University of Southampton Calendar 2015/16


University Calendar 2015/16 Section VI : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Humanities

Academic Unit	Faculty of Humanities
Final Award	None
Programme(s)	International Foundation Year
Last modified	July 2015

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

The Programme follows the University Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Structure of Programme(s)

The Programme follows the University regulations specified in Section IV of the University Calendar as a year zero of a four-year integrated degree leading to the award of a Bachelors degree (with Honours).

The programmes in the Faculty are divided into modules; candidates are required to take the equivalent of eight modules. Each module is normally worth 7.5 ECTS (15 CATS). See Section IV for further details of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

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.

The Faculty may specify programme core modules which candidates for that programme are required to take or complete successfully during the International Foundation Year. Apart from the specified modules (if any) the choice of optional modules shall be subject in all cases to approval by the programme leader

Progression

The Programme follows the progression rules as set out in the programme specification.

Progression from year zero of the International Foundation Year requires the achievement of a qualifying mark as distinct to the pass mark overall and with achieved marks in core modules. These requirements are defined in the Programme Specification. Candidates who do not achieve the qualifying mark to progress to their chosen programme may refer in a maximum of 45 CATS (22.5 ECTS). The actual marks achieved at referral are inserted into the previous marks profile to determine Progression. However, the Referral marks will be capped at the specified progression mark for the relevant module for all calculations related to progression.

Assessment

The Programmes follow the University Regulations for Progression, Determination and Classification of Results specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.

The performance of candidates shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with the University's regulations governing examinations for the relevant programme(s) of study.

Award of Qualification(s)

The Programmes follow the University Regulations for the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.

The International Foundation Year is an initial qualifying year and does not contribute towards the overall calculation of final award.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

Not applicable.

Other

As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. As a result, these regulations may be revised during a student’s period of registration, however, any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Please read our Disclaimer to see why, when and how changes may be made to a student’s programme.

Students' attendance will be monitored and repeated non-attendance may result in termination of studies.