2017-18
Degrees of Bachelor of Technological Education and Bachelor of Technology Studies
RESOLUTION
The Degrees of Bachelor of Technological Education and Bachelor of Technology Studies are governed by Resolutions of the University Court which came into effect on 1 September 2008. The provisions of Resolution No. 582 supporting the Generic Undergraduate Regulations are set out with those regulations. The provisions of Resolution No. 592 are as follows:
1. The Degree of Bachelor of Technological Education (BTechEd) may be awarded by the Senate of the University of Glasgow in the College of Social Sciences (the College) as a Degree with Honours and as an Ordinary Degree in such designations as may be prescribed by Regulation.
2. The award of the Degree shall be governed by Resolution No. 582 - “Generic Regulations for the award of Degrees gained by the successful completion of Undergraduate Programmes”, which came into effect on and from 1 September 2008 together with such Supplementary Regulations as are contained in this Resolution No. 592 - “Degree of Bachelor of Technological Education”. The Supplementary Regulations are set out in the Schedule of Regulations attached to this Resolution.
3. A candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Technological Education who does not complete the minimum graduating curriculum may be eligible to receive the Degree of Bachelor of Technology Studies (BTechS). The early exit awards of Certificate of Higher Education and Diploma of Higher Education are also included in the Regulations.
REGULATIONS
1. Recognition of Prior Learning
1.1 Assessed prior experiential learning cannot be counted for credit on these degrees.
1.2 Non-university exams can permit entry with advanced standing. Such examinations give entry with advanced standing as follows:
A Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject is an advanced entry route to second year of the degree programme. An additional pre-requisite entry qualification is Higher English, or equivalent. Admission is also subject to satisfactory performance at interview.
2. Maximum Period of Study
There is no set maximum period of study. Candidates may continue their studies providing that they comply with the progress regulations set out at §3.
3. Progress
Generic Undergraduate Regulations §10 and §11 apply with the following additional requirements:
3.1 In order to progress to the subsequent year of the degree programme a candidate must have completed all courses of the preceding year and obtained the minimum requirements set out below.
| Minimum requirements to proceed to the next year of the curriculum | |||
| Progression | School Experience after two attempts | Minimum of grade D in subject assessments after two attempts in | |
| First to second year | Satisfactory | Compulsory subjects | three out of four Technology subjects in year 1 |
| Second to third year | Satisfactory | Compulsory subjects | three out of four Technology subjects in year 2 |
| Third to fourth year | Satisfactory | Compulsory subjects | |
A candidate who is allowed to progress to year 2 with one subject below grade D must present him or herself for reassessment in that subject at the next available opportunity.
In order to progress to fourth year a candidate must have obtained 120 credits from courses in year 3.
a) Honours Curriculum
In order to progress to Honours at the end of year 2 a candidate should have gained a grade point average[1] of 14 for all year 2 subjects and grade D or better in all subjects of years 1 and 2.
b) Ordinary Curriculum
A candidate who does not meet the requirements for Honours at the end of year 2 will follow the ordinary curriculum.
3.2 Exceptionally, a candidate may be required to discontinue a school placement or may be prevented from beginning any further placement if, on the balance of evidence, it is considered that continuing with the placement would be detrimental to pupils in the school.
3.3 The College Progress Committee has authority to set aside the regulations governing exclusion and to permit further attempts in assessment and School Experience retrieval.
If, after consideration, the College Progress Committee permits one further attempt at assessment or a School Experience retrieval, the candidate must undertake that further attempt at a time specified by the College. Failure to attain a grade D or better or Satisfactory in School Experience will result in exclusion.
3.4 A candidate may be excluded from further instruction and examination in the College if:
a) he or she obtains less than grade D in a compulsory subject after three attempts; or
b) he or she obtains an Unsatisfactory in School Experience in any year on two occasions.
c) he or she obtains less than grade D in two or more subject assessments on two occasions in year 1 or year 2.
4. Courses Available to Candidates
The courses required for the degree are set out in the programme specification.
5. Programme Requirements for the Award of the Degree
To qualify for an Honours degree a candidate must complete the curriculum set out in the programme specification, attaining a grade D or better for all compulsory subjects and Satisfactory in School Experience at each stage.
To qualify for an ordinary degree a candidate must complete the curriculum set out in the programme specification, attaining a grade D or better for all compulsory subjects and Satisfactory in School Experience at each stage. In addition a candidate is required to gain an overall grade point average[1] of 9.
6. Other Information on Awards
6.1 Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise
A candidate for the degree of BTechEd is required to assent to the School of Education Code of Professional Conduct. Any candidate who refuses to do so will be denied access to teaching and School Experience. A candidate in breach of the Code will be subject to Fitness to Practise procedures which may include referral to the School of Education Fitness to Practise Committee. (See ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ Regulation 36 of the University Calendar.)
6.2 Attendance
A minimum of 80% attendance in each course and 90% attendance in each period of School Experience is required. A Candidate is required to attend mandatory instruction sessions and preparatory briefings before being permitted to attend School Experience. Credit for a course may be refused if attendance is not satisfactory.
6.3 Exception to Code of Assessment
Generic Undergraduate Regulation §9 applies, except that
a) the assessment of School Experience is exempt from the provisions of Schedule B of the Code of Assessment and is assessed on a two point scale - Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory.
b) Industrial Placement is assessed as either Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
6.4 Religious Education
An optional course in Religious Education is available to candidates who wish to attain the Catholic Teacher’s Certificate or Award in Religious Understanding.
6.5 Bachelor of Technology Studies in General Technology
A candidate who has satisfied the conditions of Generic Undergraduate Regulation §14 from courses of the BTechEd curriculum will be eligible to receive the degree of Bachelor of Technology Studies. The Bachelor of Technology Studies is not a teaching qualification.
[1] The grade point average is determined with reference to the schedule of grades and grade points contained in Schedule A and Schedule B of the University’s Code of Assessment. The grade point average is calculated by taking the product of each course’s weight and the candidate’s grade points and dividing the sum of these products by the sum of the courses’ weights. The weights shall correspond to the courses’ credit ratings unless specified otherwise in the relevant programme documentation. The grade point average is expressed to one decimal place (§16.34(a) of the Code of Assessment). In determining whether a candidate has achieved a required grade point average, no further rounding is permitted. For example, a candidate achieving a grade point average of 8.9 would not satisfy a requirement for a grade point average of 9.