1.
1.1
AWARDS OF CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
The Awards of Cardiff University shall be designated as follows:
Senior Doctorates
DMus
DD
DLitt
DSc
Doethur mewn Cerddoriaeth/Doctor of Music
Doethur mewn Diwinyddiaeth/Doctor of Divinity
Doethur mewn Llên/Doctor of Letters
Doethur mewn Gwyddoniaeth/Doctor of Science
DScEcon Doethur mewn Astudiaethau Economaidd a Chymdeithasol/
LLD
Doctor of Economic and Social Studies
Doethur yn y Cyfreithiau/Doctor of Laws
Doctoral D Level (HEQF); (CQFW credit level 8)
DClinPsy Doethur mewn Seicoleg Glinigol/Doctor of Clinical Psychology
DEdPsy Doethur mewn Seicoleg Addysg/Doctor of Educational
EdD
EngD
MD
MCh
DDS
Psychology
Doethur mewn Addysg/Doctor of Education
Doethur mewn Peirianneg/Doctor of Engineering
Doethur mewn Meddygaeth/Doctor of Medicine
Athro mewn Llawfeddygaeth/Master of Surgery
Doethur mewn Llawfeddygaeth Ddeintyddol/Doctor of Dental
PhD
DDSc
Surgery
Doethur mewn Athroniaeth/Doctor of Philosophy
Doethur mewn Gwyddoniaeth Ddeintyddol/Doctor of Dental
Science
DNurs Doethur mewn Nyrsio/Doctor of Nursing
DNursSci Doethur mewn Gwyddor Nyrsio/Doctor in Nursing Science
DHS
DSW
Doethur mewn Astudiaethau Iechyd/Doctor of Health Studies
Doethur mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol/Doctor of Social Work
Master's M Level (HEQF); (CQFW credit level 7)
Master's Degrees:
MA
MSc
Athro yn y Celfyddydau/Master of Arts
Athro mewn Gwyddoniaeth/Master of Science
MScEcon Athro mewn Astudiaethau Economaidd a Chymdeithasol/Master of Economic and Social Studies
MBA Athro mewn Gweinyddiaeth Fusnes/Master of Business
Administration
MPA
MEd
LLM
MMus
MTh
MPH
MScD
MRes
MPhil
Athro mewn Gweinyddiaeth Gyhoeddus/Master of Public
Administration
Athro mewn Addysg/Master of Education
Athro yn y Cyfreithiau/Master of Laws
Athro mewn Cerddoriaeth/Master of Music
Athro mewn Diwinyddiaeth/Master of Theology
Athro mewn Iechyd Cyhoeddus/Master of Public Health
Athro mewn Gwyddoniaeth Ddeintyddol/Master of Dental Science
Athro mewn Ymchwil/Master of Research
Athro mewn Athroniaeth/Master of Philosophy

