STUDENT GUIDE 2022/23
Welcome to Winchester
A very warm welcome to the new academic year at the University of Winchester. It is a great place to be a student, with passionate and dedicated staff, a beautiful campus and a huge amount going on to support your success as a student and beyond. This Student Guide is intended to supplement information provided to you by your Faculty or programme in order to give an overview of the academic and personal support available within the YouUniversity.should familiarise yourself with the Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes 2022/23 and the Assessment Regulations 2022/23. Please be advised that you agree to abide by these regulations as part of the annual enrolment and re-enrolment processes. You are subject to the regulations in force during each academic year. We hope that you have a happy and successful year at Winchester, both professionally and personally.
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All official communications from the University will be sent to your University email. You should use your University email to communicate with University staff. This is a regulatory requirement. Along with your University emails, keep an eye on the intranet, Student Life Twitter and the University app for the latest information.
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Contents Your campus
FOOD ON CAMPUS Food on Campus operates a number of coffee bars and restaurants on the King Alfred and West Downs Quarters so you are never too far away from a hot meal or a quick snack! As a department our ethos is “we cater for LIFE” – Local, Independent, Fair and Ethical and we aim to deliver value for money, excellent service and great food and drink. Our outlets are open to everyone with food available for all tastes and dietary requirements. The Pantry, on Level 1 of the West Downs Centre, is new in 2022. It stocks freshly baked goods, freerange eggs, milk, juices and fruit and vegetables from local suppliers. The Pantry is fitted with free-flow dispensers, filled with all the essentials including cereals, herbs and spices, grains and pasta and baking ingredients, as well as a selection of cleaning and hygiene products including washingup liquid and household cleaners. The perfect place for everything you need and to help you shop Forsustainably.moreinformation on our outlets, opening times and our services, visit facilities/food-on-campuswinchester.ac.uk/about-us/venue-hire-andemail us at foodoncampus@winchester.ac.uk or follow us on social media.
We are passionate about sustainability and the environment in everything we do here at Winchester and have set ambitious targets to achieve net zero carbon by 2030, with the aspiration to get there sooner. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and improve sustainability across our campuses. In 2021 we were delighted to be awarded a First Class award by People & Planet University League which ranks UK universities by environmental and ethical performance. There are many opportunities to get involved in initiatives and activities taking place on campus. Follow the Energy & Environment team on social media @ Environment_UoW and see how you can get involved by checking out winchester.ac.uk/environment We generate around 4% of our campus-wide electricity demand per year through solar panels which makes us one of the largest solar generating sites in Winchester. We have achieved great strides in reducing our energy on campus, but we want to do even better. You can help us by switching off lights when you leave a room, shutting windows when the heating is on and switching off all your equipment when not in use. These small individual switch-off actions really do add up and collectively make a big difference. Our award-winning green spaces in and around the University are the perfect place to take a break from your studies. Discover the student and staffrun allotments, the butterfly garden on West Downs campus and the wooded copse tucked behind Alwyn Hall.
The Bar End Quarter is home to the University Sports Stadium, which offers a competition standard 8-lane athletics track and full-size all-weather hockey/ football pitch. This facility is also home to the SU Sports teams for training and fixtures. For more information on the Sports Stadium please call 01962 827650 (Option 2). See our sports facilities pages winchester.ac.uk/sport or email us at sportsenquiries@winchester.ac.uk
SECURITY To ensure your security and welfare we have a team of Site Stewards who are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The team offers a positive and reassuring presence on campus and is responsible for delivering a safe environment where you can live, study, work and socialise. The team regularly patrols the campus and accommodation as well as acting as an emergency response to any issues that arise on campus. To contact the Site Stewards please call 01962 827666 or 01962 827667
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If you would like to make music at the University of Winchester, the Music Centre is here to make that happen. We are the extra curricular music department and open to everyone. Come and find out during Welcome Week what you could get involved in. 01962Music.Centre@Winchester.ac.ukWinchester.ac.uk/Music@MusicCentreUoW@musiccentreuowFacebook.com/WinchesterMusicCentremusiccentreuow827466
SPIRITUAL WELLBEING AND CHAPLAINCY
ONLINE BOOKSHOP
P&G Wells, booksellers to the University, are able to provide all the books you need for your course at competitive prices with no unexpected ordering or delivery charges. Please email us with your enquiries or order at university@pgwells.co.uk and we will respond as quickly as possible. Alternatively visit our online bookshop at pgwells.co.uk/university-bookshop
The University is proud to be a partner in the Winchester Sports & Leisure Park, situated next to the Sports Stadium, which has a 50m pool, sports hall, squash courts, climbing facilities and more. Some of our SU Sports teams enjoy Wednesday afternoon use of this new facility for training and Thefixtures.University offers a Physio Clinic, housed at the Winchester Sport & Leisure Park, which provides discounted rates for students on physiotherapy sessions winchester-health.co.uk
SPORTS FACILITIES
Our University gym is in Burma Road Student Village. Work out with state-of-the-art technology spread over two floors under the guidance of our qualified Health and Fitness instructors or take part in our wide variety of health and fitness classes, exercise workshops and gym challenges. We offer various discounted rates for affordable membership which all include free fitness classes. If you have any questions about gym memberships, please call our team on 01962 827650 (Option1). Also in the King Alfred Quarter, we have an all-weather multi-use Games Area and Sports Hall used to accommodate a vast range of the SU Sports team training and fixtures.
SUSTAINABILITY
The University has a rich spiritual heritage and Christian foundation. In the Chaplaincy we gladly welcome people of all faiths and none, to begin the adventure of discovering your spiritual self during your time at Winchester. There are Buddhist, Christian and Muslim Chaplains to offer a warm welcome, hospitality, a listening ear, friendship, worship and community online or on campus. The Chapel, Anchorage, Contemplation Space and Muslim Prayer Room host organised events and activities as well as being places for private reflection and meditation winchester-life/student-life/spiritualitywinchester.ac.uk/accommodation-and-
MUSIC CENTRE
If you visit our historic bookshop (probably the oldest in Britain) at 11 College Street, Winchester SO23 9LZ, we can offer you a 10% discount on non-academic titles.
Our dedicated Student Support and Success team provides information, advice, support and guidance on many aspects of student life and we are available online and on campus during Arrivals Weekend, Welcome Week and throughout the semester. Please see our website and web portal and get in touch at any stage.
Our Disabilities and Learning Diversity team within SSAS supports students with disabilities, long term medical needs and learning differences. The Disability team can support students to set up exam arrangements. If you have disclosed a disability or a learning difference on your UCAS form or by other means, please meet with the team during your first couple of weeks and set up support with one of our Disability Advisers.
MENTAL WELLBEING
Student Support and Success (SSAS)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
There may be times when it is helpful to seek support for your mental wellbeing or talk with someone trained to help. Our mental wellbeing service, consisting of a team of professional and approachable counsellors and mental health advisers, can provide you with a confidential space to listen and to help explore issues with you. Sessions can be provided face-to-face or online. There are also workshops and groups available throughout the year focusing on a range of topics and ways to promote your mental wellbeing.
Meningitis ACWY vaccine: Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease and all new students coming to University should have received the meningitis ACWY vaccine. Check with your GP and if you have not had this vaccine please do so before coming to Winchester.
GET VACCINATED MMR vaccinations: For lifelong protection from measles, mumps and rubella, two MMR vaccinations are necessary. Your medical records, held by your GP, will confirm your vaccination status – please check with your local surgery. If you have only had one MMR vaccination, please ensure you have the second before coming to University.
You will continue to be able to see your family GP at home during the holidays as a temporary resident. See the Checklist on pages 3 and 4. We recommend you continue to see your current dentist regularly and have a check-up before you come to University. However, should you need an emergency appointment, contact the NHS Dental Helpline on 111.
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The SSSAs are based in each faculty and work closely with academic and programme administration colleagues to support retention, progression and student success. Their purpose is to provide guidance and supportive interventions where students experience challenges to study, engagement or wellbeing. Students might reach out or be signposted to their SSSA for academic support, wellbeing support or queries around extenuating circumstances, academic misconduct or fitness to practice.
STUDENT SUPPORT AND SUCCESS ADVISERS (SSSAS)
STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT
If you will be living in Winchester, we ask you to register with a Winchester GP before you complete your online enrolment at the start of September.
Our Student Academic Support team are here to support all students in reaching their potential. The Academic Skills team offer academic skills workshops and one-to-one appointments, and coordinate the University’s SMART Buddy and PAL (peer-led learning) schemes. Whether you are coming straight to university from previous education, or returning to study after a break, the team can help you to refresh your existing skills and learn the new ones required for your studies. Our specialist tutors are also here to provide study skills support for students who are in receipt of Disabled Students Allowance. Find out more about all the ways Student Academic Support can help you by emailing academicskills@winchester.ac.uk
The International Student Adviser is available to help with any non-academic issues you may face whilst at University, including welfare and visa-related enquiries. Email the International Student Adviser on student.advice@winchester.ac.uk REGISTER WITH A DOCTOR (GP) IN WINCHESTER
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Covid vaccinations: We encourage you to get your Covid vaccinations or boosters as soon as they are available to you.
DISABILITY AND LEARNING DIVERSITY SUPPORT
STUDENT UNION ADVICE CENTRE (SUAC) SUAC offers free, independent and impartial support and guidance for students, specialising in supporting students through the academic processes of appeals, misconduct or complaints. They can also provide support on issues covering wellbeing, money, and housing. Visit winchesterstudents.co.uk/advice for toolkits and to find out more.
REPORT AND SUPPORT Equality, diversity and inclusion are paramount to us at the University of Winchester. Whatever your background, culture or outlook, you are a welcomed and valued member of our community. As an institution, we are always working to advance our processes and practices to support all our students and staff. You may like to read our antiracist statement for one example of the focused work we are prioritising. Despite University being a positive experience for most students, we know that there are regrettably occasions where students may face bullying, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour. This is never okay and is why we have a ‘Report and Support’ page on our intranet which allows any student to easily and quickly report to us any unacceptable behaviour so we can act where necessary, including through making systematic changes where appropriate.
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As well as our department of Student Support and Success, there are many other University sources of support to improve your health and wellbeing while you are at Winchester.
Your Health and Wellbeing
GREEN SPACES Get outdoors and enjoy the green spaces around our campuses. We have a mosaic of different habitats, including grassland, hedgerows, ponds and woodland which are havens for wildlife. You’ll spot everything from nesting swifts and mining bees outside St Grimbalds, to the rare white helleborine orchid by St Elizabeth’s. These green spaces in and around the University are the perfect place to take a break from your studies.
The University has a variety of study spaces including two libraries and our multimedia area, many of the spaces are open 24/7.
Our support times are on the intranet. For all IT and Library queries you can drop an email to servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk and the team will get back to you as soon as we can.
GET CONNECTED Before you arrive, please download the GetEduroam and Microsoft Authenticator apps which will assist with getting onto our secure Wi-Fi network and authentication to our systems once you are here. Both are on the Google and Apple stores and are Itfree.isalso important to download the free University of Winchester app (UoW mobile), this has an electronic version of your Student Card and is what you will use to register attendance at timetabled sessions. This feeds into your Academic Engagement Dashboard and it will really help you to have this ready before your first class. It can be downloaded from the Android or Apple app stores or accessed from any browser. It also gives you access to a range of features to help you with University life. You will still receive a physical card which gives you access to printing, laptop loans, catering, accommodation (if you are in University Managed Accommodation), and access to controlled rooms, including library spaces out of staffed hours. Many of our study spaces have PCs you can use or you can borrow one of our loan laptops from cabinets around the campus. The University also has secure Wi-Fi and charging points across campus if you prefer to bring your own mobile device. If you are moving into University halls there is a wired data point in each bedroom as well as Wi-Fi, allowing for the connection of various devices including games consoles (check with us which ones can be used with our network). Some devices including wireless printers, are not compatible with the Wi-Fi as they are designed exclusively for home networks.
The Libraries - Martial Rose Library (on the King Alfred Quarter) and West Downs Library (in the West Downs Centre), provide a huge range of digital and physical content to help you get the most from your studies. These include e-books, articles, streaming film, physical books, the School Resources Collection and more. Most of our resources can be found using OneSearch. You will also have access to online resource lists to help guide you in your studies and we provide online and in person training in accessing our resources. We have a wide range of group and individual study spaces. We are also able to facilitate access to other University Libraries via the Sconul scheme. Our Multimedia Centre (in the Fred Wheeler building) has dedicated design and production computers and you can borrow equipment to make your own movies, music and other creative outputs.
Alf is our online chat tool which is a great way to get answers for any non-subject questions. Alf is available to help you on Teams, the ntranet and, if Alf can’t help we have our other Enquiries points.
Knowledge and Digital Services
Don’t forget to follow us UniWinLibrary on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram for all the latest news and information.
CANVAS AND MICROSOFT TEAMS Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment. As a Winchester student you will use it to access your course information and curriculum materials. It’s also where you will submit your assignments. If you are a distance learning student, Canvas will be the central hub of activity for your course. At Winchester, we use Microsoft Teams as a way to collaborate. Your programme will let you know how you can expect to use Teams but most students will be in a Team for each module.
GETTING HELP We have team members ready to help you in the Martial Rose Library and the Multimedia Centre. We provide online help and in person training to help you use our services, find the right type of resource for your research, and support with software and media equipment.
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Why not join the Commuting Students Network to get to know others who commute to the University? It is a student-led group under Winchester Student Union which links commuters with other students who may share similar circumstances and who don’t always find it easy to immerse themselves in University life because of their outside commitments. They have regular meetups and a dedicated lounge on campus so you have a home-from-home on your University days. To join visit co.uk/groups/commuting-students-networkwinchesterstudents.
YOUR TIMETABLE We’re working hard to prepare your academic timetable. Undergraduate students should have access to their Semester 1 teaching timetable by 9 September (the Friday before Welcome Week). When timetables become available, you will be given access to My Timetable on the academic information tab on My Record. You will be contacted by your programme directly if it has a different method of communicating your timetable. There may be a delay in processing timetables for late entrants. For most programmes, teaching begins the week of 19 September, which is the first week of Semester 1, although some programmes may have mandatory sessions earlier. If you have any questions about your timetable, please contact your faculty using the relevant enquiries email address on this page.
Degree Apprenticeship Students
To welcome you to your academic community there will be opportunities to meet Faculty staff and your fellow students during Welcome Week. There will be a number of introductory academic and social activities scheduled by your faculty during Welcome Week. Later in the summer, you will find your faculty Welcome Week schedule on My Record on the intranet. These events are being run specifically for you and your course mates so please do come along to help you settle into your course community. Once you have enrolled, your faculty will communicate with you using your University unimail email so remember to regularly check your email and Canvas, the virtual learning environment, for information. You can use the contacts below if you would like to contact your faculty ahead of Welcome Week.
Acting Dean: Dr Gary Jones If you have any questions about your programme, contact: HSSenquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Top tip: Not sure which faculty you are in? This will be on the My Record screen when you start registration and enrolment.
As a degree apprentice you are likely to be working for your employer for most of the week and coming on to campus to study one or two days a week. Remember that all of the University services are available to you, such as membership of the Student Union and access to our department of Student Support and Success, our sports facilities and 24-hour library facilities.
Law, Crime and Justice (LCJ) Dean: TBC If you have any questions about your programme, contact: LCJEnquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Business and Digital Technologies (BDT) Dean: TBC If you have any questions about your programme, contact: EducationBDTenquiries@winchester.ac.ukandtheArts(EA)
FACULTY CONTACTS
SEMESTER DATES*
Welcome Week Monday 12 September to Friday 16 September 2022 Semester 1 – Part 1** Monday 19 September to Friday 21 October 2022 Semester 1 – Reading Week** Monday 24 October to Friday 28 October 2022 Semester 1 – Part 2** Monday 31 October to Friday 16 December 2022 Christmas break*** Monday 19 December to Friday 6 January 2023 Semester 1 – Assessment Weeks** Monday 9 January to Friday 20 January 2023 Semester 2 – Part 1 Monday 23 January to Friday 10 February 2023 Semester 2 – Reading Week Monday 13 February to Friday 17 February 2023 Semester 2 – Part 2 Monday 20 February to Friday 31 March 2023 Spring break Monday 3 April to Friday 21 April 2023 Easter Sunday 9 April 2023 Semester 2 – Part 3 Monday 24 April to Friday 12 May 2023 Semester 2 – Assessment weeks Monday 15 May to Friday 2 June 2023
Dean: Dr Janice de Sousa If you have any questions about your programme, contact: ea.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
Dean: Professor Simon Jobson If you have any questions about your programme, contact: HumanitiesHWBenquiries@winchester.ac.ukandSocialSciences(HSS)
Welcome to your Faculty
*Some courses require attendance outside of these dates. These are standard dates and not all courses follow them **There is a Welcome Week for all new campus-based students on taught courses prior to the start of semester 1 ***Some courses with PSRB requirements have exams during the final week of the Christmas break Dates may be subject to change - for example if the academic year structure is amended
(late)November
Students who are referred from July Faculty Boards, undergraduate Degree Apprenticeship students (early)September
All undergraduate programmes (except Social Work), and taught modules for Masters and ProfDoc programmes
WORK/EXAMS TO BE (RE)SUBMITTED/(RE)SAT DURING THE SUMMER
Late July Faculty Boards for Professional Programmes Social Work, Teacher Training, Collaborative Partners, Medical Education, Physiotherapy
Late August Faculty Boards
The precise date for submitting outstanding first or second attempts for coursework will be confirmed with your results. This is normally mid-July for students considered at the early July Progression and Award Boards. Resit exams are also normally held in mid/late July. Results for summer (re)submissions and deferred/resit exams and confirmation of whether you are eligible to proceed or graduate will be posted on My Record and a notification emailed to your Unimail address approximately 10 days after the Faculty Board.
Please note that your Faculty or department is responsible for locally organised exams which may occur at any point within the academic year. Please contact them for further information.
If you are unable to attend any form of exam, you should advise your Programme Administrator at the earliest opportunity and provide appropriate medical or other evidence. Where you cannot provide evidence in advance, you must provide it within five working days of the exam. Students who require a leave of absence for exams in order to meet their commitments for religious observance should notify their programme administrator by no later than Week 4 of the semester in which the exam is running. When Ramadan falls during the May exams period Registry will, wherever possible, schedule centrally organised exams in the morning for participating students who have informed the Registry Exams Officer via email of this need by Week 4 of Semester 2.
All Faculty and Research Degree Quality Committee Boards
All taught postgraduate and ProfDoc students - who are due to complete in February or are referred from November
April Joint Faculty Board
CHANGES TO TIMETABLES OR MODULE SELECTIONS OR PROGRAMME OF STUDY
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Partner/Programme(s)/Students considered
Students with exam support requirements (eg extra time) must meet with Student Support and Success and confirm their Learning Agreement by no later than the end of Reading Week in the semester of their first exam/s. After that, arrangements will only be made for valid medical or other emergencies. A timetable specific to each student with exam support arrangements will be published on My Record approximately 5 days before the start of each exam period. If you are unable to view your timetable then please email exams@winchester.ac.uk
Students on professional programmes who are due to complete in January or are referred from September/ November
Registry CENTRALLY ORGANISED EXAMS Registry is responsible for timetabling centrally organised exams and these are held during the Semester 1 assessment weeks in January (for semester 1 modules with professional, statutory and regulatory body requirements only) and during the three week assessment period (which follows the 12 teaching weeks) at the end of Semester 2. The timetable is published on the Intranet approximately four weeks beforehand.
All taught postgraduate programmes (excluding PGCE) and ProfDoc programmes
The decision of the Progression and Award Board about whether you are eligible to proceed/graduate will be posted on My Record within seven to ten working days of the Board, and an email will be sent to your Unimail account to confirm their release. You will be able to see your module results on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) thereafter. Results cannot be collected in person or issued over the telephone. Please note that admittance to the Graduation ceremony will be denied for any student with a debt to the University.
RESIT AND DEFERRED EXAMS Resit and deferred exams for Semester 2 are usually held in late July. Please do not book your summer vacation until you have received your progression and award board results and are sure that you will not be required to return to University during this period. The July exam timetable will be published on the Intranet approximately 1 week before the exams are due to be held.
PROGRESSION AND AWARD BOARDS AND THE ISSUING OF RESULTS
Joint Faculty Board Students who are referred from July and August Faculty Boards
Early July Faculty Boards
Please refer to the Exam Regulations and Section B of the Assessment Regulations. These can be found on the Policies and Regulations section of the website.
Below is a table of the Progression and Award Boards normally held each year: Month Progression and Award Board(s)
Please note that it may be necessary to amend the modules that are on offer or the times they are taught (for example, if there are last-minute staff changes). You should therefore consult Canvas, Scientia, or the Intranet for any changes to timetables. You may apply to change your modules via your programme administrator but the deadline for changes is the end of the second week of the Semester in which the module is being run.
March Faculty Boards
Students who receive an exit award of a Certificate of Higher Education or Diploma of Higher Education will not be invited to attend a Graduation ceremony.
If you wish to change your programme, you will need to complete the Internal Programme Transfer form (available from the Registry Intranet page) and have it approved by your current programme leader, and the programme leader for the programme you wish to change to. You will then need to submit the form to us at Registy.Enquiries@winchester.ac.uk. The deadline to request to change programmes is the end of week 2 of the semester in which you wish to change. Please note that any transfer request may be subject to a number of conditions which will be stipulated on the application form.
