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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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9. Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsychol)9.1 The degree of DClinPsychol may be awarded on successful
completion of supervised clinical practice, written examination, assessed
essay and research portfolio, including thesis, small-scale research
projects and experimental case reports.
9.2 The programme can be taken on a full-time or mixed
full-time/part-time basis. The first year is taken on a full-time basis
only. The prescribed period of study is 36 months full-time, or not less
than 48 months or more than 60 months on a mixed full-time/part-time
basis, unless, exceptionally, an extension is granted by the College.
9.3 The thesis may not exceed 30,000 words. Permission
exceptionally to exceed this limit must be obtained from the College
and must be supported by the candidate’s supervisor.
9.4 Candidates will be based in Edinburgh during periods
of academic teaching but during periods of clinical placement, they will
be based elsewhere in the East of Scotland * as agreed with the Head
of School.
10. Doctor of Education (EdD)The general regulations for Taught Professional Doctorates
(Regulation 8, Section B) will also apply.
10.1 The degree of EdD is awarded in the Moray House
School of Education.
10.2 The degree of EdD may be awarded on the basis
of successful completion of assessed essays, a research project and a
thesis.
10.3 The prescribed period of study is normally 48
months part-time. The maximum period of study is 72 months part-time,
unless, exceptionally, an extension is granted by the College.
10.4 The thesis will normally be between 45,000 and
55,000 words in length; the thesis may not exceed 55,000 words. Permission
exceptionally to exceed this limit must be obtained from the appropriate
College Postgraduate Studies Committee and must be supported by the candidate’s
supervisor.
The thesis must deal with one or more of the subjects
of study of the curriculum of the taught stages of the degree or with
subjects arising directly from contemporary practices and policies in
education.
10.5 Candidates should normally be resident in or
near Edinburgh during the taught elements of the degree. In exceptional
circumstances and when strongly supported by a School, the College Postgraduate
Studies Committee and the Senatus Postgraduate Studies Committee may
reduce the residence requirement for part-time candidates for the degree
to a total period of two and a half months, provided that the conditions
set out in Section B, Regulation 4 are met.
11. Master of Business Administration in International Business (MBA/DipBA)(The Management School and Economics)11.1 Postgraduate students may, at the discretion
of the College, be registered as candidates for the degree of Master
of Business Administration in International Business in the College of
Humanities and Social Science. Registration will date from September.
11.2 All registered candidates for the degree must
satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.7, 3 and 4 and any additional entrance
requirements prescribed by the College. Candidates should normally have
two or more years of relevant experience.
11.3 Candidates will pursue their studies at Edinburgh
under the direction of a University supervisor nominated by the Head
of School or his/her nominee and appointed by the College. An adviser
will be appointed to oversee candidates while pursuing their studies
at a partner institution and undertaking their industrial placement.
11.4 Candidates will complete a compulsory programme
of courses in the first term, the equivalent of six options in the second
and third terms, and a three month industrial placement on which the
dissertation will be based. Details of the programme of study are shown
in the relevant Degree Programme Table. The period of study will be 15
months. This period may not be reduced, and may be extended only in exceptional
circumstances. No candidate will be admitted to the programme after the
date of opening without the express permission of the Dean of Postgraduate
Studies, acting on the advice of the Head of School. Candidates who decide
not to pursue courses at a partner institution or to complete the industrial
placement may, at the discretion of the College, transfer to the full-time
MBA programme.
11.5 Candidates must work in the School, in a partner
institution, or on an approved industrial placement. Leave of absence
will not normally be permitted, but may be granted on special application
to the College by the candidate’s University supervisor.
11.6 Candidates may, if good cause is shown, suspend
their studies for a maximum period of 12 months. No fees are payable
during any full year in which suspension has been continuous.
11.7 On the recommendation of the supervisor and the
Head of School, and after seeking the views of the candidate, the College
may suspend or discontinue a candidate’s studies.
