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


PREFACE
CONTENTS
SEMESTERS
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
SECTION X
SECTION XI
SECTION XII
SECTION XIII
SECTION XIV
 
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Academic Unit Psychology
Final Award Master of Science (MSc)
Programme(s) Health Psychology
with exit awards of:
Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
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 Specific entry criteria are detailed within the programme specification.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 All modules in the programmes are credit rated in accordance with the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.
2.2 The programme may be of full-time or part-time study. The maximum periods of study are as follows:
 
Full-Time
Postgraduate Diploma
12 months
Master of Science (MSc)
15 months
2.3 The programme may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, coursework and projects as specified for individual modules.
2.4 Students for the MSc will be required to undertake a research dissertation on a topic to be agreed with their supervisor.


3. 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.


4. 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.
4.2 Assessment may include written assignments, examinations, practical work, research presentations and a dissertation.


5. 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.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
6.1 Not applicable.
7. Other
 
7.1 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).
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.

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