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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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9. Higher Professional Degree: General Regulations—Doctor of Psychology (DPsychol) 9.1 A candidate for the
degree of Doctor of Psychology (DPsychol) must be a graduate in Clinical
Psychology (MPhil, formerly MSc) of the University of Edinburgh of at
least two years’ standing and must have been engaged since graduation
for at least one year either in scientific work bearing directly on the
candidate’s profession, or in the practice of Clinical Psychology.
9.2 A thesis for the degree
of DPsychol must deal with one or more of the subjects of study in the
curriculum for the degree of MPhil (Clinical Psychology) of the University
or with subjects arising directly from the contemporary practice of clinical
psychology.
9.3 The grounds for the
award of the degree of DPsychol are:
(a) the candidate must have demonstrated by the presentation of
a thesis and by performance in an oral examination (unless this is exceptionally
waived) that the candidate is capable of pursuing original research in
the field of study, relating particular researches to the general body
of knowledge in the field, and presenting the results of the researches
in a critical and scholarly way.
(b) the thesis must be an original work making a significant contribution
to knowledge in or understanding of the field of study; contain material
worthy of publication; show a comprehensive knowledge and a critical appreciation
of the field of study and related literature; show that the candidate’s
observations have been carefully made; show the exercise of independent
critical judgement with regard to both the candidate’s work and
that of other scholars in the same general field; contain material which
presents a unified body of work; be satisfactory in its literary and general
presentation, give full and adequate references and have a coherent structure
understandable to a scholar in the same general field with regard to intentions,
background, methods and conclusions.
9.4. (a) An intending candidate shall submit to the Committee
a suggested topic and description of the work on which the thesis will
be based. A registration fee Is paid upon Initial registration, an annual
advisory fee is paid at the beginning of each year of study (Including
the first year) and an examination fee is paid at the time of thesis submission.
The candidate must also matriculate. After formal acceptance of
the suggested topic and description a period of normally at least 18 months
must elapse before a candidate may submit the thesis.
(b) A period of two years must have elapsed since obtaining the
MPhil (Clinical Psychology) before an intending candidate may submit a
suggested topic and description.
9.5 If the Committee accepts
a graduate as a prospective candidate, an adviser, who will be a member
of the academic staff of the University or an honorary member of staff,
will be appointed from whom the prospective candidate should seek advice.
9.6 A candidate must submit
a thesis specially written for the degree and must not have submitted
it in candidature for any other degree, postgraduate diploma or professional
qualification. Material to be included in a thesis may be published before
the thesis is submitted. The thesis must record the fact of such publication.
The thesis must conform to the Regulatory Standards laid down by the Senatus
Academicus.
9.7 A candidate must incorporate
in the thesis a signed declaration:
(a) that the thesis has been composed by the candidate, and
(b) either that the work is the candidate’s own or, if the
candidate has been a member of a research group, that the candidate has
made a substantial contribution to the work, such contribution being clearly
indicated in the declaration, and
(c) that the candidate has not submitted the thesis in candidature
for any other degree, postgraduate diploma or professional qualification.
9.8 Two copies of the thesis,
together with three additional copies of the abstract, must be submitted
to the Dean of Postgraduate Studies. Both copies of the thesis shall remain
the property of the University.
While author’s copyright
subsists in the thesis and in the abstract of the thesis, each candidate
will be asked to grant the University the right to publish the abstract
of the thesis approved and/or to authorise its publication for any scholarly
purpose with proper acknowledgement of authorship.
9.9 The Committee shall
appoint one internal examiner, who normally shall not have been the candidate’s
adviser, and one external examiner of the thesis. External examiners shall
be of recognised eminence in the subject matter of the thesis and their
appointment shall be subject to the approval of the University Court.
In special circumstances more than one internal or external examiner may
be appointed.
9.10 The candidate will
be required to undertake an oral examination in the subject matter of
the thesis unless the examination is exceptionally waived by the Committee.
9.11 The examiners report
to the Committee. They may judge a thesis satisfactory subject to specified
modifications. In such circumstances the candidate will be permitted to
graduate only after the Committee has received a statement, signed by
the internal examiner, that the modifications have been made.
9.12 If, in the opinion
of the examiners, the thesis is not of sufficient merit to justify the
award of the degree, the candidate may be given the opportunity to resubmit
the thesis provided that effect is given to any recommendation that the
examiners and the Committee may make regarding further studies or the
format or content of the thesis.
9.13 Candidates may, at
the discretion of the Senatus Academicus, be permitted to graduate in
absentia.
10. Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsychol) 10.1 The degree of DClinPsychol
may be awarded on successful completion of supervised clinical practice,
written examination, assessed essay and research portfolio, including
thesis, small-scale research projects and experimental case reports.
10.2
The programme can be taken on a full-time or mixed full-time/part-time
basis. The first year is taken on a full-time basis only. The prescribed
period of study is 36 months full-time, or not less than 48 months or
more than 60 months on a mixed full-time/part-time basis, unless, exceptionally,
an extension is granted by the Committee.
10.3 The thesis may not exceed
30,000 words. Permission exceptionally to exceed this limit must be obtained
from the Committee and must be supported by the candidate’s supervisor.
10.4 Candidates will be based
in Edinburgh during periods of academic teaching but during periods of
clinical placement, they will be based elsewhere in the East of Scotland
* as agreed with the Head of School.
11. Doctor of Education (EdD) The general regulations for Taught
Professional Doctorates (Regulation 8, Section B) will also apply.
11.1 The degree of EdD is awarded
in the Moray House School of Education.
11.2 The degree of EdD may be
awarded on the basis of successful completion of assessed essays, a research
project and a thesis.
11.3 The prescribed period of
study is normally 48 months part-time. The maximum period of study is
72 months part-time, unless, exceptionally, an extension is granted by
the Committee.
11.4
The thesis will normally be between 45,000 and 55,000 words in length;
the thesis may not exceed 55,000 words. Permission exceptionally to exceed
this limit must be obtained from the appropriate College Postgraduate
Studies Committee and must be supported by the candidate’s supervisor.
The thesis must deal with one
or more of the subjects of study of the curriculum of the taught stages
of the degree or with subjects arising directly from contemporary practices
and policies in education.
11.5 Candidates should normally
be resident in or near Edinburgh during the taught elements of the degree.
In exceptional circumstances and when strongly supported by a School,
the College Postgraduate Studies Committee and the Senatus Postgraduate
Studies Committee may reduce the residence requirement for part-time candidates
for the degree to a total period of two and a half months, provided that
the conditions set out in Section B, Regulation 4 are met.
12. Master of Business Administration in International Business (MBA/DipBA)(The Management School and Economics) 12.1 Postgraduate students may,
at the discretion of the Committee, be registered as candidates for the
degree of Master of Business Administration in International Business
in the College of Humanities and Social Science. Registration will date
from 1 October.
12.2 All registered candidates
for the degree must satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.6, 3 and 4 and any
additional entrance requirements prescribed by the Committee. Candidates
should normally have two or more years of relevant experience.
12.3 Candidates will pursue their
studies at Edinburgh under the direction of a University supervisor nominated
by the Head of School or his/her nominee and appointed by the Committee.
An adviser will be appointed to oversee candidates while pursuing their
studies at a partner institution and undertaking their industrial placement.
12.4 Candidates will complete
a compulsory programme of courses in the first term, the equivalent of
six options in the second and third terms, and a three month industrial
placement on which the dissertation will be based. Details of the programme
of study are shown in the relevant Degree Programme Table. The period
of study will be 15 months. This period may not be reduced, and may be
extended only in exceptional circumstances. No candidate will be admitted
to the programme after the date of opening without the express permission
of the Dean of Postgraduate Studies, acting on the advice of the Head
of School. Candidates who decide not to pursue courses at a partner institution
or to complete the industrial placement may, at the discretion of the
Committee, transfer to the full-time MBA programme.
12.5 Candidates must work in
the School, in a partner institution, or on an approved industrial placement.
Leave of absence will not normally be permitted, but may be granted on
special application to the Committee by the candidate’s University
supervisor.
12.6 Candidates may, if good
cause is shown, suspend their studies for a maximum period of 12 months.
No fees are payable during any full year in which suspension has been
continuous.
12.7 On the recommendation of
the supervisor and the Head of School, and after seeking the views of
the candidate, the Committee may suspend or discontinue a candidate’s
studies.
12.8 The examiners in the subjects
of the examinations for the degree shall be (a) those professors, readers,
lecturers and honorary staff who conduct courses of instruction qualifying
for the degree and who are appointed to act as examiners in accordance
with such procedure as shall be prescribed by the Senatus Academicus from
time to time; and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the
University Court on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus. Teaching
staff of the partner institutions who are approved by the Committee may
be appointed as internal examiners.
12.9 Candidates will be assessed
by essays, examination and a piece of independent work (a dissertation).