Want to withdraw from Universitymanaged accommodation Contact Student Housing (housing@winchester.ac.uk)
The finer details
Intend to change one or more modules Contact your Programme Administrator Intend to transfer to another institution Contact Registry
DATA SHARING There may be occasions where information the University of Winchester holds on you will need to be shared between its own departments. When the University needs to do this it will always rely upon the lawful bases set out in the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018. No sensitive personal data will be routinely transferred between University departments.
AWARD CEREMONIES
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WITHDRAWAL/INTERRUPTING STUDIES
Intend to change your programme To discuss your options, contact the Programme Leader for your current programme and for the programme you want to transfer to. Contact Registry to make a formal application
Change your name/gender/personal details (original proof required for some changes) Contact Registry (registry.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk)
Require proof of student status (for Council Tax exemption where applicable, a bank account, etc) Print a Certificate of Student Status from ‘My Record’ on University Intranet
POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS
Are sick or need to be absent from a teaching session or an exam Contact your Programme Adminstrator. If your absence is because of Covid, please also report this via the appropriate form on the intranet.
PleaseCompany.note that if you wish to interrupt before completing a year of study, marks for modules that you complete or repeat following your return will normally be capped, unless you have relevant evidence of valid extenuating circumstances. Withdrawal/interruption of studies may affect your entitlement to University Financial Support Please refer to our website www.winchester.ac.uk/ studentsandmoney or email studentsandmoney@ winchester.ac.uk for more information.
University of Winchester award ceremonies are normally held during the Autumn each year. Students whose award has been confirmed before the end of the third week in August of that year will be eligible to attend the award ceremonies in Autumn of the same year. Students who have work to complete or whose award is not confirmed by this date (eg Master’s students whose results are normally confirmed in November) will be eligible to attend the ceremony in the Autumn of the following year. Please note that receiving an award does not depend on attending a ceremony.
Intend to withdraw/interrupt your programme of study
There are many services available for advice, including Student Support and Success, the Student Union and Registry, and you are strongly advised to speak to your programme leader, Personal Academic Tutor, or Student Support and Success Advisor.
Intend to change your mode of attendance, eg full-time to part-time Contact your Programme Leader or Registry to discuss the implications and the application process
Want to report the misconduct of or harassment by a student or staff member Email report@winchester.ac.uk
Change your term-time and/or home address Update your address yourself on ‘My Record’ on the University Intranet
Require support for your study/exams Contact Student Support and Success (disability@winchester. ac.uk)
WHO TO INFORM IF YOU…
You are expected to read all relevant polices, guidelines and regulations. A full range of University policies, guidelines and regulations, including the Terms and Conditions, can be found on the external website: us/leadership-and-governance/policies-and-www.winchester.ac.uk/aboutregulations
If, for any reason, you are uncertain about whether to continue your programme, please seek advice from a member of staff, for example your Programme Leader, Personal Academic Tutor or Student Support and Success. If you subsequently decide to withdraw, interrupt study or transfer to another programme, please contact Registry immediately to obtain and complete the necessary form. Until the relevant form is completed, and approved, you will continue to be registered as a student of the University on your current programme. If you are living in University accommodation then you must contact the Housing team to confirm your leaving arrangements. As part of your contractual agreement with the University, you must complete the relevant withdrawal/interruption form, otherwise you will be deemed to be still in attendance and you will continue to be liable for tuition fees. Please note, this also applies to your liability to the Student Loans
Independent academic advice (including advice on complaints, academic appeals, academic misconduct and extenuating circumstances) is available to all students from the Student Union Advice Centre, who can help support and guide you through the processes and policies. Visit www. winchesterstudents.co.uk/advice to get in touch with the Student Union Advisor.
The Government also collects feedback from undergraduate final year students via the National Student Survey (NSS) and from postgraduates via the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey or the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey Although the University takes no direct part in the NSS itself, we strongly encourage students to complete it because it enables us to respond to students’ comments and measure our performance against other institutions.
The University aims to provide a high standard and quality of service in respect of its academic programmes, services and facilities but recognises that occasionally things can go wrong. When they do, complaints will be properly and promptly addressed and any lessons learned applied to enhance the student experience. Further information, including a link to the Complaints Policy and a Guidance Leaflet, is at: https://bit.ly/32AWJxE
Please also note that your programme may have specific attendance requirements (and penalties) over and above the general University regulations. Please make sure you know what these are – if in doubt, ask your Programme Leader. You should use the Supporting Students to Succeed Procedures to request an authorised leave of absence from specific programme attendance requirements if needed.
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The University takes your feedback seriously and there are a number of ways where you can feedback on your experience. Whilst studying at Winchester, you may want to feed back about your course, or comment on what could be developed to improve your learning experience.
of the key documents: • Academic Appeals Regulations, Form and Guidance • Attendance and Engagement Policy • Academic Misconduct Policy • Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes • Academic Regulations for Postgraduate Research Programmes • Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy • Assessment Regulations • Complaints Policy • Conduct Policy for Students • Disciplinary Procedures for Students • Distance Learning Policy • Equality and Diversity Policy • Exam Regulations • Gender Identity and Reassignment Policy and Guidance • ICT Acceptable Use Policy • Intellectual Property Policy • Masters Dissertation – Presentation Guidelines • Payment of University Fees - Regulations • Policy on Student Use and Misuse of Social Media • Pregnancy, Adoption and Becoming a Parent while Studying Guidelines • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy • Self-Certification for Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Form • Sexual Harassment, Misconduct and Violence Policy • Student Voice and Representation Policy • Supporting Students to Succeed
Deadlines are set for the submission of assessments so that work can be marked and returned to you within an appropriate timescale to provide you with feedback on your progress. This feedback should help you to identify both strengths and weaknesses in your work and, where necessary, enable academic staff to advise you on how best to address any weaknesses or, indeed, to further build on your Youstrengths.willbe penalised for work submitted later without prior agreement. Please see section B and Appendix 5 of the Assessment Regulations, available on the website: see About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and Procedures, for details of Ifthese.youhave extenuating circumstances that are likely to affect your ability to meet the deadline you should apply for an extension or deferral. (See ‘Extenuating Circumstances’ below) Below is a list of some
StARs are elected in Semester 1 after an introduction given to the students by The Student Union - The Vice President, Education & Welfare (VP). The VP will then carry out training sessions, in collaboration with the University to ensure that StARs are equipped properly to carry out their responsibilities. The VP will also be the StARs main point of contact for support and guidance throughout their time as a StAR.
COMPLAINTS
ATTENDANCE/ENGAGEMENT WITH TEACHING
Insightful, student representation on committees, module evaluations, cohort meetings and questionnaires are examples of other ways in which you provide feedback to the University, either as part of the student group or as an individual. Additionally, the Student Fellows Scheme (SFS) provides an opportunity for students to design and carry out a research project with the aim of enhancing the student experience. Students will work in partnership with staff from across the university, developing their skills as researchers in a structured and supportive community. Student Fellows will also receive a bursary in recognition of their work on the project.
One way you can do this is through the ‘StAR’ system (Student Academic Representatives). Being a StAR offers students the opportunity to collect opinions from classmates and feedback to University and Union staff through Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) meetings. This allows the student voice to be heard, and can make a real change within the courses that we offer. The changes and opinions are discussed within these meetings, and then are distributed back to their cohort by said StARs to keep the students informed of the responses to their concerns and questions.
Another method is through student satisfaction surveys, one of which is conducted by programmes in Level 5, and which asks questions which have been identified by students as important to their overall experience at the University. It not only asks questions about the academic side of your time at Winchester but also about a wide range of other services which the University provides. Feedback from the survey and the steps the University intends to take to remedy any dissatisfaction are publicised through the intranet.
SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENTS, FEEDBACK AND DEADLINES
You are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and actively engage in all learning opportunities within your programme. Material covered in these taught sessions forms the basis for your understanding of the subject and the successful completion of your modules. Our expectations are outlined in the Attendance and Engagement Policy available on the website: see About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and Regulations. You must use the University of Winchester Mobile App to “check-in” within the first 15 minutes of the start of class. If you can’t attend, you must notify your module tutor as soon as possible in advance and speak with your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) or Student Support and Success Adviser (SSSA) if you are finding it difficult to attend regularly.
The University will monitor student engagement on modules. If your attendance is poor, we will contact you to ask that you meet with your PAT or SSSA to discuss how we can support you to attend class. If you are still not attending class, you may not be allowed to repeat failed modules and you may be required to leave your programme and the University.
STUDENT VOICE
GRADE DESCRIPTORS AND MARKING CRITERIA
All marks are provisional until they are confirmed at the Progression and Award Boards held at the end of each academic year. Following the Progression and Award Board you will be contacted via your Unimail account with the decision of the Board. This will confirm if you are eligible to continue with your programme or graduate (as appropriate).
While a student may disagree with the academic judgement of the Progression and Award Board, Panel of Examiners/Assessors or individual member of staff, they cannot complain or appeal with reference to academic judgement. Please note that students cannot ask for work to be remarked or viewed by the External Examiner. Please refer to Section 2 of the Academic Appeals Regulations on the website, see About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and Regulations, for further details about possible grounds for appeal and deadlines for submitting an appeal. Independent academic advice (including advice on complaints, academic appeals, academic misconduct and extenuating circumstances) is available to all students from the Student Union Advice Centre, who can help support and guide you through the processes and policies. Visit www. winchesterstudents.co.uk/advice to get in touch with the Student Union Advisor.
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES If your attendance and/or performance are being affected by personal circumstances, then you should ensure the University is informed as soon as possible so that the University can provide support and advice. Details may be found in the • Supporting Students to Succeed (Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study) Policy on the website see About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and TheseRegulations.documents explain the process which allows students, with valid extenuating circumstances, to apply for an extension to the deadline for submission of a piece of work or deferral of a practical assessment or exam. Please note that retrospective applications are permitted up to 5 working days after the assessment deadline.
MARKING PROCESS AND MODERATION
EXAMS If your programme includes exams as part of your assessment, you will be notified of the time and place of your exam(s) near the time. Centrally organised formal exams take place during the Semester 1 assessment weeks in January (for those semester 1 modules with ‘professional, statutory and regulatory body’ requirements) or in the Semester 2 assessment period (usually May/June). Locally organised exams may be held at any time during either semester and your Faculty will notify you of the details. The exam timetables for centrally organised exams are published by Registry and posted on the intranet (for details of resit exams, please refer to Failure of modules/assessments overleaf). Please note that it is your responsibility to check the days/ times/locations of your assessments/exams. You should also read the Exam Regulations on the external website.
The University defines the mark scheme used by all programmes. Within that scheme, programmes can use a single marker, two markers or a team of markers depending on the nature of the assessment and size of the cohort. In order to ensure assessments are marked in line with the expressed aims and learning outcomes and the grade descriptors and marking criteria, programmes will also use moderators to review samples of work and the marks awarded. Finally, the University appoints an External Examiner for each programme who will provide external scrutiny of all aspects of the programme including marking. All of which provides assurance for students of fairness and equality of marking and assures internal consistency of assessment within a module and a programme. For a full explanation, please refer to Section C and Appendix 6 of the Assessment Regulations, which can be found on the external website see About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and Regulations.
At the end of the academic year, a University Progression and Award Board will consider your academic profile and decide whether you are eligible to progress to the next stage of your programme or graduate with your intended award. Details of progression and award criteria may be found in Sections C and F of the Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes on the website, see About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and MostRegulations.students complete their programme with no difficulty. In a small number of cases students are required to resubmit work or resit exams in order to meet the requirements of their programme/award.
The University has a set of university marking criteria, aligned to learning outcomes which are applied in the assessment of your work. These are interpreted locally in the context of your modules and assessments. Programmes may enhance these with specific marking criteria to meet their specific requirements set by professional, statutory and regulatory bodies. These will be detailed on the Canvas pages for your modules/programme.
Queries about marks, feedback, transcription errors or marking procedures should be raised at the time of the assessment or as soon as possible after assessments are returned. This enables the programme to resolve any problems quickly and minimise any confusion, distress or worry students may be experiencing. Complaints should be raised promptly, in accordance with the Complaints Policy. Academic Appeals may only be lodged after the University Progression and Award Board has confirmed the mark(s).
MARK RECORDS Canvas, the virtual learning environment, contains information about your programme and taught modules including details regarding assignment submission, return and feedback. You will normally be required to submit coursework electronically, it is your responsibility to ensure work has uploaded correctly, by checking for the submission confirmation message in the top right region of the screen. In addition to confirming whether the submission was completed successfully you will be able to view anything that has been submitted or uploaded, and verify that there are no file format or corruption issues. You are very strongly advised to do this for every assignment and to take a screen shot of the screen as evidence. If you have any problems with submission please contact Canvas support and you tutor before the deadline, recording any call reference numbers that you are provided. If you are required to submit coursework in hard copy either instead of or as well as an electronic submission, you will be required to attach a Cover sheet. If the work is returned to you in hard copy, the marker’s comments as well as the mark will be recorded on the Cover sheet and you should keep these hard copies safely filed as they provide proof of the work you have undertaken and marks received during the year.
ACADEMIC APPEALS
PROGRESSION AND CONFIRMATION OF AWARD
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Please note that, should you be required to re-sit an exam during the summer vacation, it is expected that you will attend; it is not acceptable to cite holiday plans or vacation work as a reason for nonattendance. Please ensure that you are aware of the dates before making holiday or other arrangements which would affect your ability to attend. The resitdeferred exam period in 2022/23 is likely to be in the week commencing 24 July 2023. If you have any queries, please contact Registry.
The application form for extenuating circumstances is available from the website see About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and Regulations and should be completed and returned to the appropriate Faculty Office. Please 24 note that extensions will only be permitted for good reasons (illness, for example) and that you must have some form of independent supporting evidence to back up your application. Extensions will not be granted for problems arising from personal computer failure, unless these relate to specialised hardware or software supplied via a DSA or equivalent to support Studentslearning. may also ‘Self Certify’ twice a year, to receive a 5-day extension without providing corroborating evidence. Further details can be found in the Self Certification for Extenuating Circumstances Policy. Finally, it is important to note that the same marking standards are applied to all students, regardless of circumstances, so the outcome of an application will not result in a mark change or change in marking practice. Instead the University will normally give you more time to enable you to complete the work. For details of the Supporting Students to Succeed (Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study) Policy please go to the external website: About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and Regulations.
Your results will be published on My Record around mid-July (for most programmes) and an email will be sent to your Unimail account to confirm their release. Your HEAR record will also be updated and you will also receive an email notification to your Unimail account to confirm this. Please note that results cannot be given over the telephone or be given to a third party. Students who receive their results in July and require advice should contact the University during Student Advice Week after receiving notification of the Progression and Award Board’s decision. During this time the University ensures that staff are available to assist you.
The University take any breach of academic conduct extremely seriously and the penalties listed above apply to all forms of academic misconduct, not just Forplagiarism.further details, please refer to the Academic Misconduct Policy on the external website: About Us > Leadership and Governance > Policies and IndependentProcedures.
PLAGIARISM, CHEATING AND OTHER FORMS OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
FAILURE OF MODULES/ASSESSMENTS
The most common form of academic misconduct is plagiarism, which the University defines as ‘the verbatim or near-verbatim copying or paraphrasing without acknowledgement, from published or unpublished material which is the 26 intellectual property of another, including the work of other students regardless of whether the work was used with or without permission from the author’.
There are common errors that students make which we call ‘lapses in academic conduct’. These lapses are not treated as academic misconduct but you can expect markers to deduct marks because they indicate a poor or careless writing style and may mean the student has failed to meet the marking criteria. For examples of the sort of errors that fall into this category, please see paragraph 2.15 of the Academic Misconduct Policy.
academic advice (including advice on complaints, academic appeals, academic misconduct and extenuating circumstances) is available to all students from the Student Union Advice Centre, who can help support and guide you through the processes and policies. Visit www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/advice to get in touch with the Student Union Advisor.
Plagiarism is a very serious matter within academia. It is, basically, cheating-using someone else’s ideas and passing them off as your own, regardless of whether you do so intentionally or unintentionally. These ideas may be from published sources, obtained through the internet or from fellow students.
Cheating, lying and taking unfair advantage, whether deliberately or unintentionally, is not deemed acceptable conduct in society and the same applies to your academic conduct at University too. The terms used may be different but the outcome is the same and the University has a responsibility to protect the reputation of its students, graduates and staff by penalising those who breach the expected standards of academic conduct.
Should you fail a module at the first attempt, you will normally be permitted a second attempt to pass the failed assessment(s) for the minimum pass mark (i.e. a maximum mark of 40% for modules at levels 3-6 or 50% for modules at level 7). Usually the second attempt will take the form of, and often duplicate, the original assignment. In some cases, an alternative assessment may be set although the purposes of the original assignment will be maintained. One such example might be where the original assignment included group work. The deadlines for second attempts for coursework for Semester 1 modules are normally scheduled during Semester 2; second attempts for coursework for Semester 2 modules are normally due in early/ mid July. Resit exams for Semester 2 are normally held in mid-July. Students should check with the Faculty office for the module(s) concerned to find out when and how details of second attempts/ resits are confirmed. Further details concerning second attempts may be found in section B12 of the Assessment Regulations.
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Less serious faults and/or a first offence may be classified as ‘poor academic practice’ and lead to failure of the assessment. More serious offences or a second or subsequent offence will be classified as plagiarism, and will, at the very least, lead to failure of an entire module, but possibly your year of study and even your entire programme. Even failure for one module may affect your ability to graduate so you are strongly advised to read the following ‘Student’s Guide to Plagiarism, Collusion and Poor Academic Practice’. If you have any further concerns about this issue, please seek advice from academic staff.
All forms of cheating or activity which result in students gaining an unfair academic advantage are defined as Academic Misconduct. Examples include self-plagiarism, collusion, falsification, contract cheating, personation or ghosting, false declaration and unethical conduct, but this list is not exhaustive and where the University deems an offence to fall within the definition of academic misconduct, it will be addressed via the Academic Misconduct Policy.
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BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS Have you checked if you’re eligible for any of our scholarships and bursaries? We have a range available for full-time undergraduates, including income-based bursaries and Academic Achievement Awards. Find out more at winchester.ac.uk/studentsandmoney FEES University fees enable us to provide a high-quality student experience both on campus and online. As a charity, all our income is used to fulfil our principal objectives – to provide higher education and conduct research. The fees you pay depend on whether you are a full-time or part-time student. Full information on fee amounts is available at winchester.ac.uk/ studentsandmoney If you are a UK student, please apply to the relevant Student Finance organisation as soon as possible for a tuition fee loan. They will send you a Financial Notification letter to confirm your loan. If you apply for a partial tuition fee loan, the letter will tell you how much you will need to pay. If you have applied for Student Finance support, we will receive notification electronically from Student Finance. If we have not received notification of your funding, we will contact you from mid-September to request further Ifinformation.youareexperiencing delays with your funding application, please let us know on +44( 0) 1962 827265 or credit.control@winchester.ac.uk If you do not have your Financial Notification letter by enrolment, you will be regarded as a self-financing student liable for the full tuition fee and will need to make appropriate payment arrangements at enrolment. We will reimburse you, where appropriate, as soon as you give us a copy of your Financial Notification letter. If you need help with your Student Finance application or the evidence required, please call +44 (0) 1962 827008 or email studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk If a sponsor (like your employer) is paying some or all of your tuition fees, we will invoice them directly for the appropriate amount. Your sponsor will need to contact us on credit.control@winchester.ac.uk to inform us they will be paying your fees, attaching a letter containing the following information: their full billing address, your name, the name, address and contact details (including email) of the sponsor, the date of the letter and the amount the financial sponsor will pay towards your course fees, or a statement that all of the tuition fees will be covered. If you do not have a tuition fee loan, you will need to pay your own tuition fees in accordance with the Regulations for Payment of University Fees: winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations
Fees and Finance
Our Finance Team are here to help with any queries about fees or finance. Get in touch at credit.control@winchester.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1962 827536. You may also find the answer you need in our full Regulations for Payment of University Fees winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations
We believe students can be powerful change agents in shaping their own academic experience at University and we encourage you to get involved with activities and programmes we run through our Education Zone, including our Student Academic Representative Scheme (StARs). Be the voice of your cohort and represent your course mates at Student Staff Liaison Committees.
The President, Vice President Education & Welfare, and Vice President Activities & Services, along with five Student Officers have all been elected by students to lead your Student Union and to help ensure your University experience is as great as it can be. All students at the University of Winchester are automatically members of Winchester Student Union when they enrol, meaning you can access all of our opportunities, seek support and vote in our elections. *If for any reason you do not wish to be a member, or at any point you wish to opt out of membership, please email SU_pres@winchester.ac.uk
FRESHERS WEEK Winchester Student Union’s Freshers Week is designed to give you a wonderful welcome to Winchester, and runs throughout Welcome Week (10-18 September). With over 75 events across the week, we’re confident you’ll find something of interest within the programme of events and welcome sessions to help you settle into university life. Activities range from large evening entertainments in the Vault (the Union’s purpose-built venue), to wellbeing and relaxation workshops, to tours of Winchester and a Roller Disco! Visit the Student Union website for the latest Freshers information throughout the Summer. winchesterstudents.co.uk/freshers Be aware that the Student Union website is the only place to book onto official Student Union events, so be wary of other sites or social media accounts claiming to provide Freshers events.
Don’t miss this! Freshers Fayre gives you a great opportunity to discover extracurricular activities and groups, local businesses and employment opportunities. Find out more at winchesterstudents.co.uk/freshers and see you there.
