Summary of provision for individual modules
Brief summary of provision for individual modules
See glossary for an explanation of terms.
Individual modules of the MA degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Citizenship Education, History Education and Citizenship and History Education are offered can be taken as stand-alone modules. Each module accommodates a maximum of 300 notional study hours.
A student may take any number of modules as individual modules but only two modules (or a maximum of 60 credits) may be counted as credit towards a further related award.
A student may choose whether or not to be formally assessed in the credit bearing individual modules for which they are registered. For a student who chooses to be assessed, each module taken on a stand-alone basis will be assessed by a combination of unseen written paper examination and coursework.
See Detailed regulations for the provision of individual modules.
Level of individual modules
The FHEQ forms part of the academic infrastructure of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in England and Wales.
All individual modules are available to be taken as a stand-alone module and are placed at the following Levels of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ):
Level 7
Relevant QAA subject benchmarks group(s)
See the QAA website for information.
Not applicable
Awarding body
Individual modules taken on a stand-alone basis do not automatically lead to a University of London award
University of London
Registering body
University of London, through the International Academy.
Lead College
See glossary for an explanation.
Institute of Education
Language of study and assessment
English
Mode of study
Find further details about student support in the student handbook.
Study is by distance and flexible learning with an internet based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and print materials.
Entrance requirements
For details of the application process and English language requirements refer to www.londoninternational.ac.uk
Students with specific access requirements should refer to Section 10 of the Detailed regulations for the provision of individual modules.
Registration for individual modules on a stand-alone basis related to Citizenship Education, History Education and Citizenship and History Education has discontinued. The last initial effective date of registration was 1 January 2010.
An applicant must satisfy the relevant entrance requirements given in this section. In order to be considered for registration for individual modules, applicants must also submit an application in accordance with the procedures and deadlines given on the University of London International Programmes website: www.londoninternational.ac.uk
In order to be eligible to register for an individual module an applicant must have a minimum of a second class honours degree or the equivalent from an institution acceptable to the University of London.
Applicants with other qualifications and/or work experience will be considered by the University on an individual basis.
English language proficiency (General requirements)
For awards at FHEQ level 7, students must provide satisfactory evidence showing that they have passed within the previous three years a test of proficiency in English at the following minimum level:
- IELTS with an overall grade of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub test; or
- TOEFL with a score of 640 or 275 on the computerised test plus a Test of Written English (TWE of at least 4.5);
Students applying for the Citizenship Education, History Education and Citizenship and History Education programmes must also meet the English language proficiency requirements below.
English language proficiency requirements for the Citizenship Education, History Education and Citizenship and History Education programmes
In addition, students applying for the Citizenship Education, History Education and Citizenship and History Education programmes must provide satisfactory evidence showing that they have passed within the previous three years a test of proficiency in English at the following minimum level:
- IELTS with an overall grade of at least 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each sub test; or
- TOEFL with a score of 650 (or 280 in the computerised test) plus a Test of Written English (TWE of at least 4.5);
Where an applicant does not meet the prescribed English language proficiency requirements but believes that they can demonstrate the requisite proficiency for admission the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.
For details of the application process and English language requirements refer to www.londoninternational.ac.uk
Internet access
All students are required to have regular internet access, allowing them to access the following resources:
- The student portal
- The University of London email address
- Details of their student records
- Programme resources on the VLE (as applicable)
- Programme resources on the University of London International Programmes website
- The Programme Specification and Regulations for their programme of study
- The University Regulations and the University of London International Programmes Student Charter
Students are also required to have the necessary computer hardware and software as described in the prospectus and course handbook.
Once registered, all students are required to complete the VLE Induction session before beginning their studies.
Progression and credit
Refer to section 6 of the Detailed regulations for the provision of individual modules
A student who successfully completes the assessment for one or more of the individual modules available on a stand-alone basis may be considered for progression to the MA or Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate Citizenship Education, History Education and Citizenship and History Education. Credit for that individual module(s) may also be considered provided that application is made within three years of the completion of the relevant module or modules. Neither progression, nor credit is automatic.
Credit value of modules
Where credits are assigned to each modules of a programme, credit indicates the amount of learning undertaken, and a specified credit level indicates the relative depth of learning involved.
The credit value indicates the amount of learning in terms of notional study hours, and the level of learning in terms of depth, complexity and intellectual demand.
For the Citizenship Education, History Education and Citizenship and History Education programmes, credits are assigned to the modules as follows:
Citizenship and History in the curriculum (30 credits)
Learning, teaching and assessment in citizenship (30 credits)
Learning, teaching and assessment in history (30 credits)
History, culture and citizenship: engaging with museums, galleries and heritage (30 credits)
Learning to live together: children's rights, citizenship and identities (30 credits)
International perspectives in history education (30 credits)
