There may be programme-specific attendance requirements, confirmed to students at enrolment, which students should adhere to. Student Staff Panels provide students with an opportunity to raise issues and positive experiences with the school relating to their educational experience and provide schools with an opportunity to consult with students on proposals relating to their educational experience. where assessment(s) or module(s) have been impacted by extenuating circumstances), the Examining Board will determine whether it is reasonable for the student to be assessed in all of these assessment/modules in the Resit Examination period. the number of credits specified by the relevant progression rules for their programme; where relevant, the required professional competencies as set out in the programme information. total number of credits and level, number of stages; progression and award classification rules. after the thesis has been examined, or submitted for examination, but before the oral examination (where required) can be held. The candidate is allowed to resubmit their thesis/portfolio on one further occasion only. If the reason for lateness is not deemed good enough, your appeal will be rejected. These Academic Regulations and associated policies and procedures provide a framework for the development, management and delivery of programmes and study at Cardiff University. unchanged i.e. your official transcript in that academic year. For full-time, one-year Programmes, the due date shall be no more than 50 weeks from the start of the programme unless otherwise varied under 2. The purpose of the regulations and associated policies is to ensure that Cardiff University can discharge effectively its responsibilities to all students fairly and effectively and to ensure that the standards of awards are consistent with the relevant national qualification frameworks. If you due to graduate and you are appealing a passed grade with a view to having a credits discounted, The regulations have been presented using the following structure: Associated policies and procedures have been aligned with this structure. Table of Procedures - The table at 4.8 mapping student events to the relevant procedure has been removed, and will be placed in the Student Handbook instead. Your student ID card offers proof of identity, library and e-learning access and the ability to gain entry to university buildings. Exclusion from programme - Clauses relating to the circumstances leading to exclusion from a programme have been consolidated for better clarity and to avoid repetition. included and indicate when it will be provided. The Academic Registrar is responsible for the scheduling of examinations. No. 5.2 The candidate's adviser(s) will possess an appropriate understanding of the topic and be experienced in PhD supervision and examination. Definition of full-time study - amendment to allow for greater flexibility in location of study. Under 18s Policy: sets out the basis on which University admits students who are under 18 years at the start of their programme and the procedure for doing so. Can I challenge this decision? PLEASE NOTE: Only register for an account if you have been invited to do so. earliest possibility. Course Length: The foundation year will take one year (full-time) to complete, with an additional three or four (sandwich) years of full-time study required to complete the chosen degree programme. doctors, tutors, police, School or University If students do not pass a required module they will not be able to progress to the next stage of the programme, nor graduate from the programme with the intended award. If students fail to engage in their research studies and meet with their supervisor regularly it may result in action being taken under this procedure. Discount marks for assessments that you have passed when calculating your classification. 3.1 A Programme Examining Board shall consider all final assessments of taught, clinical and research components at the end of the programme. 3.1 Any student who anticipates that they will be unable, on religious grounds, to sit examinations or to undertake any other assessment on certain days must submit a written request to the Academic Registrar as soon as possible and by the end of week 3 of each semester, at the latest, to ensure that the circumstances can be taken into account. The appeals procedure usually takes around 90 days from the date that you submit your appeal. The provider actively engages students, individually and collectively, in the quality of their education experience. The overall adjustment resulting from one or more interruptions and/or extensions cannot exceed the overall time limit which is permitted for the programme. Students also need to sit the UCAT exam and score a high mark; Students need to write a Personal Statement. Standard Period of Relevance for Previous Qualifications policy: details the policy on the period of relevance for academic qualifications for entry to ensure current knowledge. They may also be able to offer you the chance to redo the assessment for a If you are stating that your circumstances and your appeal related to a Protected Characteristic, it is Submission of Late Course work - Removal of statement in relation to submission of Late Course work, which has been moved to the Student Study and Engagement Regulations. 5.1.8 The Group shall integrate consideration of equality, diversity and inclusion in all matters falling within its remit. 4.6.1The College Education and Student Experience Committee will provide oversight of the arrangements for the delivery of taught programmes and the student experience and initiatives to support the achievement of the aims and objectives of the Education and Student sub-strategy, including: 4.6.2 The College Education and Student Experience Committee will receive, consider, and disseminate, to the School Education and Student Experience Committees, as appropriate, information received and considered at meetings of the Education and Student Experience Committee and Academic Standards and Quality Committee. Third: If you get between 45%-49%, you need to start thinking about where you went wrong. Appeals procedure, Money Fee status information: guidance on what fee category an applicant may fall under and how to apply for an additional assessment. confirm marks for each student for individual modules or units of study; confirm whether each student has passed or failed each module or unit of study; confirm the opportunities, if any, for the retrieval of failed modules or units of study; confirm whether or not a student is permitted to progress to the next stage of the programme; confirm whether or not a student will be eligible for any exit-point award for the programme, should they subsequently withdraw or otherwise fail to complete the programme; confirm whether or not a student shall be awarded the intended award for the programme; confirm, where appropriate, the classification for each student. 