YOUR STUDENT UNION
Student Led – Student Delivered – Student Empowered Winchester Student Union is run for students, by students. We are an independent organisation from the University itself, and we are dedicated to representing and supporting you as students, as well as providing a wide range of opportunities, activities and events for all students. This includes a huge range of sports as well as special interest activity groups, and as a student at the University of Winchester you automatically become a member of Winchester Student Union*. Once enrolled, you can also apply for your TOTUM (NUS) student card, giving you access to plenty of student discounts totum.com WELFARE Your welfare is a priority for all of us at Winchester Student Union and we understand the range of pressures students have on their plate. Look out for different welfare support services and activities run by the Student Union, including:
EDUCATIONAL REPRESENTATION AND SUPPORT
SU Facebook SU Twitter SU Instagram
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES Winchester Student Union provides a vast array of extracurricular activities and social events with the purpose of rounding out your student experience and providing opportunities to bond with fellow students. • Events. The Vault, The Terrace Bar and The Lounge, all located within the King Alfred Centre, host a huge range of events across the academic year winchesterstudents.co.uk/events • Sports teams. Over 50 different teams are available, so whether you’ve played for years or just fancy trying something new, we’ve got a team for you winchesterstudents.co.uk/sport • Societies. Over 40 different groups are available, representing a huge variety of interests. Our student-led societies are a perfect way to explore your passions and be part of a community winchesterstudents.co.uk/societies • Representational networks. With a focus on advocating equality, diversity and accessibility within specific under-represented student groups, each representational network is directly supported by the Student Union to improve the experience of students from the background they represent winchesterstudents.co.uk/networks
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FRESHERS FAYRE – SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Winchester Student Union
• Winchester Student Union Advice Centre. We offer free, independent and impartial support and guidance on a range of issues that may impact your university experience. We specialise in supporting you through the processes of academic appeals, misconduct allegations or if you need to make a complaint, as well as topics like wellbeing, money and housing winchesterstudents.co.uk/advice to find out more and view our online resources • Student Listeners. A peer support scheme run for you by students who have been trained in listening and support schemes. From homesickness or difficulties with housemates, sometimes we all need a listening ear • Campaigns. From University Mental Health Day to Let’s Talk About Sex week, your Student Union is regularly involved in campaigns focused on supporting all elements of your wellbeing • Recharge days. The Union hosts several events during the year aimed at providing you with an opportunity to unwind, relax and reflect on how best to take care of yourself alongside the rigours of life and study
Careers HubOpportunitiesand
• The Winchester Employability Fund to support you to volunteer or complete unpaid work experience or an internship
• An easy way to browse the range of extracurricular opportunities provided to you by your University and the Student Union through the Get Involved button
• Professional Careers staff linked to your course teams, helping you to understand your options after your course and the range of skills and experiences you are gaining
Our Careers and Opportunities Hub offers you:
• Study Abroad opportunities as many of our courses give you the chance to study in America, Canada or Europe We know your future matters, so from day one we are here to help support you. Follow us on social media at uowcareers or pop into St Alphege 303, the Careers and Opportunities Hub, when you are on campus. Feel free to email us on careers@winchester.ac.uk with any questions, we’d love to hear from you.
• A Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR): your online, University-verified record of your academic transcript
• First-rate employability support and advice for life, including one-to-one advice with a Careers Adviser, workshops, support with finding and applying for part-time and graduate jobs, and finding a volunteering opportunity or placement
• Access to CareerConnect winchester.jobteaser.com, your careers and opportunities platform where you can find and apply for part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, placements and graduate-level jobs. You can also register to attend employer, recruitment and careers events and access resources
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From day one, there is a huge range of ways to get involved and make the most of your time at University with a range of activities to enhance your employability. There are also many ways to get support during your time as a Winchester student (and for life!) to help explore all your options and launch you into a great graduate job.
PARK & RIDE (P&R) If you are looking to drive to Winchester, we recommend you use the P&R service and we currently offer student discounts. There are four P&R sites on the outskirts of the city and the University is well-served by the bus service. The nearest P&R bus stop is outside the Royal Hampshire County Hospital on Romsey Road, less than a 5-minute walk to both King Alfred and West Downs Quarters. Up to six passengers can travel on each daily P&R ticket, so it is perfect if you are car sharing. You can also use the Park and Stride from Pitt Park and Ride, which is approximately 1.3 miles (20-25 minutes) from campus. Email parkandride@winchester.ac.uk with queries.
CAMPUS PARKING
ROYAL COUNTYHAMPSHIREHOSPITAL W EST CEMETERYHILL RECEPTIONMAIN BURMA ROAD QUEEN SROAD MILNTHORPE LANE ERSKINE ROAD SPARKFORDROAD ST JAMES LANE ROMSEY ROAD B3040) W EST DO W NS QUARTER KING QUARTERALFRED QUARTERMEDECROFT STATIONWINCHESTERCENTRECITYSTREETHIGH1 0 mins w alk 1. Alwyn Hall (AH) 2. Beech Glade 3. Bowers Building (BB) 4. Burma Road Student Village 5. Centre for Sport (CFS) 6. Chapel 7. Cottage 8. Fred Wheeler Building (FWB) 9. Herbert Jarman Building (HJB) 10. Holm Lodge (HL) 11. Kenneth Kettle Building (KKB) 12. King Alfred Centre 13. Martial Rose Library 14. Masters Lodge 15. Medecroft (MC) 16. Medecroft Annexe (MA) 17. Paul Chamberlain Building (PCB) 18. Queen’s Road Student Village 19. St Alphege (SAB) 20. St Edburga (SEB) 21. St Elizabeth’s Hall 22. St Grimbalds Court (SGC) 23. St James’ Hall 24. St Swithun’s Lodge (SSL) 25. The Stripe (SA, SS, SLR, SMR) 26. Tom Atkinson Building (TAB) 27. UoW Business School (UWBS) 28. West Downs Student Village 29. Winton Building (WB) 30. West Downs Centre 1 2 3 244 25 26 27 30 28 29 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2019 2221 23 Find your way around campusTravel and Transport
We encourage students to use public transport wherever possible and students will only be able to apply for a permit to park on campus for accessibility and care-related reasons. Please discuss this with Student Support and Success in the first instance. For full information please read the Parking Regulations, which are published shortly before the start of the academic year and available on the intranet once you have enrolled.
CYCLING We have extensive cycle storage facilities on campus including cycle hoops, covered shelters and cycle lockers. We also have showers available for cycle commuters. During the semester we run a regular Bike Doctor on campus – bring along your cycle for a FREE basic safety check and minor repairs. Discounts on cycles and accessories are also available at bike stores in Winchester when you present your student card.
COMMUTING STUDENTS NETWORK
The Commuting Students Network is a studentled group under Winchester Student Union which links commuters with other students who may share similar circumstances and who don’t always find it easy to immerse themselves in University life because of their outside commitments. With regular meetups and a dedicated lounge on campus, the Network creates a home-from-home for commuting students. To join visit students-networkwinchesterstudents.co.uk/groups/commuting-
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Where possible, we ask students to travel to the University as sustainably as possible. To support this, we work with local transport providers to arrange a variety of discounts and concessions. For full details of how to travel to campus and the transport offers available visit winchester.ac.uk/traveltransport
The University is located within walking distance of key public transport links. Winchester rail station is approximately 0.7 miles (15 minutes) from the King Alfred Quarter and 1 mile (20 minutes) from the West Downs Quarter.
TRAIN Season tickets – we currently sell South Western Railway season tickets, which could save on train travel to Winchester each semester depending on how many days per week you are on campus. The ticket can be used for unlimited journeys between your starting station and Winchester both peak and off-peak, including evenings and weekends. Railcards – A Railcard railcard.co.uk could help you save on train travel and may be more cost effective if you are only on campus a couple of days each week (terms and conditions and minimum fares may apply). Over 31? If you are a full-time student, you can still apply for a 16-25 railcard; you’ll just need to complete the mature student form and ask Registry to provide a stamp to confirm that your course meets the requirements.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered on the website please email environment@winchester.ac.uk and we’ll be happy to help. Please note, the following transport provisions are subject to the travel companies’ offers and their terms and conditions.
WALKING
BUS Bluestar – The nearest Bluestar bus stop is on Southgate Street, a 10-minute walk from campus. Discounts have previously been available on 30- and 90-day network tickets, providing unlimited travel within the Bluestar operating area, including Unilink buses in Southampton (excludes night buses). Stagecoach – The city centre is well served by Stagecoach bus services and several routes also have stops close to the University. Stagecoach StudentRider tickets are available for the Winchester, South Hants or South Hants Gold zones and are valid for travel on any Stagecoach bus all day, 7 days a week. See Stagecoachstagecoachbus.comandBluestarbusservices all stop within a 5 to 20-minute walk from the University.
Terms & Conditions
STUDENT REGULATIONS
The University recognises that each student is the owner of the intellectual property they create during their Course. However, there are exceptions to this as detailed in the Intellectual Property Policy.
Students are required to abide by the University’s Regulations and associated Policies*. The following is a summary of the key terms in the University’s Terms and Conditions. The full Terms and Conditions are available at: winchester.ac.uk/ TermsandConditions Please ensure you read the full Terms and Conditions and relevant University Regulations (as stated in the full Terms and Conditions) before enrolling at the University.
ADDITIONAL COURSE COST Additional costs are the mandatory or optional expenses, additional to tuition fees, that need to be paid for by students to fully participate and complete their studies. This covers such things as equipment, trips, placements and DBS checks. Each Course has different additional costs involved and these are listed on the relevant Course website.
APPEALS
ENROLMENT CONTRACT
COMPLAINTS
The University charges Tuition Fees for the delivery of its Courses and you will have primary responsibility for payment. Please see full Terms and Conditions for Ifdetails.youdo not pay your Tuition Fees when they fall due, the University reserves the right at any time during the Academic Year to withdraw you from your Course and to withhold all Services until all outstanding Tuition Fees are paid and/or terminate the Enrolment Contract between you and the University.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
When you Enrol, an Enrolment Contract including the terms of the Contract Information is formed between you and the University. Your liability to pay Tuition Fees arises at Enrolment.
The University expressly excludes liability to the fullest extent permissible by law for all damage to your property and for personal injuries or death, unless caused by the negligence of the University or its staff. Unless it is liable in negligence for personal injury or death, the University limits its liability to the value of tuition fees paid by you or on your behalf, or, if greater, any relevant amount received from its insurers.
The University will investigate allegations of misconduct in accordance with its own procedures and students found in breach of these may be subject to disciplinary sanctions. These can range from an informal verbal warning to expulsion from the University. Please see section 12 of the full Terms and Conditions.
If you wish to appeal as an applicant, please follow the Appeals by Student Applicants Policy*. If you are an enrolled student, please follow the Academic Appeals Regulations.
The University has one Complaints Policy* for both applicants and enrolled students.
CONTACT US The University address is: The University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 4NR Telephone Number: +44(0)1962 841515 Fax Number: +44(0)1962 842280 *Policies can be found on our website: winchester.ac.uk/publicdocuments
TUITION FEES
LIABILITY
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Your Enrolment Contract expires in accordance with clause 2.5.
If you do not meet the assessment requirements for your University level and/or course, you may not be permitted to progress to the next stage of your Course. You may have to repeat assessments or modules or you may have to withdraw from your Course and may not be awarded the qualification for which you are studying. Students found in breach of the Academic Misconduct Regulations may have sanctions imposed which can range from a formal warning to expulsion from the University.
BREACH OF REGULATIONS
When you enrol (please note this is distinct to Registration, which all prospective Students are required to do - please see clause 3.5 of the full Terms and Conditions for further information) you have a further statutory right to cancel your Enrolment Contract (this is in addition to the statutory right to cancel your Pre-Enrolment Contract as mentioned in clause 2.2.3). The additional cancellation period will expire at the end of 14 calendar days after the day you enrol at the University. In these circumstances, please notify the Academic Registrar in writing (including by email) of your decision to cancel your Enrolment Contract or use the facility available on our Website to do so. Subject to clause 2.4, the University will refund to you any monies that you have paid to the University under the Enrolment Contract within 14 calendar days after the day on which we receive your notification. (Details of cancellation rights outside of statutory periods can be found in clause 6.4).
CODE OF CONDUCT Students are required to abide by the Conduct Policy for Students. Some courses also have professional conduct requirements.
ACADEMIC SKILLS academicskills@winchester.ac.uk
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Summary/Description: This document defines the Academic Regulations for all taught programmes, validated by the University of Winchester, including undergraduate, PGCE and taught postgraduate programmes. The regulations governing assessment for taught programmes can be found in the Assessment Regulations A summary of changes to this document appears below.
Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes 2022 23 Page 1 of 32 Document Title: Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes
Approving Body: Senate Date of Approval: 22 June 2022 Date Effective From: 1 September 2022 Review Date: Annually Indicate whether the document is for public access or internal access only Indicate whether the document applies to collaborative provision? text, as appropriate) InternalAccessAccess Only Applies to Collaborative Provision
Responsible Person and Department: Director of Academic Quality & Development
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Implementation date Changes Approved by Senate
4. Addition of references to apprentices. (C3, D1, D3)
8. Clarification that when transferring programmes, any transfer of credit shall be agreed at the time of transfer and the student shall be required to sign an acceptance of the credit agreement. (D3)
11. Undergraduate programmes (including apprenticeships and integrated master’s programmes) must include a learning outcome dedicated to the UNSDGs at each level (E4) and postgraduate programmes are recommended to (E6).
3. Addition of references to Foundation Degrees (G1)
7. Clarification arising from Assessment Regulations change that foundation year students may be eligible for a third attempt. (D2.4 and Assessment Regulations)
2. Confirmation that these regulations also apply to short courses. (A1)
5. Students no longer able to use their non student email account for university communications. Students to check their university email at least once a day and before any teaching or other university appointments (B2.2)
12. Addition of section confirming the structure of an apprenticeship. (E7)
15. Replacement of section E Credits and Programme Structure with new appendices 2 and 3 (incorporated from the Awards and Classification Rules and Credit Framework summary document)
1. Removal of the word normally (throughout)
10. Addition of requirement for undergraduate programmes with option choices to allow students to take Value Studies options at level 5 and level 6. (E4.3)
1 September 2022
13. Discontinuation of GPA for students starting from September 2022 (F1 and F2)
16. Replacement of section F Award Calculations and Award Classifications with new appendix 4 (incorporated from the Awards and Classification Rules and Credit Framework summary document)
9. No programme shall have more than six learning outcomes per level and no module no more than four learning outcomes. (E3)
6. Postgraduate students who study PGCert awards may apply for a repeat or trail fails up to a maximum of 40 credits, during their period of postgraduate study at the university, regardless of whether they are changing pathway. (D2.3)
This list summarises the changes since 2016/17. The date confirms when the changes were implemented.
14. The University may terminate the registration of a student who has been inactive for one semester. (G2)
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17. Clarification about the status of the Extended Independent Study module in degree calculations (Appendix 4) 1 September 2021 1. Clarification that students may repeat studies having already trail failed (D2.2)
4. Removal of reference to Level 6 for the awards of PGCE and Professional Graduate Certificate 5. Updates to amend Exam Board to Progression and Award Board(s)
2. Inclusion of references to and definitions for level 3 and Foundation Year (C4. E1, F2.1, Appendix 1)
1 September 2018 1. Modes of study expanded to include year long placements, study abroad, exchange study and blended and distance learning (B1.4)
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3. Removal of references to Foundation Degree and Graduate Diploma (E1, F3, G1)
31 August 2019 1. Removal of D1.3 due to repetition, renumbering of subsequent points
5. Clarification that student’s may interrupt, without penalty, within the first four weeks of the start of a module (D1.1)
4. Removal of all references to Combined Honours programmes
6. References made throughout to the new Supporting Students to Succeed: Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study Procedures
31 August 2020 1. Definition of Repeat Study explicit reference to the number of credits that can be taken during repeat study (D2)
3. Correction to the PGCE credits (E.1)
2. Addition of reference to programmes that are unable to meet the standard award calculation (F3.10)
16 May 2019 1. Explicit reference to the fact that an IS and an EIS refers to the module and simply an assessment called IS or EIS. (E4.1, E6.1, F2, F3.1 2, Appendices 1 and 4)
4. Remove requirement to submit Master’s Independent Study (IS) module after completing/passing taught modules (C6)
7. Amendments to expected PT periods of registration (G1.3)
8. Amendments to the programme titles (Appendix 5)
6. Upgrade rule removed for cohorts starting in September 2018 and later. (F4)
5. Amendment of section regarding the Academic Year Calendar (Appendix 2)
4. Addition of new Award Titles and removal of those no longer in use (Appendix 5)
2. Addition of the requirement for students to submit an academic appeal if they wish to apply for a second period of repeat study based on extenuating circumstances (D2.12)
2. References to year long placements and study abroad included throughout 3. Clarification for linking personal email and Unimail (B2.2);
2. Addition of new and missing programmes (G1.3)
3. Removal of section CATS Levels (outdated) (Appendix 1, 1.20)
3. Clarification of the exceptions to normal progression rules (C4 a) c))
4. Clarification of grounds for amending the period of registration in accordance with the RPL Policy (G2.1)
Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes 2022 23 Page 4 of 32 1 September 2017 1. Inclusion of Grade Point Average (GPA)
Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes 2022 23 Page 5 of 32 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS FOR TAUGHT PROGRAMMES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION A INTRODUCTION 7 Section A1 Scope of the Regulations 7 Section A2 Suspension of the Regulations 7 SECTION B ENROLMENT, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND ATTENDANCE 7 Section B1 Enrolment 7 Section B2 Contractual Obligations 8 Section B3 Student Attendance and Workload Obligations 8 Section B4 Full time and Part time Load 9 SECTION C PROGRESSION 10 SECTION D INTERRUPTING STUDY, REPEAT STUDY AND INTERNAL TRANSFERS 11 Section D1 Interrupting Study 11 Section D2 Applications to Repeat Study or Trail Fail 12 Section D3 Internal Transfers 14 SECTION E1 CREDITS AND PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 15 Section E2 Minimum Credit to be Earned at the University 15 Section E3 Common Structure 15 Section E4 Undergraduate Programme Structure 15 Section E5 Integrated Master’s Programme Structure 16 Section E6 Postgraduate Programme Structure 16 Section E7 Apprenticeship Structure 16 SECTION F GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA), AWARD CALCULATIONS AND AWARD CLASSIFICATIONS 16 Section F1 Awards and GPA (sections F1.5 and F1.6 only apply to students who started their programme before September 2022) 16 Section F2 GPA and Award Calculations (sections F2.1 and F2.2 only apply to students who started their programme before September 2022) 17 Section F3 Award Calculations and Classifications 17 Section F4 Classification for Borderlines for Honours 18 Section F5 Aegrotat and Posthumous Awards 18 SECTION G PERIODS OF REGISTRATION 18 Section G1 Period of Registration 18 Section G2 Changing the Period of Registration 19 SECTION H ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT 20 SECTION I APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS 20 APPENDIX 1 Definitions and Terminology 21
Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes 2022 23 Page 6 of 32 APPENDIX 2 Credit requirements and programme structure for undergraduate awards 23 APPENDIX 3 Credit requirements and programme structure for postgraduate taught awards 25 APPENDIX 4 Award calculations and classifications 26 APPENDIX 5 Academic Year 29 APPENDIX 6 Admissions, External Transfers and Readmissions 30 APPENDIX 7 List of Award titles and their abbreviations 31
B1.2 B1.2 A student shall not be permitted to enrol on more than one taught programme leading to a qualification at one time except with the special permission of the Academic Registrar. This includes registration at another higher education provider. Failure to disclose any information relevant to this regulation may result in disciplinary action being taken and termination of registration, particularly in cases involving fraud or academic misconduct.
A2.2 In exceptional circumstances, and following appropriate consultation, a programme or subject may seek to obtain formal approval through the Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee to suspend temporarily one or more of the Regulations. Where approval is secured, students shall be explicitly notified before implementation. (An example of this might occur where a programme is running out or an external event prevents the normal procedures to apply.)
SECTION B ENROLMENT, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND ATTENDANCE
A1.5 The Academic Regulations may be amended, through the Senate Academic Development Committee, by authority of Senate.
B1.1 B1.1 All students shall enrol annually in accordance with procedures established by the Academic Registrar. Failure to re enrol shall result in termination of registration.
A1.2 The Regulations for each year shall be approved annually by the Senate Academic Development Committee and Senate during the previous year.
A2.1 In exceptional circumstances, a programme or subject may seek an exemption from one or more of the Regulations, normally, at the time of validation or review. Application to do so shall follow appropriate consultation with other programmes and subjects as required, and shall be made explicit at the time of validation or review and must be explicitly approved by the Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee. Where approval is secured, this must again be made explicit in the Programme Specification and added to the list of Exemptions held by the Quality Office on the University Intranet
Scope of the Regulations
The Regulations are intended to be used as a primary source of information. Alongside the Regulations, the University operates a wide range of institutional policies and procedures. Key aspects of these policies and procedures are incorporated within the Regulations and reference is made there to the full policy or procedures, which can be found on the University’s website.
Section A1
SECTION A INTRODUCTION
A1.3 The Regulations in force at any time shall be those for that academic year unless specified otherwise. When a student registers at the start of an academic year for a year of study or part way through an academic year, the student shall sign up for the Regulations for that academic year.
Section B1 Enrolment
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A1.4 When a student resumes study after an interruption the student shall undertake to abide by the Regulations and the programme and module specifications in force at the time of resumption.
