Form P7 Heriot-Watt University Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes

Form P7 Heriot-Watt University Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes

Form P7 Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes

1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards)
C355-IAE, C356-IAE / 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
International Accounting and Environmental Economics
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to)
MSc / 4. Exit Awards (graduation only)
PG Diploma
PG Cert in Accounting, Economics & Finance / 5. Type / 6. Date of Production
December 2013
7. / MANDATORY COURSES & DISSERTATION/PROJECT
Edinburgh/ Orkney/SBC / HWUM / Dubai / ALP / IDL / Collaborative Partner / Semester / Phase (Part-time only) / Courses:
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course descriptors)
Code Course Title / New Course / SCQF Credits / SCQF Level / Notes
X / 1 / C31IA / International Accounting Standards / 15 / 11
X / 1 / A11CC / Climate Change Causes & Impacts / 15 / 11
X / 1 / C21EN / Environmental & Energy Economics / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C31IM / International Management Accounting / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C31RM / Research Methods / 15 / 11
X / 3 / C31AF / Dissertation / 60 / 11
8. / OPTIONAL COURSES
Edinburgh/ Orkney/SBC / HWUM / Dubai / ALP / IDL / Collaborative Partner / Semester / Phase (Part-time only) / Courses:
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course descriptors)
Code Course Title / New Course / SCQF Credits / SCQF Level / Notes
X / 1 / C31FN / Financial Analysis / 15 / 11
X / 1 / C11SY / Corporate Social Responsibility / 15 / 11
X / 1 / C21DE / Development Economics 1 / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C11MU / Maritime Business and Economics / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C31CR / Comparative Financial Reporting / 15 / 11
X / 2 / A11AM / Climate Change Mitigation & Adaption / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C21DF / Development Economics 2 / 15 / 11
9. COMPOSITION e.g. 8 taught courses (5 mandatory + 3 optional) plus a dissertation
5 Mandatory + 3 Optional courses plus a dissertation
10. AWARDS, CREDITS & LEVEL e.g. requires xx SCQF credits including a minimum of xx at Level 9 and xx at Level 10
The awards, credits and level for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) / Yes / x / No
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below, highlight changes and provide a rationale.
Masters Degree / 180 SCQF credits for MSc all at level 11
Postgraduate Diploma / 120 SCQF credits for PG Dip all at level 11
Postgraduate Certificate / 60 SCQF credits for PG Cert all at level 11
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
11. DURATION OF STUDY
The duration of study is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) / Yes / x / No
If you have selected "No" please amend the entries below as appropriate and highlight changes.
IN MONTHS / Standard / Maximum
Full-time / Part-time / Full-time / Part-time / ALP / IDL
Masters / 12 / 24
Diploma / 9 / 21
Certificate
12. ASSESSMENT METHODS
  1. Please list all courses which are assessed by 100% written examination below and include course descriptors

  1. Please list all courses which consist of a variation in assessment methods across locations/modes of study. Please provide details and a rationale for variations and include course descriptors.

13. RE-ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The re-assessment policy for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) / Yes / x / No
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below and highlight changes.
Please provide a rationale for any changes below

Form P7 Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes

1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards)
C355-IAE, C356-IAE / 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
International Accounting and Environmental Economics
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to)
MSc / 4. Exit Awards (graduation only)
PG Diploma
PG Cert in Accounting, Economics & Finance / 5. Type / 6. Date of Production
December 2013
14. PROGRESSION TO DISSERTATION/PROJECT
In accordance with University Regulations, to progress to Masters level a minimum of Grade C is normally required in all taught courses. / Yes / x / No
If you have selected "No" please provide further details and rationale below
15. / AWARD REQUIREMENTS / Minimum No. Course Passes / Overall Mark/Grade / Basis of Overall Mark/Grade / Other Requirements
The award criteria for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) / Yes / x / No
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below and highlight changes.
Master (Distinction): / 9 / 70% / Average of all course scores,
including dissertation / At least 6 courses at >=60%, (Grade B). No course with grade D, E or F (at any assessment opportunity).
Master: / 9 / 50% / Average of all course scores,
including dissertation / At least 6 courses at >=50%, (Grade C). No course with grade E or F.
Diploma (Distinction): / 8 / 70% / Average of all course scores / At least 6 courses at >=60%, (Grade B). No course with grade D, E or F (at any assessment opportunity).
Diploma: / 8 / 40% / Average of all course scores / At least 6 courses at >=40%, (Grade D). No course with grade F.
PG Cert / 4 / 40% / Average of course scores / At least 4 courses, degree subject-specific at >=40%, (Grade D).
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
16. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION
17. Programme Accredited by / 18. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group(s) / General Business and Management

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