University of Southampton Calendar 2014/15


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

Final Award	Master of Science (MSc) Exit awards of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
Programme(s)	MSc Advanced Tribology/Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science MSc Biomedical Engineering/Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science MSc Computational Engineering Design/Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science MSc Engineering Materials/Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science MSc Mechatronics/Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science MSc Propulsion and Engine Systems Engineering/Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science MSc Aerodynamics & Computation MSc Maritime Engineering Science MSc Marine Technology MSc Race Car Aerodynamics MSc Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc Unmanned Vehicle Systems Design MSc Space Systems Engineering
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.

Admissions

1.1	Specific entry criteria are detailed in the Programme Specifications.

Structure of Programme(s)

2.1	The structure of each programme is set out in the Programme Specification.
2.2	The structure of the programme including details of core, compulsory and optional modules is given in the Programme Specification.
2.3	Full-time MSc degrees require 12 months of study.
2.4	Part-time MSc degress require a minimum enrolment period of two years and up to a maximum enrolment period of four years.
2.5	Students must select their options for each semester of study before the start of the semester on or before the options deadline as notified by the Student Office.
2.6	It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that the combination of modules they have selected is valid and meets the requirements of their programme of study.
2.7	Students may change their selection up to week two of the semester. Students changing their selection after the options deadline are responsible for checking that there are no timetable clashes.

Progression

3.1	Standard University progression rules for postgraduate taught awards apply as detailed in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Assessment

4.1	Assessment of examinations and coursework is in accordance with University regulations (see University Calendar Section IV).
4.2	When students repeat modules externally, it may be impractical for them to undertake the normal assessment activities, for example assessed laboratory or group work. In such cases where external repeat is permitted, the Faculty will provide an alternative but equivalent form of assessment which will meet the required learning outcomes.

Award of Qualification(s)

5.1	The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Programmes Committee to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements as detailed in the regulations and the Programme Specification.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

6.1

None.

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	Candidates are required to satisfy the academic and attendance requirements of the programme as laid out in the Programme Specification and the Student Handbook for the programme. Those failing to do so may have their enrolment on a programme terminated.