Section A2 Suspension of the Regulations
A1.1 The Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes, referred to here as the Regulations, apply to all taught provision of the University of Winchester and to all students undertaking that provision unless specifically exempted by Senate or disallowed under accreditation agreements with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies. This includes short course programmes whose Programme Handbook must also be consulted for additional regulations or any exemptions. A full list of all awards, including Honorary degrees, is contained in Appendix 7
Section B2 Contractual Obligations
B2.2 The University is responsible for providing students with a functioning University email account for educational purposes and providing adequate support. All formal email communication between the University and students shall proceed through this account. Students shall, therefore, undertake to monitor communications at least once a day and before any teaching or other university appointments.
B1.3 B1.3 New students, who have not enrolled by Friday of week 4 of the semester in which their proposed programme starts, must defer starting their studies until the next intake for the programme. B1.4 Students enrolled with the University of Winchester and registered for a programme shall undertake the programme in accordance with the specified mode of study. Change of mode of study is not permissible except where the programme allows it. The following modes of study apply:a. full time study; b. part time study; c. year abroad; d. placement year; e. exchange or study abroad period (maximum period allowed is equivalent to one semester); f. distance learning (studying wholly at a distance) g. blended learning (a combination of on site and distance learning)
B3.2 Students admitted to full time programmes are required to attend the two University semesters each year as defined in the Programme Specification for their programme and this may include additional periods of study outside the University’s standard Attendance Dates, as published annually in the Academic Year Calendar (see Appendix 5 for further details).
B2.3 Should a student transfer to another programme and/or to another mode of study at the University, or withdraw temporarily or permanently from a programme, they shall obtain written approval in accordance with the University’s procedures.
B2.4 A student remains enrolled unless: a. they have advised the University of their withdrawal by completing the approved withdrawal form and submitting it to Registry; or b. the University has terminated their registration.
B2.1 Every student undertakes to abide by the Regulations of the University and any programme, subject and/or module specifications for which they have registered, as a condition of enrolment, and to be subject to the University’s discipline whilst registered at the University.
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B3.1 The nature of students’ academic obligations (including attendance at lectures, classes and seminars, performance of practical and written work, etc) varies between programmes, subjects and modules.
B3.3 Students admitted to part time or distance learning programmes are required to attend as defined in the Programme Specification for their programme.
B2.5 An enrolled student of the University shall ensure that their record, held by the University, always has their most up to date residential addresses and contact numbers, both permanent and local/term time.
Section B3 Student Attendance and Workload Obligations
B3.5 Wherever possible, the student should trail fail with attendance because the experience and outcome are likely to be beneficial to the student. There are two circumstances in which a student must attend a trail fail module: a. if the module they are taking to replace a failed module is new to them (e g where the original module is not running or the student requested and is permitted to replace the module with a new module)
All students shall sign to confirm that they have read and understood the guidance relating to the trail fail process.
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B3.4 Students undertaking a year abroad, placement year or exchange or study abroad period are required to meet their academic obligations, as required by the institution where they are studying or, in the case of the placement, as defined by the programme and agreed with the organisation where they are placed.
B3.9 While the University recognises that many students combine study with paid or voluntary work, it is the responsibility of students to organise their time in a way which allows them to participate in required teaching and learning activities and complete assignments and exams at the appropriate time. International students must also abide by any condition of their visa requirements which may include a restriction on part time work.
Section B4 Full time and Part time Load
B4.2 A year abroad or placement year shall be equivalent to 120 credits.
Students who feel they have good cause for failing to meet attendance and/or workload requirements, for example due to personal or medical circumstances, may apply for extenuating circumstances to be taken into account and should refer to the University’s to Succeed: Extenuating Circumstances and Support Supporting Students to Succeed Procedures for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Degrees: Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study Procedures for further details.
B4.1 The normal full time load is 60 credits per semester. An exception may be approved, subject to programme, PSRB and timetabling requirements, for students to take up to 90 credits in a single semester but no more than 150 credits in total in the following cases only:
b. where Programmes have identified modules which can only be trail failed with attendance in their Module Description. For example, Volunteering or Placement modules.
B4.3 A part time load is normally half the equivalent full time load, although individual programmes may permit part time students to undertake an accelerated route of study and trail fails up to 30 credits in any one year of study
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B3.8
Students who fail to satisfy individual subject or programme attendance and/or workload requirements may be: a. penalised in accordance with the Programme’s Attendance Rules; b. required to leave the programme or subject; c. denied the opportunity to repeat study, trail fail or to transfer to another subject, programme or other modules.
B3.6 If, in the case of a) and b) above, the module clashes with the student’s normal timetable and it is not possible to amend the timetable, then the student shall not be permitted to trail fail but must repeat study instead.
a. students permitted to trail fails 1; b. students who are transferring internally from one programme and who need to take additional modules in order to meet pathway requirements; c. students who wish to take and pass or audit additional modules for academic interest
B3.7
The following exceptions may apply:
SECTION C PROGRESSION
C6 For programmes with a year abroad or placement year, the progression requirement to the year abroad or placement year shall be 120 credits at level 5. Students may complete these modules by repeat study prior to the year abroad or placement year but cannot trail fail modules during their year abroad or placement year.
a. An exception may be made for students permitted to trail fail one or two modules in accordance with Section D2 below.
B4.5 Continuing Education students normally register for, and attend, discrete modules on a semester by semester basis.
C1 Each Faculty shall hold a Progression and Award Board to consider students’ eligibility for progression or award. (Refer to the Assessment Regulations, for further details)
C8 A part time student shall pass all modules for which they were registered in an academic year before being permitted to progress from one year to the subsequent year at the same level of study.
B4.4 A part time student may also be permitted to vary their part time load during their programme.
C4 Any student required to withdraw under C2 above shall have the normal rights of appeal in accordance with the Academic Appeals Regulations
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C7 An Integrated Masters student shall pass the 120 credits taken at level 5/6 (with a minimum of 90 credits at level 6) during their third year of full time study (or part time equivalent) with an overall average mark of 50% in order to proceed to level 7. Exceptionally, the substantive mark achieved for second attempts at failed assessments and/or repeated modules shall be taken into account for the purposes of calculating the overall average mark for progression to L7 of an Integrated Masters programme only.
C3 Degree apprentices may not be allowed to progress if they do not meet the requirement for 20% off the job training.
b. Unless specified otherwise in the Programme Specification, students who fail the year abroad or placement year shall proceed as normal but, on conclusion of their final year of study, shall receive an exit award for the three year programme.
c. Students shall not be permitted to progress to the next academic year of their programme unless they have paid at least 80% of their tuition fees and have an agreed payment plan in place for the balance (in accordance with the Student Finance Regulations for the relevant year of study). Students studying with Collaborative Partners shall be liable for fees in accordance with the Terms and Conditions set by their institution.
C5 An undergraduate student shall pass 120 credits at one level before being permitted to progress to a higher level. These credits may include compensated modules (in accordance with Section D4 or D5 of the Assessment Regulations), modules accredited via an internal or external transfer (in accordance with D3 of these Regulations or the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, respectively)
C2 The University reserves the right to deny students permission to continue on a programme if they: a. have not made a bona fide attempt to submit work by set deadlines; b. fail to attend an exam or practical assessment without valid cause; c. fail to satisfy specific attendance requirements for their programme, subject or module(s), as defined in the Programme’s own Attendance Rules; d. fail to meet specified requirements set by a Progression and Award Board, including passing any trail fail modules.
D1.2 The period of the interruption shall be up to one year and exceptionally up to a maximum of two years, subject to any PSRB restrictions
D1.4 Once approved, the form and the evidence shall be forwarded to Registry in order for the details to be processed. Until the form has been received by Registry, a student shall remain enrolled for their current programme. Access to University facilities (e.g. IT and Library services) are suspended while students interrupt their studies.
2 Students who wish to keep the extenuating circumstances confidential may apply to Student Support and Success to support their request.
SECTION D INTERRUPTING STUDY, REPEAT STUDY AND INTERNAL TRANSFERS
Section D1 Interrupting Study
Students who wish to interrupt study shall complete and submit the appropriate application form, together with evidence of their extenuating circumstances 2 to their Faculty. The Faculty Evidence Panel shall determine whether or not the extenuating circumstances are valid. The form (without the evidence) shall then be passed to the Programme Leader who may then approve an application to interrupt study for a maximum period of up to one year 3 If a further break in study is requested or the initial request is for more than one year, the approval of the Head of Academic Department shall be sought. Where appropriate, the Programme Leader shall confirm details about how to manage any incomplete modules and any conditions for their return to study. Where the extenuating circumstances are deemed valid by the Faculty Evidence Panel, outstanding results may be recorded as ‘L’ grades pending completion of the module after the student returns to study or the student may be permitted to repeat the entire module for substantive marks.
C9 A student shall be permitted a second attempt to pass failed modules before progressing to the next academic year of the programme. (Refer to the Assessment Regulations for further details about second attempts.)
D1.5 Shortly before students are due to return to their studies, Registry staff shall contact them to confirm the date of return and any details relating to their studies that need to be confirmed, eg module choices.
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C11 Where a student fails to complete the requirements of their intended award as a result of failing to progress, they shall be considered for the highest exit award appropriate for the level reached.
D1.1 Students, who are unable to continue their programme due to extenuating circumstances, may apply to interrupt their studies provided that they shall be able to resume study and complete their intended award within the maximum period of registration. Students who wish to interrupt study but do not have extenuating circumstances may apply to do so without penalty within the first four weeks of the start of a module but after this date any incomplete modules, which need to be repeated, shall be capped at the minimum pass mark For apprenticeship students who require an interruption, known as a ‘break in learning’, please refer to D1.11.
D1.6 Where the reasons for interrupting study relate to medical or health issues, the University may require specific evidence to demonstrate that the issues have been addressed before permitting the student to resume their studies. Such evidence shall be detailed at the point of interruption.
D1.3
3 Exceptions might be where the programme is running out and it will not be possible for the student to return to the same programme. In these cases, the Programme Leader shall discuss with the student whether it would be possible to transfer to another programme.
C10 A student who has failed to satisfy the requirements for progression to the next stage of their programme may apply to (re)take the failed module(s) either as repeat study or as (a) trail fail(s)
If, after retaking the failed module(s), the student has still not completed the requirements for progression from the previous year, they shall not be permitted to proceed and shall instead be required to leave the programme. (See Section D2)
(Refer to the Supporting Students to Succeed Procedures for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Degrees: Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study Procedures for further details.)
D1.10
Applications to Repeat Study or Trail Fail
D1.9
Section D2
D2.1 Students who have failed one or more modules and are either ineligible to proceed to the next academic year of study or ineligible to graduate may be offered the opportunity to apply to repeat the failed modules by repeat study or trail fails, with the exception of students studying at level 3, who may only apply to repeat study.
Students who take an agreed interruption with the intention of returning and subsequently find they are unable to return to complete their studies within the period of registration, shall write to Registry to confirm their inability to return and, where appropriate, may request consideration for the highest terminal exit qualification. This request shall be made before the start of the final year of the period of registration.
D1.7 In view of the pace of educational change, students who interrupt study may be required to provide proof of appropriate study and professional re orientation prior to resuming the programme.
D1.8
Repeat Study is defined as one or more modules (with capped assessments marks) taken to replace modules failed the previous academic year in order to complete a level or stage of study. The modules may be the same or different depending on programme requirements and availability. The number of credits taken will be limited to the same number that has been failed i.e. students will not be permitted to take additional modules during repeat study Progression on the programme is halted until the repeat study has been completed and the Progression and Award Board has confirmed that the student is clear to proceed to the next stage or level. The modules being taken must be attended and all assessments submitted as if the module were being taken for the first time Trail Fail is defined as the procedure by which a student may take one or two modules (up to a maximum of 30 credits and with capped assessment marks) alongside their normal programme in order to complete the previous level or stage of study. A module being taken to replace a previously failed module may be the same module or a new module depending on programme requirements, availability and timetabling. The student may normally choose whether or not to attend a module taken to replace a trail fail 4 except in the case of modules being taken for the first time or where Programme or PSRB requirements prohibit this 5. Trail fails cannot be taken after a Foundation Year or the final year of study has been completed. After this, the student is only eligible to apply to repeat study unless they have already repeated.
Students who fail to contact the University to either arrange their return to study or discuss other options to retain their registration no later than 20 working days of their expected return date shall be deemed to have unofficially withdrawn and their registration shall be terminated with effect from their expected return date.
D1.11 Apprentices are permitted to take a break in learning, when they meet the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) eligibility criteria for a minimum of four weeks and up to one year. Apprentices shall only be granted a break in learning with the agreement of their employer. The Centre for Degree Apprenticeships should be contacted regarding any application to take a break in learning.
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Students who wish to resume their studies after an interruption shall re enrol on the programme, in accordance with University procedures, before they are permitted to continue their studies. When students resume study they shall sign up for the Regulations and the programme, subject and module specifications in force at the time of resumption.
4 The option or requirement to attend does not apply to modules which are delivered by Distance Learning.
5 An example of a Programme requirement prohibiting a trail fail could be where the failed module is a pre requisite for another module so the two modules could not be taken together.
The only exception would be students with valid extenuating circumstances and where the modules concerned would affect their overall degree result. Where a Programme Leader permits a student to retake a module, which has already been passed, or take a new module to replace a module that has already been passed, the original result shall be set aside and the result for the repeated or replacement module shall stand, even if the result is lower than the result for the original module.
D2.4 A student who fails to pass their repeat year, shall not progress further and shall be required to leave the programme. The only exception to this is final year Undergraduate students, or Foundation Year students who have not previously completed a 3rd attempt for the failed module, where the Progression and Award board retains the discretion to offer a 3rd attempt to a student who has just failed one module. See ‘Conduct of Progression and Award Boards for Taught Programmes’ for further details. The University does not accept that passes at a higher level ‘trump’ fails at a lower level. Therefore no appeal, requesting that failure at a lower level be compensated with passes at a higher level in order to enable a student to progress, shall be considered on these grounds. 8
D2.8 Students shall not be offered the opportunity to retake modules that have already been passed.
D2.5 Students who wish to repeat study or trail fail shall complete and submit the appropriate application form to Registry, in accordance with university procedures. This shall include a signed statement that they have read, understood and accepted the conditions and consequences of repeat study or trail fail.
a. students with valid extenuating circumstances (See D2.11 and D2.12 below for details)
8 However, the University may allow modules passed at a higher level to replace the missing credits at a lower level for an exit award, without classification. See Section E1 Credit Requirements.
D2.7 Students may use the application to repeat study or trail fail as an opportunity to request a transfer to another subject or programme.
7 There may be financial implications to repeating twice during their programme and students should seek advice before making a final decision.
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D2.3
6 This includes Integrated Masters programmes
D2.2 Undergraduate students may be permitted a maximum of one application to repeat modules or trail fails during their period of undergraduate study at the University, regardless of whether they are changing pathway 6. An exception may be made for:
b. students who repeat study at level 3 and successfully proceed to level 4, shall be permitted a second opportunity to apply to repeat study later during their period of undergraduate study without the need for valid extenuating circumstances 7
Postgraduate students who study for a PGDip or full Masters programmes may apply to repeat or trail fail up to a maximum of one third of the credit for their programme, during their period of postgraduate study at the University, regardless of whether they are changing pathway. Students who study PGCert awards may apply for a repeat or trail fails up to a maximum of 40 credits, during their period of postgraduate study at the university, regardless of whether they are changing pathway. An exception may be made for students with valid extenuating circumstances. (See D2.11 below for details about how to apply for an exception to this regulation).
D2.6 Applications to repeat study or trail fail, regardless of whether the student has valid extenuating circumstances or not, shall normally be accepted by the Programme Leader(s) unless prohibited by PSRB or programme requirements. Programme Leaders may also set conditions on students who wish to repeat study or trail fail, (eg pathway restrictions, regular progress reviews) and may require students to withdraw at any point if these conditions are not met. Where a Programme Leader rejects an application, a written explanation shall be provided to the student.
c. Students who have previously trail failed modules may be offered one opportunity to repeat their failed modules.
D3.5 Any transfer of credit shall be agreed at the time of transfer and the student shall be required to sign an acceptance of the credit agreement.
10 Students who wish to keep the extenuating circumstances confidential may apply to Student Support and Success to support their request.
D3.6 Apprentices that who wish to transfer their programme must be considered in consultation with the employer. The Centre for Degree Apprenticeships must be contacted in the first instance regarding any internal apprenticeship transfer.
D2.9 Results for repeated modules or modules taken to replace failed modules shall be capped at the minimum pass mark unless the student has valid extenuating circumstances, approved by a Faculty Evidence Panel or the Progression and Award Board, or the student is required to take additional modules to meet the requirements for a new programme, pathway or subject 9
D2.11 If a student has already repeated study once and is seeking a second repeat based on extenuating circumstances, then they must submit an Academic Appeal.
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Section D3 Internal Transfers
11 Care needs to be taken when a student on a full time programme transfers to a part time mode and then applies to transfer back to full time. Approval may only be granted if Registry has confirmed that the student will not exceed the full time equivalent (FTE) for funding purposes. This particularly affects one year programmes.
D3.2 A student may be permitted to transfer between modules on a programme up to the end of the second week of teaching of either module. Exceptionally, the transfer of a student from one module to another may be authorised on academic grounds up to the end of the fourth week of teaching by the Head of Academic Department responsible for the module to which the student is transferring.
D2.10 If a student has extenuating circumstances that they wish to be considered, with regard to paragraphs D2.2, 2.3, 2.8 or 2.9 above, they shall submit valid evidence of extenuating circumstances 10 together with their Repeat Study/Trail Fail Application Form. The relevant Faculty Evidence Panel shall then advise the Programme Leader whether or not specific modules were affected by extenuating circumstances. The Programme Leader may then take this into account when deciding whether to accept the student’s application to repeat study or trail fails.
D3.3 A student may be permitted to transfer between full time and part time modes of study up to the end of the second week of teaching of the first semester. After this date, students may be permitted to transfer from full time to part time only, solely on grounds of extenuating circumstances 11
D3.4 Where a single diet of modules leads to more than one award and students are permitted to choose which award title they wish to receive, they must ensure that they have formally registered their chosen award title with Registry no later than Friday of week 15 of semester 2 in their final year of study. After this date, no change will be permitted unless it transpires that the student’s module diet doesn’t meet the programme’s requirements.
D3.1 A student who is registered on a programme may be permitted to transfer to another programme in accordance with University procedures and with approval at the discretion of the Programme Leader(s) concerned, subject to the constraints listed below. For transfers taking place during the academic year, the student and their Programme Leader(s) must ensure that the student is able to meet their academic credit and pathway requirements or must confirm that an additional period of study shall be required to ensure the student is able to meet progression requirements as detailed in Section C above.
9 However, if the student is repeating a module they previously failed and it appears in the Programme Specification for their new programme, either in the year the module was taken or the year in which the module is due to be repeated or replaced, the module result will be capped.
E2.1 In order to receive an award from the University a student shall study at least half the required module credits for the award at the University and shall be required to undertake at least a full academic year, or part time equivalent, at the University. The exception to this would be students admitted to the final year of a three year programme, who subsequently exit with a Pass degree or students who are admitted through a formal agreement with a collaborative partner that states a specific exemption from this regulation.
E3.4 If a programme or subject includes a professional, vocational or practical placement or fieldwork, the placement or fieldwork may carry a credit rating.
E4.1 In order to qualify for an Honours degree, some programmes shall require students to take and pass an Extended Independent Study (EIS) module assessed at level 6 worth 30 credits.
E2.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credit awarded by the University is not considered as credit studied at the University and therefore marks shall not normally contribute to the final mark/classification. Further details may be found in the Recognition of Prior Learning RPL Policy
Section E4 Undergraduate Programme Structure
E4.2 Undergraduate programmes may allow students to undertake a Volunteering module, at level 5.
SECTION E1 CREDITS AND PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
E3.2 Students shall select modules in accordance with university procedures.
E3.7 No programme shall have more than six learning outcomes per level.
E4.4 Undergraduate students on some programmes may also apply to undertake a 60 credit Exchange or Visiting programme at level 5 or level 6. Results from an Exchange or Visiting programme are normally converted to the University’s grading scheme before inclusion in the calculation for a final award in accordance with the University’s procedures.
E4.3 Undergraduate programmes with optional modules at either Level 5 and/or Level 6 must include Value Studies modules as a choice within these optional module groups.
Section E3 Common Structure
E4.5 A top up programme is designed to enable a student, who has been awarded a credit bearing qualification by this University or another institution, to accumulate the additional credits necessary for a higher qualification.
E1.2 Credit requirements and programme structure for postgraduate taught awards are described in Appendix 3.
Section E2 Minimum Credit to be Earned at the University
E3.6 If the placement or fieldwork does not carry a credit rating, the programme or subject regulations may stipulate that the placement must be passed in order for students to progress or graduate.
E3.3 Programmes are set at a particular level of study or may offer progression through two or more levels. The higher the level the greater the complexity, relative demand and autonomy expected of a student studying modules at that level. Programmes with two or more levels of study, normally require 120 credits to be completed at each level.
E3.1 All programmes have a modular structure, which may consist of core or mandatory modules and may include some optional modules. Modules may not span academic levels.
E1.1 Credit requirements and programme structure for undergraduate awards are described in Appendix 2.
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E3.8 There is a maximum of four learning outcomes per module.
E3.5 If the placement or fieldwork carries a credit rating, the number of credits required for an award shall normally be increased if the placement or fieldwork increases the length of the programme.