11.8 The examiners in the subjects of the examinations
for the degree shall be (a) those professors, readers, lecturers and
honorary staff who conduct courses of instruction qualifying for the
degree and who are appointed to act as examiners in accordance with such
procedure as shall be prescribed by the Senatus Academicus from time
to time; and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the University
Court on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus. Teaching staff
of the partner institutions who are approved by the College may be appointed
as internal examiners.
11.9 Candidates will be assessed by essays, examination
and a piece of independent work (a dissertation). An oral examination
may also be required. Candidates will be assessed by the partner institutions
but will remain subject to the Degree Examination Regulations and Guidelines
of the University of Edinburgh.
11.10 Candidates will be required to submit their
dissertation for examination by a date in December (date to be announced).
11.11 The degree may be awarded with distinction.
12. Master of Social Work/Diploma in Social Work (MSW/DipSW) (School of Social and Political Studies)12.1 Postgraduate students may, at the discretion
of the College, be registered as candidates for the degree of Master
of Social Work in the College of Humanities and Social Science.
12.2 All registered candidates for this degree must
satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.7, 3 and 4 and the additional entrance
requirements prescribed by the College. Candidates should normally have
relevant experience.
12.3 Candidates will pursue their studies under the
direction of a University supervisor nominated by the Head of School
or his/her nominee and appointed by the College.
12.4 Candidates will take courses as described in
the relevant section of Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas: Descriptions.
Candidates will also undertake two practice placements, one in the first
year and one in the second year of the programme.
12.5 The period of study will be 21 months full-time.
Each candidate must complete the requirements of the degree before the
expiry of a further 12 months, unless granted an exceptional extension
by the College.
12.6 After the first nine months of study, registration
may be interrupted by the College, if good cause is shown, for not more
than 15 months. No fees are payable during any full year in which interruption
has been continuous.
12.7 On the recommendation of the supervisor and the
Head of School or his/her nominee, and after seeking the views of the
candidate, the College may interrupt or discontinue a candidate’s
studies.
12.8 The examiners in the subjects of the examinations
for the degree shall be (a) those professors, readers, lecturers and
honorary staff who conduct courses of instruction qualifying for the
degree and who are appointed to act as examiners in accordance with such
procedure as shall be prescribed by the Senatus Academicus from time
to time; and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the University
Court on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus, and (c) Practice
Representatives who are not members of the University’s academic
staff but are representatives of the South East Scotland Training Consortium.
12.9 Candidates will be assessed on academic and practical
work as specified under the relevant section of Postgraduate Degrees
and Diplomas: Descriptions. An oral examination may be required.
12.10 (a) Candidates who fail a unit of academic assessment
other than the dissertation on the first occasion may, at the discretion
of the Board of Examiners, be allowed one further attempt to complete
the assessment requirements.
(b) A candidate who fails a practice placement may,
on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners, be offered a second
opportunity to undertake the placement if in the opinion of the Board
the failure was attributable to illness, hardship or other relevant circumstances
beyond the student’s control. A repeat placement is to be completed
normally within a further 12 months. However, the period may exceptionally
be extended if, for reasons outwith the University’s control, a
suitable placement cannot be arranged sooner.
13. Master of Chinese Studies13.1 Postgraduate students may at the discretion of
the College Committee, be jointly registered as candidates for the degree
of Master of Chinese Studies in the College of Humanities and Social
Science at the University of Edinburgh and in the Faculty of Social Sciences
at the University of Glasgow.
13.2 All registered candidates for the degree must
satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.7, 3 and 4 at the University of
Edinburgh, and any additional entrance requirements prescribed by the
College.
13.3 Candidates will pursue their studies at Edinburgh
and Glasgow under the direction of a University supervisor nominated
by the Programme Director and appointed by the College. An advisor will
be appointed to oversee candidates pursuing their approved residence
in China.
13.4 Candidates will complete a compulsory programme
of language and lecture courses in the first year; advanced language
study and two lecture course options in the second year; and six months
of approved residence in China. Details of the programme of study are
shown in relevant Degree Programme Table.