3.5 Accountability for the quality of the educational experiences made available to students, including those pursuing modules offered by the School within jointly-taught and co-taught programmes, and programmes where the first year is inter-School based, will rest with the Heads of the participating Schools. In relation to the Education and Students portfolio, the PGR Strategy Group will report to the Education and Student Experience Committee and the Academic Standards and Quality Committee. The mode of attendance for repeat assessments of individual students will be agreed based on discussion with the student and the relevant academic staff, and will be confirmed no later than the start of the programme for that year. CFQW/FHEQ level and guided learning hours. The supervisor may include progress reports and other evidence (e.g. Late Appeals section on our Appeal 1.4 The candidate is not approved for a doctoral award but is approved for MPhil or the subsidiary award specified for the programme. The engagement points are as follows: Research students must complete enrolment and will be monitored in accordance with: 4.1Interruption of Study Procedure (Taught Programmes). characteristic accepted, you may have been offered a resit for a passed assessment. 2.1 OurAcademic Schools are organised into three Colleges as specified in Ordinance 9, Academic Bodies. Consideration of an aegrotat award following the viva. received from your School, or to contact your School for clarification. close in time to the assessment, or where the student can demonstrate that the circumstances continued to have an impact on academic performance in the assessment. 4.6 Unsatisfactory Progress or Engagement Policy and Procedure (Research Students). Master's degrees. A student who has been awarded credit in a module will not be permitted to be re-assessed in that module to gain a higher mark. 3.1 To be eligible to register for the PhD by Published Works, an applicant must satisfy one or more of the following criteria: 3.2 A candidate for PhD by Published Works cannot hold a concurrent registration on a PhD programme at Cardiff University or other awarding institution. 4.1 The submission will be required to demonstrate: 5.1 A candidate who is not invited to full assessment or whose full submission did not merit the awarding of a Higher Doctorate, is eligible to re-apply on one further occasion. 2.2 The candidate will be approved for a pass in their thesis or research portfolio upon completion of corrections and amendments. No module which is timetabled for the Autumn Semester can be a prerequisite for entry into a module which is scheduled for the Spring Semester immediately following. 3.3 The role of committees is, essentially, to decide or to advise upon issues of policy; as far as is possible, the responsibility for day-to-day administrative matters are delegated to named individuals. can use it to support an appeal later on. Cardiff University is committed to providing an educationally outstanding experience for our students and to recruiting students from all strata of society. feedback relating to the assessment, which may have misled you to attain a low mark, then you may be receiving and considering recommendations from Boards of Studies; reviewing and analysing student feedback and considering any recommendations from the Student Staff Panel(s); ensuring that the arrangements for teaching, assessment and supporting students adhere to and are aligned with the Universitys regulations, policies and procedures and the Universitys strategies; identifying enhancement initiatives which contribute to the achievement of the aims of the Education and Student sub-strategy and oversight on the impact and effectiveness of actions taken; ensuring the completion of Schools Annual Review and Enhancement (ARE) submission; providing oversight of the implementation and effectiveness of actions in the Student Experience Enhancement plan; promoting opportunities for staff development; integrating consideration of equality, and diversity and inclusion and sustainability in all matters falling within its remit. Registered charity no. For taught degree programmes, entry requirements will be set in agreement with the Recruitment and Admissions Strategy Group. 1.2 The Published Works route to a PhD award is open to those eligible candidates who, over a period of years, have been engaged in independent scholarship and research. internal or external student. Following an offer of a place, an offer may be withdrawn or changed if information comes to the attention of the University which could have influenced the decision or outcome of an application. The regulations will be kept under regular review to ensure they continue both to support internal processes to function efficiently and effectively, and to fully meet the requirements of the revised UK Quality Code for Higher Education. acts of God, flood, earthquake, windstorm or other natural disaster or severe weather condition; pandemics, epidemics of infectious diseases and other threats to public health; collapse of building structures, failure of machinery, computers or vehicles; damage, interruption or lack of access to buildings, facilities or equipment; labour disputes, including strikes and industrial and other action; interruption or failure of utility service, including but not limited to electric power, gas or water; the acts, decrees, legislation, regulations or restriction of any government; the unexpected absence or departure of a key member of staff; where the numbers recruited to a programme and/or module are so low that it is not possible to deliver an appropriate quality of education to