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Academic Regulations: Faculty of [Faculty name]
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e.g. MPhil
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The Academic Regulations which are detailed in Section V:Higher Degree Regulations, and Section IV:General Information and Regulationsof the University Calendar,apply to and regulate the programme(s) listed above.
On occasion, programmes can be exempted from one or more of the clauses in the Regulations; one or more of the clauses can be varied; and programmes can impose additional requirements.
- Exemptions are characterised by the omission of the relevant clause.
- Variations are characterised by the replacement of the clause with alternative wording.
- Additions are characterised by requirements in addition to those detailed in the Academic regulations.
Exemptions:
The clause(s) listed below describe where an exemption to the Regulations exists:
These programmes are exempt from clause XXXsection XXXX of the XXXX Regulations.
Detail ‘None apply’ if there are none.
Variations:
The clause(s) listed below describe where a variation to the Regulations exists:
Detail ‘None apply’ if there are none.
Existing University regulation (including link) / Approved Variation5 / Regulations for Research degrees with a Major Taught Component:
The maximum period permitted for part-time study is seven years unless an extension for extenuating circumstances has been approved by the Faculty Programmes Committee. / The programme to be followed shall be full-time.
66 / Code of Practice for Research Candidature and Supervision
Students who enrolled on their doctoral level studies after 1 August 2016 are required to undertake three Progression Reviews during the course of their studies. The second Progression Review is known as Confirmation (paragraphs 70-79 below). Two attempts at each review are permitted; failure to meet the criteria for a successful progression review will lead to a termination of a student's candidature in line with the Procedures for Circumstances that may lead to Withdrawal or Termination
Students who enrolled on their doctoral studies before 1 August 2016 will follow the Progression Monitoring timings and procedures as determined by their Faculty which applied at the time of their admission. Students should refer back to their Faculty for further information. A summary of timings for upgrade/confirmation, depending on year of entry, are shown below. Note that all upgrade/confirmation panels must consist of at least two independent assessors regardless of year of entry.
Summary of timings of confirmation of PhD registration/Upgrade from MPhil to PhD*
Time of Entry / Full-time / Part-time
After 1 August 2016 / 18 - 21 months / 30 - 42 months
1 August 2015 - 1 August 2016 / 18 - 21 months / 30 - 42 months
Before 1 August 2015 / At least 6 months before final thesis submission / At least 6 months before final thesis submission
*These timings may be adjusted on a pro-rata basis for students registered on non-standard research programmes where other duties are a formal part of the programme; for example, the Clinical Doctorate Research Fellowship scheme or the Mayflower Scholarship scheme.
/ All students must complete an interim assessment if they wish to submit for a DClinFor students who enrolled on the DClinP programme prior to 1st August 2016, this must occur at least six months before submission and normally no later than 36 months after for full-time and five years for part-time students.
Students who enrolled on their doctoral level studies after 1 August 2016 are required to undertake three Progression Reviews during the course of their studies. The second Progression Review is known as the Interim Assessment. Two attempts at each review are permitted; failure to meet the criteria for a successful progression review will lead to a termination of a student's candidature in line with the Procedures for Circumstances that may lead to Withdrawal or Termination. The assessment will take the form of an oral examination based on a written report of no more than 10,000 words on progress to date.
Students who enrolled on their doctoral studies before 1 August 2016 will follow the Progression Monitoring timings and procedures as determined by their Faculty which applied at the time of their admission. Students should refer back to their Faculty for further information. A summary of timings for Interim Assessment, depending on year of entry, is shown below.
Note that all Interim Assessment panels must consist of at least two independent assessors regardless of year of entry.
Summary of timings for Interim Assessment
Time of Entry / Full-time / Part-time
After 1 August 2016 / 18 - 21 months / 30 - 42 months
Before 1 August 2016 / At least 6 months before final thesis submission / At least 6 months before final thesis
Additional requirements:
The clauses listed below are in addition to the Academic Regulations:
Detail ‘None apply’ if there are none.
The student must achieve an average pass mark of at least 60% in the taught modules.
Students must attend 80% of each module. Those unable to meet this criterion will be asked to repeat the module(s) concerned.
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the programme specification.
This programme is subject to DBS requirements, see clause 4 of theProcedures for Handling Applications for Students with Previous Criminal Convictions(or link to other regulations for Stand Alone Masters programmes).
Continuation on your programme is subject to specific health requirements (consistent with the provisions of the Equality Act [2010]). Students are required to inform the Faculty of any health problems, throughout their period of enrolment, relevant to their future employment as a professional.
Disclaimer:
As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes toensure 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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