15.104Department of Educational and Professional Studies
Community Education
BA with Honours in Community Education
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Status of the Degree
15.104.1The degree is offered at Honours level only. Transfer to the BA in the Faculty of Education may be possible at any time subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.
Mode of Study
15.104.2The course is available by full-time or part-time study.
Place of Study
15.104.3As permitted by Regulation 15.1.1, the course requires placements outwith the University campus.
Curriculum (Full-time study)
First Year
15.104.4All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
CM 114Thinking Professionally1 20
CM 115Academic Enquiry120
CM 116Community Education and Social Thought120
CM 117Communication and Professional Interaction120
CM 119Foundations of Critical Pedagogy120
PR 107Experiential Learning: Practicum 1110
Elective Class10
Unless otherwise exempt by RPL, students must also pass in
IT 101ICTUniversity Assessment0
Second Year
15.104.5All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
PR 204Educational Groupwork220
PR 205Experiential Learning: Practicum 2260
PR 206Analysing Social Context220
Elective Classes20
Third Year
15.104.6All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
CM 314Practice Research Methods320
PR 315Diversity and Difference 320
PR 316Management and Community Education320
PR 317Ethical Practice320
PR 318Applied Critical Pedagogy320
Optional Classes
No fewer than 20 credits chosen from:
PR 319Community-based Adult Learning 1320
PR 320Community Development 1320
PR 321Youth Work 1320
Fourth Year
15.104.7All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
PR 417Experiential Learning: Practicum 3460
PR 418Integrating themes in Community Education420
PR 419Planning for Change420
Optional Classes
No fewer than 20 credits chosen as previously selected from:
PR 420Community-based Adult Learning 2420
PR 421Community Development 2420
PR 422Youth Work 2420
Curriculum (Part–time study)
15.104.8All part-time students shall normally undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 40 credits in each calendar year of study.
Period of Study
15.104.09 Notwithstanding Regulation 15.1.6, the maximum period of study for BA with Honours in Community Education by part-time study is 7 years.
First Year (Equivalent)
15.104.10All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
CM 114Thinking Professionally120
CM 115Academic Inquiry120
Optional Classes
No fewer than 70 credits chosen from the list of optional classes in Regulation 15.104.14 (List A or B)
Elective Class10
Second Year (Equivalent)
15.104.11All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Optional Classes
No fewer than 100 credits chosen from the list of optional classes in Regulation 15.104.14 (List A or B).
Elective Classes 20
Third Year (Equivalent)
15.104.12All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Optional Classes
No fewer than 120 credits chosen from the list of optional classes in Regulation 15.104.14 (List A or B)
Fourth Year (Equivalent)
15.104.13All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
PR 418Integrating Themes in Community Education420
Optional Classes
No fewer than 100 credits chosen from the list of optional classes in Regulation 15.104.14 (List A or B)
List of Optional Classes
15.104.14
List A
LevelCredits
CM 116Community Education and Social Thought120
CM 117Communication and Professional Interaction120
CM 119Foundations of Critical Pedagogy120
CM 314Practice Research Methods3 20
PR 204Educational Groupwork220
PR 206Analysing Social Context220
PR 315Diversity and Difference 320
PR 316Management and Community Education320
PR 317Ethical Practice320
PR 318Applied Critical Pedagogy320
PR 319Community-based Adult Learning 1320
PR 320Community Development 1320
PR 321Youth Work 1320
PR 419Planning for Change420
PR 420Community-based Adult Learning 2420
PR 421Community Development 2420
PR 422Youth Work 2420
List B
CM 423Experiential Learning: Practicum410
CM 424Experiential Learning: Practicum 420
CM 425Experiential Learning: Practicum430
CM 426Experiential Learning: Practicum440
CM 427Experiential Learning: Practicum450
CM 428Experiential Learning: Practicum460
CM 429Experiential Learning: Practicum470
CM 430Experiential Learning: Practicum480
CM 431Experiential Learning: Practicum490
CM 432Experiential Learning: Practicum4100
CM 434Experiential Learning: Practicum4120
PR 433Experiential Learning: Practicum4110
Progress (Full-time study)
15.104.15In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 110 credits from the course curriculum.
15.104.16In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 230 credits from the course curriculum.
15.104.17In order to progress to the fourth year, a student must normally have accumulated 340 credits from the course curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.