2.
2.1
Integrated Master's Degrees:
MArch Athro mewn Pensaern
ïaeth/Master of Architecture
MChem Athro mewn Cemeg/Master in Chemistry
MEng
MESci
Athro mewn Peirianneg/Master of Engineering
Athro mewn Gwyddor Daear/Master in Earth Science
MMath Athro mewn Mathemateg/Master in Mathematics
MPharm Athro mewn Fferylliaeth/Master of Pharmacy
MPhys Athro mewn Ffiseg/Master in Physics
Tystysgrif i Ôl-raddedigion mewn Addysg/Postgraduate Certificate in
Education
Diploma i Ôl-raddedigion/Postgraduate Diploma
Tystysgrif i Ôl-raddedigion/Postgraduate Certificate
Tystysgrif mewn Addysg (Addysg a Hyfforddiant
Ôl-Orfodol)/Certificate in
Education (Post-Compulsory Education and Training)
Honours H Level (HEQF); (CQFW credit level 6)
BA
BSc
Baglor yn y Celfyddydau/Bachelor of Arts
Baglor mewn Gwyddoniaeth/Bachelor of Science
BScEcon Baglor mewn Astudiaethau Economaidd a Chymdeithasol/
Bachelor of Economic and Social Studies
BEng
BEd
LLB
BMus
Baglor mewn Peirianneg/Bachelor of Engineering
Baglor mewn Addysg/Bachelor of Education
Baglor yn y Cyfreithiau/Bachelor of Laws
Baglor mewn Cerddoriaeth/Bachelor of Music
Baglor mewn Pensaernïaeth/Bachelor of Architecture
BArch
BN
BMid
BDS
Baglor mewn Nyrsio/Bachelor of Nursing
Baglor mewn Bydwreigiaeth/Bachelor of Midwifery
Baglor mewn Llawfeddygaeth Ddeintyddol/Bachelor of Dental
Surgery
BSD
MB
BCh
Baglor mewn Gwyddoniaeth mewn Deintyddiaeth/Bachelor of
Science in Dentistry
Baglor mewn Meddygaeth/Bachelor of Medicine
Baglor mewn Llawfeddygaeth/Bachelor of Surgery
BMedSc Baglor mewn Gwyddor Feddygol/Bachelor of Medical Science
BD Baglor mewn Diwinyddiaeth/Bachelor of Divinity
BTh Baglor Diwinyddol/Bachelor of Theology
Diploma i Raddedigion/Graduate Diploma
Tystysgrif i Raddedigion/Graduate Certificate
Intermediate I Level (HEQF); (CQFW credit level 5)
Diploma Addysg Uwch/Diploma of Higher Education
Certificate C Level (HEQF); (CQFW credit level 4)
Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch/Certificate of Higher Education
Diploma mewn Astudiaethau Cyfreithiol (ar gyfer myfyrwyr cyfnewid)/Diploma in Legal Studies (for exchange students)
ADMISSION TO A PROGRAMME OF STUDY OR RESEARCH
All applicants for admission to a programme of study or research shall be required:

2.1.1
to meet the conditions of the University General Entrance Requirement, as agreed by Senate from time to time; and
2.1.2
to meet any particular requirements specified for the relevant programme of study or research.
The University General Entrance Requirement, as agreed by Senate, is attached as an Annex to this Senate Regulation.
2.2
2.3
The decision as to whether an applicant shall be admitted to a programme of study shall rest with the relevant Head of School. In addition, Heads of
School shall retain the right to determine the maximum or minimum intake for individual modules or other units of study, providing that an applicant may not be denied admission to any core modules or units of study which contribute to the programme of study for which s/he is registered.
An individual verification of the academic qualifications obtained prior to entry may be undertaken, either during the admission process or following enrolment as a student. As part of this verification, applicants/students may be required to provide certification to verify their academic qualifications.
The University reserves the right to refuse admission or apply the Student
Disciplinary Procedure if clear and complete certification for such verification is not provided on request.
3.
3.1
REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC AWARDS
The following academic regulations, procedures and codes of practice shall apply, as appropriate, to Awards of Cardiff University:
Senate Regulations for Senior Doctoral Degrees
Senate Regulations for PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Senate Regulations for PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) by Published Works
Senate Regulations for Doctorates By Examination and Thesis (Professional
Doctorates)
Senate Regulations for MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MCh (Master of
Surgery)
Senate Regulations for MPhil (Master of Philosophy)
Senate Regulations for MScD (Master of Dental Science) (by Research)
Senate Regulations for the Non-Modular Bachelor of Dental Surgery Hons
(BDS)
Senate Regulations for the Non-Modular University of Wales Bachelor of
Medicine
– Bachelor of Surgery (MB BCh)
Code of Practice for Research Degrees
Senate Regulations for Postgraduate Taught Programmes of Study
–
Modular Programmes
Senate Regulations for Postgraduate Taught Programmes of Study – Non-
Modular Programmes
Senate Regulations for Modular Undergraduate Programmes of Study

