabling Services Office to assess their needs.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 All modules in the undergraduate programmes are credit-rated in accordance with the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.
2.2 Modes of Study
The programme can be taken full-time (normally three years) or part-time (typically five to six years).
2.3 Levels of Study
The BSc Education degree is structured around three levels each of which equates to one year of full-time study. Level 1 is foundational, level 2 developmental and level 3 advanced. Optional modules allow students to specialise and in some modules students will gain experiential learning in work based environments.

The BSc Education and Psychology degree is structured around three levels each of which equates to one year of full-time study. Level 1 is foundational, level 2 developmental and level 3 advanced. Students usually spend half of their time studying with each discipline. Optional modules allow students to specialise and in some modules students will gain experiential learning in work based environments.


3. Progression
 
In order to progress within the degree programme, students must satisfy the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 The performance of students shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
Qualifications are awarded according to the the University Regulations for the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
Not applicable.


7. 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 are required to satisfy the academic and the Attendance and Completion of Programme Requirements as set out in section IV of the University calendar, the programme specification and the programme handbook. Those students failing to do so may have their course terminated (see University Calendar Section IV: Transfer, Suspension, Withdrawal and Termination).



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