students enrolled on it; in response to the requirements of an accrediting body or professional regulator; the acts or delays of any governmental or local authority; and/or. If you believe there has been an arithmetical error, or error of fact, in calculating your mark, you can have to contact Student Cases and provide a very good reason as to why you missed the initial deadline. or services unless accompanied by an official order, Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd, wedii gofrestru yng Nghymru. Removal of reference to the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy in section 5, covering Entry with Advanced Standing. The expectations and practices noted in the supporting advice and guidance being particularly relevant: 1.1 These regulations apply to the PhD by Published Works only. 3.3 Candidates for all levels of study must meet the General Entrance Requirements as outlined in the Student Admissions Regulations. appeal a result that you are not happy with, and you should not be in receipt of prejudice or 9.4 Heads of School will put in place procedures to ensure that marks and feedback are made available to students in a timely manner. The regulations will be kept under regular review to ensure they continue both to support internal processes to function efficiently and effectively, and to fully meet the requirements of the revised UK Quality Code for Higher Education. 8.3 The scheduling of examinations, and the format of the examination paper rubrics will be in accordance with the guidelines specified in the examination procedure. It also specifies how students may submit an application to extend the time they have to complete their research. Organisations and Conduct of Examinations - The previously separate sections on Organisation of Examinations, and Conduct of Examinations, have been combined into one section. Students will be credited with the highest mark achieved for any failed component. The entry requirements set must satisfy the University that applicants will be of appropriate academic standard to complete the programme. academic judgement. Candidates for the degree of MD must have qualified for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at least 3 years prior to admission. University results. 1.2 The programme information will include the following information: 1.3 Each programme will have a designated award, a students intended award, and may also specify exit award(s) which students may be eligible for following successful completion of a stage of a programme. Students will receive feedback as outlined in the Academic Feedback of Taught Student Policy. 2.7 If any students are not satisfied with any such steps to mitigate the disruption caused by Events Outside our Control, they may terminate your contract with the University and/ or make a complaint under the Universitys Complaints Procedure. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all of our practices and activities relating to student recruitment, selection, and admission. second and final attempt at the module, unless you are granted an examining board remedy through the If your appeal related to 4.5 Research Monitoring Regulations Policy and Procedure (Research Students). support or remedies. 1.4 Credit is an award made to a student in recognition of the achievement of designated learning outcomes at a specified credit level. 5.1 Examining Boards, in recommending the candidate for the degree, shall certify that the thesis/research portfolio submitted meets the required criteria. If the amount of credit failed is more than permitted by the relevant resit rule, students may be permitted to repeat study if they are within the threshold set for the Repeat rule adopted by their School (see 3.5 below). A memorial meeting to mark the life and work of Professor W.N. 1.4 The language of tuition, supervision, and assessment will be English and/or in Welsh, except in programmes that are designed to include the acquisition of language skills. They Procedure in addition to, or instead of, the Academic Appeals Procedure. The Academic Regulations state that the appeals procedure can take around 90 days. 11.3 Examining Boards will be established by Heads of School, in accordance with one of the following structures: Programme Examining Board: A Programme Examining Board is wholly responsible for one or more programmes without reference to a Subject Examining Board. During their registration period, the candidate produces a critical commentary which accompanies the works and forms part of the submission. Usually, universities allow students to re-sit failed modules once. Part-time study must equal at least 50% of the full-time equivalent. 1.2 The University and its Students Union make commitments to the partnership made between staff and students in the Student Charter. limit. 4.6.3 The Committee will be jointly chaired by the College Deans Undergraduate and Postgraduate and its membership will include: Director of Learning and Teaching from each School; a Students Union sabbatical officer nominated by the President; two senior student representatives. It's not the worst mark, but perhaps some tutoring might help next time. 8.3 below. expedited. 6.11 The examiners may make one of the following recommendations: 6.12 Where the examiners have recommended that an aegrotat award be made, the Head of School will submit this recommendation to the Awards and Progress Committee, via the Academic Registrar. 2.1To be eligible to apply for a Higher Doctorate, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria: 3.1 Application and assessment will be in accordance with the Procedures for the Application, Submission and Assessment of Higher Doctorates. The University will not contact third parties (e.g. You can submit an Academic Appeal within 28 days of receiving your Official Results 6.2 Extenuating circumstances will be considered to have had an adverse impact on the students academic performance in assessment and/or have prevented a student from submitting a coursework assessment and/or attending a scheduled assessment. The Awards and Progress Committee must be satisfied that the student is unlikely to be able to return to complete their study at a later date within a reasonable period. mark. Now Ive got my results, I want to appeal an module from last year to improvedivy