An oral examination may also be required. Candidates will be assessed
by the partner institutions but will remain subject to the Degree Examination
Regulations and Guidelines of the University of Edinburgh.
12.10 Candidates will be required
to submit their dissertation for examination by a date in early January
to be announced.
12.11 The degree may be awarded
with distinction.
13. Master of Social Work/Diploma in Social Work (MSW/DipSW) (School of Social and Political Studies) 13.1 Postgraduate students may,
at the discretion of the Committee, be registered as candidates for the
degree of Master of Social Work in the College of Humanities and Social
Science. Registration will date from 1 October.
13.2 All registered candidates
for this degree must satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.6, 3 and
4 and the additional entrance requirements prescribed by the Committeee.
Candidates should normally have relevant experience.
13.3 Candidates will pursue their
studies under the direction of a University supervisor nominated by the
Head of School or his/her nominee and appointed by the Committee.
13.4 Candidates will take courses
as described in the relevant section of Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas:
Descriptions. Candidates will also undertake two practice placements,
one in the first year and one in the second year of the programme.
13.5
The period of study will be 21 months full-time. Each candidate must complete
the requirements of the degree before the expiry of a further 12 months,
unless granted an exceptional extension by the Committee.
13.6 After the first nine months
of study, registration may be suspended by the Committee, if good cause
is shown, for not more than 15 months. No fees are payable during any
full year in which suspension has been continuous.
13.7
On the recommendation of the supervisor and the Head of School or his/her
nominee, and after seeking the views of the candidate, the Committee may
suspend or discontinue a candidate’s studies.
13.8 The examiners in the subjects
of the examinations for the degree shall be (a) those professors, readers,
lecturers and honorary staff who conduct courses of instruction qualifying
for the degree and who are appointed to act as examiners in accordance
with such procedure as shall be prescribed by the Senatus Academicus from
time to time; and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the
University Court on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus, and
(c) Practice Representatives who are not members of the University’s
academic staff but are representatives of the South East Scotland Training
Consortium.
13.9 Candidates will be assessed
on academic and practical work as specified under the relevant section
of Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas: Descriptions. An oral examination
may be required.
13.10 (a) Candidates who fail
a unit of academic assessment other than the dissertation on the first
occasion may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be allowed
one further attempt to complete the assessment requirements.
(b) A candidate who fails a practice
placement may, on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners, be offered
a second opportunity to undertake the placement if in the opinion of the
Board the failure was attributable to illness, hardship or other relevant
circumstances beyond the student’s control. A repeat placement is
to be completed normally within a further 12 months. However, the period
may exceptionally be extended if, for reasons outwith the University’s
control, a suitable placement cannot be arranged sooner.
14. Master of Chinese Studies 14.1 Postgraduate students may
at the discretion of the College Committee, be jointly registered as candidates
for the degree of Master of Chinese Studies in the College of Humanities
and Social Science at the University of Edinburgh and in the Faculty of
Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow. Registration will date from
1 October.
14.2 All registered candidates
for the degree must satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.6 and 3 at the University
of Edinburgh, and any additional entrance requirements prescribed by the
Committee.
14.3 Candidates will pursue their
studies at Edinburgh and Glasgow under the direction of a University supervisor
nominated by the Programme Director and appointed by the Committee. An
advisor will be appointed to oversee candidates pursuing their approved
residence in China.
14.4 Candidates will complete
a compulsory programme of language and lecture courses in the first year;
advanced language study and two lecture course options in the second year;
and six months of approved residence in China. Details of the programme
of study are shown in relevant Degree Programme Table.
14.5
The period of study will be not less than 24 months full-time and not
more than 36 months full-time. This period may not be reduced, and may
be extended only in exceptional circumstances. No candidate will be admitted
to the programme after the date of opening without the express permission
of the Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Edinburgh, acting on the advice
of the Programme Director. Candidates who decide not to pursue later courses
or to complete the approved residence in China, may, at the discretion
of the Committee be awarded a postgraduate diploma.
14.6 Candidates must work in
the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and in a Chinese institution
approved by the Programme Director. Advisers in China, designated by the
Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and appointed by the Programme Director,
will have responsibility for the candidate’s language and approved
residence, and will submit a report to the Programme Director on the ability
and progress of each candidate.
14.7
Candidates may, if good cause is shown, suspend their studies after nine
months for a maximum period of 12 months. Re-admission to the degree will
require the approval of the Programme Director. No fees are payable during
any full year in which suspension has been continuous.