13.5 The period of study will be not less than 24
months full-time and not more than 36 months full-time. This period may
not be reduced, and may be extended only in exceptional circumstances.
No candidate will be admitted to the programme after the date of opening
without the express permission of the Dean of Postgraduate Studies at
Edinburgh, acting on the advice of the Programme Director. Candidates
who decide not to pursue later courses or to complete the approved residence
in China, may, at the discretion of the College be awarded a postgraduate
diploma.
13.6 Candidates must work in the Universities of Edinburgh
and Glasgow, and in a Chinese institution approved by the Programme Director.
Advisers in China, designated by the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow
and appointed by the Programme Director, will have responsibility for
the candidate’s language and approved residence, and will submit
a report to the Programme Director on the ability and progress of each
candidate.
13.7 Candidates may, if good cause is shown, interrupt
their studies after nine months for a maximum period of 12 months. Re-admission
to the degree will require the approval of the Programme Director. No
fees are payable during any full year in which interruption has been
continuous.
13.8 On the recommendation of the University supervisor
and the Programme Director, and after seeking the views of the candidate,
the College may interrupt or discontinue a candidate’s studies.
13.9 The examiners in the subjects of the examinations
for the degree shall be:
(a) those professors, readers, lecturers and honorary
staff of the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow who conduct courses
of instruction qualifying for the degree and who are appointed to act
as examiners in accordance with such procedures as shall be prescribed
from time to time by the Senatus Academicus at both institutions; and
(b) one or more external examiners appointed by the
University Court of both institutions on the recommendation of their
Senatus Academicus.
13.10 Candidates will be assessed by essays, examinations,
a placement report and a piece of independent work (a dissertation).
An oral examination will be required in the Chinese language and may
be required for other courses. Candidates may be assessed by staff at
the University of Glasgow but will remain subject to the Assessment Regulations
of the University of Edinburgh.
13.11 Candidates will be required to submit their
dissertation for examination by a date in September of the second year
(to be announced).
13.12 Provided that the dissertation reaches a postgraduate
diploma standard, it may be revised in order to reach the masters level
within a further maximum period of three months.
13.13 The degree may awarded with distinction.
13.14 Candidates who complete all the requirements
of the degree may, at the discretion of the College, be permitted to
advance to the PhD after two further years of full-time registration.
13.15 The appeals procedures of the administering
University will normally apply. However, with the agreement of both Universities,
the appeal may be heard under the procedures of the other institution.
14. Master of Teaching.14.1 These regulations apply solely to the Master
of Teaching. Additional requirements and a programme description are
given in the relevant Degree Programme Table.
14.2 Candidates must satisfy Section B, Regulations
2.1-2.7, 3 and 4.
14.3. The programme is available by part-time study
only. The minimum period of study is 36 months and the maximum period
is normally 96 months.
14.4 After the completion of module one candidates
may apply to interrupt their studies. Re-admission to the programme will
require the approval of the Programme Director and evidence will be required
of a commitment to continuing professional development during the period
of interruption. No fees are payable during any full year in which interruption
has been continuous..
14.5 On the recommendation of the Programme Director
and the PG Director, and after seeking the views of the candidate, the
College may interrupt or discontinue a candidate’s studies.
14.6 Regulations from Section 9 also apply
14.7 Candidates will take modules as described in
the relevant Degree Programme Table. Work based learning will constitute
a significant part of the programme of study.
14.8 Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL). Where
a candidate has undertaken a programme of study at another institution
of higher education or has undertaken substantial recent professional
development at Masters level through work experience s/he may apply for
Accreditation for Prior Learning(APL). APL effectively provides exemption
from one or more modules (up to a maximum of six).
Decisions about APL are based on :
The amount of overlap between prior experience/learning
and the learning outcomes of the corresponding module within the Master
of Teaching degree
The academic level of the prior/experience/learning
The date of prior experience/learning
14.9 The Senatus shall have power to recognise attendance
and examinations passed at other universities or institutions of comparable
standing recognised for this purpose by the University Court, and to
give exemption for such courses. Such recognition shall only be given
where the Senatus is satisfied that the course or examination pass to
be recognised is of sufficiently high standard.
