Programme Specification and Regulations 2011-2012 - Computing & Information Systems and Creative Computing

Table of Contents

1. Programme Specification and Regulations BSc and Diploma in Computing and Information Systems and BSc and Diploma in Creative Computing
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 programmes
   8. 8 Schemes of award
   9. 9 Receiving the final Diploma (Certificate) 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 - Programme Structures
6. Annex B - Course outlines
7. Annex C - Accreditation of prior learning (APL)
8. Annex D - Scheme of award
9. Annex E - Assessment criteria
10. Annex F - Diploma teaching institutions
11. Glossary of terms
12. Related documents and other sources of information

11 Transfer of registration

11.1 (GR)

Where permitted, all applications to transfer will be considered on an individual basis. Permission to transfer, any additional fees payable and any period of transferred registration granted will be at the discretion of the University. Any refund of fees shall be subject to the conditions in section 10.

11.2 (GR)

An application to transfer that is submitted after a student has entered for any examination will not be considered until after the result of that examination has been published. The result of that examination will then be taken into account by the University in instances when permission to transfer is dependent on the student's examination record.

11.3 (GR)

In certain circumstances, a student who transfers their registration may receive credit for courses already passed.

11.4 (GR)

A student who receives credit from certain courses on the basis of subjects previously passed will not be permitted to re-enter the examination for those courses. The marks obtained at the examinations at which the subjects were passed will contribute towards the student's award as appropriate.

11.5 (GR)

A student who is not permitted to transfer to a particular programme but who wishes to join that programme must cancel their existing registration and apply to register afresh. The student must satisfy the entrance requirements for the programme. A student who registers afresh in this way will not be permitted to carry credit for any subjects previously passed either to the programme concerned or, in the event of a subsequent transfer, to another programme. They will also not be permitted to carry any failed attempts at subjects from their previous registration.

Transfer between the BSc in Computing and Information Systems and BSc in Creative Computing

11.6

Students registered for the BSc in Computing and Information Systems or the BSc in Creative Computing may apply to transfer to the other degree up until the point that they have satisfied the requirements for the degree for which they are currently registered.

11.7

Marks achieved in courses that are common to both degrees will be carried over, with the exception of the Project. Common courses which have been passed will be credited to the student. A student who has failed a course at the first or second attempt shall carry over the number of remaining attempts for that course.

11.8

Marks for courses which are not common to both degrees will not be carried over on transfer.

11.9

Students must, on transfer, take any new courses required of the new degree which have not previously been completed.

Transfer between the Diploma in Computing and Information Systems and Diploma in Creative Computing

11.10

Students registered for the Diploma in Computing and Information Systems or the Diploma in Creative Computing may apply to transfer their registration to the other Diploma.

11.11

Students may apply to transfer their registration up until the point they have satisfied the requirements for the Diploma for which they are currently registered.

11.12

Students may only transfer subject to the agreement of an institution which has Diploma Teaching status for the new programme that they wish to study.

11.13

Any common courses will be credited to the student and the mark achieved carried over. A student who has failed a course at the first or second attempt shall carry over the number of remaining attempts for that course.

11.14

Marks for courses which are not common to both Diplomas will not be carried over on transfer.

11.15

Students must, on transfer, take any new courses required for the new Diploma which have not previously been completed.

Transfer from the Diploma in Computing and Information Systems to the BSc in Computing and Information Systems or the BSc in Creative Computing

11.16

A student may transfer from the Diploma to the BSc in Computing and Information Systems or the BSc in Creative Computing by transferring their registration.

Transfer from the Diploma in Creative Computing to the BSc in Creative Computing or the BSc in Computing and Information Systems

11.17

A student may transfer from the Diploma to the BSc in Creative Computing or the BSc in Computing and Information Systems by transferring their registration.

Transfer from the BSc in Computing and Information Systems or BSc in Creative Computing to the Diploma in Computing and Information Systems or Diploma in Creative Computing

11.18

A student registered for the BSc degree in Computing and Information Systems or the BSc degree in Creative Computing who has passed the respective four Level 1 courses may not transfer his or her registration to the Diploma and be awarded that qualification.

Transfer to other programmes at Levels 4, 5 and 6 of the FHEQ

11.19 (GR)

A student registered for the BSc in Computing and Information Systems, BSc in Creative Computing, Diploma in Computing and Information Systems or Diploma in Creative Computing may apply to transfer their registration to another programme of study at the same or similar level. The student will be required to satisfy the entrance requirements and any transfer regulations for the programme to which they wish to transfer. A student may be required to cancel their registration and register afresh.

Transfers to programmes at Level 7 of the FHEQ

11.20 (GR)

A student registered for the BSc in Computing and Information Systems, BSc in Creative Computing, Diploma in Computing and Information Systems or Diploma in Creative Computing is not permitted to transfer their registration to a programme at Level 7 of the FHEQ. A student will instead be required to cancel their existing registration and to submit a fresh application for registration and comply with the regulations for the programme concerned.

Transfer of College based students

11.21 (GR)

A student studying the BSc in Computing and Information Systems or the BSc in Creative Computing as a College based student of the University of London may apply to complete their studies for the same award as an International Programmes student and may be considered for credit and/or accreditation of prior learning for courses previously passed. All applications for credit and/or accreditation of prior learning will be considered on an individual basis and at the discretion of the University.