PROGRAMME REGULATIONS TEMPLATE: POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (INCLUDING CATS)
(Use this template for individual degree regulations, for programmes using the Credit Accumulation and
Transfer Scheme regulations and when there are variations, in addition to the dissertation, between module
content of Masters, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate)
Programme Regulations: 2015/16 (Insert appropriate academic year)
Programme Title: PGCert/PGDip/MA/MSc XXXX (It is important to include the full title of the award here in
this format, e.g. PG Dip Clean Technology)
Code: XXXX (This is the University’s internal programme code. Advice from Faculty Learning and Teaching
Team)
Notes
(i)
These programme regulations should be read in conjunction with the University’s Masters Progress
Regulations and Examination Conventions. (Include Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS)
Regulations if being used)
(ii)
A core module is a module which a student must pass; such modules are designated by the board of
studies as essential for study in a further module or to the granting of an award.
(iii)
A compulsory module is a module which a student must take.
(iv)
All modules are delivered in Linear mode unless stated otherwise as Block.
(Include here any other important general statement/conditions pertaining to the programme)
1.
Programme Structure
(a)
The programme is available for study in full-time mode only OR The programme is available for study
in both full-time and part-time modes OR The programme is available for study in full-time, parttime and CATS modes.
The period of study for full-time mode shall be X year OR eight months for Postgraduate Diploma
starting in September. The period of study for part-time mode shall normally be X years starting in
September. The maximum period of study for CATS shall be X years starting at any time of the year
(give alternative start dates if any and refer to University regulation E9. CATS Regulations)
The programme comprises modules to a credit value of XXX.
(b)
(c)
(d)
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
(Note: Only list here those modules which ALL students take all the time. Any options should be listed
separately. List the modules in alpha-numeric order by module code)
Code
Descriptive title
Total
Credits Credits Credits Level
Credits Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3
Type
Mode
(e)
Code
All candidates shall take further optional modules to a value of X credits from the following:
Descriptive title
Total
Credits Credits Credits Level
Credits Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3
Type
Mode
(Use the following statement if relevant)
With the approval of the Degree Programme Director and depending upon the academic background of the
candidate, alternative optional modules to those listed above may be selected.
(Note: Where there is a fixed part-time route, i.e. students must take modules in a particular order, then the
structure must be inserted here. If the part-time mode is negotiated on an individual basis then no further
details in the regulations are required. Example follows)
Year 1 (part-time)
(a)
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
(List the modules in alpha-numeric order by module code)
Code
(b)
Code
Descriptive title
Total
Credits
Credits
Sem 1
Credits
Sem 2
Credits Level
Sem 3
Type
Mode
Candidates shall take further optional modules to a value of X credits from the following:
Descriptive title
Total
Credits
Credits
Sem 1
Credits
Sem 2
Credits Level
Sem 3
Type
Mode
Credits Level
Sem 3
Type
Mode
Year 2 (part-time)
(a)
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
(List the modules in alpha-numeric order by module code)
Code
(b)
Code
Descriptive title
Total
Credits
Credits
Sem 1
Credits
Sem 2
Candidates shall take further optional modules to a value of X credits from the following:
Descriptive title
Total
Credits
Credits
Sem 1
Credits
Sem 2
Credits Level
Sem 3
Type
Mode
(Where there is a CATS route, i.e. there may be no set order in which students must complete modules, unless
necessary to comply with module pre-requisites (see CATS Regulation E.11), but there may be some
compulsory modules, then any structure should be set out below)
CATS
(a)
Candidates shall either take the following compulsory modules during their period of registration OR
have passed the modules as part of the PG Certificate/PG Diploma:
(List the modules in alpha-numeric order by module code)
Code
(b)
Code
2.
Descriptive title
Total
Credits
Credits
Sem 1
Credits
Sem 2
Credits Level
Sem 3
Type
Mode
Candidates shall take, OR have already received credit for, further optional modules to a value of X
credits from the following:
Descriptive title
Total
Credits
Credits
Sem 1
Credits
Sem 2
Credits Level
Sem 3
Type
Mode
Assessment methods
Details of the assessment pattern for each module are explained in the module outline.
3.
Other
(Include here any specific progress/award requirements for the programme that are outwith the normal
Masters Progress Regulations/Examination Conventions)
(There is no need to include anything here about award of Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate
as exit awards or Merit or Distinction or other general regulations if these are covered by the University’s
Examination Conventions)