Progress (Part-time study)
15.104.18In order to progress to the next full-time equivalent year of the course, a part-time student must normally satisfy the appropriate progress require for full-time study.
15.104.19Within each year of study, a student will not normally be allowed to carry more than 20 outstanding credits from one calendar year to the next.
Final Honours Classification
15.104.20The final Honours classification will normally be based on
(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes which are taken in the fourth year;
(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
15.104.21BA with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BA with Honours in Community Education, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4.
Transfer
15.104.22A candidate who fails to satisfy the requirements for the degree of BA with Honours in Community Education may be transferred to the degree of BA in Faculty of Education, provided they satisfy the appropriate progress regulations.
15.104.22
to 15.104.30(Numbers not used)
Education
BA in the Faculty of Education
Diploma of Higher Education
Certificate of Higher Education
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Status of the Degree
15.104.31All students will normally have been admitted in the first instance to other courses in the Faculty of Education.
Mode of Study
15.104.32The courses are available by full-time and part-time study.
Curriculum
First Year
15.104.33All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits from the curricula of courses delivered within the Faculty of Education.
Second Year
15.104.34All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits from the curricular of courses delivered within the Faculty of Education, including at least 90 credits at Level 2.
Third Year
15.104.35All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits chosen from the curricula of courses delivered within the Faculty of Education, including at least 60 credits at Level 3.
Progress
15.104.36In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the curricula of courses delivered within the Faculty of Education.
15.104.37In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the curricula of courses delivered within the Faculty of Education.
Awards
15.104.38BA: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BA in the Faculty of Education, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum of which at least 60 credits must be at Level 3 or above.
15.104.39Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of the Diploma of Higher Education in the Faculty of Education, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum of which at least 90 must be from Level 2 or above.
15.104.40Certificate of Higher Education In order to qualify for the award of the Certificate of Higher Education in the Faculty of Education, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.
15.104.41
to 15.104.51(Numbers not used)
Human Communication Studies
BSc in Human Communication Studies
Diploma of Higher Education in Human Communication Studies
Certificate of Higher Education in Human Communication Studies
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Admission
15.104.52The courses are offered to Bachelor degree level only. Transfer to the BA in the Faculty of Education may be possible at any time subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.
Mode of Study
15.104.53The courses are available by full-time study only.
Place of Study
15.104.54The courses may involve placements outwith the University campuses.
Curriculum
First Year
15.104.55See Regulation 15.104.74.
Second Year
15.104.56See Regulation 15.104.75.
Third Year
15.104.57All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes LevelCredits
B6 318Further Studies in Communication Difficulties 1:
Examination Paper 1320
B6 319Further Studies in Communication Difficulties 2:310
ED 343Counselling310
EN 313SLT in Educational Settings310
GU 301Audiology and Diseases of ENT310
Optional Classes
No fewer than 60 credits chosen from:
B6 316Clinical Practice 3320
ED 414Research Design and Data Analysis420
SL 317Clinical Decision Making and Collaborative
Practice320
Such other classes as may be approved by the Course Director.
Progress
15.104.58See Regulations 15.104.78 – 15.104.80.
Award
15.104.59BSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc in Human Communication Studies a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum including at least 60 at Level 3 or above.
15.104.60Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Human Communication Studies, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum of which at least 90 must be at Level 2 or above.
15.104.61Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in Human Communication Studies, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.
15.104.62In accordance with Regulation 15.1.42, a candidate may be awarded the BSc or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Human Communication Studies ‘with Commendation’.
15.104.63
to 15.104.70(Numbers not used)
Speech and Language Pathology
BSc with Honours in Speech and Language Pathology
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Status of the Courses
15.104.71The degree is offered at Honours level only. Transfer to the BSc in Human Communication Studies is possible at any time subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.
Mode of Study
15.104.72The courses are available by full-time study only
Place of Study
15.104.73The course involves placements outwith the University campus.
Curriculum
First Year
15.104.74All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
ED 112Human Learning and Development: Cognitive
and Psycholinguistic Processing110
GU 101Anatomy: Head, Neck and Nervous System120
HP 102Human Physiology110
PR 101Clinical Semantics and Pragmatics110
PR 102Phonetics and Phonology110
SL 110Human Learning and Development: Personal
and Professional Development120
SL 111Human Learning and Development: Child
Development and Language Acquisition110
SL 114Practical Phonetics110
SL 115Clinical Practice 1110
Elective Class10
Second Year
15.104.75Allstudents shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows.