4.
4.1
5.
5.1
Senate Regulations for Aegrotat and Posthumous Awards
Programme Regulations.
ATTENDANCE, PROGRESS, DISCIPLINE AND FITNESS TO PRACTISE
The following academic regulations, codes of practice and procedures shall apply, as appropriate, to Awards of Cardiff University:
Student Absence Procedures
Academic Progress Procedure
– Taught Programmes
Senate Regulations Governing Personal Tutors
Research Student Monitoring Procedure
Student Discipline Procedure
Fitness to Practise Procedure.
ASSESSMENT
The following academic regulations, codes of practice and procedures shall apply, as appropriate, to Awards of Cardiff University:
Senate Assessment Regulations for Taught Programmes of Study
Senate Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Degrees
– Dissertation
Submission: Modular and Non-Modular Programmes
Unfair Practice Procedure (taught programmes of study)
Academic Integrity in Research Degree Study
Appeals Procedure (Postgraduate Research Degrees).
ANNEX TO SENATE REGULATION FOR AWARDS OF CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Statement of the University's General Entrance Requirement
The University seeks to provide fair and equal access to all who have the potential to benefit from the University's research-led learning and teaching environment.
1.1
Applicants for entry to programmes of study or research must:
1.1.1
satisfy any applicable University language competency requirements, as detailed in the University English Language Policy.
1.1.2
satisfy any additional entry requirements specified for the particular programme of study or research.
1.2
Applicants for entry to postgraduate programmes of study or research must, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements set out in paragraph 1.1 above:
1.2.1
hold a UK higher education qualification at CQFW credit level 6 or above from a UK institution with relevant degree awarding powers as detailed by

the Department of Education and Skills on their website at: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/ ; or
1.2.2
hold a non-UK qualification equivalent to CQFW credit level 6 or above as defined and detailed by the National Recognition Information Centre for the
United Kingdom (NARIC) on their website at: http://www.naric.org.uk/ ; or
1.2.3
for postgraduate taught programmes of study only, be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they have held, for a minimum period of two years, a position of responsibility relevant to the programme of study which they intend to pursue; or
1.2.4
in exceptional circumstances, to be deemed to be able to demonstrate equivalent skills that are sufficient to meet the demands of the programme of study in question, and be approved as such by the Head of School.
1.3
This General Entrance Requirement is supplemented by the following additional provisions:
University English Language Policy;
University Statement on Post-16 Qualifications.
ANNEX TO SENATE REGULATION FOR AWARDS OF CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
English Language Policy
All Applicants
All prospective students at Cardiff University must demonstrate that their English language competence is at a level which allows them to cope with the demands of higher education and derive full benefit from their chosen programme of study.
Home Students
Applicants should either:
hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in English language; or
be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Head of School, equivalent English language skills which are sufficient to meet the demands of the programme in question.
European & International Students
Cardiff University's preferred test of English language competence is IELTS.
Acceptable minimum English language entry qualifications are given below. Tests or examinations must have been taken no more than three years before the proposed date of entry to the University.
Please note that some academic Schools at Cardiff University will request a higher level of English language competence due to the nature of their subjects.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
Qualification
IELTS
Score
6.5

Cambridge Proficiency
Cambridge Advanced
TOEFL (paper-based)
TOEFL (computer-based)
TOEFL iBT from 2006
Trinity ISE III, grade 11
Postgraduate Only
A first degree in English language, literature or linguistics.
Undergraduate Only
GCSE/IGCSE English language
IGCSE English as a second language
C
B
580 with TWE of 4.0
237 with TWE of 4.0
*90
Merit
-
C
B
Other, equivalent qualifications may be accepted by Heads of Schools.
For international students educated through the medium of English, high school qualifications in English language may be accepted in lieu of the above qualifications.
International Foundation Programme students
Qualification
GCSE/IGCSE English language
IELTS
TOEFL (paper-based)
TOEFL (computer-based)
TOEFL iBT From 2006
Score
C
5.5
525
196
*68
Other, equivalent qualifications may be accepted.
*This is a new examination and equivalencies have been based on sample materials provided by TOEFL. Equivalencies will be reviewed when the University has experience of students with this qualification.
ANNEX TO SENATE REGULATION FOR AWARDS OF CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Academic Management and Decision Making – General Principles
1 .
2.
The Senate is the chief academic authority of the University and, subject to the authority of Council, is responsible for:-
 the regulation and conduct of assessment in all its forms
 the determination of Cardiff University awards
 the quality and standard of programmes of study
 the rules of student discipline.
STAFF

