University Calendar 2014/15
Section VIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering and the Environment


PREFACE
CONTENTS
SEMESTERS
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
SECTION X
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SECTION XII
SECTION XIII
SECTION XIV
 
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Final Award iPhD
Programme(s) Engineering and the Environment with specific themes in:
  Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
  Next Generation Computational Modelling
  Energy Storage and its Applications
Complex Systems Simulation
Last modified July 2014

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 All applicants should satisfy the general criteria for PhD admission.
1.2 Note that the Complex Systems Simulation PhD programme is now closed to new applications.
1.3 Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 This programme consists of taught components at Level 7 and a research component at Level 8 in the first year, followed by research components for years 2, 3 and 4 at Level 8.
2.2 Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail.


3. Progression
 
See Section 4.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 The taught component is assessed under the University regulations for standalone masters programmes with additional requirements below.
4.2 For students on the NGCM, SIS and ESA themes of the iPhD, an overall average mark of 55% or above is required in the taught component in order to continue in the research phase of that programme. Students who have passed their taught component but do not achieve an overall average mark of 55% or above may choose to take an MSc as an exit award, provided they have met the requirements of the University regulations for standalone masters.
4.3 Students on the Complex Systems Simulation iPhD progress from the taught component to the research component if they have passed all modules, obtained an average mark of 60% or more on all taught modules, achieved a project mark of 65% or more, and provided a fully developed research proposal which has been approved by the Programme Executive.
4.4 Progress on the research component is monitored and assessed as specified in the University's Code of Practice for Research Candidature and Supervision.
4.5 Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
5.1 Complex Systems Simulation, NGCM, ESA and SIS PhD students may exit from their taught component with the award of Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or MSc, if they are not able to progress to the research component.
5.2 The criteria for these awards are stated in the University regulations for standalone masters programmes.
5.3 Students may exit from their research component with the award of MPhil, if they have demonstrated the criteria specified for this award in the University's Code of Practice.
5.4 Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
6.1 There is no formal requirement to undertake a placement but some iPhDs may incorporate an extended placement at the industrial sponsor's premises or incorporate study periods with an academic partner. Such placements will be subject to the University's normal risk assessment procedures.


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



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