Our Academic Framework Modular Regulations

1. Our Academic Framework Modular Regulations

2. The Academic Year • Two semesters • September to January • February to June • (The summer period) BUT • Three terms • September to Christmas • Christmas to Easter • Easter to June

3. Credit based modular framework • Modular regulations govern all taught postgraduate and undergraduate programmes • Modular • Programmes made up of modules – chunks of teaching and assessment • Each module has a level (degree of difficulty) • Each module has a credit value (one credit equals 10 student study hours)

4. Credit based modular framework • Purpose of the framework - to provide a framework that is • Simple • Transparent • Equitable • Homogenous • Student friendly • Consistent with QAA and FHEQ • It is a non-discretionary, total compliance framework • (absence of the word ‘normally’)

5. Undergraduate Programmes(mainly bachelor degrees) • Level 1 = 6 modules each 20 credits • Level 2 = 6 modules each 20 credits • Level 3 = 6 modules each 20 credits = 360 credits Semester A Mod 1 Mod 2 Mod 3 assessment assessment assessment Semester B Mod 4 Mod 5 Mod 6 assessment assessment assessment September reassessment for all modules

6. Postgraduate Programmes(mainly masters degrees) Level M = 4 modules of 30 credits + 1 module of 60 credits= 180 credits Semester A Mod 1 Mod 2 assessment assessment Semester B Mod 3 Mod 4 assessment assessment Summer Period The dissertation module (=60 credits) September reassessment of Sem A and Sem B modules October award board for Masters degrees

7. Modules • Each module comprises 1, 2 or 3 assessed components (pro rata double modules) • Components have weights (adding up to 100%) • (Component weights are recorded on DELTA) • Components have marks (0-100%) • (Component marks are recorded on DELTA)

8. Assessment and Reassessment • Undergraduate modules • Pass mark = 40% (component threshold 30%) • Study->Assess->Reassess-> Study->Assess->Reassess • Capped at 40% for further assessment • Postgraduate modules • Pass mark = 50%(component threshold 40%) • Study->Assess->Reassess-> Study->Assess->Reassess • Capped at 50% for further assessment

9. Reassessment and Repeat • Reassessment if not passed on assessment • all components <40 reassessed • all components ≥40 marks carried through • reassessment in September • module capped at 40% • achieved mark shown on transcript as well • If not passed on reassessment • repeat module (‘with attendance’) • capped at 40% • no prior marks carried through • do alternative module (option modules only) • rules for first time study apply • No further assessment or reassessment is allowed on a repeated module after reassessment

10. Reassessment – a note • Coursework/exams • should be a new piece of work • should be of the same standard and address the same learning outcomes • should enable students to demonstrate ability across the range (not just pass/fail) • Projects/dissertations • reassessment – the same title improved • repeat – a new project dissertation

11. Boards • Field Board (one per Field) • approves standards for all Field modules • confirms module marks for students • awards credit • awards A(E)L credit • Award Boards (one per School) • awards compensation (and credit) • confers award and classification • formally implements Extenuation decisions • notes A(E)L credit • There are no ‘progression’ boards

12. Classification • Postgraduate Masters • Merit 60%-69%, Distinction 70%+ • Undergraduate