University of Southampton Calendar 2015/16


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

Academic Unit	Mathematical Sciences
Final Award	Master of Science (MSc) Exit awards Postgraduate Certificate Postgraduate Diploma
Programme(s)	MSc in Actuarial Science MSc in Operational Research MSc in Operational Research and Finance MSc in Statistics MSc in Statistics with Applications in Medicine Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science
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

1.1	Specific entry criteria are detailed within programme specifications.

Structure of Programme(s)

2.1	All Masters programmes in accordance with the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) as specified in section IV of the University Calendar. The programme handbook includes a description of the ECTS/CATS allocation for modules within each programme, and this handbook will be issued to all students at the start of their programme of study.
2.2	The programmes can be taken over one year of full-time study, or normally over two years of part-time study.
2.3	Students for PgDip/MSc programmes in Mathematical Sciences follow an approved pattern of study in accordance with the programme regulations in order to qualify for an award. The Programme Co-ordinator ensures, subject to the approval of the Programme Board, that a coherent pattern of study is chosen.
2.4	Each programme may prescribe certain modules which are core or compulsory.
2.5	Most modules will last for a whole semester while the length of others can vary and be shorter or longer. Details are set out in the programme handbook.
2.6	The full time postgraduate diploma element of the programme is taught over nine months divided into two semesters. Specific requirements for the project are set out in the programme handbook and it must be submitted in line with published timescales.
2.7	The module requirements for the part-time postgraduate diploma element of the programme are agreed with each student individually by the Programme Co-ordinator to provide an overall profile equivalent to requirements for full-time students.

Progression

3.1	Students must satisfy the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Assessment

4.1	The performance of students shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Award of Qualification(s)

5.1	Qualifications are awarded according to the regulations governing the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters Programmes as set out in Section IV of the University Calendar.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

6.1

Students undertaking the project and dissertation for the MSc will carry out their projects either at the University or with a selected industrial/business institution. In special cases permission may be given by the Programme Board for the work to be done at a Research Institute or other recognised centre.

Other

7.1

Students are required to satisfy 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).

7.2

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.