14.8 On the recommendation of
the University supervisor and the Programme Director, and after seeking
the views of the candidate, the Committee may suspend or discontinue a
candidate’s studies.
14.9 The examiners in the subjects
of the examinations for the degree shall be:
(a) those professors, readers,
lecturers and honorary staff of the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow
who conduct courses of instruction qualifying for the degree and who are
appointed to act as examiners in accordance with such procedures as shall
be prescribed from time to time by the Senatus Academicus at both institutions;
and
(b) one or more external examiners
appointed by the University Court of both institutions on the recommendation
of their Senatus Academicus.
14.10 Candidates will be assessed
by essays, examinations, a placement report and a piece of independent
work (a dissertation). An oral examination will be required in the Chinese
language and may be required for other courses. Candidates may be assessed
by staff at the University of Glasgow but will remain subject to the Assessment
Regulations of the University of Edinburgh.
14.11 Candidates will be required
to submit their dissertation for examination by a date in September of
the second year (to be announced).
14.12 Provided that the dissertation
reaches a postgraduate diploma standard, it may be revised in order to
reach the masters level within a further maximum period of three months.
14.13 The degree may awarded
with distinction.
14.14 Candidates who complete
all the requirements of the degree may, at the discretion of the Committee,
be permitted to advance to the PhD after two further years of full-time
registration.
14.15 The appeals procedures
of the administering University will normally apply. However, with the
agreement of both Universities, the appeal may be heard under the procedures
of the other institution.
15. Master of Teaching. 15.1 These regulations apply
solely to the Master of Teaching. Additional requirements and a programme
description are given in the relevant Degree Programme Table.
15.2 Candidates must satisfy
Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.6 and 3.
15.3. The programme is available
by part-time study only. The minimum period of study is 36 months and
the maximum period is normally 96 months.
15.4 After the completion of
module one candidates may apply to suspend their studies. Re-admission
to the programme will require the approval of the Programme Director and
evidence will be required of a commitment to continuing professional development
during the period of suspension. No fees are payable during any full year
in which suspension has been continuous.
15.5 On the recommendation of
the Programme Director and the PG Director, and after seeking the views
of the candidate, the Committee may suspend or discontinue a candidate’s
studies.
15.6 Regulations from Section 9 also apply
15.7 Candidates will take modules
as described in the relevant Degree Programme Table. Work based learning
will constitute a significant part of the programme of study.
15.8 Accreditation for Prior
Learning (APL). Where a candidate has undertaken a programme of study
at another institution of higher education or has undertaken substantial
recent professional development at Masters level through work experience
s/he may apply for Accreditation for Prior Learning(APL). APL effectively
provides exemption from one or more modules (up to a maximum of six).
Decisions about APL are based
on :
The amount of overlap between
prior experience/learning and the learning outcomes of the corresponding
module within the Master of Teaching degree
The academic level of the prior/experience/learning
The date of prior experience/learning
15.9 The Senatus shall have power
to recognise attendance and examinations passed at other universities
or institutions of comparable standing recognised for this purpose by
the University Court, and to give exemption for such courses. Such recognition
shall only be given where the Senatus is satisfied that the course or
examination pass to be recognised is of sufficiently high standard.
15.10 The total number of exemptions
which may be granted for any candidate is six.
15.11 Candidates will be assessed
directly or synoptically on each module taken. In accordance with the
national guidelines, modules are assessed on a pass/fail basis. Candidates
who fail a module will be permitted a further attempt to pass the assessment
of that module within three months of the result being made known to the
candidate.
The national guidelines for
the programme emphasise the developmental nature and competence basis
of the programme. Candidates shall not re-enrol for a failed module and
its assessment within a period of less than a year after failing at the
resubmission stage. Candidates may not take the module and submit assessments
more than three times.
15.12 The examiners in the subjects
of the examinations shall be:
(a) those professors, readers,
lecturers and honorary staff who conduct modules of instruction, together
with the programme co-ordinator, education authority co-ordinators and
field assessors; and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the
University Court on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus.
16. Part-time/Intermittent Study in the Moray House School of EducationAll registered candidates for certificates, PG diplomas and masters' degrees must satisfy Section 9 of the regulations. Aims The School of Education is committed to enhancing academic and professional understanding and competence through a programme of courses, available as part-time, usually intermittent study. The broad aims of academic study at Master’s level require that candidates demonstrate ability to:
In addition to these general criteria, each course has its own specific aims, learning outcomes and performance criteria. Opportunities on Offer This Scheme provides a flexible way to combine courses for different kinds of post-qualifying and post-experience awards.