F1.3 Students shall not be permitted to attend a Graduation Ceremony while in debt to the University (in accordance with the Student Finance Regulations)
F1.2 A student who fails to meet the requirements of the programme shall be required to withdraw.
E4.7 Undergraduate programmes (including apprenticeships and integrated master’s programmes) must include a learning outcome dedicated to the UNSDGs at each level.
E4.6 Where programmes include a year abroad or placement year, they shall be undertaken as the third year of a four year programme In rare cases, part time students may be permitted to undertake a year long study abroad or placement, but this shall be undertaken on a full time basis.
E6.1 In order to qualify for a Master’s degree, students shall take and pass: a. a research methods module assessed at level 7 normally worth 20 credits; and b. an Independent Study module assessed at level 7 normally worth between 40 and 60 credits.
SectionCLASSIFICATIONSF1Awards
E5.3 Students who do not complete the Integrated Master’s successfully shall normally receive a Bachelor degree based on their first three years of study and be considered for the exit award of a PgCert based on their level 7 study.
Section E6 Postgraduate Programme Structure
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E6.3 Postgraduate programmes are recommended to include a learning outcome dedicated to the UNSDGs
E5.1 Students shall register for the combined Bachelor and Master’s award at the outset of the programme but may elect to transfer to the Bachelor programme at any time. By the end of three years of full time study, students shall have reached the level of a Bachelor’s degree, and if they choose to do so, may complete their programme at that time and leave with a Bachelor’s degree.
Section E7 Apprenticeship Structure
E6.2 Postgraduate students may also apply to undertake one optional module (worth up to 20 credits at level 7) from another programme, in accordance with University procedures.
SECTION F GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA), AWARD CALCULATIONS AND AWARD
and GPA (sections F1.5 and F1.6 only apply to students who started their programme before September 2022)
E7.1 In order to complete the Apprenticeship, apprentices shall be required to take and pass the required academic credits for the award as noted in Section E1 and: a. complete 20% off the job training b. pass the gateway to End Point Assessment (EPA) c. pass the End Point Assessment (EPA).
E5.2 An Integrated Master’s programme is defined as an Undergraduate programme and therefore receives an Honours classification, although the Regulations relating to level 7 apply to level 7 modules taken by Integrated Master’s students.
Section E5 Integrated Master’s Programme Structure
F1.1 Awards shall automatically be recommended as exit qualifications either on successful completion of the programme (as defined in the Programme Specification) or as terminal exit qualifications to individual students who are unable to complete their intended programme but who have achieved the learning outcomes for an alternative award
F3.4 Students, who are admitted to the final year of a three or four year programme or part time equivalent, shall have their classification for honours calculated in accordance with F2.6 above the TopB (Hons) line in Appendix 42.
F2.1 A GPA shall be calculated for each undergraduate programme for which a student is registered or, in the case of a Continuing Education student, for all modules taken at levels 4 6, i.e. level 3 modules shall be excluded for students on programmes including a Foundation Year and level 7 modules shall be excluded for students on Integrated Master’s programmes. Regardless of the number of modules included, the calculation method for deriving the GPA remains the same. The GPA is a mean average in which each module is counted equally according to its credit value, irrespective of level, subject or date taken. The weighted mean average shall be rounded to a whole number and converted to the equivalent GPA score according to the Mark Scheme in the Assessment Regulations. For further details please see the Award and Classification Rules and Credit Framework Summary or GPA Guidelines.
Section F2 GPA and Award Calculations (sections F2.1 and F2.2 only apply to students who started their programme before September 2022)
Section F3 Award Calculations and Classifications
See Appendix 4 for the university’s award calculations and classifications.
F3.5 Any variations to the award calculation for a particular programme shall be approved by Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee and included in the Programme Specification.
F3.2 If a student is exempted, because of transfer credit, from modules which count towards a classification, the transfer agreement between the University and the student shall stipulate the basis upon which those units shall count towards the final mark. Normally exempted units shall be disregarded. F3.3 Students who have satisfactorily completed a Diploma of Higher Education programme at the University and are permitted to transfer internally to the final year of a relevant Honours degree programme, shall have their degree classification calculated in accordance with Appendix 4. either paragraph F2.4 or 2.5 above, as appropriate.
F1.7 Results achieved for modules taken during an exchange or study abroad period shall normally count towards the award of the University for which a student is registered. The results achieved may be subject to rescaling and weighting to bring them into line with equivalent marks and results awarded by the University; scaling and weighting methods shall be approved by Registry, under Senate’s delegated authority, and shall be subject to periodic review.
F1.6 The results of a year abroad or placement year shall not count towards the calculation of the GPA, final mark or award classification.
F2.2 The only module marks exempted from the GPA shall be: a. modules graded pass/fail only; b. where a failed module is retaken or a replacement module is taken in an attempt to make good the failure, the lower mark achieved shall be excluded.
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F1.4 All students, regardless of whether they qualify for an award or not, shall receive a transcript of their results at the end of each academic year of study. This transcript shall detail the modules studied and the overall module mark, corresponding grade and details of credits achieved, where appropriate
F3.1 Programmes and subjects may specify modules which shall count in the marks averaged for an Honours degree classification.
F1.5 Transcripts for students on undergraduate programmes leading to awards at levels 4 6 inclusive shall also include a single Grade Point Average (GPA) score.
F5.1 Senate may exceptionally, on the recommendation of a Progression and Award Board, approve the conferment of an Aegrotat award to a student who has completed the whole or a substantial part of a programme of study but is prevented by illness, death or other valid cause from completing part of an exam or assessment (leading directly to a degree, diploma or certificate) to satisfy the examiners in accordance with the relevant programme of study regulations. The award shall not normally be given a classification of any kind, except in the case of posthumous awards. (Refer to the Conduct of Progression and Award Boards for Taught Programmes including Collaborative Partners Guidelines for further details.)
F4.2 Integrated Master’s degree students, whose overall mark falls within 2% of the borderline for a higher honours classification and who have achieved a mark equivalent to the higher classification in at least 60 credits at level 7, shall have their degree classification upgraded.
SECTION G PERIODS OF REGISTRATION
Section G1 Period of Registration
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G1.3 The periods of registration, during which a student shall complete the requirements for an award from the University, are as follows: Full time Programmes of Study Award Minimum (yrs) Maximum (yrs) 12 Certificate of Higher Education 1 year 2 years Diploma of Higher Education 2 years 4 years Foundation Degree 2 years 4 years LLB (Hons/Pass degree) 3 years 4 years BA/BSc (Hons/Pass degree) (3 year) 3 years 5 years BA/BSc (Hons) (4 year) 4 years 6 years BEd (Hons) in Primary Education (3 year) 3 years 5 years BEd (Hons) in Primary Education (4 year) 4 years 6 years BN (Hons) 3 years 5 years Top up programmes 1 year 2 years Integrated Master’s 4 years 6 years 12 Including periods of interrupted study and repeat study
G1.1 The expected period of registration for a programme shall be the minimum period as defined in paragraph G1.3 below.
G1.2 The maximum period of registration defines the period within which a student shall have achieved the credit required for the award. This shall include any periods of interrupted study or repeat study. A student does not have a right to remain registered until the end of the period of registration, unless specifically approved by a Progression and Award Board or Dean of Faculty.
Section F4 Classification for Borderlines for Honours
Section F5 Aegrotat and Posthumous Awards
F4.1 Bachelor degree students, whose overall mark falls within 2% of the borderline for a higher honours classification and who have achieved a mark equivalent to the higher classification in at least 60 credits at level 6, shall have their degree classification upgraded.
These upgrade rules only apply to students who started level 5, 6 or 7 in September 2018 or earlier; they shall not apply to students starting study for an Honours degree from September 2018 onwards.
Postgraduate Certificate/ 1 semester 2 years
G2.2 The University may terminate the registration of a student who has been inactive (i e who has submitted no work for assessment or been unavailable for supervision) for one semester. If such a decision is made, an exit award may be conferred.
LLB (Hons/Pass degree) 3 years 5 years
BA/BSc (Pass degree) 5 years 6 years
Secondary PGCE 16 months 2 years Postgraduate Diploma 2 years 4 years Master’s (2 year) 2 years 4 years Master’s (3 year) 3 years 5 years
G2.1 The University shall normally approve a shorter minimum period of registration for students admitted with transfer credit for previous study and/or RPL in accordance with the guidance in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy
G2.3 In exceptional cases, the University may approve an extension to the maximum period of registration where a student has failed to progress and can provide valid evidence of extenuating circumstances. It is the student’s responsibility to provide written evidence, supported by a disinterested person of demonstrable professional standing in relation to the type of evidence, in support of any application for an extension. The Programme Leader may approve a maximum period of extension for one year. An application for a second period of extension for a maximum of one calendar year may only be approved by the Dean of Faculty, as Chair of the Progression and
Master’s 1 year 3 years Masters 2 year FT 2 years 4 years Part time Programmes of Study Certificate of Higher Education 2 years 3 years
Professional Graduate Certificate Postgraduate Diploma 1 year 2 years Award (cont) Minimum (yrs) Maximum (yrs)
Diploma of Higher Education 4 years 6 years Foundation Degree 4 years 6 years
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Primary PGCE 2 years 4 years
Section G2 Changing the Period of Registration
Secondary PGCE 1 year 2 years Postgraduate Diploma 1 year 3 years
Primary PGCE 1 year 2 years
Professional Graduate Certificate
Top up programme (< 120 credits) 1 year 2 years
BA/BSc (Hons) 6 years 8 years Top up programme (120 credits) 2 years 3 years
Integrated Masters 8 years 10 years Postgraduate Certificate/ 1 year 3 years
H1 Suspected cases of academic misconduct (including plagiarism, cheating and other forms of unfair advantage) shall be dealt with in accordance with the University’s Academic Misconduct Policy.
I2 Complaints shall be raised in accordance with the Complaints Policy.
SECTION H ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
SECTION I APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS
G2.4 When a student’s mode of study changes between full time and part time, the part time period of registration appropriate for the programme shall apply.
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Award Board, with the support of the relevant Programme Leader(s). Applications for extensions of period of study shall be submitted via Registry.
I1 Students have a right to appeal against the decision of the Progression and Award Board only in accordance with the Academic Appeals Regulations.
1.3 ‘Senate Academic Development Committee’ (SADC) is the Senate committee responsible for the academic standards and quality assurance of the University of Winchester.
1.8 A programme may lead simultaneously to two or more awards (e.g. academic and professional), each of which may have a separate pathway.
Sabbatical Officers of the Student Union shall be deemed to be students for the purposes of these Regulations.
A ‘Subject’ is a collection of modules normally in a single discipline and contributing to a recognised programme. 1.10 A ‘Pathway’ specifies the modules that a student must undertake in order to achieve an award. Where a programme leads to two or more awards, there may be a separate pathway for each award.
1.5
An ‘Extended Independent Study’ is a primarily student directed exercise undertaken under supervision, constituting the major part of an Extended Independent Study module and may be a requirement for the award of a Bachelor degree with Honours. An Extended Independent Study is a level 6 module worth 30 credits undertaken during the final academic year of the programme and shall count for 20% of the final degree result, where taken. The module and format required shall be identified and defined in module and programme documentation
1.11
1.6
A ‘Foundation Year’ is a year of study taken at level 3 and integrated within a four year Bachelor degree programme, and is thus considered as study at higher education by the QAA. It consists of 120 credits, which shall include generic modules and subject specific modules. Successful completion of a Foundation year shall enable a student to proceed with their intended Bachelor degree but they may apply to change programmes via the internal transfer process in accordance with Section D3 of these Regulations.
1.12
A ‘Module’ is the basic component of a programme with a defined number of CATS credits and defined learning outcomes, which may be achieved in a variety of ways: on site, off site, concentrated periods of residential learning, by distance learning (e.g. using online technology) or a combination of the above, defined as ‘blended learning’. There are categories of modules: a. a Mandatory module must be taken by all students on a particular pathway/programme; b. a Core module must be taken and passed by all students on a particular pathway/ programme; c. an Optional module may be taken by students on a particular pathway/programme.
1.2 ‘Senate’ is the senior academic body of the University.
1.7 A ‘Programme’ is an approved curriculum which leads to an award from the University of Winchester. A programme comprises either one subject or a combination of subjects and is made up of modules with a defined credit level and tariff. Each programme has a Programme Specification, approved by Senate Academic Development Committee.
1.1 ‘University’ means the University of Winchester.
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A ‘Student’ is a person who has enrolled at the University in accordance with paragraph B1.1 of the Regulations and is studying one or more modules from a programme. A student may enrol on a programme leading to an award or may enrol as a ‘continuing education’ student. A ‘continuing education’ student is one who registers for discrete modules and not for a programme leading to an award.
1.4 ‘Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee’ (ARPP) oversees the development of Academic Regulations and related policies, procedures and guidelines for all undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree programmes.
1.13
1.9
1.14 An ‘Independent Study’ is the final exercise of a Master’s programme, undertaken under supervision but conducted independently by the student for the award of a Master’s degree and constitutes the major part of an Independent Study module The Independent Study is a level 7 module worth between 40 and 60 credits and undertaken during the final academic year of the programme.
1.22 A ‘substantive mark’ reflects the student’s actual achievement and may be anything between 0 100%. A substantive mark is awarded for the first attempt at an assignment or exam (unless the assessment is graded Pass/Fail only). It may also be awarded for a second attempt if the student is deemed to have valid extenuating circumstances. (Refer to the Assessment Regulations for further details on when a substantive mark will be awarded.)
1.19 ‘CATS’ refers to the Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme operating at the University in which modules have a national currency. All references to module credits in these Regulations refer to CATS credits, unless stated otherwise. The number of credits is based on the estimated notional learning hours (where one credit represents 10 notional hours of learning).
1.15 An ‘Exam’ is the independent assessment of work undertaken other than by private study and under controlled or time constrained conditions, which is capable of external moderation on an individual basis. This definition conventionally implies a written and unseen paper exercise but it is intended to permit other interpretations including exam by performance.
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1.18 ‘RPL’ means Recognition of Prior Learning and is a generic term for the process by which recognition may be given for past learning experiences. (Refer to the RPL Policy for further details)
1.21 Grade Point Average (GPA) refers to a number representing the weighted mean average of the final marks achieved over a group of modules converted to a grade point score as defined Appendix 2 of the Assessment Regulations
1.16 ‘Valid extenuating circumstances’ or ‘Valid evidence of extenuating circumstances’ means approved, relevant extenuating circumstances as defined by the University’s Supporting Students to Succeed Procedures for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Degrees: Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study Procedures
1.17 ‘Auditing’ a module means a student attends a module but does not submit assessments and does not gain credit. (Refer to the Assessment Regulations for further details.)
1.20 ‘ECTS’ refers to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System operating throughout Europe. ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits measure the workload of a full time student during one academic year. The University equates one ECTS credit to two CATS credits.
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b. Any variations to the Academic Year Calendar for a particular programme shall be approved by Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee and be included in the Programme Specification.
5.1 The University follows a common Academic Year Calendar for all taught programmes which: 5.2 lead to a University of Winchester award, and 5.3 are attendance based and require a defined number of teaching and assessment weeks each year.
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c. The Academic Year Calendar is approved by Senate and published by the Academic Registrar
a. The academic year dates are published on the University website
6.2.2. Continuing Education students, who are seeking to register for a programme, may apply to transfer credit from modules successfully completed at the University. Each application shall be considered on its own merit and shall be approved at the University’s discretion. Students may normally only transfer credit for modules completed within a period of four years preceding the intended date of transfer to the programme. Credit shall normally only be transferred for modules taken which are validated for the programme being entered.
6.1 Admissions Process and Entry Requirements
6.1.1. Students are admitted to the University, at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor or other appropriate officer, on fulfilment of specified entry requirements for the purposes of following a specified programme leading to an award or, as a continuing education student, to take discrete modules.
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6.3.2. If readmitted, previous credit may be recognised and accredited in accordance with the RPL Policy.
6.2 Entry with Advanced Standing via RPL
6.2.1. An applicant may be permitted to enter a programme of study with advanced standing and awarded credit for specified modules through RPL. (Refer to the RPL Policy for further details.)
6.1.4. The University specifies minimum general admission requirements for each of its programmes.
6.1.3. The entry requirements for each programme of study are defined in the University Prospectus for the relevant year of entry.
Reasons for re admitting might be that the applicant has been able to show they had kept up with the subject material and/or provided evidence that any circumstances that contributed to the termination of registration have been overcome.
ADMISSIONS, EXTERNAL TRANSFERS AND READMISSIONS
Details may be found in the Admissions Policy. Programme specific entry requirements are defined in the Programme Specification.
6.1.2. The recruitment and admission of students to the University is informed by the Admissions Policy
6.3 Re Admission following Termination of Registration or Exclusion
6.3.1. If the University has terminated a student’s registration and an application for repeat study has been rejected or disallowed or the student has been excluded or expelled in accordance with the Disciplinary Procedures for Students, a student may apply for re admission. The responsibility for making the decision whether to readmit the student shall be taken by the Programme Leader. The only exception is when a student has served a custodial sentence, in which case, the Academic Registrar shall determine if the student’s application may be passed to the Programme Leader for consideration or whether it shall be rejected outright. The Programme Leader is expected to respect the decision of the University and not readmit a student until at least 24 months has elapsed since their registration was terminated. Where a student’s registration has been terminated on academic grounds and the student wishes to return to the same programme, the programme is expected to provide comprehensive reasons as to why they are re admitting.
Certificate of Higher Education Cert HE Certificate of Higher Education in ‘x’ # Church Colleges' Certificate in Religious Studies CCC Church Colleges' Certificate in Religious Studies
Bachelor of Nursing with Honours BN (Hons) Bachelor of Nursing in ‘x’ with ‘y’ Honours
Abbreviation Award title on certificate Notes
Master of Research MRes Master of Research in ‘x’ #
Bachelor of Education in Primary Education with Honours BEd (Hons) Bachelor of Education in Primary Education with ‘y’ Honours ~ Bachelor of Laws with Honours LLB (Hons) Bachelor of Laws with ‘y’ Honours
Integrated Master of Education in Primary Education with Honours MEd (Hons) Master of Education with ‘y’ Honours ~ Integrated Master of Science with Honours MSci (Hons) Master of Science with ‘y’ Honours
Bachelor of Science (Pass degree) BSc Bachelor of Science in ‘x’ # Bachelor of Arts with Honours BA (Hons) Bachelor of Arts in ‘x’ with ‘y’ Honours
Diploma of Higher Education Dip HE Diploma of Higher Education in ‘x’ # Foundation Degree of Science FdSc Foundation Degree of Science in ‘x’ # Bachelor of Arts (Pass degree) BA Bachelor of Arts in ‘x’ #
Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes 2022 23 Page 31 of 32 APPENDIX 7 LIST OF AWARD TITLES AND THEIR ABBREVIATIONS TableProgramme1
Bachelor of Science with Honours BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Science in ‘x’ with ‘y’ Honours
Bachelor of Education in Primary Education (Pass degree) BEd Bachelor of Education in Primary Education # ~ Bachelor of Laws (Pass degree) LLB Bachelor of Laws #
Professional Graduate Certificate Prof Grad Cert Professional Graduate Certificate in ‘x’ # Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Prof GCE Professional Graduate Certificate in Education ~ Postgraduate Certificate PgCert Postgraduate Certificate in ‘x’ # Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education ~ Postgraduate Diploma PgDip Postgraduate Diploma in ‘x’ # Integrated Master of Accounting with Honours MAcc (Hons) Master of Accounting with ‘y’ Honours
Master of Science MSc Master of Science in ‘x’ #
Integrated Master of Mathematics with Honours (Hons)MMath Master of Mathematics with ‘y’ Honours Master of Arts MA Master of Arts in ‘x’ #
Master of Business Administration MBA Master of Business Administration # Master of Laws LLM Master of Laws #
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Programme Abbreviation Award title on certificate Notes
7.1 Programme Pathway Titles
‘y’ is the Honours classification, e.g. First Class, Upper Second Class, Lower Second Class or Third Class. For further details, see Section F2.3 of these Regulations. # may be awarded ‘with Merit’ or ‘with Distinction’ according to the criteria listed in section F3.1 and 3.2 of these Regulations. ~ may be awarded ‘with Qualified Teacher Status’ (QTS). For further details, see the Programme Specification for the relevant programme.
Students who complete the necessary credits and meet the requirements stated in the relevant Programme Specification(s) for their subject(s) shall have the subject(s) listed in their award title as follows: Named Award ‘ in Subject 1 and Subject 2’ ‘inOr Subject 1 with Subject 2’ Single pathway ‘ in Subject 1’
Master of Theology MTh Master of Theology # Key ‘x’ is the name of the pathway subject(s)
Assessment Regulations Academic Quality and Development 2022/23
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This document collates the strategies, regulations and guidelines relating to assessments and applies to all taught provision at the University and its Collaborative Partners.
