Academic Regulations 201011

Dear Colleagues

Please note that updated versions of Regulations, Protocols and Procedures for session 2010/11 are available on the Validation Web Pages| and can be found through the search engine. Documents with notable amendments made for this academic session are listed below. If you are in any doubt as to whether the changes apply to your schemes of study please contact me.

Changes to University of Wales Academic Regulations for session 2010-11

Academic Regulations

Inclusion of Merit threshold of 60% to 69% for Foundation Certificates and Degrees (Pages 3, 6). All exam boards taking place in 2010-11 will be able to award a Merit.

Change on paragraph 4 for foundation certificates (page 3) and paragraph 7 for foundation degrees (page 5): candidates failing 20 credits or more at a first attempt will not be eligible for the award of a Distinction overall

Change on Regulations for Foundation degrees paragraph 11(ii ), (page 6) part-time mode of study to last no more than six years.

Change on entry regulations for Master’s Entry Certificate and Diploma Schemes (paragraph 1(i) (p.19)) states now explicitly that candidates shall have at least 120 credits at CQFW Level 5.

Change of title from Institutions to collaborative centres.

Research Degree regulations are now separate from Taught Degrees

Unfair Practice Procedure

Collaborative centres are reminded that they must follow the UW Unfair Practice procedure if any case of unfair practice (plagiarism, collusion, etc) is suspected and should ensure that all staff and students are aware of the process.

Kind Regards

Stella Diamantidi

Prifysgol Cymru/University of Wales

 

Stella Diamantidi, LLB (Hons), LLM, MInstLM, Senior Validation Officer

Uned Ddilysu/Validation Unit

Prifysgol Cymru/University of Wales

Cofrestrfa'r Brifysgol/University Registry

Rhodfa'r Brenin Edward VII/King Edward VII Avenue

Parc Cathays Park

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02920 367705

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