University of Southampton Calendar 2013/14


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

Academic Unit	Social Sciences
Final Award	Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science in the Social Sciences 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) (intake suspended from 2012/13) International Comparative Studies (intake suspended from 2012/13) International Comparative Studies (ECON) (intake suspended from 2012/13) International Comparative Studies (MANG) (intake suspended from 2012/13) International Comparative Studies (PAIR) (intake suspended from 2012/13) 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 (final intake 2011/12) Professional Studies* (final intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Leadership and Management/Advanced Social Work)* (final intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Management and Leadership)* (final intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Practice Education)* (final intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Practice Education/Advanced Social Work)* (final intake 2011/12) Professional Studies (Research Methods)* (final intake 2011/12)
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

For admission to any programme leading to the degree of Master of Science (MSc), students:

must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar;
must satisfy the necessary programme requirements as set out in the programme specification;
must normally hold a first degree; a candidate who is not already a graduate may be admitted to a programme with the approval of the programme board;
may be required to undertake a period of preliminary study, and to pass examinations as specified by the teaching programme concerned, before undertaking their programme of study.

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)

All modules in the master’s programmes are credit rated in accordance with the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) as specified in section IV of the University Calendar. The programme handbook includes a description of the CATS allocation for modules within each programme, and this handbook will be issued to all students at the start of their programme of study.
The programme of study will comprise lectures and other coursework. Provision may also be made for specialised study and options.
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 not less than two semesters full-time or four semesters part-time (see individual programmes for exceptions).

Progression

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: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Assessment

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

Award of Qualification(s)

Qualifications are awarded according to the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out 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. Further details are outlined within the programme handbook.

Other

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 failing to do so may have their course terminated (see University Calendar Section IV: Transfer, Suspension, Withdrawal and Termination).

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

Handbooks pertaining to all programmes will be made available to students at the start of their programme of study.

Social Work
In cases where a student’s behaviour, health and/or professional conduct raises concern, the procedures associated with the University’s Fitness to Practice Policy will be invoked.