University Calendar 2015/16
Section XIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences


PREFACE
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SECTION I
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SECTION IV
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ARCHIVE 2009/10
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Academic Unit Geography and Environment
Final Award Master of Science (MSc)
Programme(s) Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM)
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.

1. Admissions
 
1.1 Students are admitted having completed a foundation year at level 7 worth 60 ECTS/120 CATS at either the University of Lund (Sweden) or the University of Twente (Netherlands). Whilst at Southampton, students complete a Research Project worth a further 60 ECTS/120 CATS.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 This is a joint European degree programme that has been developed by five leading European institutes in the field of geo-information management in five European countries (Sweden, UK, Netherlands, Poland, Iceland). All students start in either the Netherlands (UT) or Sweden (LU) at the beginning of September. During the Foundation year, students either study 12 modules at UT or 5 modules at LU. Due to the semester teaching method at LU, and the modular teaching method at UT, all students, independently of location, obtain the same basic knowledge in Geo Information Systems, Remote Sensing, statistics, environmental modelling and management, even though the sequence of topics is different reflecting the different curriculum structures of the two universities.
2.2 The programme structure is detailed in the Programme Specification.


3. Progression
 
3.1 The second year of the Masters programme is a year of specialization and thesis writing. To progress from the foundation year to the second year students must achieve a minimum ECTS grade of E in all assessed modules. Whilst at Southampton, students must satisfy the regulations governing Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 The Research Project (equivalent to 60 ECTS/120 CATS) undertaken at Southampton will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.
5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
5.1 Qualifications are awarded on a Pass/Fail basis in accordance with the programme specification and memorandum of agreement with the University of Lund (Sweden) and the University of Twente (Netherlands).


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
Not applicable.


7. Other
 
7.1 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.
7.2 In addition, while in Southampton, the following regulation applies:

Students are required to satisfy the academic and the Attendance and Completion of Programme Requirements as set out in Section IV of the University calendar, the programme specification and the programme handbook. Those failing to do so may have their programme terminated (see University Calendar Section IV: Transfer, Suspension, Withdrawal and Termination).





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