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| Final Award |
iPhD
Exit awards of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) |
| Programme(s) |
Engineering and the Environment with specific themes in:
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Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (SIS) |
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Next Generation Computational Modelling (NGCM) |
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Energy Storage and its Applications (ESA) |
Complex Systems Simulation |
| 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.
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Admissions |
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All applicants should satisfy the general criteria for PhD admission. |
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Note that the Complex Systems Simulation PhD programme is now closed to new applications. |
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Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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This programme consists of taught components and a research component in the first year, followed by research components spanning years 2, 3 and 4, as detailed in the programme specification. |
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Progression |
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Assessment |
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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. |
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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. |
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Progress on the research component is monitored and assessed as specified in the University's Code of Practice for Research Candidature and Supervision. |
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Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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| 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 have sufficient credit but do not progress to the research component. |
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The criteria for these awards are stated in the University regulations for standalone masters programmes. |
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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. |
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Please refer to the relevant programme specifications for further detail. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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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 subject to a plan of study agreed by Faculty Programmes Committee. |
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Other |
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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. |
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