University Calendar 2016/17
Section VI : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Humanities


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
 
ARCHIVE 2010/11
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Academic Unit Humanities
Final Award Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Programme(s) PhD Distance Learning Applied Linguistics
Last modified July 2016

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
 
In addition to satisfying the Regulations for the degrees of Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy as specified in Section V of the University Calendar, applicants for the PhD Distance Learning Applied Linguistics must also meet the specific conditions for this programme which can be found here.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
The Regulations for the degrees of Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy and the Code of Practice for Research Candidature apply to this programme They also comply with the University's Framework for a PhD by Distance Learning.


3. Progression
 
The Regulations for the degrees of Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy and the Code of Practice for Research Candidature apply to this programme. They also comply with the University's Framework for a PhD by Distance Learning.

The first progression milestone for students commencing their candidature prior to 1 August 2016 will take place in month nine of candidature.

For students commencing their candidature after 1 August 2016 the first progression milestone will take place between months eight and ten for the first attempt and before the end of month twelve for the second attempt if required.


4. Assessment
 
Normally all first year presentations will be held face-to-face in Southampton or via Skype. If a sufficiently large cohort is located in one geographical region, University of Southampton staff may travel to a regional centre where a cohort of students can give their first year presentations.

Where this is not possible, alternative arrangements will be made, e.g. they may be conducted via Skype.

Confirmations/Upgrades/Transfers are normally conducted via Skype.

The final viva will take place in Southampton, however in exceptional circumstances alternative arrangements may be made with the approval of the Faculty Graduate School Directorate.

Each student will agree an individual arrangements document setting out the arrangements pertinent to themselves with their supervisor prior to commencing their studies.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
The Regulations for the degrees of Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy and the Code of Practice for Research Candidature apply to this programme.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
None.


7. Other
 
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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Last reviewed: 05-Aug-2016
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