University Programme Regulations
Chapter XVIII – Work-Related Learning
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Date: Sept 14
In force:
September 2014
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Originator:
Senate
Learning
Practice
Responsibilities:
Heads of departments
Chairs of module and programme boards
Application to collaborative provision:
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Contacts:
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Assessment Committee
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and
and
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Summary/ Description:
These Regulations are supplementary to the Regulations governing each award. These
Regulations have been developed in order to provide a broad-based and flexible curriculum
framework that operates across faculties and is populated with core, work-based and subject
specific modules.
The decision whether a programme is eligible to be governed by these Regulations rests with
Programme Approvals Committee.
The main characteristics of these Regulations are:

a broader range of credit values for modules (notably 10 credit modules, subject to limits)
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the extension of the standard time limit for the completion of each stage of a programme from
three to four years
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the extension of the standard shelf life for credits from nine to 12 years
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the requirement for each stage to include between 10 and 60 credits of work-related learning

a more extensive range of interim awards.
Version 2 03 (September 14) introduces the following changes:
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Addition of an explanatory note regarding extensions for students studying with a Tier 4 visa
(reg. 3)
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Version 2 02 (March 12) introduces the following changes:
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Changes the name of the Regulations from Flexible Framework to Work-Related Learning
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Makes explicit the requirement to include work-related learning (reg. 5)
Version 2 01 (Oct 10) introduces the following change:
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Updates the Regulations with reference to the new committee structure
Version 2 00 (Oct 09) introduces the following changes with immediate effect:
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Re-orders the Regulations to better reflect the student lifecycle, beginning with programme
and modules and moving from admissions through progression to notification of results
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Clarity of language throughout and notes (which do not form part of the Regulations)
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Removes references to the withdrawal of programmes and modules
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Table of Contents
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5
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Modules .......................................................................................................... 3
Programme stages .......................................................................................... 3
Permitted duration for the accumulation of credits ........................................... 3
Valid life of credits ........................................................................................... 3
Work-related learning ...................................................................................... 4
Interim awards following withdrawal ................................................................ 4
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Preamble
The following Supplementary Regulations apply to awards of the University approved to
be delivered within University Programme Regulations: Chapter XVIII Work-Related
Learning.
The Programme Approvals Committee is the final arbiter of whether a programme falls
within the scope of Work-Related Learning.
Candidates for the award of a qualification of the University must satisfy both the
University Regulations and the Supplementary Regulations as embodied in the
published programmes of study.
The University Student Progress Committee shall be the final arbiter of matters
regarding the application and/or interpretation of the Regulations.
1
Modules
Modules governed by these Regulations may be of 10, 20 or 40 credits.
Explanatory note (added Oct 09):
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Previously reg. 1
2
Programme stages
Each stage of each programme governed by these Regulations may include a maximum
of six 10 credit modules and a maximum of one 40 credit module per stage.
Explanatory note (added Oct 09):
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Previously part of reg. 1; amended for consistency
3
Permitted duration for the accumulation of credits
Where a candidate is permitted to extend his/her period of study through the grant of an
extension for good cause or intercalation or similar circumstances, such extension shall
be subject to the overriding requirement that each stage of the programme of study must
be completed within a period of four years.
Explanatory note (added Oct 09, revised Sept 14):
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Tier 4 students are not permitted to stay in the UK beyond the expiry date stated on their visa.
Although an extension to studies may be permitted by the University, it may not be appropriate or
legally advisable for the student to remain at the University or in the UK to complete their programme
of study. Advice regarding whether or not the University will be able to support a further visa
application needs to be sought by the relevant Department/School, from the Visa Support Team, in
advance of the case for granting the extension being heard.
Previously reg. 2
This extends the standard limit from three to four years
4
Valid life of credits
Modules credited to a candidate may not be used towards an award after 12 years have
elapsed from the end of the candidate’s registration for the module.
Explanatory note (added Oct 09):
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Previously reg. 3
This extends the standard limit from nine to 12 years
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(a)
Work-related learning
Programmes governed by these Regulations must include work-related learning
within each stage of between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 60 credits.
(b)
Work-related learning may form part of a module or comprise the whole of a
module.
Explanatory note (revised March 12):
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Previously reg. 4 (minor amendments)
Work-related learning is mandatory for programmes governed by these Regulations
6
Interim awards following withdrawal
A programme governed by these Regulations may include interim awards at 60 credit
intervals provided that:
(a)
The programme specification specifies the learning outcomes in respect of each
interim award being made available within the programme, and
(b)
The interim award is made only where the candidate has achieved the minimum
number of credits at the appropriate level as specified in the table below
(c)
The candidate has achieved a minimum of 60 credits awarded by the University
of Hull in undertaking the programme of study in question.
Qualification
Relevant
FHEQ
qualification
level
Minimum
overall
credits
Range
of
levels
/number of credits at
highest level
Maximum credits at
lowest level
University Advanced
Diploma
6
60 credits
Levels (3,4,5),6 min 40
credits at level 6
Max 20 credits at level
3
Ordinary degree
6
300 credits
Levels (3,4,5) 6 min 60
credits at level 6
Max 20 credits at level
3
Certificate in HE +
University Diploma*
4+5
180 credits
Levels (3,4) 5 min 40
credits at level 5
Max 20 credits at level
3
University Diploma
5
60 credits
Levels (3,4), 5 minimum
40 credits at level 5
Max 20 credits at level
3
University Certificate
4
60 credits
Levels (3),4 minimum 40
credits at level 4
Max 20 credits at level
3
University
Foundation
Certificate
n/a
60 credits
Levels (2),3 minimum 40
credits at level 3
Max 20 credits at level
2
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Explanatory note (added Oct 09):
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Previously reg. 5 – revised for consistency; table revised to reflection the 2nd edition (2008) of the FHEQ
Eligibility for the interim award will be determined by the Regulations governing the original award for
which the candidate registered. Reg. 6 introduces greater flexibility in the use of interim awards by
allowing the combination of awards allowing ‘stepping off’ points for candidates at 60 credit intervals,
rather than the normal 120 credit interval for most undergraduate qualifications.
However, the explicit conditions in reg. 6 must be satisfied so that it can be demonstrated that the
candidate has met the learning outcomes for the interim award sought
Where a combination of (e.g.) the Certificate in HE and a University Diploma is sought, giving the
unusual combination of a stepping off point at 120 credits, the Programme Board must be satisfied that
the candidate satisfies the requirements for the Certificate (including 120 credits at level 4) and for the
University Diploma (60 credits at level 5). The specific Regulations for each qualification must be
consulted – QH Section B
A candidate must only be awarded such interim awards in the event of not completing the original
programme for which s/he registered
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