Description
16. Revised grade descriptors (called assessment criteria in the previous version) (Appendix 7)
1 September 2022
17. New appendix 8 assessment criteria
2. Removal of references to submission through Turnitin (B5 and B6)
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9. Extending the usual cases third attempts can be applied to include foundation year students who have successfully passed all but one module and second year students with extenuating circumstances who have successfully passed all but one module and who are due to be on placement in the next academic year. (B14)
18. References to anonymous marking policy added. (C2 and Appendix 6)
5. Removal of default formatting requirements (B6)
8. Removal of the requirement of previously attempting the assessment to be eligible for the PAB to consider a third attempt. (B14)
1 September 2021
6. Students may not resubmit an assessment up to 5 days after the deadline if they have already made a submission by the deadline (B9)
1. Removal of normally (throughout).
10. Adapting assessments for apprentices entering with partial RPL. (B15)
14. Clarification that students are responsible for checking that they are submitting the final or correct version of their work (C5)
3. Additional guidance about when an error in submission on Canvas can be considered a bona fide attempt (B8)
2. Introduction of new section detailing the Number and Types of Assessment for Undergraduate Programmes. (B2)
13. Clarification that marked assessed work must be returned to students at the end of 15/20/30 working days (except for late submissions which may be returned earlier) and that moderation or second marking (as applicable) must take place before marks are returned to students (C4)
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
4. Programmes should not test the same module learning outcome on more than two modules. (B5)
11. Confirmation that all student assessments will be kept for 5 years in line with Office for Students Requirements. (B18)
12. Clarification about the marking of group work (C1)
This list summarises the changes since 2016/17. The date confirms when the changes were implemented.
3. Clarification about minimum word counts. (B3)
15. Clarification about moderation sample sizes when there are EC extensions (Appendix 6)
1. Removal of IS and EIS as examples where hard copy submissions take place at the same time as electronic submissions (B5)
4. Timing of assessments update to reflect new academic year structure (B9)
5. Inclusion of Time Constrained Assessments as assessments that should be deferred if a student has extenuating circumstances (B10)
7. Clarification that wherever possible second attempts will not be scheduled any later than the last day of the University defined summer resit period. (B13)
4. Amendments to the periods allowed for marking time and deadlines for the return of work to students (C4 5)
7. Requirement for double marking clarified (Appendix 6 paragraph 6.7)
4. Baseline requirement for marking practical assessments, which are not available for post hoc scrutiny changed to single marking with AV recording or double marking with option for AV recording. (Appendix 7)
6. Appendix 7 added Assessment Criteria
2. Include maximum word count for level 3 and reduce maximum word counts for levels 4 6 (B3)
8. References made throughout to the new Supporting Students to Succeed: Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study Procedures
6. Format and purpose of feedback clarified (C7)
31 August 2019 1. Module Description remove reference to Formative Assessment, remove reference to assessment criteria (B4)
1 September 2018 1. eSubmission guidance revised and moved from Appendix 6 to Section B, following the decision to require coursework to be submitted electronically. (Following the removal of Appendix 6, Appendices 7 & 8 have been renumbered as 6 and 7 respectively)
5. Personalised feedback for assessments clarified (C6)
5. Removal of outdated section on Grade Descriptors (Appendix 2)
16 May 2019 1. Explicit reference to the fact that an IS and an EIS refers to the module and not simply an assessment called IS or EIS. (B3, B5, B8, B9, B10, B12, C5 and D4
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31 August 2020 1. Timing of assessments update references from Programme Committee to Student Staff Liaison Committee (B9)
3. Retention of students’ work to be used as ‘exemplars’ to be formally requested in all cases, including Master’s dissertations. (B16)
7. Guidance on the use of extra time for Timed Constrained Assessments if required by a Learning Agreement (B16)
3. Update references to Exam Boards to note change to Progression and Award Boards
6. Explanation about when third attempts at assessments are permitted (B13)
3. Adding learning outcomes and assessment criteria to the list of items to be included in the Module Description (B4)
2. Compensation is automatic if the student meets the criteria and may include a Core module if the student is transferring to a programme which does not require the module to be Core. (D4)
3. Remove references to personalised marking and personalised feedback. Update to note introduction of anonymous marking for written work (C2, C6, C7, Appendix 6, removal of Appendix 7)
4. Clarification of wording regarding Academic Appeals (F)
2. Update references to note cessation of Programme Committee meetings
2. Timing of assessments update to remove detail that is duplicated in the Exam Regulations (B9)
Assessment Regulations 2022/23 Page 5 of 45 17 January 2018 Reduction of moderation samples from 20% to 10% (Appendix 7) 1 September 2017 Introduction of Grade Point Average (GPA)
Assessment Regulations 2022/23 Page 6 of 45 ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY OF CHANGES ............................................................................................................ 3 SECTION A INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT .............................................................................. 8 Section A1 Introduction/Scope 8 Section A2 Exemption from and Suspension of the Regulations 8 SECTION B DEFINING ASSESSMENTS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................. 8 Section B1 Defining Assessments ............................................................................................................ 8 Section B2 Number and Types of assessment for Undergraduate Programmes 9 Section B3 Word Counts for Assessments ................................................................................................. 10 Section B5 Assessment Pattern in Module Description 10 Section B6 Format and Submission of Assessments ............................................................................. 11 Section B7 Submission Requirements 11 Section B8 Problems Uploading Assessments ....................................................................................... 11 Section B9 Penalties for failing to meet submissions requirements 11 Section B11 Deferrals and extensions for assessments ...................................................................... 12 Section B10 Timing of assessments 12 Section B12 First Attempts at Assessments ........................................................................................ 13 Section B13 Second Attempts at Assessments 13 Section B14 Third Attempts at Assessments ....................................................................................... 14 Section B16 Adapting assessments for students with protected characteristics 14 Section B15 Adapting assessments for students transferring in or out of modules mid year or for students on higher/degree apprenticeship programmes .......................................................................... 14 Section B17 Students with a temporary or permanent disability, chronic illness or additional need 15 Section B18 Retention of students’ assessments ................................................................................ 15 SECTION C MARKING AND MODERATION PROCESSES ........................................................... 15 Section C1 Marking Assessment 15 Section C2 Marking process 15 Section C3 Moderation: Internal and External ...................................................................................... 16 Section C4 Marking time and return of work to students 16 Section C5 Feedback format and purpose 16 Section C6 Queries about marks, transcription errors or marking procedures .................................... 17 Section C7 Academic misconduct, including plagiarism and poor academic practice 17 SECTION D AWARD CALCULATION PROCESSES AND PROGRESSION AND AWARD BOARD PROCESSES 17 Section D1 Calculation of module results .............................................................................................. 17 Section D2 Award of Credit 17 Section D3 Calculation of awards, classifications and upgrade rules, exit awards ............................... 18 Section D4 Compensation 18 Section D5 Compensation on Grounds of Extenuating Circumstances ................................................. 18 APPENDIX 1 QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTORS .......................................................................... 19 Qualification Descriptors 19 Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 8 ........................................................................ 19
Assessment Regulations 2022/23 Page 7 of 45 Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 7 19 Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 6 ........................................................................ 20 Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 5 21 Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 4 ........................................................................ 21 Descriptor for study at Level 3 22 APPENDIX 2 MARK SCHEME FOR LEVELS 3 8 ....................................................................... 23 Pass Grades and Marks for Levels 3 8 ..................................................................................................... 23 Other Grades 23 Grade Point Average .................................................................................................................................. 24 APPENDIX 3 IN-YEAR TRANSFERS AND CREDIT ISSUES FOR YEAR-LONG MODULES ................ 26 Resolving Credit Issues for In Year Transfers ............................................................................................. 26 Year long modules with assessment split 50:50 over the two semesters 26 Year long modules with assessment split unevenly over the two semesters ........................................... 26 Customised Assessments 26 Setting Customised Assessments: Example ............................................................................................... 26 Collective Responsibility 27 APPENDIX 4 SETTING WORD LIMITS AND PENALTIES ............................................................ 28 Setting Word Limits with Penalties is Optional .......................................................................................... 28 Calculating the number of words 28 Specifying Penalties .................................................................................................................................... 28 Word Count Declarations 29 Second Attempts following Word Limit Penalties...................................................................................... 29 APPENDIX 5 SUBMISSION PROCESSES FLOWCHART .............................................................. 30 APPENDIX 6 MARKING AND MODERATION PROCESSES ........................................................ 31 Marking Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 31 Definitions 31 Process of Moderation ............................................................................................................................... 31 Reconciling Marking Differences 33 Appeals Against the Marking and/or Moderation Process ........................................................................ 34 APPENDIX 7 GRADE DESCRIPTORS ......................................................................................... 35 APPENDIX 8 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ....................................................................................... 44
Academic Regulations for Postgraduate Research Programmes Accessible & Inclusive Learning Policy Exam
and Award Boards for Taught Programmes including Collaborative Partners of Taught Programmes Policy and Procedures
The assessment regulations set minimum requirements and standards for students and staff. They collate the strategy, regulations and guidelines relating to assessments, including the definition of assessment types and formats, the relationship between programmes and assessments, marking schemes, award calculations and classification methods.
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Supporting Students to Succeed Procedures for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Degrees: Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study Procedures
Master’s Dissertation Presentation Guidelines
Section A2 Exemption from and Suspension of the Regulations
In exceptional circumstances, a programme or subject may seek an exemption from one or more of the Regulations, normally at the time of validation or revalidation. Application to do so shall follow appropriate consultation with other programmes and subjects as required, and, must be made explicit at the time of validation or revalidation and shall be explicitly approved by the Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee. Approved exemptions will be noted in the Programme Specification and a central record is held in Academic Quality and Development.
Section B1 Defining Assessments
The Assessment Regulations apply to all taught provision of the University of Winchester and to all students undertaking that provision whether at the University of Winchester or at a Collaborative Partner, unless specifically exempted by Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee (e.g. disallowed under accreditation agreements with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies).
In exceptional circumstances, and following appropriate consultation, a programme or subject may seek to obtain formal approval through the Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee to suspend one or more of the Regulations temporarily. Where this approval is secured, students shall be explicitly notified before implementation. (An example of this might occur where a programme is running out or an external event prevents the normal procedures to apply.)
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All assessments will be defined in the Module Descriptions, which accompany the Programme Specification approved at (re)validation or via the Programme Amendment process, defined by Senate Academic Development Committee.
SECTION B DEFINING ASSESSMENTS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Section A1 Introduction/Scope
Key aspects of these policies and procedures are incorporated within the Regulations and reference is made there to the full policy or procedures below:
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Alongside the Regulations, the University operates a wide range of institutional policies and procedures.
SECTION A INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT
• Online quizzes or digital tests
When setting assessments, programmes shall take into account the educational aims and intended learning outcomes of a particular programme and module, as well as what can reasonably be expected of students at a given 'level', the purpose of the assessment (including whether it is for formative or summative purposes) and practical considerations such as group size, space and resources.
• Live assessments e.g. vivas, clinical tests, performances, critiques, practical skills tests such as physiological or biomechanical tests and other kinds of activity
Students shall not submit the same assessment for two or more modules even if they are repeating the module. Where students wish to reuse some work from one assessment in another, they shall self reference, as appropriate.
A portfolio can count as a single summative assessment if it meets the following criteria:
The language of learning, teaching and assessment shall be English except in the case of Collaborative Partners, who have obtained a specific exemption within their formal agreement.
• Traditional examination • Sit down exams where the paper or topics are notified to the students in advance
Section B2 Number and Types of assessment for Undergraduate Programmes
c. A student who fails the portfolio will be required to resubmit all the constituent components. Any undergraduate programme that has been (re)validated since September 2019 must include a summative time constrained assessment on a mandatory or core module at each level A variety of time constrained assessments can be used but the maximum period for any pre seen element is two weeks.
The following are examples of time constrained assessments:
a. It comprises a number of related components that are marked together as a whole b. All work within the portfolio should have a single submission date and all elements must be marked together to give a single mark/grade for a module.
This section applies to undergraduate programmes only. There is a limit of 12 summative assessments per level. Related assessments (such as a report and a presentation, or a performance and a written self reflection) which receive separate marks each count separately and must be recorded as individual assessments on the module descriptor.
The Programme shall describe each assessment type in their Programme Specification, especially any which are distinctive, and indicate the appropriate category for each one.
Assessment types and forms, including formative and summative forms, are designed and proposed by Programme Teams and approved via (Re)Validation. Programmes are encouraged to include formative assessments and consider both traditional and innovative assessment types when determining their overall assessment strategy.
• Take away exams where students can use books and web resources but submit answers within a set period
The content and structure of the programme and its assessment strategy provide students with the opportunities for learning and assessment they need to enable them to demonstrate that they have met the programme learning outcomes
• Presentations may count as a time based assessment but only if the period of time between notification of the requirement to present as part of assessment falls within the maximum window
• Group based assessments which might be game based, involve role play or simulation or ‘tabletop assessment’.
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Students are responsible for keeping a copy of all submitted work including copies of all research data and materials prepared for the assessment in question even if they are not required to be submitted.
A word count is normally required for written coursework and is a guide to students and staff about what is expected for each assessment.
Section B5 Assessment Pattern in Module Description
A student’s achievement in each module shall be assessed so that a student may be awarded a final mark and/or grade for each module. (For example, some module assessment patterns may be graded Pass/Fail only). If an assessment covers more than one module a separate final mark shall be awarded for each module. The Module Description shall define:
The maximum word counts for written coursework submissions for modules at level 4 7 inclusive are as follows:Level 3 normally no more than 150 words per credit Level 4 normally no more than 200 words per credit. Level 5 normally no more than 250 words per credit Level 6 normally no more than 250 words per credit Level 7 normally no more than 200 words per credit
a) name of assessment type/ a brief description of what the assessment entails b) word count for written assessments and duration for exams/practical assessments
c) For exams, whether the exam will take place as a university proctored exam or arranged locally by the faculty and whether the exam will take place online or in a physical location.
Assessment Regulations 2022/23 Page 10 of 45 of two weeks. Presentations which are timetabled from the beginning of a module to take place at some point during the semester do not count.
Section B3 Word Counts for Assessments
d) weight of the total mark for each assessment as a percentage or whether one or more elements are graded Pass/Fail only e) whether any element graded Pass/Fail only must be passed in order to pass the module overall f) whether a minimum pass mark is required for each assessment or whether the module may be passed on aggregate
In setting a word count, the programme shall take into account: a) the assessment criteria; b) the range of issues expected in an answer; c) the expected depth/breadth of the answer; d) the need to encourage students to write succinctly and clearly; e) the need to ensure equity for all the students completing the assessment.
Word counts shall not be used as word limits and, therefore, there is no University wide policy for penalising students who succeed or exceed word counts. If programmes wish to set a word limit, then they shall follow the Guidelines in Appendix 4 for Setting Word Limits and Penalties.
There are no institutional minimum word counts. Minimum word counts should be determined locally, based on advice from validation/amendment processes.
For Independent Study modules the following is expected:
Master’s Independent Study module as specified in the relevant Programme Specification but between 15 20k for a module of 60 credits. Extended Independent Study module as specified in the relevant Programme Specification but between 8 10k for a module of 30 credits.
Students are notified of assessments via a Module or Programme Handbook made available to students on Canvas at the beginning of the module.
Section B8 Problems Uploading Assessments
See also paragraph B9 below for more details about Timing of assessments.
Section B7 Submission Requirements
Section B9 Penalties for failing to meet submissions requirements
Where students are required to submit work in hard copy to a Faculty Office, a receipt shall normally be issued. Where a receipt is issued, the student is responsible for retaining this as proof of submission.
All assessments, including those for the Independent Study module and the Extended Independent Study module, submitted up to five working days after the deadline (i.e. one week late) shall be accepted as a first attempt but the substantive mark shall be capped at the minimum pass mark. Students may not resubmit an assessment up to 5 days after the deadline if they have already made a submission by the deadline. Any work submitted after the one week late submission deadline and before the deadline for permitted second attempts shall be accepted as a second attempt, capped at the minimum pass and there shall be no further opportunities for submission. Second attempts submitted after the deadline, without approved extenuating circumstances, shall be deemed a fail and given a mark of 1% only, to indicate submission.
g) the module’s learning outcomes
Late Submission Rule
If both an electronic and a hard copy submission are required, the time and date set shall be same for both and shall normally be set between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm on weekdays.
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Each module must have assessment criteria for each assessment (which can be based on the model University Assessment Criteria available on Canvas) and clearly identify for students which learning outcome(s) relates to which each assessment criteria. Programmes should not test the same module learning outcome on more than two modules
It is the responsibility of the student to submit all work for assessment and all attend practical assessments and exams in accordance with the requirements for each module or programme, as defined in the Programme/Module Handbook. The format of the Dissertation for a Masters’ Independent Study module is defined in the Master’s Dissertation Presentation Guidelines. Coursework shall be submitted electronically via Canvas.
Programmes shall specify their expectations/requirements, e g whether files shall be submitted in a particular format or whether they shall have a marking grid attached Programmes shall also clearly state the penalties or criteria that will apply for work that does not meet clearly articulated programme requirementsStudentsareresponsible for uploading their own work to Canvas and for checking that they are submitting the final/correct version of their work and that this has uploaded correctly.
Section B6 Format and Submission of Assessments
If a student wishes to resubmit an assessment in order to make changes, additions or corrections, they may only do so before the submission deadline.
If students are experiencing problems uploading their assessment to Canvas, they must contact Canvas Support, who can either assist or provide evidence of a technical issue if the problem cannot be resolved before the deadline. Evidence from Canvas support may be permitted in cases where the student wishes to seek an extension due to delayed submission due to technical issues related to Canvas.
Assessment shall take place during the semester in which the module is offered However, if a semester 1 module is linked with a semester 2 module, a common or joint assessment may be held anytime during semester 2, up to the end of the assessment period.
a) Corrupt, illegible or incorrect file format submitted: this includes a file that cannot be opened directly b) Wrong assessment submitted
Students may apply for a deferral (for exams, time constrained assessments and practical assessments) and/or an extension (for coursework) using the approved form and submit it together with written evidence of extenuating circumstances, supported by a disinterested person of demonstrable professional standing in relation to the type of evidence, in accordance with the Supporting Students to Succeed Procedures for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Degrees: Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study Procedures.. 1
1 Students who are pregnant or are shortly due to become a parent should refer to the Pregnancy, Adoption and Becoming a Parent While Studying Guidelines.
Submission A fail grade and mark of 1% shall be imposed as a penalty in the following circum stances:
Where an extension request for the major assessment of the Independent Study module would result in missing the deadline for marks to be considered at the Progression and Award Board, the extension shall normally be extended to the next scheduled submission date for Independent Study modules, i.e. either the first working day of February or the last working day of September.
Refer to the University’s Supporting Students to Succeed Procedures for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Degrees policy and Extenuating Circumstances and for further details.
Refer to Appendix 5 Submission Processes Flowchart for further details.
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Timing of assessments
If a student has submitted work to the wrong module on Canvas or to an incorrect section of the right module on Canvas, but they have made a bona fide attempt, and can submit valid evidence in proof of that, the submission should be accepted. Consideration of the case and evidence is an academic responsibility.
Where an original assessment cannot be replicated, for example in the case of group work, the programme has discretion to set an alternative assessment subject to the maintenance of the purposes of the original assessment and module learning outcomes.
Section B10
Deadlines for all assessments may only be extended by a previously agreed extension: no substantive mark may be awarded for late work for which no extension has been agreed.
Where a problem is identified before the due date for submission has passed, the student may resubmit the work. If the problem is identified following the deadline, the assessment shall be graded as a Fail and given a mark of 1% to indicate submission only.
Section B11 Deferrals and extensions for assessments
Submission deadlines shall normally be set for any date or time within semester weeks (including assessment weeks), (please see the paragraph below for programmes that operate outside the standard semester dates) If a programme only consists of modules taught across both semesters, the semester 1 assessment weeks should be used for formative activities and assessments
Incorrect presentation Marks shall normally only be deducted if presentation is specified within the marking criteria, for example incorrect text format.
The major assessment for the Independent Study module (for Masters’ Programmes) shall be submitted on the following dates of the student’s intended final year of study as follows:
Information about the arrangements and timetabling of exams can be found in the University’s Exam Regulations.
b) For students who initially registered for their programme in January, the deadline shall be the first working day of February.
The date for second attempts and return of work shall also be recorded.
All students are expected to submit their assessments and sit exams and practical assessments as set by the programme. Marks awarded for first attempts that are submitted on time shall be a substantive mark between 0 100% or graded Pass/Fail only.
If programmes want to set a deadline outside their normal teaching and assessment periods, i e during the Christmas or Spring vacation period, they must seek explicit approval for each assessment from the programme’s Student Staff Liaison Committee Where unanimous agreement is confirmed, the new arrangement shall remain in use unless the Programme decides to move the deadline back to the established teaching and assessment periods. The ‘normal’ expectation is that undergraduate programmes will not set assessments out of semester dates.
Section B12 First Attempts at Assessments
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For those programmes that operate outside the standard semester dates, assessment deadlines will be set by the programme team at the beginning of each academic year and will be communicated to students via the appropriate Canvas pages, Programme Information pages and Student Staff Liaison Committee
Where a student fails an element of assessment and has not satisfied any specified requirement(s) for the module, the student shall not have the automatic right to a second attempt. However, the Progression and Award Board has discretion to permit a second attempt.
Section B13 Second Attempts at Assessments
For a second attempt at written coursework, a student shall normally be required to resubmit the original assignment. A resit for an exam or a practical assessment may be based on a new exam or practical
The date of submission and return of work shall be recorded in the Module/Programme Handbook (as appropriate).
Students shall normally be permitted an automatic second attempt for all failed first attempts. Deadlines for second attempts are determined by the programme, except for resits for semester 2 exams which are held during the University defined summer resit period in July or August. Deadlines for second attempts for semester 2 modules and the Extended Independent Study module are normally scheduled during the summer vacation period and wherever possible will not be any later than the last day of the University defined summer resit period
A full time student will submit at the end of their first year of study; a two year part time student shall submit at the end of their second year of study and a three year part time student shall submit at the end of their third year of study.
