Programme Specification and Regulations 2011-2012 - BD and Theology Old Regulations

Table of Contents

1. Programme Specification and Regulations for the Bachelor of Divinity (Old Regulations) and Diploma in Theology (Old Regulations)
2. Important information regarding the Programme Specification and Regulations
3. Programme Specification
4. Detailed Regulations
   1. 1 Structures of the programmes
   2. 2 Credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning
   3. 3 Registration
   4. 4 Assessment for the programme
   5. 5 Number of attempts permitted at an examination
   6. 6 Assessment offences and penalties
   7. 7 Progression within the programme
   8. 8 Schemes of award
   9. 9 Receiving the final Diploma and Diploma Supplement
   10. 10 Fees and refunds
   11. 11 Transfer of registration
   12. 12 Students with specific access requirements
   13. 13 Complaints, suspension and termination of registration
5. Annex A - Structure
6. Annex B - syllabuses and prescribed texts
7. Annex C - Assessment criteria
8. Annex D - Transfer from BD degree (Old Regulations) and Diploma in Theology (Old Regulations) to the BD degree (New Regulations)
9. Glossary of terms
10. Related documents and other sources of information

2 Credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning

2.1 (GR)

The University reserves the right to review the credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning for prior learning policy in respect of the BD degree each year. These regulations, therefore, relate only to applications for the BD degree received between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012.

2.2 (GR)

No credit transfer or accreditation of prior learning will be granted unless an application has been made in accordance with the instructions given on the University of London International Programmes website. Applicants are required to pay the credit transfer or accreditation of prior learning application fee.

2.3 (GR)

All applications are considered on an individual basis and credits and accreditation of prior learning awarded are at the discretion of the University.

Credit transfer

2.4 (GR)

A student who satisfies the entrance requirements for the BD degree (Old regulations) and who is appropriately qualified may be considered for credit transfer in respect of specified courses. An application cannot, however, be considered after a student has made entry to the examination for the subject(s) concerned.

2.5 (GR)

Where credit is given, the mark obtained for the subject previously studied may be carried forward to the student's record and will contribute towards their award, in accordance with the scheme for award.

2.6 (GR)

The University will produce a final transcript detailing the courses for which credit transfer was awarded and the year of study.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

2.7 (GR)

A student who satisfies the entrance requirements for the BD degree and who is appropriately qualified may apply for accreditation of prior learning mapped against specified courses. An application will be considered on the basis of successfully completed studies at an appropriate level.

2.8

APL will be awarded on the basis of studies completed within the last ten years.

2.9

No APL is awarded from any subject of the Diploma.

2.10 (GR)

APL is at the discretion of the University and may not be permitted for all programmes. Where APL is permitted, a student can only be considered for up to one third of the programme award concerned.

2.11 (GR)

APL can only be awarded for whole named courses, not for part of a course.

2.12 (GR)

APL is normally only awarded for whole course equivalent to FHEQ Level 4, but may arise from prior learning mapped against Levels 5, 6 or 7.

2.13 (GR)

A decision to give APL is valid for a limited time only and as indicated in the University's confirmation of APL. If a student does not enter an examination within this period, the offer of APL will lapse and it will be necessary to make a fresh application.

2.14 (GR)

An offer of APL is valid only for the particular programme of study and course for which the offer has been awarded. APL will no longer be valid if the programme is withdrawn before the student registers. A student who transfers their registration to another programme may be required to submit another application for accreditation of prior learning.

2.15 (GR)

A student may not study again, and is not permitted or required to be examined in, the courses against which APL has been mapped and granted.

2.16 (GR)

The mark obtained for a course, for which APL has been granted, will not be carried forward to the student's record and will not contribute towards the award.

2.17 (GR)

Applications for APL cannot be considered after a student has entered the examination for the relevant course.

2.18 (GR)

If a student has failed an examination for a course, they may not at a later stage apply for APL from the failed course.