Programme structure: Inclusive Theory and Practice (MSc) - what's running in 2009/10

Unit name	Unit code	Credit points	Status	Teaching Block
Social Inclusion	ACHSM0007	20	Mandatory	TB-2
Dissertation (Inclusive Theory and Practice)	ACHSM0004	60	Mandatory	AYEAR
Inclusive Research with Disabled People	ACHSM0001	20	Mandatory	TB-2
Citizenship and Participation	ACHSM0002	20	Mandatory	TB-2
Students must choose 3 units from the following pathways:
Health Pathway:
Personalisation in Practice: Health and Social Care	ACHSM0008	20	Optional	TB-1
Audiology with Clients with Complex Needs	AUDIM0004	20	Optional	TB-1
Determinants of Physical Activity and Eating Behaviour	PHEDM4014	20	Optional	AYEAR
Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions: Conceptualisation and Design	PHEDM4015	20	Optional	AYEAR
Physical Activity and Nutrition Programmes: Planning and Evaluation	PHEDM4016	20	Optional	AYEAR
Social Policy Pathway:
Researching Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion	SPOLM5011	20	Optional	TB-2
Introduction to Social Work Research	SPOLM5013	20	Optional	TB-1
Further Approaches to Qualitative Research	SPOLM5006	20	Optional	TB-2
Including Students' Voices	ACHSM0003	20	Optional	TB-2
Qualitative Methods	SPOLM5002	20	Optional	AYEAR
Education Pathway:
Understanding and Challenging Social Barriers	ACHSD0003	20	Optional	AYEAR
Children in Families and Communities	ACHSD0004	20	Optional	AYEAR
Multi-Agency Working	ACHSD0009	20	Optional	AYEAR
Postgraduate Certificate		180

Progression/award requirements

The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.

For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.

Exit awards

All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.

To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.

To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.

Degree classifications:

An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.

The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:

Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.

Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.

* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.

** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.

Diploma/certificate stages:

All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.

To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.

To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.