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Where a student has passed the module overall but fails an element of assessment, they shall normally be permitted a second attempt at the failed element, on condition that they have satisfied any other specified requirement(s) for the module. The second attempt shall normally be capped at the minimum pass mark for that level, eg 40% for levels 3 6 and 50% for level 7. The better mark of the two attempts shall be included in the calculation for the overall module mark.
to the above may be approved for students who are granted an extension or deferral due to extenuating circumstances or where the programme has an exemption from the Regulations to teach outside the semester periods or extend the module across two academic years.
a) For students who initially registered for their programme in October, the deadline shall be the last working day of September;
Students who transfer mid year and need to join/leave year long modules, especially in the case of students involved in the American Exchange and Visiting Programmes , require careful management to ensure that they are not left short of credits at the end of the academic year.
In order to adhere to ESFA funding rules, students on higher/degree apprenticeship programmes must not re learn skills that they already have Such students might therefore achieve partial module credits through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In such cases, the Programme will determine whether an alternative/bespoke assessment is required: the assessment would be approved via Programme Amendment Committee.
Refer to Appendix 3 for In Year Transfers and Credit Issues for Year Long Modules for further details
Section B14
Progression and Award Boards have the authority to offer a student the opportunity to complete a third attempt at an assessment. This option only applies to: • final year students who have successfully passed all but one module • second year students with extenuating circumstances who have successfully passed all but one module and who are due to be on placement in the next academic year • students at any level who have been trail failing modules and have not successfully passed the year • foundation year students who have successfully passed all but one module (if the foundation year student is in a repeat year, the third attempt can only be offered if the student was not offered a third attempt at that module in the previous year)
Section B16 Adapting assessments for students with protected characteristics
Section B15 Adapting assessments for students transferring in or out of modules mid-year or for students on higher/degree apprenticeship programmes
Where a module only requires students to achieve an overall aggregate pass, a student who has achieved the overall pass but has failed an element shall not normally be required to pass that element via a second attempt. However, the student may ask the Progression and Award Board for permission to submit a second attempt for a failed element if an opportunity has not already been offered. The deadline for such requests shall be within 5 working days of the date of the letter confirming the decision of the Progression and Award Board.
The interests of students and/or protected characteristics shall be taken into consideration and reasonable adjustments to assessments shall be made provided that these do not compromise academic standards as expressed through the learning outcomes See also the Pregnancy, Adoption and Becoming a Parent While Studying Guidelines.
Third attempts at assessments may also be offered as part of the resolution to a successful academic Studentsappeal. offered the opportunity to submit a third attempt will usually receive the highest of the marks achieved for the assessment, unless otherwise stated in the Academic Appeal outcome letter.
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Third Attempts at Assessments
Programme Leaders, for all subjects involved, and the student concerned have a collective responsibility to ensure that they are aware of how the transfer is being managed and that the process will ensure that the student will complete the requisite number of credits for their studies at the University of Winchester for the academic year in question.
All assessments will be marked with reference to the University’s generic Grade Descriptors which are aligned to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). Students taking part in group assessments shall receive individual marks.
Where the student’s disability is of a temporary nature or the result of an emergency e g a broken bone, a Learning Agreement may be approved for a specified time period.
If a Learning Agreement indicates that the student is entitled to extra time for exams, then they are also entitled to the equivalent extra time for time constrained assessments (TCAs). This is usually articulated as a percentage of the duration of the assessment eg 25% extra time for a 24 hour takeaway exam paper would result in an additional 6 hours to complete the assessment.
Section C1 Marking Assessment
Section B18 Retention of students’ assessments
Section B17 Students with a temporary or permanent disability, chronic illness or additional need
Section C2 Marking process Where possible all summative assessments will be marked anonymously in line with the Anonymous Marking Policy Markers shall record a substantive mark on all assessments, even if they know that the mark for an assessment shall be capped. This provides feedback to the student and is also required if a student were to successfully appeal against a Progression and Award Board decision to cap a mark and subsequently be awarded a substantive mark.
All student assessments will be kept for 5 years in line with Office for Students Requirements.
Where Programmes wish to retain an assessment by an individual student as an exemplar for other students, they shall obtain written permission from the student concerned. Work retained in this way shall normally be disposed of after five years.
Where students require a deferral or extension for an assessment or simply wish to inform programmes of their extenuating circumstances, they should do so in accordance with the Supporting Students to Succeed Procedures for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Degrees: Extenuating Circumstances and Support to Study Procedures Refer to the Exam Regulations for further details.
All marks and grades for modules at L3 8 inclusive are provisional until confirmed by a Progression and Award Board, usually held at the end of the academic year or 12 month period of study. Please refer to Appendix 2 for a full range of the marks and grades used by markers when grading work as well as the grades used on transcripts to indicate the status of modules, where the final outcome is pending or the module has not been passed.
SECTION C MARKING AND MODERATION PROCESSES
The University encourages students to disclose any disability or additional need at pre entry, enrolment or during the period of their study. Students, who have formally notified the University of a disability, condition or chronic illness, shall normally have agreed a formal Learning Agreement with Student Support and Success and academic staff to provide additional support for learning and assessment.
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A Learning Agreement shall be arranged on an individual basis as a reasonable adjustment for students who may otherwise be disadvantaged by a temporary or permanent disability or additional need, whether temporary or permanent, provided that this does not compromise the validity of the assessment or assessment methods. Any alternative assessment method that is approved shall be capable of assessing the same learning outcomes by alternative means and capable of being implemented, within the provisions available to the University.
Section C3 Moderation: Internal and External
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External moderation is achieved via scrutiny by External Examiners of assessments, marking criteria and processes and Progression and Award Board processes. For details of the sample of work to be seen by External Examiners, please refer to the External Examiners of Taught Programmes Policy and Procedures
Marking of student work is an activity which is a normal part of the duties of academic staff. It is not driven by the semester dates which apply to student attendance and shall not be delayed by student vacation
Allperiods.summative assessments shall be marked and returned to students at the end of 15 working days after the published submission date. Moderation must be completed within the 15 working days The only exceptions to this are:
Please refer to Appendix 6 for regulations governing the process of moderation, reconciliation of marking differences and how students may lodge an appeal concerning the marking and/or moderation process. (NB Students cannot appeal against the academic judgement of a marker.)
a) examinations which are marked off line and results will be returned to students with their Progression and Award Board outcome letter;
g) In the case of late submissions by students who have an extension approved because of an extenuating circumstances application, summative assessments shall returned to students as soon as they have been marked.
Additional internal and external scrutiny is also effected by (re)validation of programmes when programmes, learning and teaching and assessments are reviewed by a panel of internal academic staff and students and external academics and professionals.
A sample of work is normally sent to the External Examiner within 10 working days of the mark and feedback being returned to students.
Internal moderation is a process separate from that of marking and provides assurance that assessment criteria have been applied appropriately, reflecting the shared understanding of the markers
b) work which is double marked such as undergraduate final year dissertations which shall be marked and returned to students at the end of 20 working days of the published submission date. Double marking must be completed within the 20 working days;
NB: Working days refers to weekdays with the exception of days when the University is closed as a result of English bank holidays or University statutory and closure days (e.g. period between Christmas and New Year). Section C5 Feedback format and purpose Feedback shall be provided via Canvas and may be written or use audio/visual software.
c) the Master’s Independent Study which shall be marked and returned to students at the end of 30 working days after the published submission date. Double marking must be completed within the 30 working days; d) where students are on placement, the programme may return the work after the placement has been completed; e) assessments which are being investigated following an allegation of poor academic practice or academic misconduct. If the investigation is still on going at the point when the assessment is due to be returned, the Academic Conduct Officer shall inform the student that the work is being investigated in accordance with the Academic Misconduct Policy;
Section C4 Marking time and return of work to students
f) in cases of staff illness, the Department shall publish a deferred return date at the earliest opportunity. Where staff illness continues for more than 10 working days, the Department shall try to designate alternative markers; and
Section C7 Academic misconduct, including plagiarism and poor academic practice
SECTION D AWARD CALCULATION PROCESSES AND PROGRESSION AND AWARD BOARD
Calculation of module results
The mark for each assessment, entered on the University’s student record system , shall always be a whole number. Where an assessment is made of two or more elements, each element shall normally be entered separately on the University’s student record system (SITS) and the final mark shall be calculated as an aggregate of the marks for all of the elements, based on the weightings shown in the module description.
Where a module is graded Pass/Fail only, no mark shall be allocated and the result will not contribute to the calculation for award classification.
Queries about marks, feedback, transcription errors or marking procedures should be raised at the time of the assessment or as soon as possible after assessments are returned.
a) If the first digit immediately following the decimal place is 4 or lower then no change is made to whole number and the numbers to the right of the decimal place are removed (thus 44.49 would become 44) b) If the first digit immediately following the decimal place is 5 or higher then add one to the digit to the left of the decimal place and all numbers to the right of the decimal place are removed (thus 44.51 would become 45)
SectionPROCESSESD1
Students may also ask to discuss feedback on their work or seek clarification in person from the module leader or marker(s).
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Where a student is permitted to retake a module, either via repeat study or trail fail, for which credit and/or marks have already been received, any previously received credit and/or marks shall no longer count as part of the student’s academic profile for the programme but will appear on the student’s transcript. The student is also required to attend and retake all elements of the repeated module(s) and submit new work for all assessments when they repeat study. However, a student may only be required to submit the assessments if they are permitted to trail fail without attendance. This shall be confirmed
In addition to feedback on individual assessments Programmes may provide feedback via: a) discussion in class; b) generic feedback delivered electronically via Canvas.
Students cannot request that an assessment be remarked, moderated or submitted to the External MarksExaminer.can only be formally appealed after a Progression and Award Board.
The rule for rounding to a whole number for assessments with multiple elements and for overall module results calculated by the student record system (SITS) is as follows:
Section D2 Award of Credit
Where a marker or student believes that they have identified an instance academic misconduct the marker shall investigate the matter fully in accordance with the Academic Misconduct Policy and the student shall pass the relevant details to their Faculty Office or the RKE Centre who shall refer the matter to an Academic Conduct Officer
Section C6 Queries about marks, transcription errors or marking procedures
Students are required to take modules in accordance with the pathway defined for their programme. Students are awarded credit for all modules for which they successfully complete the assessment and other specified requirements as stated in the Programme Specification and Module Description.
a) no more than one optional or mandatory module worth up to 20 credits has been failed at that level; b) a module mark of no more than 10 marks below the minimum pass mark defined for that level has been achieved for the failed module; c) all the other modules required to be taken for the programme at that level have been passed (with the exception of the Master’s Independent Study module );
The student may elect not to accept the compensation and may request permission to submit a second attempt for the assessment or retake the module(s) for a substantive mark, provided that they have not already been offered an opportunity to do so. This might involve a repeat period of study. The deadline for such requests shall normally be within 5 working days of the date of the letter confirming the decision of the Progression and Award Board Section D5 Compensation on Grounds of Extenuating Circumstances
f) a Core module may only be compensated if a student is transferring to another programme and the new programme does not require the module to be Core.
2 Suggested criteria are detailed in the Conduct of Progression and Award Boards for Taught Programmes including Collaborative Partners Guidelines
Except when forbidden by accreditation, the Progression and Award Board will be able to compensate failure once at each level of a programme (excluding level 3 and level 8), provided that the student has met the following conditions:
Section D4 Compensation
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The Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes defines the credit requirements for awards and the award calculation rules. Programmes may set additional requirements that specific named modules shall be Theincluded.method for calculating a final award shall be to calculate the result correct to a whole number, using the same rounding method as described above.
d) the learning outcomes required for that level of study have been achieved (with the exception of those solely associated with the Master’s Independent Study module)
The mark for the failed assessment(s) shall remain unchanged; instead the overall mark for the compensated module(s) shall be capped at the minimum pass mark and shall be clearly identified on the student’s transcript.
Compensation may not be applied for work that is not submitted, unless covered by valid evidence of extenuating circumstances.
The Progression and Award Board has, in exceptional cases, wider discretion to compensate at all levels for failure due to extenuating circumstances where valid evidence has been received and where there is sufficient evidence from other assessments to satisfy the Departmental or Collaborative Partner
Additionally:e)the module may be compensated whether or not the student is permitted a second attempt. 2
Students may apply to audit one or more modules but they shall confirm their intention to audit the module within two weeks of starting it. No credit may be given for audited modules, although they shall be recorded on intermediate and final transcripts. Approval for a student’s request to audit a module is at the discretion of the Module Leader
Section D3 Calculation of awards, classifications and upgrade rules, exit awards
APPENDIX 1
QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTORS
c) the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems;
d) a detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic Typically,enquiry.holders of the qualification shall be able to:
A Master’s degree (Level 7 qualification), is awarded to students who have demonstrated:
A Doctoral degree (Level 8 Qualification) is awarded to students who have demonstrated:
And holders shall have:
b) a systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of an academic discipline or area of creative or professional practice;
f) continue to undertake pure and/or applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing substantially to the development of new techniques, ideas or approaches.
Master’s degree graduates are required to meet this descriptor in full.
Qualification Descriptors
Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 7
a) the creation and interpretation of new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication and/or public performance and other public dissemination.;
g) the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional or equivalent environments.
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Progression and Award Board of the student’s understanding of the subject matter and that the student has met the learning outcomes of the module(s) affected.
Each programme is required to provide a programme specific qualification descriptor for the final award and any exit qualifications, associated with the programme, in their Programme Specification. These descriptors comply with the Qualification Descriptors defined by the QAA in The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree Awarding Bodies (November 2014) which is a key reference point in the 2018 UK Quality Code for Higher Education Higher Education Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 8 Doctoral degree graduates are required to meet this descriptor in full.
The student may elect not to accept the compensation and may wish to reattempt the assessment or retake the module(s) for a true mark. This might involve a repeat period of study.
There is no limit to the number of modules that may be compensated on concessionary grounds as long as the Progression and Award Board is satisfied that the student has demonstrated the ability to work at an appropriate level in the pathway for which they are registered and that they have met all learning outcomes. The advantage to the student is that they are not required to (re)submit or (re)take assessments or modules.
Where an assessment mark is compensated on concessionary grounds, the assessment element shall be raised to the minimum pass mark appropriate to the level of the module without restricting the final mark for the module.
e) make informed judgements on complex issues in specialist fields, often in the absence of complete data, and be able to communicate their ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non specialist audiences
of the qualification shall be able to: f) Apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects;
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b) originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline; c) conceptual understanding that enables the student to: d) evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline; e) evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses; f) a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced the qualification shall be able to:
g) deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgments in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non specialist audiences
a) a systematic understanding of key aspects of their field of study, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline; b) an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a disciplines; c) conceptual understanding that enables the student to: i) devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, suing ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a disciplines; ii) describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline; d) an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge; e) the ability to manage their own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original material appropriate to the Typically,discipline);holders
Typically,scholarship.holdersof
h) demonstrate self direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level i) continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level. j) And holders shall have: k) the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: i) the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility ii) decision making in complex and unpredictable situations iii) the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours are required to meet the descriptor in full The descriptor may also be used as a reference point for other qualifications at level 6 including Pass degree and Graduate DiplomasBachelor’s degrees with Honours are awarded to students who have demonstrated:
Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 6
a) a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study, or area of creative or professional practice;
Holders of a Certificate of Higher Education are required to meet the descriptor in full.
g) Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgement, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution or identify a range of solutions to a problem;
i) The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: i) the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; ii) decision marking in complex and unpredictable contexts; iii) the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.
h) Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non specialist audiences; And holders shall have:
Certificates of Higher Education (level 4) are to students who have demonstrated:
Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 5
Descriptor for a Higher Education Qualification at Level 4
d) an understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretation based on that knowledge; Typically, holders of the qualification shall be able to: e) use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis; f) effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non specialist audiences and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively; g) undertake further training, develop exiting skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations; And holders shall: h) The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility and decisions making
a) knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with their area(s) of study and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study; b) an ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, in order to develop lines of argument and make sounds judgments in accordance with basic theories and concepts of their subject(s) of study
Typically, holders of the qualification shall be able to: c) Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to their area(s) of study and/or work
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Holders of a Diploma of Higher Education or Foundation Degree are required to meet the descriptor in full
Diplomas of Higher Education and Foundation Degrees are awarded to students who have
a)demonstrated:knowledge and critical understanding of the well established principles of their area(s) of study, and of the way in which those principles have developed b) ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studies, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context; c) knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study;
f) The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility
g) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to standard problems in familiar contexts
e) Undertake further training and develop new skills w3ith a structured and managed environment And holders shall:
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h) Analyse a range of information using pre defined principles, frameworks or criteria
Students who completed 120 credits of study at level 3 shall meet the descriptor in full Level 3 students have demonstrated the ability to:
Typically, level 3 students will be able to:
d) Communicate the results of their/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent argument
e) Relate principles and concepts to underlying theoretical frameworks and approaches
c) Demonstrate an awareness of current area of debate in the field of study
d) Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues in the main area of study
b) Demonstrate an understanding of defined areas of the knowledge base
a) Apply knowledge and skills in a range of complex activities demonstrating comprehension of relevant theories; access and analyse information independently and make reasoned judgements, selecting from a considerable choice of procedures in familiar and unfamiliar contexts and direct own activities, with some responsibility for the output of others
f) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format
Descriptor for study at Level 3
A substantive mark: reflects the student’s actual achievement and may be anything between 0 100%. A substantive mark is awarded for the first attempt at an assignment or exam (unless the assessment is graded Pass/Fail only). It may also be awarded for a second attempt if the student is deemed to have valid extenuating circumstances.
A Pass grade immediately followed by a ‘Q’, eg ‘DQ’, ‘PQ’ or ‘UPQ’: indicates a module which is an overall pass but which contains one or more assessments which have failed the qualifying mark for that assessment but the Progression and Award Board has confirmed that the student has met the learning outcome(s) of the failed assessment(s) elsewhere.
Table 1 Pass Grades and the equivalent percentage mark range Level 3 – 6 Minimum pass mark is 40% Level 7 Minimum pass mark is 50% Level 8 A / AQ 70% or above B / BQ 60 69% C / CQ 50 59% D / DQ 40 49% UP / UPQ ungraded Pass for Pass / Fail modules * PD / PDQ 70% or above PM / PMQ 60% 69% P / PQ 50 59% UP / UPQ ungraded Pass for Pass / Fail modules * UP an ungraded Pass * * Ungraded Passes (UP) shall have no accompanying percentage mark.
Other Grades L indicates that this is a first attempt at an assessment, which has an approved extension and when the mark is received, it will be for a substantive mark
R Indicates a failed assessment/module for which the student is permitted to submit a second attempt for a capped mark.
A capped mark: is the mark awarded for a late submission or a second attempt following failure or non submission. All work must be given an indicative mark but where the student is submitting a second attempt (following failure or non submission) or repeating a module, the mark recorded on their transcript will normally be ‘capped’ at the minimum pass mark for that level. Where a module is to be capped, then each assessment for that module shall be capped before the overall module result is calculated, i e the University shall not aggregate the indicative marks and then cap the module result
3 Q grades only apply to modules which have two or more summative assessments. Q grades do not apply to modules passed on aggregate or modules with only one summative assessment.
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Q 3 Q Indicates a module which, although it has achieved an overall pass mark, contains one or more assessments which have failed the qualifying mark for that assessment (as detailed in the Module Description) and the student is permitted a second attempt to pass the failed assessment(s). For instance, some programmes set requirements for a minimum mark of 35% or 40% for each piece of assessment.
(Because the compensation regulation only applies to modules with an overall mark below the minimum pass mark, modules with grade Q or QF cannot be compensated.)
F Indicates a failed assessment/module for which no opportunity for a second attempt exists.
W Indicates that a student withdrew from the module before completion.
CN Indicates that one or more of the assessments for the module was compensated due to approved extenuating circumstances Grade Point Average Once the weighted mean average of module marks has been calculated, according to Award Calculation Rules defined in the Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes, this shall be converted to the equivalent grade point score to provide a cumulative Grade Point Average Please note that Grade Point Average will only be applied to students who started an Undergraduate programme before September 2022 Table 1 Grade point scores and the equivalent percentage mark range Grade point score Percentage mark range 4.25 75 + 4.00 71 74 3.75 67 70 3.50 64 66 3.25 61 63 3.00 57 60 2.75 54 56 2.50 50 53 2.25 48 49 2.00 43 47 1.50 40 42
QF Indicates a module which is an overall pass but which contains one or more assessments which have failed the qualifying mark for that assessment and for which no second attempt is permitted
PR/PF Indicates a case of plagiarism proven through the University’s Academic Misconduct Policy. Used only by senior Registry staff. (The assessment shall be given a mark 1% to indicate work was submitted.)
The Departmental/Collaborative Partner Progression and Award Board may replace the Q or QF grade with the pass grade appropriate to the aggregate mark, followed by a Q, if they are satisfied that the student has met the learning outcomes of the failed assessment(s) in one or more other modules at the same level or above. Where the Q or QF grade is changed to a pass grade, the pass grade shall be followed by the letter ‘Q’ as detailed in the table above.
AP Indicates that there is a case of alleged plagiarism against an assessment within the module. This code is only used when the alleged plagiarism is under investigation (refer to the University’s Academic Misconduct Policy for further details). If the alleged plagiarism is not proven, then the module grade will be changed to that appropriate to the aggregate mark by senior Registry staff
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CP Indicates that the module was a compensated pass.
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3.8. Customised assessments may be set to enable students leaving a module at the end of the semester 1 to be assessed on teaching and learning covered in semester 1 only. Students joining a module at the start of semester 2 should be assessed on teaching and learning covered in semester 2 only. Where necessary, programmes shall ensure that additional support is provided if work covered in semester 1 is necessary to the students’ future studies.