14.10 The total number of exemptions which may be
granted for any candidate is six.
14.11 Candidates will be assessed directly or synoptically
on each module taken. In accordance with the national guidelines, modules
are assessed on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who fail a module will
be permitted a further attempt to pass the assessment of that module
within three months of the result being made known to the candidate.
The national guidelines for the programme emphasise
the developmental nature and competence basis of the programme. Candidates
shall not re-enrol for a failed module and its assessment within a period
of less than a year after failing at the resubmission stage. Candidates
may not take the module and submit assessments more than three times.
14.12 The examiners in the subjects of the examinations
shall be:
(a) those professors, readers, lecturers and honorary
staff who conduct modules of instruction, together with the programme
co-ordinator, education authority co-ordinators and field assessors;
and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the University Court
on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus.
15. Part-time/Intermittent Study in the Moray House School of EducationAll registered candidates for certificates, PG diplomas and masters' degrees must satisfy Section B, Regulation 8 of the regulations. Aims The School of Education is committed to enhancing academic and professional understanding and competence through a programme of courses, available as part-time, usually intermittent study. The broad aims of academic study at Master’s level require that candidates demonstrate ability to:
In addition to these general criteria, each course has its own specific aims, learning outcomes and performance criteria. Opportunities on Offer This Scheme provides a flexible way to combine courses for different kinds of post-qualifying and post-experience awards.
Each candidate will be allocated a Programme Adviser to assist in making decisions about programme planning and study at Master’s level. Structure of Courses Each single course normally consists of 30 hours of lectures/seminars, plus 120 hours of independent study. In order to complete each course successfully, candidates must demonstrate the achievement of the courses specific aims. In order to complete the Master’s Dissertation successfully (equivalent to 3 courses), candidates must undertake a period of research training leading to the production of a satisfactory research proposal. Once the dissertation proposal has been approved the candidate may proceed to the dissertation, which must demonstrate the achievement of the dissertation’s specific aims, learning outcomes and performance criteria, through completion of a 15,000 - 20,000 word thesis or its equivalent. Structure of Awards In order to achieve an award, the following must be completed.
Each award’s entry contains details of the required and elective courses that must be passed in order to achieve a given award. Delivery of Courses and Awards Courses are offered at a variety of times ranging from day-time to early evening, weekend to block release. A limited number of courses are also available by distance learning. The School is committed to delivering every course, where there is sufficient uptake by Course Members. Where uptake is small, the School may offer the course partly or wholly by supported self-study. Not every course will be offered within a single calendar year. The School is committed to delivering every course advertised in the annual Catalogue of Courses, where there is sufficient uptake by Course Members. Where uptake is small, the School may offer the course partly or wholly by supported self-study. Not every course will be offered within a single calendar year. Candidates wishing to take courses from other degree programmes, within or outwith the School, must seek approval from the School Postgraduate Studies Committee. Candidates may take only two courses in this way. If there is an area which a student would like to study which is not covered by the courses offered, there is an opportunity for the student, in consultation with his/her programme organiser and with the approval of the School Postgraduate Studies Committee, to develop an Individually Negotiated Course. Candidates may take up to two courses in this way. Individually Negotiated Courses are restricted to students registered on programmes within the Part-time/Intermittent Scheme. SCOTCAT Credits ‘Scottish Credit Accumulation
and Transfer Scheme’ (SCOTCAT).