Each candidate will be allocated a Programme Adviser to assist in making decisions about programme planning and study at Master’s level. Structure of Courses Each single course normally consists of 30 hours of lectures/seminars, plus 120 hours of independent study. In order to complete each course successfully, candidates must demonstrate the achievement of the courses specific aims. In order to complete the Master’s Dissertation successfully (equivalent to 3 courses), candidates must undertake a period of research training leading to the production of a satisfactory research proposal. Once the dissertation proposal has been approved the candidate may proceed to the dissertation, which must demonstrate the achievement of the dissertation’s specific aims, learning outcomes and performance criteria, through completion of a 15,000 - 20,000 word thesis or its equivalent. Structure of Awards In order to achieve an award, the following must be completed.
Each award’s entry contains details of the required and elective courses that must be passed in order to achieve a given award. Delivery of Courses and Awards Courses are offered at a variety of times ranging from day-time to early evening, weekend to block release. A limited number of courses are also available by distance learning. The course timetable for each academic year is published in the Catalogue of Courses which will be available via the internet to applicants following acceptance onto a programme of study. The School is committed to delivering every course advertised in the annual Catalogue of Courses, where there is sufficient uptake by Course Members. Where uptake is small, the School may offer the course partly or wholly by supported self-study. Not every course will be offered within a single calendar year. Candidates wishing to take courses from other degree programmes, within or outwith the School, must seek approval from the School Postgraduate Studies Committee. Candidates may take only two courses in this way. If there is an area which a student would like to study which is not covered by the courses offered, there is an opportunity for the student, in consultation with his/her programme organiser and with the approval of the School Postgraduate Studies Committee, to develop an Individually Negotiated Course. Candidates may take up to two courses in this way. Individually Negotiated Courses are restricted to students registered on programmes within the Part-time/Intermittent Scheme. SCOTCAT Credits ‘Scottish Credit Accumulation
and Transfer Scheme’ (SCOTCAT).
Accreditation of Prior Learning Where a candidate has undertaken a programme of study at another institution of higher education or has undertaken substantial recent professional development at Master’s level through work experience, s/he may be eligible to apply for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). If granted, APL effectively provides exemption from one or more courses (up to a maximum of two). Decisions about APL are based on:
Responsibility for providing evidence to support APL claims rests with the applicant, but the School will provide advice on preparing a claim. Entry with Advanced Standing Candidates who already hold a Certificate or Diploma in the area to be studied may be able to apply for entry with Advanced Standing, which enables the candidate to enter at diploma or masters dissertation stage. There are strict guidelines on who is eligible and candidates should consult the Education Postgraduate Office. Entry Requirements The normal entry requirement is a first degree or equivalent professional qualification. Where an applicant does not meet the requirement, consideration may be given to other equivalent academic qualifications and/or professional experience Individual awards may have additional specific entry requirements. 17. Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management ‡ 17.1 These Regulations apply
solely to the Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management. Additional
requirements and a course description are given in the relevant Degree
Programme Table.
17.2 Candidates must satisfy the regulations in section 2 - numbers 2.1,
2.4, 2.6-2.8 and 3.1.
17.3 Additional Entrance Qualifications Applicants must be GTC registered or eligible for registration
and have at least five years’ teaching experience. Candidates may
be required to show evidence of other previous experience appropriate
to the diploma.
17.4 Registration The
programme is available by part-time study only. The minimum period of
study is 27 months. No candidate may take longer than 60 months to complete
the diploma.
17.5 Curriculum Candidates
must satisfactorily fulfil the requirements of the curriculum for the
diploma as approved by the Committee.
17.6 Suspension or Discontinuation On the recommendation of the supervisor and programme co-ordinator,
and after seeking the views of the candidate, the Committee may suspend
or discontinue a candidate’s studies.
17.7
Examination Candidates will be assessed
on each unit through coursework (assignments, portfolios, reports) and
through school visits by SQH assessors in the case of units 2 and 3. In
accordance with the national agreement all units are assessed only on
a pass/fail basis. Candidates who fail a unit will be permitted one further
attempt to pass the assessment of that unit within six weeks of the result
being made known to the candidate.
The examiners in the subjects
of the examinations shall be (a) those professors, readers, lecturers
and honorary staff who conduct courses of instruction, together with the
programme co-ordinator, education authority co-ordinators and field assessors;
and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the University Court
on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus.
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