Compulsory Classes LevelCredits
B6 216Clinical Practice 2220
B6 221Communication Difficulties 1: Assignment215
B6 222Communication Difficulties 1: Examination215
B6 223Communication Difficulties 2220
B6 225Clinical Linguistics210
CM 226Societal Context of Professional Roles220
GU 204Neurology and Paediatrics210
Elective Class10
Third Year
15.104.76All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes LevelCredits
CM 336Counselling310
CM 458Research Design and Data Analysis420
B6 316Clinical Practice 3320
B6 318Further Studies in Communication Difficulties 1320
B6 319Further Studies in Communication Difficulties 2310
B6 337SLTs in Educational Settings310
B6 339Clinical Decision Making and Collaborative
Practice320
GU 301Audiology and Diseases of ENT310
Fourth Year
15.104.77All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes LevelCredits
B6 401Project Element 1410
B6 402Project Element 2410
B6 403Project Element 3410
B6 418Personal Development Planning410
B6 419Theoretical Application415
B6 420Clinical Practice 4415
X9 445Research Design and Reported Findings410
X9 456Personality410
Optional Classes
No fewer than 30 credits chosen from:
B6 406Fluency Disorders in Adults410
B6 407Fluency Disorders in Children410
B6 408Child Language, Communication, Context
and Disability410
B6 410Adult Acquired Aphasia410
B6 411Adult Acquired Language Deficits410
B6 412Disorders of Voice 1410
B6 414Adult Acquired Dysphagia and Dysarthia410
B6 421Language and Schools410
X9 475Augmentative and Alternative Communication410
X9 493Child and Adolescent Mental Health410
Progress
15.104.78In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 110 credits from the course curriculum.
15.104.79In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.
15.104.80In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum including those for all second year classes. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.
Final Honours Classification
15.104.81The final Honours classification will normally be based on:
(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory classes taken in the fourth year together with the first assessed attempt at the third year class ED 414 Research Design and Data Analysis;
(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
15.104.82BSc with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc with Honours in Speech and Language Pathology, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 or above of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4.
15.104.83A candidate who fails to satisfy the requirements for the degree of BSc with Honours in Speech and Language Pathology may be transferred to the degree of BSc in Human Communication Studies, provided they satisfy the appropriate progress regulations.
15.104.84
to 15.104.90(Numbers not used)
Adult Literacies Teaching
BA in Adult Literacies Teaching
Diploma of Higher Education in Adult Literacies Teaching
Course Regulations
[These Regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Admission
15.104.91Notwithstanding Regulation 2, admission to the course will normally be restricted to applicants who have completed the Scottish Qualification Authority Professional Development Award “Introductory Training in Adult Literacies Learning”. In addition applicants must normally have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in Adult Literacies or a related field and so will be deemed to have achieved 120 credits at SCQF Level 7
Status of the Courses
15.104.92Students may be admitted to either the BA degree or the Diploma of Higher Education in the first instance.
Mode of Study
15.104.93The courses are available by part-time study only.
Place of Study
15.104.94The courses involve workplace learning outwith the University campus.
Curriculum
First Year (Equivalent)
15.104.95The first year is not taught as part of the courses. All students shall be deemed to have achieved 120 credits at Level 1.
Second Year (Equivalent)
15.104.96All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
PR 200Learning Worlds and Literacies 1230
PR 201Making Mental Models of Literacies, Learning
and Education 1230
PR 202Expanding our Repertoire of Teaching and
Learning Techniques 1230
PR 203The Enabling Net of Support for Literacies and
Learning 1230
Third Year (Equivalent)
15.104.97All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
PR 828Making Mental Models of Literacies, Learning
and Education 2330
PR 829The Enabling Net of Support for Literacies and
Learning 2330
PR 830Expanding our Repertoire of Teaching and
Learning Techniques 2330
PR 831Learning Worlds and Literacies 2330
Progress
15.104.98In order to progress to the third year (equivalent) of study, a student must normally have accumulated at least 240 credits from the course curriculum.
Award
15.104.99BA: In order to qualify for the BA in Adult Literacies Teaching a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3.
15.104.100Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the Diploma of Higher Education in Adult Literacies Teaching a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 2 or above.