University of Southampton Calendar 2013/14


University Calendar 2013/14 Section XIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Social and Human Sciences

Academic Unit	Southampton Education School
Final Award	Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Studies (final intake 2010/11) Intermediate exit awards: Certificate of Higher Education Diploma of Higher Education
Programme(s)	Sport Studies Named pathway awards: Sport Studies (Sport Science & Coaching) Sport Studies (Sports Management & Development)
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.

Admissions

1.1	Entry requirements Students for admission must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in Section IV of the General Regulations. In addition, they must normally offer at least three A-level passes in appropriate subjects (further details can be obtained from the Programme Specification). Mature students, or students with other academically equivalent qualifications are considered on their merit. Each student for admission is expected to have an active sports profile as a participant or in a coaching, administrative or officiating capacity. The programme also considers advanced admission for students with appropriate APEL standing. 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 candidate to qualify for the degree by following such a course of study and completing such assessments as it shall specify.
1.2	Disclosure and Barring Service Some students will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)check if a work placement and/or independent research project brings 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.

Structure of Programme(s)

2.1

Modes of Study
The programme can be taken in full-time (normally three years) or part-time (typically five to six years) modes.

2.2

Levels of Study
The BSc Sport Studies degree and its named pathways are 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. Each level contains modules in the areas of sport science, cultural and historical approaches to sport and research methods. Optional modules allow students to specialise in sport science and coaching or sports management and development. If appropriate option modules are selected then a specific named pathway can be awarded. Students select their options usually at the end of the preceding level and will be informed/reminded of required of pathway required modules. In addition to the subject-specific modules, all students complete an independent research project in their final year and are also encouraged to participate in the University’s Graduate Passport Scheme.

Progression

In order to progress within of 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.

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.

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.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

Not applicable.

Other

7.1	Change of Regulations These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.
7.2	Attendance 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).