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Admissions |
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Candidates must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.
Candidates whose first language is not English are required either:
- to reach a satisfactory standard in an approved test in English. The Faculty of Health Sciences' International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirement is 6.5 overall with each component at 6.0 or higher. Other Secure English Language Tests (SELT) are accepted as identified on the university website http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissionspolicies/language/, or
- to offer a first degree from a UK university, or
- to have been instructed in English and come from a country which appears on the list of those exempt from testing.
If the candidate cannot provide any of the above requirements, they must otherwise demonstrate to the Faculty that they have an adequate command of both written and spoken English language to follow the proposed course. An original English language certificate is required as evidence in all cases except where online verification is available; ie: IELTS results.
Candidates may register for one of the following:
- MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered on a case by case basis in accordance with the University regulations for prior learning. Students may apply for RPL for any of the modules they select to study. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The programme structure is as follows:
10 ECTS at HE6 or HE7
80 ECTS at HE7 level (60 ECTS taught credits plus a dissertation of 30 ECTS)
Individual modules : specified credits at HE7 level 7 (most modules are 10 ECTS)
All modules once selected are core. The programme may be of full-time or part-time study.
The full time period of study is between twelve and eighteen months, and a minimum of two years/maximum of five years for part-time study.
Candidates will be required to undertake a dissertation that will normally require empirical research and a report written in the form of a paper for publication with supporting logbook and critical reflection. This will be on a topic to be agreed with the academic supervisor. The dissertation must be submitted within the relevant timeframe specified by the Faculty. Part-time candidates may commence their dissertation before all taught modules are complete, but cannot submit it until all taught modules are successfully completed. |
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Progression |
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Assessment |
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The performance of candidates shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with the Faculty’s regulations governing examinations for the relevant programme(s) of study.
- Assessments are set and undertaken throughout the academic year.
- Students must meet the pass criteria in both academic and practice assessment to pass overall. Non-assessed work may also be a course requirement.
- When attending for an examination the student must produce either university ID card or a form of photographic ID in which they are clearly identifiable. Students without photographic ID will not be permitted entry to the examination.
Students are advised to familiarise themselves with the policies regarding academic integrity and confidentiality.
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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Candidates who have satisfied the examiners and who have accumulated the requisite number of credits shall be awarded the qualification for which they have registered in accordance with the University Regulations for Progression, Determination and Classification of Results for Standalone Masters Programmes.
Candidates who fail to achieve a pass mark in the dissertation (even after any permitted re-assessment) may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma.
Candidates who elect to exit the programme after achieving 30 ECTS at HE7 level may normally be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences. For the award of Postgraduate Certificate (30 ECTS) students must complete of the following:
- Designing, Implementing and Communication Research (10 ECTS); and
- Fundamentals of Complex Care in Older People (10 ECTS)
- HLTH6056 Social Policy for Health and Well Being(10 ECTS at level 7)
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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| Students registered on the MSc Complex Care in Older People have the opportunity to select a 4 week practicum from a range of options in different UK settings. To undertake practicum, students must select HLTH6133 Open Learning module as their additional module in Semester two. |
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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.
Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the University regulations and policies. In particular:
Fitness to Practise
Academic Integrity
Special Considerations
Fitness to Study
Compensation
Compensation is permitted on this programme and all modules are core.
Academic Appeals
Students are guided to the Academic Appeals Regulations in the University Calendar. |
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