Accreditation of Prior Learning Where a candidate has undertaken a programme of study at another institution of higher education or has undertaken substantial recent professional development at Master’s level through work experience, s/he may be eligible to apply for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). If granted, APL effectively provides exemption from one or more courses (up to a maximum of two). Decisions about APL are based on:
Responsibility for providing evidence to support APL claims rests with the applicant, but the School will provide advice on preparing a claim. Entry with Advanced Standing Candidates who already hold a Certificate or Diploma in the area to be studied may be able to apply for entry with Advanced Standing, which enables the candidate to enter at diploma or masters dissertation stage. There are strict guidelines on who is eligible and candidates should consult the Education Postgraduate Office. Entry Requirements The normal entry requirement is a first degree or equivalent professional qualification. Where an applicant does not meet the requirement, consideration may be given to other equivalent academic qualifications and/or professional experience Individual awards may have additional specific entry requirements. 16. Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management ‡16.1 These Regulations apply solely to the Diploma
in Educational Leadership and Management. Additional requirements and
a course description are given in the relevant Degree Programme Table.
16.2 Candidates must satisfy Section B, Regulations
2.1, 2.4, 2.5 - 2.7 and 3.1.
16.3 Additional Entrance Qualifications Applicants
must be GTC registered or eligible for registration and have at least
five years’ teaching experience. Candidates may be required to
show evidence of other previous experience appropriate to the diploma.
16.4 Registration The programme is available
by part-time study only. The minimum period of study is 27 months. No
candidate may take longer than 60 months to complete the diploma.
16.5 Curriculum Candidates must satisfactorily
fulfill the requirements of the curriculum for the diploma as approved
by the College.
16.6 Interruption or Discontinuation On the recommendation
of the supervisor and programme co-ordinator, and after seeking the views
of the candidate, the College may suspend or discontinue a candidate’s
studies.
16.7 Examination Candidates will be assessed on each
unit through coursework (assignments, portfolios, reports) and through
school visits by SQH assessors in the case of units 2 and 3. In accordance
with the national agreement all units are assessed only on a pass/fail
basis. Candidates who fail a unit will be permitted one further attempt
to pass the assessment of that unit within six weeks of the result being
made known to the candidate.
The examiners in the subjects of the examinations
shall be (a) those professors, readers, lecturers and honorary staff
who conduct courses of instruction, together with the programme co-ordinator,
education authority co-ordinators and field assessors; and (b) one or
more external examiners appointed by the University Court on the recommendation
of the Senatus Academicus.
17.�Master of Counselling/Diploma in Counselling (MCouns/DipCouns) (School of Health in Social Science)17.1. Postgraduate students may, at the discretion
of the College, be registered as candidates for the degree of Master of
Counselling in the College of Humanities and Social Science.
17.2. All registered candidates for this degree must
satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.7, 3 and 4.
17.3. Candidates will take courses as described in the
relevant section of Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas: Descriptions. Candidates
will also undertake a practice placement, consisting of 200 hours of supervised
counselling practice and 40 hours of counselling supervision.
17.4. The period of study will be 48 months part-time.
Each candidate must complete the requirements of the degree before the expiry
of a further 12 months, unless granted an exceptional extension by the College.
17.5. After the first four months of study, candidates
may apply to interrupt their studies, if good cause is shown. The total
period of interruptions allowable may not exceed 24 months. No fees are
payable during any full year in which interruption has been continuous.
17.6. On the recommendation of the programme director
and the Head of School or his/her nominee, and after seeking the views of
the candidate, the College may interrupt or discontinue a candidate’s
studies.
17.7. The examiners in the subjects of the examinations
for the degree shall be (a) those professors, readers, lecturers and honorary
staff who conduct courses of instruction qualifying for the degree and who
are appointed to act as examiners in accordance with such procedure as shall
be prescribed by the Senatus Academicus from time to time; and (b) one or
more external examiners appointed by the University Court on the recommendation
of the Senatus Acadmicus.
17.8. Candidates will be assessed on academic and practical
work as specified under the relevant section of Postgraduate Degrees and
Diplomas: Descriptions.
17.9 (a). Candidates who fail a unit of academic assessment
other than the dissertation on the first occasion may, at the discretion
of the Board of Examiners, be allowed one further attempt to complete the
assessment requirements.
17.9 (b). A candidate who fails the practice placement
may, on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners, be offered a second
opportunity to undertake the placement if in the opinion of the Board
the failure was attributable to illness, hardship or other relevant circumstances
beyond the student’s control. A repeat placement is to be completed
normally within a further 24 months. However, the period may exceptionally
be extended if, for reasons out with the University’s control, a suitable
placement cannot be arranged sooner.
