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Awarding Institution
Final Award
Teaching Institution
School
Department
Subject Benchmark Statement
Date of Programme Specification Approval
Version Number
Educational Aims of the Course
Course Offering(s)
Part Time
Part Time - September
Full Time
Full Time - September
Full Time - January
Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Masters Level
Interim Award
Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Study Plans
Support for Students and their Learning
At course level support is provided by:
- All students have a Personal Academic Tutor for pastoral and academic support. The Course Leader is also available for academic support, as are Module Leaders and Seminar Tutors. All members of staff have clearly advertised office hours when students are encouraged to seek any help they need.
- There is an Induction programme which introduces staff and services within the School and University including the Learning Innovation and Development Centre in the Business School.
- Details of academic and personal support within the School and University are listed in the Student handbook
Criteria for Admission
The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications. Further information for International Students can be found on the website.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes.
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in section C of the Regulations for Awards.
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section D of the Regulations for Awards. However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:
- An honours degree with a classification of 2:2 or above in any subject
- Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at graduate level may be acceptable. Suitability for acceptance onto the course will be assessed through interview.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.
Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
17.1 University: The methods for the validation and annual evaluation of courses, including those validated by external bodies, and for the review of teaching and research and of academic support services are specified in the University’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses and Research Awards.
17.2 School: Methods for evaluating and improving Quality and Standards include course and module evaluation questionnaires, student feedback panels and student representation on course committees.
Please note
University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses) on the University website.
Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.
Regulation of Assessment
University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards on the University website.
Exception to Regulations
The course structures for the listed named awards formed of 20 credit modules is an approved exception to the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses). Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.
Indicators of Quality and Standards
This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if they take full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.