1. Structures of the programmes
Courses1.1
Each degree and diploma consists of a specified number of courses. Each course is described as being a '100 course', a '200 course' or a '300 course'.
In the context of higher education, the FHEQ levels are as follows: 100 courses are equivalent to FHEQ Level 4; 200 courses are equivalent to Level 5, and 300 courses are equivalent to Level 6.
See Glossary for information about the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
Degrees
1.2
The degrees listed in the Programme Specification are available through a 12 course Standard Route. Those marked with an asterisk (*) in that list are also available through a nine course Graduate Entry Route.
As indicated in the Programme Specification, each degree through the Standard Route consists of 12 full courses (or the equivalent). To be considered for the award, a student must attempt every element of the assessment for the 12 full courses (or equivalent), pass a minimum of ten full courses (or the equivalent) and comply with rules relating to failed courses and re-sits.
Each degree through the Graduate Entry Route consists of nine full courses (or the equivalent). To be considered for the award, a student must attempt every element of the assessment for the nine full courses (or equivalent), pass all nine full courses (or the equivalent) and comply with rules relating to failed courses and re-sits.
Find greater detail about being eligible for the award in Progression within the programme, section 7 and Scheme of award, Annex D.
1.3
A student registered (or registering) for a degree through the Standard Route may apply for APL for up to four 100 courses from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii). No APL is permitted for the degrees through the Graduate Entry Route.
Find details on credits and APL in section 2.
1.4
Where a student satisfies certain conditions, transfer may be permitted between different degrees, from Path A to Path B of the same degree and from one Route to another of the same degree.
A student who satisfies certain criteria may also progress to a degree from an individual course, Access route, or from the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences.
Transfer is not permitted from a Diploma for Graduates to a degree.
1.5
A student registered under the Old Regulations for any award or the Access route programme in the fields of Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences will not be permitted to apply transfer their registration to the equivalent award or programme under the New Regulations and a student registered under the New Regulations will not be permitted to apply to transfer their registration to the equivalent award or programme under the Old Regulations.
For how to progress through the degree, see section 7.
BSc Accounting with Law, BSc Management with Law, BSc Accounting with Law/Law with Accounting, BSc Management with Law/Law with Management
1.6
From 1 September 2008, the programmes BSc Accounting with Law/Law with Accounting and BSc Management with Law/Law with Management were replaced by:
- BSc Accounting with Law
- BSc Management with Law.
A student who completes the BSc Accounting with Law, BSc Management with Law, BSc Accounting with Law/Law with Accounting, or the BSc Management with Law/Law with Management with six law courses (any course in Selection group F(iii) or L) will be awarded BSc Accounting and Law or BSc Management and Law. A student who completes one of these degrees with fewer than six law courses will be awarded the BSc Accounting with Law or BSc Management with Law.
1.7
A student who registered for the BSc Accounting with Law/Law with Accounting or BSc Management with Law/Law with Management before 1 September 2008 may be eligible to be awarded BSc Law with Accounting or BSc Law with Management, as applicable, provided they pass all the law courses marked with an asterisk (*) on the structure.
The student must complete their degree no later than 2013, the last year these degrees will be awarded. A student who has not completed by then will automatically be registered for the BSc Accounting with Law or BSc Management with Law.
Diplomas for Graduates
1.8
As indicated in the Programme Specification, each Diploma for Graduates consists of four full courses (or the equivalent).
Where the Diploma structure permits, students may take a maximum of two full 100 courses (or the equivalent). Students must take at least two 200 or 300 courses.
1.9
No APL is permitted.
1.10
A student may apply to transfer between the different Diplomas for Graduates and may be awarded credit provided that they satisfy certain conditions.
A student registered for a Diploma for Graduates will not be permitted to transfer their registration to a degree, or to the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences, or to the Access route.
There is no transfer to the Diploma for Graduates.
1.11
Students who successfully complete a Diploma for Graduates programme will be awarded the Diploma for Graduates with the title for which they are registered at the time the award is made.
Diploma for Graduates (International Development) and Diploma for Graduates (Development)
1.12
The Diploma for Graduates (International Development) replaces the Diploma for Graduates (Development) for students registering or transferring from 1 September 2009. Only the name has changed; the structure is the same for the two programmes.
From 1 September 2009 students may no longer register for, or transfer to, the Diploma for Graduates (Development). Students who registered for the Diploma for Graduates (Development) before 1 September 2009 may, from 1 September 2009, transfer to the Diploma for Graduates (International Development) or remain registered for the Diploma for Graduates (Development). The Diploma for Graduates (Development) will not be awarded after 2014.
Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences
1.13
As indicated in the Programme Specification, each Diploma consists of four full courses (or the equivalent).
1.14
No APL is permitted for students of the Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences.
1.15
A student registered for the Diploma in Economics or the Diploma in Social Sciences will not be permitted to transfer their registration between these diplomas after 31 October in the first year of their registration.
1.16
A student who satisfies the necessary conditions may progress to a degree through the Standard Route by applying to transfer their registration. A student who wishes to transfer to a degree through the Graduate Entry Route must apply to do so and as well as satisfying the necessary conditions must also meet the entrance requirements for the Graduate Entry Route.
1.17
A student registered for the Diploma in Economics or the Diploma in Social Sciences will not be permitted to transfer their registration to the Access route.
Attendance requirements
1.18
A student is required to attend a full or part time course of instruction at an institution that is recognised to teach for this purpose, and comply with the institution's attendance and coursework requirements, except when the student is re-sitting an examination.
1.19
By 15 March each year, institutions are required to submit confirmation to the University that the attendance record (including the completion of tutorial exercises) of any student entering an examination for a new course has been satisfactory. The University will refuse permission to sit an examination to a student who has not satisfied these requirements.
1.20
The University reserves the right not to award the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences to, or to publish the examination results of, a student who has not regularly attended an appropriate institution and satisfactorily completed a course of instruction and/or the associated coursework
1.21
Not all courses will necessarily be available for study at all Diploma teaching institutions.
All students
1.22 (GR)
It is a student's responsibility to ensure that their choice of courses complies with the regulations that are current for that year.
1.23 (GR)
A student may apply to change their choice of a course at any stage in their studies until they enter the examination for the course concerned. An application from a student who has entered the examination for the course concerned will not be considered until after the examination results for that session have been published.
1.24
A student registered for a degree or Diploma for Graduates may change their choice of a course provided that:
- they are not yet eligible for the award, and
- they have not entered the examination for the course they wish to change, and
- an alternative course is possible, and
- they satisfy any prerequisites for the new course.
Prerequisites are shown in Annex B, under the individual syllabuses.
1.25
A student who has entered the examination for the course concerned, or who is registered for the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences, may also apply to change courses in the same way but all decisions will be at the discretion of the University.
1.26
Where a course has been replaced with a corresponding new course, a student who has either not attempted or has failed the 'old' course is advised to change to the new course wherever possible, unless indicated otherwise in the 'Notes' section of the programme structures.
Programme structures are in Annex A.
1.27
A student who has failed the last available re-sit examination for the 'old' course is required to change to the new course, unless the relevant degree structure allows a change to an alternative course. A student who is required to change to the corresponding new course is strongly encouraged to attempt the examination for that course at the next available opportunity.
See number of attempts in section 5.
1.28
When changing to a new course different prerequisites may apply and must be followed.
