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Admissions |
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To join this degree programme candidates will normally need to obtain 340 points from 21 units including a minimum of grade A in Physics and A in Mathematics at A-level.
Equivalent levels of performance in other internationally recognised qualifications (including BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, the European Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureate, the German Abitur, Scottish Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate) are also acceptable. Candidates whose first language is not English are required to reach a satisfactory standard in an approved test in English.
Mature students without any of the above qualifications are encouraged to apply if recent successful study has been undertaken at an appropriate level in Physics and Mathematics. The Admissions Tutor is happy to talk to candidates in advance of a formal UCAS application.
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 procedures as any other applicant with the added involvement of the Disability Office to assess their needs. The programme may require adaptation for students with disabilities (eg: hearing impairment, visual impairment, mobility difficulties, dyslexia), particularly the practical laboratory sessions, and we will attempt to accommodate students wherever possible. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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Full-time study period is over three years. Refer to the Programme Specifications and the Physics and Astronomy website for further details such as modules, core modules, credits and content.
Students are required to register for 30 ECTS credits (60 CATS) of modules in each semester in Parts I, II and III.
The core, compulsory and optional modules for each year of each degree are given in the programme specifications and on-line course information. Some modules have pre-requisites and some modules are mutually exclusive. These are documented in the module specifications, which can be viewed electronically at http://www.physics.soton.ac.uk.
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. 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. Students may change their selection up to week three of the semester. Students changing their selection after the options deadline are responsible for checking that there are no timetable clashes.
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Progression |
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The rules governing progression are as indicated in the University Calendar under
Section IV.
Students in Part I or II of programmes with 45 or 52.5 ECTS of core modules may be referred in up to 22.5 ECTS of failed modules.
Students who choose to repeat externally will not be asked to repeat coursework if there is also an examination. Instead, for progression purposes, the higher of their examination mark alone, or in combination with their previous coursework mark will be used. |
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Assessment |
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| The rules governing assessment are as indicated in the University Calendar under Section IV. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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| The class of honours awarded is determined by the weighted final average mark in accordance with University regulations Section IV. The final award is made by Senate on the recommendation of the Examination Board to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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| The following module(s) include a field trip or external placement: PHYS2011 Design and Observation in Astronomy, PHYS2012 European Dimension in Space - Astrophysics, PHYS3019 Communicating and Teaching and the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme. The module specification explains the arrangements, including any contributions to costs which may be required. |
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Other |
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These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.
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 course terminated.
Students resuming their studies after suspension may be asked to attend a return to study panel. Students may resume their studies following a suspension for medical reasons on, at most, two occasions. |
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