17.10. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Where a
candidate has undertaken an equivalent, postgraduate, professionally-validated
programme of study, or undertaken substantial and comparable recent professional
development, s/he may apply for recognition of prior learning. In the
case of formal, certificated study, up to 60 credits of prior learning
may be recognised. In the case of non-certificated study, up to 20 credits
of prior learning may be recognised. Criteria for RPL and arrangements for
decision-making are set out in an RPL guide available from the School.
18.�MSc/Dip in Arab World Studies – School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures18.1 These
regulations apply solely to the MSc/Dip in Arab World Studies within the
Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World (CASAW). Additional
requirements and a programme description are given in the relevant Degree
Programme Table. Candidates must satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.7,
3 and 4.
18.2 Collaboration. The
2-year programme is collaborative, between the universities of Edinburgh,
Durham and Manchester, and is funded through the ESRC. The first year
of study for all students is taken at Edinburgh. An intensive course
is taken in an Arab country during the summer, followed by year two at the
primary institution.
18.3 Admission. Students
shall apply to the individual collaborating universities (the “Parties”). Each
Party shall then provide the Centre with a copy of each application received
and the Centre shall assess such applications. The Centre shall advise
each of the Parties as to the identity of the students to be admitted onto
the programme and each Party shall then arrange for such students to be so
admitted, in accordance with the admissions regulations, policies and procedures
of that Party. Each Party shall be entitled to submit nominations,
to the Centre, of individual students that they recommend to be awarded the
ESRC studentships. The Centre shall then determine which of the nominated
students shall be awarded the ESRC studentships.
18.4 Registration. Students
admitted to the programme shall, throughout their programme of study, be
registered students of the Party who hosts the student for the second year
of the Programme (“the Primary Institution”). In the event that
the Primary Institution is Durham or Manchester, students shall also be registered
as “visiting students” of Edinburgh during their first
year of study. Students who withdraw from the programme during their
first year of study shall be required to notify both the Centre and the Primary
Institution of their withdrawal, through the usual procedures of the respective
institutions for the withdrawal of students.
18.5 Progression. Progression
from Year 1 to Year 2 will be decided by the University of Edinburgh’s
Interim Board of Examiners, after completion of the taught element, and before
the students commence their summer placement in an Arab country. Decisions
on progression to Year 2 will be conditional on each student’s satisfactory
completion of the period of residence abroad.
18.6 Programme
Tracks. This programme constitutes one of four tracks for students
of CASAW. Year 1 will involve students on Tracks A, B and C and will
be based in Edinburgh. Year 2 will be for those students on Tracks A and
B who are to be based at Edinburgh.
a. Track
A. 2 years (Masters incorporating intensive language and research
methods training).
b. Track B. 2+3
years (2 year Masters incorporating intensive language and research methods
training + 3 years PhD).
c. Track
C. 4 years (1 year intensive language training for students
already holding a research training Masters + 3 years PhD).
d. Track D. 1+3
years (Research training Masters for those already proficient in Arabic
+ 3 years PhD).
18.7 Regulatory Responsibilities. During
their first year of study on the programme, students shall be subject
to the regulations and disciplinary codes of Edinburgh and shall have the
right to make complaints and academic appeals to Edinburgh in accordance
with Edinburgh’s general regulations and complaints procedures. During
their second year of study on the programme, students shall be subject
to the regulations and disciplinary codes of the Primary Institution and
shall have the right to make complaints and academic appeals to the Primary
Institution in accordance with the Primary Institution’s general regulations
and complaints procedures.