6.
6.1
6.2
3.
4.
4.1
4.2
5.
5.1
5.2
6.3
6.4
All members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for the quality of their contributions to the provision of students' educational experience.
STUDENTS
It is the responsibility of each individual student to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the educational experiences made available through his/her chosen programme of study, by participating therein fully, diligently and regularly.
REGULATORY CHANGES
The academic regulations in force at the point of a student's registration for a period of study shall normally apply to the student for the duration of that period of registration;
Changes to regulation may take immediate effect only where there is a legal imperative for the change/(s) or where the change/(s) cannot disaffect or disadvantage any student;
Examining Boards shall be established in accordance with Senate
Assessment Regulations.
Examining Boards shall not use any of their powers to vitiate decisions taken by other bodies that are formally empowered by the Senate to apply academic penalties to students found to be in breach of the University's:
Academic Progress Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Students' Fitness to Practise Procedure
Unfair Practice Procedure.
Where, consequent upon an appeal against the decision of an Examining
Board, the University Awards and Progress Committee concludes that the decision taken by a re-convened Examining Board was unreasonable or cannot be sustained by the facts of the case, it shall have the authority to override said decision.
SCHOOL DECISION-MAKING
Each Head of School must consult members of the academic staff of the
School upon core academic issues, as required by Ordinances.
All proposals which require the approval of University Committees or have resource implications, shall be subject to the written approval of the relevant
Head/(s) of School.
The role of committees is, essentially, to decide or to advise upon issues of policy; as far as is possible, the responsibility for day-to-day administrative matters shall be delegated to named individuals.
Students shall have opportunities to participate in making decisions about academic matters through their membership of relevant committees.

6.5
6.6
6.7
7.
Heads of School shall put in place mechanisms for the sharing of External
Examiners reports (taught programmes) with their students (normally through student representatives on Boards of Studies).
Accountability for the quality of the educational experiences made available to students, including those pursuing modules offered by the School within jointly-taught and co-taught programmes, and programmes where the first year is inter-School based, shall rest with the Heads of the participating
Schools.
Every module (modular programmes) or taught unit of study (non-modular programmes) (hereafter, the term 'Module' will be used to refer to both) shall belong to one School only; responsibility for modules cannot be shared.
BASIC STRUCTURE FOR MANAGEMENT OF TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
OF STUDY
7.1
In accordance with Ordinances, it shall be the responsibility of each Head of
School to establish the basic structure within his/her School for the management of taught programmes of study. This will comprise, as a minimum:-
THE SCHOOL BOARD
In every School there shall be a senior committee, advisory to the Head of
School and chaired by the Head or his/her nominee, which shall be concerned with major issues of policy relating to the School.
Such committees may exist under a variety of names. For the purposes of this Regulation the term "School Board" is employed. This term embraces any sub-committee set up by the School Board to carry out some or all of its functions in relation to learning and teaching.
7.1.1
In relation to taught programmes of study these will include:
.1 the establishment of the School's mission and objectives and policies for their review;
7.2
.2
the development of the School's Strategic Plan in line with institutional strategies;
.3
consideration of issues arising from the Learning and Teaching
Committee (or equivalent) established in the School to consider the development of learning, teaching and assessment policies in accordance with the University's priorities as defined by the Strategies for (i) Learning and Teaching, (ii) the Learning Environment and (iii)
Assessment. The locus for these considerations must be clearly defined;
.4
policies for the allocation and monitoring of resources to taught programmes of study.
BOARDS OF STUDIES
All programmes of study must come under the aegis of a Board of Studies.
The Head of School shall establish such Boards of Studies as are necessary to ensure the co-ordination of all academic and administrative

matters associated with taught programmes of study provided by the
School.
7.2.1
Boards of Studies shall report to the School Board, either directly or via one or more appropriate sub-committees. They shall be concerned with one or more programmes of study, or parts of joint programmes of study offered by the School. Their core functions shall include the following:
.1 those functions that are described under Section 8 below, and in particular:-
 the Annual Programme Review and Evaluation (APRE) of programmes/part programmes of study under their aegis
 the Quality Progress Reviews
.2
(having been assured by the School Board of the availability of resources) to formulate detailed proposals for new programmes of study in accordance with the Programme Approval Procedure;
.3
to consider and advise the School Board on policies and regulations relative to each programme of study under their aegis on matters such as:
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 admissions criteria methods of assessment academic progress of students (reserved business) content and curriculum programme development equality and diversity issues
.4
to advise the School Board on the method(s) of assessment for each module or unit of study and, where appropriate, the relative contribution of each method of assessment to the mark for each Module or unit of study;
.5
to advise the School Board on adjustments to the prescribed
Programme of Study and/or schedule of assessment for individual students, according to their special circumstances and specific needs;
.6
to advise the Head of School on applications for entry with advanced standing.
7.2.2
Unless modified by implementation of the provisions of Ordinances, distribution of the functions of School Boards and of Boards of Studies shall be in accordance with Section 8 below.
7.2.3
The composition of Boards of Studies shall not be prescribed save that they shall include:
 at least one academic staff representative of each core and option
Module under the aegis of the Board of Studies;
 at least one student representative, normally drawn from the
Student/Staff Panels administered by the Board of Studies and elected by and from the student members of the Staff/Student Panels. Each
Board of Studies shall determine the number of additional student representatives (if any) to be included within its membership.