3.1. Full time undergraduate students shall complete 120 credits each academic year. Part time undergraduate students shall complete the modules for which they are registered by the end of week 2 of each semester.
3.3. If a student is transferring mid year, they shall complete all Semester 1 modules as originally registered (ie they shall complete assessments whether these are scheduled in semester 1 and/or 2 if the module itself runs only in semester 1).
3.9. For students joining a module, additional formative assessments could be used to enable the student to become familiar with the subject/programme before completing a summative assessment. Setting Customised Assessments: Example Module has 3 assessments: Ass 1 due in week 10 of S1 weighted 30%
Resolving Credit Issues for In Year Transfers
3.5. If the student is part way through a year long module, they shall agree with the Programme Leader, who owns the module, whether they shall either: a. complete that module and all assessments as scheduled in the module handbook; or b. be permitted to complete 50% of the assessment and be credited with half the normal credits for that module (eg 15 credits of a 30 credit module).
3.6. If the student wishes to transfer into a year long module, they must agree with the Programme Leader, who owns the module, whether the student shall either: a. be required and supported to catch up on missed teaching and complete the module and all assessments as scheduled in the module handbook; or b. be required and supported to complete 50% of the assessment and be credited with half the normal credits for that module (eg 15 credits of a 30 credit module).
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Year long modules with assessment split 50:50 over the two semesters
Year long modules with assessment split unevenly over the two semesters
3.7. Where a module does not split the assessments evenly over the academic year, the Programme Leader, who owns the module, shall decide whether the student shall either: a. complete the module as required in the module handbook; or b. be given an individually customised assessment to enable them to complete 50% of the assessment load and be credited with half the normal credits for that module (eg 15 credits of a 30 credit module)
3.2. Where the Programme deems it impossible to divide a year long module, they shall make this clear to all parties and ensure that this is taken into account when responding to a student’s request to transfer. This may require a student to undertake additional study in order to transfer.
3.4. Students who do not complete the module shall be deemed to have failed the module and this may mean that they are unable to proceed/graduate if they have an incomplete profile for the current academic year as a result.
Customised Assessments
Collective Responsibility
A student joining the module at the end of S1 would be set a customised assessment weighted 10% to be submitted in week 6 when other students are submitting Ass 2 and then submit Ass 3 in the normal way
A student leaving the module at the end of S1 might have already completed Ass1 and be set a customised assessment weighted 20% to be submitted at the end of S1 or early in S2.
Total assessment weighing = 50%. If passed, the module is credited to the student’s profile with half the normal credits.
Joining this module: option B
NB Care needs to be taken that the student is not unduly advantaged if feedback is given on Ass1 before they have submitted their customised assessment.
A student joining the module at the end of S1 would a customised formative assessment to be submitted in week 6 when other students are submitting Ass 2 and then submit a customised Ass 3 in week 14 and this be weighted 50% instead of the usual 40%.
Ass 2 due in week 6 of S2 weighted 30% Ass 3 due in week 14 of S2 weighted 40% Leaving this module: option A
Total assessment weighing = 50%. If passed, the module is credited to the student’s profile with half the normal credits.
Total assessment weighing = 50%. If passed, the module is credited to the student’s profile with half the normal credits.
3.9 In all cases, the Programme Leader for the Subject/Programme being left and the Programme Leader for the Subject/Programme being joined AND the student are all responsible for ensuring that they are aware of how the transfer is being managed and that the process will ensure that the student will complete the requisite number of credits for the academic year. By signing the form, the staff members and the student acknowledge that they understand the process and have taken steps to ensure the transfer will enable the students to complete their academic commitments.
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3.10 If these procedures are not followed, students are unlikely to achieve sufficient credits and, if this happens, students will not be able to proceed with their studies or graduate without being required to repeat study.
The above options are suggestions for how programmes might go about customising assessments to enable students to complete 50% of the module’s assessment. Programmes are welcome to vary them to suit local circumstances, assessment types, timing of events etc. In all cases, programmes shall ensure that all students affected are treated consistently and fairly.
Joining this module: option A
NB In both A and B above, care needs to be taken that the student is not unduly disadvantaged for missing teaching from semester 1.
Leaving this module: option B A student leaving the module at the end of S1 who has not already completed Ass1 would be set a customised assessment weighted 50% to be submitted at the end of S1 or early in S2.
Total assessment weighing = 50%. If passed, the module is credited to the student’s profile with half the normal credits.
4.7 The Module and/or Programme Handbook shall state in the assessment criteria for each assessment whether penalties shall be imposed for exceeding and/or undershooting word limits and, where penalties will apply, must include the details of penalties: a) applying to submissions for substantive marks; b) applying to submissions for a capped mark; c) applying to submissions for modules graded pass/fail only; d) whether deductions could result in the overall mark dropping below a pass;
4.1 Word counts for assessments are normally defined by programmes in the individual Module Descriptions contained in the Programme’s Definitive Document or in the Programme or Module Handbook. A word count is a guide to students and staff about what is expected for each assessment.
4.5 The Module and/or Programme Handbook shall specify the method of calculating the number of words for assessments and shall specify what must be included and excluded.
4.3
Calculating the number of words
Specifying Penalties
The Programme/Module Leader shall make the word limit and penalties clear to students: a) by verbally informing the students when discussing assessments; b) by including details in the Module and/or Programme Handbook.
Assessment Regulations 2022/23 Page 28 of 45 APPENDIX 4 SETTING WORD LIMITS AND PENALTIES
Setting Word Limits with Penalties is Optional
4.2 Word counts are not intended to be used as word limits and therefore, there is no University wide policy for penalising students who undershoot or exceed word counts. If programmes wish to set a word limit, then they are required to follow these Regulations.
4.4 Programmes may set their own penalties for equivalent infringements of time limited or other forms of assessments e g for presentations or performances, see paragraph 4.9 below for some examples. In such cases, the Module and/or Programme Handbook shall specify these in the marking criteria for those assessments.
4.6
The following is an example of how this might be expressed only: Included in the word count: a) every word from the introduction to the conclusion, including headings; b) quotations included in the body of the text (see also f) below); c) in line references; Excluded in the word count: d) title pages; e) abstracts; f) indented quotations of 3 lines or more; g) bibliographies; h) list of references; i) footnotes/endnotes, unless excessive; j) appendices (which might be confined to diagrams, tables, maps, and visual images and would normally be no more than half the size of the main work); k) original diagrams, graphs, images etc (if included would normally be considered as equivalent to a ½ page of text regardless of their size ie approximately 100 words, regardless of font size.)
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4.12 Word count declarations shall be checked where it appears to markers that the word limit for the assessment has been breached; in addition some assessments should be randomly selected for testing. Where an assessment is selected for testing an electronic version in Microsoft Word format shall be supplied if requested and the word count shall be checked using the latest version of Microsoft Word installed on the University computing network.
4.9
Second Attempts following Word Limit Penalties
Penalties for time limited forms of assessment (e g presentations or performances) could include:
4.13 A second attempt shall not be permitted where assessments are subject to a word limit penalty, which reduces the mark to the minimum pass mark (ie 40% for L3 6 work / 50% for L7/8 work).
4.14 A second attempt shall be permitted where assessments fail to meet the assessment criteria for a pass at the first attempt and the failure includes a word limit penalty.
4.8
a) markers could cease marking once the limit is exceed (although they could still provide feedback); b) a percentage of the raw score deducted, e.g. 10% for a short, defined infringement and 20% for a long defined infringement; c) result capped to the minimum pass mark; d) automatic fail for second attempts and/or modules graded pass/fail only
Penalties include:
4.11 Staff shall check the declared word count on the cover sheet against the word limit specified for that assessment: where the word count exceeds the specified word limit, the appropriate penalty shall be applied.
a) any excess and/or deficiency; b) an excess of 10% or more of the word limit, with no penalty for undershooting the word limit; c) an excess or deficiency of 10% or more of the word limit; d) an escalating penalty scale for greater excesses only or for greater excesses or deficiencies; e) omitting or recording the wrong word count.
The following infringements could incur a marking penalty:
a) where any excess is penalised, this could mean that work beyond the word limit would not be marked (although it could receive feedback); b) a percentage of the raw score deducted, e g 10% for a lesser infringement and 20% for a greater infringement; c) result capped to the minimum pass mark; d) automatic fail for second attempts and/or modules graded pass/fail only; e) omission of the word count from the cover sheet could mean work is not accepted for marking; f) significantly incorrect word count recorded on the cover sheet could mean work capped at minimum pass mark;
4.10
Word Count Declarations
If failed, may submit a 2nd attempt by permitteddeadline,setwhere* 2nd40%cappedattemptat(L36)50%(L7)
Work not submitted at all or work submitted after deadline set for 2nd attempt Automatic fail recorded for first and second attempts (0% awarded for non submissions; 1% awarded for submitted work)
If 2nd passed,attemptmarkcappedat40%(L36)50%(L7)
Automatic fail recorded for first attempt (0% awarded) Work accepted and marked as 2ndpermitted*whereattempt, If passed, mark for 40%cappedattempt2ndat(L36)50%(L7) No further in yearpermittedattemptsifworkfails
1st attempt not submitted on time but within one week of deadlineinitial If atmarkpassed,capped40%(L36)50%(L7)
1st byaftersubmittedattemptoneweekofinititaldeadlinebutdeadlinesetfor2ndattempt
1st submittedattemptontime
If marksubstantivepassed,awarded:40%orabove(L36)50%orabove(L7)
No further in year submittedfails2ndpermittedattemptsifattemptorisnotbydeadline
No further in year workpermittedattemptsiffailsorisnotsubmittedbydeadline
Assessment Regulations 2022/23 Page 30 of 45 APPENDIX 5 SUBMISSION PROCESSES FLOWCHART
5.2. The one week period refers to five working days when the University is open and may, therefore, include student vacation periods.
5.1. This flow chart illustrates the process described in Section B of these Regulations relating to first and second attempts, including late submission, for all assessments for modules taken at the first attempt or retaken where students’ repeat study or trail fails. It does not cover the provisions of Section B14 Third Attempts at Assessments.
No further in year permittedattempts
If failed, may submit a 2nd attempt by permitteddeadline,setwhere*
6.5. The moderator shall normally be a member of the teaching team for the module, or as designated by the Programme Leader. The role of the moderator is to ensure the appropriateness of the marking, taking into account consistency, fairness, application of the agreed marking scheme and academic standards. A moderator may not change marks.
Assessment Regulations 2022/23 Page 31 of 45 APPENDIX 6 MARKING AND MODERATION PROCESSES
6.6. To ensure that there is no bias in the marking procedures, all assessments submitted by a student shall normally be first marked and, where required, moderated by someone who does not have a personal interest, involvement or relationship with a student being assessed. In cases where this is not possible, the following procedure shall be followed:
6.1. The requirements below are a minimum level of acceptable practice, but Departments/Programmes may moderate more than the minimum required if they feel it appropriate e g when running a new module for the first time; when required by a professional body; or if an external examiner has expressed particular concern about the grading of a module 6.2. Where possible all assessments will be marked anonymously in line with the Anonymous Marking Policy Definitions 6.3. The following terms relating to marking are defined by the University as follows:
6.4. The first marker(s) shall normally be a member of the teaching team for the module or first supervisor for the project.
a) single marked assessment: the student’s assessment shall be first marked in the normal way but shall then be moderated by a moderator chosen by the Programme Leader, or the Head of Department. This is for cases where the Programme Leader has a personal link with the student;
Process of Moderation
b) Single marking refers to the process where assessments are marked once by a single marker who may be one of a team of markers.
d) Moderating refers to the process by which a sample of marked work is reviewed by a moderator with sight of the first mark to confirm that the marks are appropriate with respect to the module aims and learning outcomes and assessment criteria
e) Third marking refers to the process of adjudication when two double markers cannot agree, in which case a third internal marker is employed. The third marker should be an appropriate and experienced member of staff designated by the Programme Leader.
f) Anonymous marking refers to the marking of student work, which is not identified by name at the time of marking
Marking Policy
a) Moderation refers to the overall process by which the University confirms that an assessment has been marked in line with its expressed aims and learning outcomes and the assessment criteria. It provides assurance for students of fairness and equality of marking and assures internal consistency of assessment within a module and a programme.
c) Double marking refers to the process by which an entire set of assessments is marked independently by two markers without knowledge of each other’s grades before coming to together to seek agreement.
Assessment of practice modules where the theoretical assessment is linked to practice and where the practice element must meet the competency standard set by professional statutory bodies Single marking (observation) Students must be observed on separate but not necessarily successive occasions as defined in the Definitive Document for the programme and communicated to the student via the Programme Handbook or equivalent.
6.8. When double marking, both markers shall record their comments and signature on the assignment cover sheet (or equivalent) together with a single agreed mark.
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DoubleOR marking with option for AV recording for External Examiner Programmes may opt for double marking or moderating for the whole cohort or for a sample of at least 10% of the total or a minimum of 7 assessments, whichever is the larger. Where a sample is moderated, this must include assessments across all grade categories from failures to firsts/ distinctions. * Where AV recordings are made to aid marking, these may also be made available to External Examiners.
6.7. All assessments shall have clearly defined assessment criteria, as detailed in module handbooks. All markers and moderators shall have a copy of the assessment criteria and, except in the case of double marking, a full list of marks for the assessment in question (not just for the sample).
6.9. Baseline requirements for moderation are as follows: Assessment type Marking process Comments Assessment at all levels which constitutes less than 20% of the module mark Single marking Assessment at level 4 which constitutes 20% or more of the module mark Single marking for assessments marked at 40% or above Moderation for failed assessments only
Sample: 10% of the failed assessments or a minimum of 7 failed assessments, whichever is the larger * Assessment at levels 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 which constitutes 20% or more of the module mark Moderation Sample: 10% of the work submitted or a minimum of 7 pieces of work, whichever is the larger; and must include assessments across all grade categories from failures to firsts/ distinctions. * Assessment which is not available for post hoc scrutiny e.g. presperformances,entationswhere part or all of the mark depends on the standard of presentation or the demonstration of practical skills Single marking with AV recording for moderation purposes
b) moderated assessment: the student’s assessment shall be included in the sample if the first marker has the personal link to the student or excluded from the sample where the moderator has a personal link to the student;
c) double marked: the student’s assessment shall be marked in the normal way
6.11. A sample of work is sent to External Examiners in order for them to report to the University on the soundness and fairness of the assessment process and on the standards of student achievement. External Examiners are not members of the internal examining team and will not be able to be involved in moderation. Further details may be found in the External Examiners of Taught Programmes Policy and Procedures.
Reconciling Marking Differences Double Marking
6.12. Once double marking has been completed, the markers should discuss any adjustments and reach a consensus before the work is returned to the students. Markers must not just split the difference when they disagree significantly. As noted in G1.4 above, all double markers shall be recorded on the cover sheet.
d) Assessments referred for third marking shall normally be included in the sample sent to the External Examiner. Moderating 4 Where a Programme Leader is involved in the marking process, the Head of Department shall take on this role.
Marking conducted by a member of staff with less than one year’s marking experience at the level in question
Moderation Sample: 10% of the work or a minimum of 7 pieces of work, whichever is the larger; and must include assessments across all grade categories from failures to firsts/ distinctions *
The Extended Independent Study (level 6), Independent Study e.g. dissertations or equivalent at level 7 or for the single assessment for a module worth 30 credits or more Double marking
a) The third marker shall mark the work and may discuss the marks with the double markers before making a decision; b) In the case of assessments unavailable for post hoc scrutiny, the third marker shall normally mediate a discussion between the first two markers in an effort to resolve the difference. But if no agreement can be reached, then the third marker shall make a decision based on the comments of the first two markers; c) In all cases, the third marker’s decision shall be final;
6.13. In cases where the Double markers cannot agree a final mark, then a third internal marker should be designated by the Programme Leader 4:
* The need to include assessments across the marking range may result in the sample size being larger than the minimum 10% or seven pieces of work. Where, because of extenuating circumstances extensions, the number of students submitting by the original deadline does not meet the minimum sample size, the sample requirement is that all assessments submitted by the original deadline shall be moderated or double marked.
Assessment type Marking process Comments
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All assessments are marked independently by two markers without knowledge of each other’s grades before coming to together to seek agreement
6.10. Where first marking is completed by a team of markers, the sample seen by the moderator(s) shall include assessments marked by each of the first markers to ensure a comprehensive sample.
6.14. If the moderator believes that individual marks within the sample are not at the correct level, the moderator shall not change the individual marks for the work, but shall liaise with the first marker(s) with a view to the first marker(s) reviewing and adjusting the marking for the whole batch i e the moderator cannot recommend the first marker to review marks for a proportion of the batch.
6.19. In the case of approved forms of assessment, which are not available for post hoc scrutiny, Programmes shall develop, where possible, appropriate procedures that would enable the objectives of moderation to be achieved.
6.21. If the External Examiner finds any systematic irregularity in the marking for the sample or the cohort, the overall module profile should be discussed with the Programme Leader to determine whether the assessments have been marked fairly and consistently in line with the expressed aims and learning outcomes and the assessment criteria.
Appeals Against the Marking and/or Moderation Process
6.22. It is important for students to understand the nature of examiners’ discretion and judgement when details of module marks are made available to them. The following provisions apply to the exercise of academic judgement in relation to the assessment process:
6.23. Students may only appeal against a mark in accordance with the criteria defined in the Academic Appeals Regulations.
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6.15. If the moderator finds any systematic irregularity or over harsh/generous marking in the marking for the sample or the cohort, the overall module profile should be discussed with the first marker(s).
6.17. If there is no agreement following discussion between first marker and the moderator, then a mediator (normally the Programme Leader or Head of Academic Department if the Programme Leader is first marker or moderator) shall conduct further exploration in an effort to resolve the difference. If an agreement still cannot be reached, then the mediator shall make a decision based on the points raised in the discussion and their decision shall be final. This shall normally result in one of the following: no action being taken; the work is reviewed by the first marker or a third marker.
6.16. If the first marker and the moderator agree that a comprehensive review is required, this shall normally be undertaken by the first marker.
6.18. The issue and its resolution shall be reported to the External Examiner, in the usual way.
6.20. Accurate and clear recording of the method and result of the reconciliation of marks shall be made available to the External Examiner to provide evidence that marking procedures have been conducted in a fair and consistent way.
External Examiner
a) assessment of a student’s work is a matter of judgement, not simply of computation; b) marks, grades and percentages are not absolute values, but symbols used by markers to communicate their judgement of different aspects of a student’s work; c) the academic judgements of markers cannot, in themselves, be questioned or overturned.
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100%80 A 7970 B 6960 C 5950 D 4940 F 3930 F 291
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Research and Enquiry
Applied and Practical Skills
Technical/professional/performative/field or lab based/digital etc. May include discipline specific skills such as creative writing, scientific hypothesis testing and data analysis.
Proficiency in academic conventions, structures, referencing. Ability to respond to brief, according to subject requirements, and to communicate and present conclusions clearly to specialist and non specialist audiences.
Advanced Research and Enquiry
Assessment Criteria level 7
Academic English Standards: these are the standards of proficiency in English language (appropriate to the level and content of your course) by which we assess your academic writing or speaking. Work should express your understanding, ideas and/or arguments clearly through adopting an appropriate tone and grammar and, in writing, using correct spelling, and punctuation. In addition, your work should be focused, concise, and follow a clear structure.
Academic Skills
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
Values, Qualities and Attributes
Ability to identify relevant sources, critically evaluate, integrate and selectively use materials and compare data in a range of forms and from diverse sources, identify, apply and critically evaluate information, data and research methodologies
Academic Skills Academic conventions, structures, referencing, ability to respond to brief, according to subject requirements, communication and presentation
Ability to identify relevant sources, evaluate, integrate and use materials and compare data in a range of forms and from diverse sources
Academic English Standards: these are the standards of proficiency in English language (appropriate to the level and content of your course) by which we assess your academic writing or speaking. Work should express your understanding, ideas and/or arguments clearly through adopting an appropriate tone and grammar and, in writing, using correct spelling, and punctuation. In addition, your work should be focused, concise, and follow a clear structure.
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Intellectual engagement, grasp of concepts, principles, key tenets of subject, theory, and context, ability to identify limitations, synthesise materials and develop relevant new ideas supporting creativity.
Individual programmes may also require you to adhere to subject specific standards (such as those specified in PSRB requirements). Where this is the case, these will be communicated clearly to you.
Ethical, legal, moral, subject related and professional values, hard and soft skills; desired characteristics, behaviours and attributes e.g. self criticality and reflection
Evidence of engagement with ethical, legal, moral, subject related and professional values. Demonstration of self direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks.
Applied and Practical Skills
Proficiency in and understanding of techniques applicable to the specific field of research or advanced scholarship being studied (technical; professional; performative; field or lab based; digital etc.). Understanding and critical evaluation of methodologies and techniques applicable to students’ own research or advanced scholarship. Practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. Values, Qualities and Attributes
Individual programmes may also require you to adhere to subject specific standards (such as those specified in PSRB requirements). Where this is the case, these will be communicated clearly to you.
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Subject Knowledge and Understanding
Critical and systematic engagement with concepts, principles, key tenets of subject, theory, context, limitations and acute awareness of problems. In depth and advanced systematic knowledge, sufficient to develop new ideas showing creativity, and critical understanding of the subject and professional context, informed by perceptive insight into current practice, research and scholarship.