18.8 Interim
Assessment. An interim board of examiners for the programme
shall be established at Edinburgh, whose membership shall include at
least one representative of the Primary Institution and at least two representatives
of Edinburgh with responsibility for the programme’s first year
of study. The membership of the interim board of examiners shall
be appointed in accordance with the regulations and procedures of Edinburgh
and its business shall be conducted in accordance with the regulations
of Edinburgh. The interim board of examiners shall meet on one occasion,
in April each year, in respect of students in their first year of study
on the programme. Edinburgh shall be responsible for providing the
interim board of examiners with the results of the assessment of students
in their first year of study in a timely fashion before the meeting
of the interim board of examiners. Progression from Year 1 to Year 2 will
be decided by the interim board.
18.9 Placement
Assessment. Upon their return from their placement in the Arab
world, each student shall be required to undertake a language assessment,
the content of such assessment to be set by the Centre. The Primary
Institution shall administer the assessment, to be undertaken by each
student on the same day at the same time.
Final Assessment. A final board of examiners
for the programme shall be established by the Primary Institution, whose
membership shall include at least one representative of Edinburgh and
at least two representatives of the Primary Institution with responsibility
for the programme’s second year of study. The membership of
the final board of examiners shall be appointed in accordance with the
regulations and procedures of the Primary Institution, and its business
shall be conducted in accordance with the regulations of the Primary Institution. The
final board of examiners shall meet in accordance with the Primary Institution’s
standard regulations and procedures, in respect of students in their
second year of study on the programme. The appointment of a programme external
examiner, who shall be a member of the interim board of examiners and
the final board of examiners, shall be approved by the Primary Institution
in accordance with its regulations and code of practice on external examining. The
roles and duties of this external examiner shall be as laid down in the
Primary Institution’s code of practice on external examining.
19.�MSc in Architectural Facilities Management – School of Arts Culture and Environment19.1 These regulations apply
to the MSc Architectural Facilities Management which is a collaborative distance
learning programme run jointly with Heriot Watt University. Additional
requirements and a programme description are given in the relevant degree
programme table.
19.2 Candidates
must satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1, 2.3-2.7, and 3.
19.3 Admission
to the programme is open to candidates with an appropriate honours degree
in engineering, architecture, management, building science and surveying
or other appropriate disciplines. There is also the opportunity to admit
students with appropriate professional experience in the construction industry.
19.4 The programme
will be delivered by distance learning over a period of 30 months.
19.5 Candidates
will take courses as described in the degree programme table, and the
courses/modules can be taken in any order.
19.6 The programme
will carry a total of 180 credits. This accords with both Heriot Watt
and University of Edinburgh credit weighting systems for taught MSc programmes,
although the credit weighting system of each institution differs. Heriot
Watt modules are based on 12 credits and University of Edinburgh modules
are based on 20 credits. Each institution will, however, provide 60 credits
of teaching material in addition to a dissertation of 60 credits.
19.7 A minimum
of 36 credits must be taken in any year.
20.�Postgraduate Certificate in Democracy and Public Policy (Edinburgh Hansard Research Scholars Programme) – School of Social and Political Studies20.1. These Regulations apply solely to the PG Certificate
in Democracy and Public Policy (Edinburgh Hansard Research Scholars Programme). Additional
requirements and a course description are given in the relevant Degree Programme
Table.
20.2. Candidates must satisfy General PG Regulations
2.1 (d), 2.4 – 2.7.
20.3. Registration. The programme is available
only by full-time study over a period of thirteen weeks.
20.4. Curriculum. Candidates must satisfactorily
fulfill the requirements of the curriculum for the Certificate as approved
by the College.
20.5. Interruption or Discontinuation. On
the recommendation of the supervisor and programme co-ordinator, and after
seeking the views of the candidate, the College may suspend or discontinue
a candidate’s studies.
20.6.Examination. Candidates will
be assessed on each unit through coursework, examination and a research
project linked to a placement. All units are assessed only on a pass/fail
basis. Candidates who fail a unit will be permitted one further attempt
to pass the assessment of that unit within six weeks of the result being
made known to the candidate. The examiners in the subjects of the
examinations shall be (a) those professors, readers, lecturers and honorary
staff who conduct courses of instruction, together with the programme co-ordinator;
and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the University Court
on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus.
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