7.3
STUDENT/STAFF PANELS
7.4
As prescribed by Statute, each Head of School shall hold at least one consultative meeting each academic year with representatives of the students and of the staff of the School.
VARYING THE BASIC ACADEMIC DECISION-MAKING STRUCTURE
Any case to vary the basic academic decision-making structure approved by
Senate shall be made to the Academic Standards and Quality Committee, which shall be authorised to approve such variations.
FUNCTIONS 8.
References to any committee in the following paragraphs should be taken to cover any sub-committee established to carry out certain functions under delegated powers.
8.1 The following tasks and responsibilities shall normally be conducted by the bodies indicated as follows:-
8.1.1 Approval of proposed new programme of study
School Board
School Advisory Panel
Programme Approval Panel
Academic Standards and Quality Committee
Academic Policy Committee
8.1.2
Annual and Periodic Review of Programmes of Study (including consideration of reports from external examiners)
Board of Studies
School Board
Academic Standards and Quality Committee
8.1.3
Significant changes to existing programmes of study, vis:
 upgrading an existing programme to a higher level;
 significant change to the structure, content or mode of delivery of an existing programme;
 discontinuation of a programme;
 introduction of a new route leading to a new named award/withdrawal of an existing route;
 any amendment which is proposed as an exception to Senate
Regulations;
 change of programme title. (The school must submit a statement describing what action (if any) is to be taken in respect of the current cohort of students progressing through the programme).
Board of Studies
School Board
(Programme Approval Panel)
Academic Standards and Quality Committee
Academic Policy Committee
8.1.4 Minor changes to existing programmes of study, vis:

9.
9.1
9.2
 changes affecting less than 10% of modules;
 module aims and learning outcomes;
 methods of teaching and assessment;
 module title (also requires allocation of a new module code);
 weighting between approved methods of assessment;
 catalogue entry;
 syllabus content.
Board of Studies
School Board
STRUCTURE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RESEARCH DEGREES
Heads of School are responsible for t he definition and establishment of a local, School Framework for the conduct and management of research degrees, always with regard to the over-arching University principles expressed in the University's Code of Practice for Research Degrees.
To this end, Heads of School shall establish such bodies or managerial arrangements as are necessary to ensure the co-ordination, promotion and development of research within the School, including the training, development and support of research students.
10. APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS
Internal and External Examiners shall be appointed in accordance with
Senate Assessment Regulations.
PROFESSIONALS' DUTY TO REPORT 11.
11.1
Where members of the University's staff have concerns regarding the conduct or integrity of registered students of the University who are enrolled on programmes of study that lead directly to, or that satisfy a necessary condition of, a professional qualification, and/or which gives the right to practise in one or more professions, they shall report these concerns to the
Head of School. The Head of School will investigate their concerns and make a report to the Director of Registry and Student Support. The Head of
School will then, in consultation with the Director of Registry and Student
Support, decide whether the matter should be reported to the relevant
Professional Body forthwith and/or the student is to be referred to a Student
Disciplinary Panel or Fitness to Practise Committee or Committee of Enquiry
(Unfair Practice).
11.2
Where it is decided under the terms of 11.1 above, that the circumstances warrant a report being made to the relevant Professional Body under the terms of their particular Code of Conduct, but do not warrant the student's being referred to a University Committee, then the Head of School will agree with the member/(s) of staff who raised the concerns how and by whom the matter will be reported to the Professional Body.
11.3
Where a student has been referred to a University Committee, and the complaint against the student has been upheld, then the Director of Registry and Student Support shall be responsible for reporting the same to the relevant Professional Body, on behalf of the University.