Degree of International Master in Adult Education For Social Change

The International Master in Adult Education for Social Change is awarded jointly by the University of Glasgow, the University of Malta, the Open University of Cyprus and Tallinn University (the ‘Collaborating Institutions’). The regulations governing the degree are those promulgated by the University of Glasgow, the administering institution.

RESOLUTION

The Degree of International Master in Adult Education for Social Change is governed by Resolution No. 669 of the University Court which at the time of publication was in draft form with provision that:

1.    The Degree of International Master (IntM) may be awarded jointly by the Senate of the University of Glasgow in the College of Social Sciences and by the University of Malta, the Open University of Cyprus and Tallinn University.

2.    The Senate may make regulations governing the award of the Degree which are subject to the approval of the University Court - these are set out in the section entitled ‘Regulations’ below.

3.    The early exit awards of Master of Science, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate, to be awarded by the University of Glasgow alone, are also included in the Regulations.

REGULATIONS

A student admitted onto the programme must follow the instructions issued by the relevant School or Department and be aware of the content of the Programme Specification and the Programme Document (often referred to as the Programme or ‘Course’ Handbook) which will contain further details on the Programme and may include further requirements associated with the award.

1.      Application of Regulations

Unless otherwise specified in these Programme specific regulations, the regulations of the administering university (the University of Glasgow) shall apply to all candidates on the Programme.

2.      Entrance Requirements

2.1    Candidates must normally possess:

i)    at least a second class honours degree or a degree with at least a 75% grade point average in a relevant subject; or

ii)   a qualification deemed by the Consortium Management Board to be equivalent to the above.

Entrance Date

2.2    Candidates shall normally join the programme at the beginning of each academic year (September).

3.      Duration of Study

The minimum period of study for the award of the degree is 24 calendar months. The maximum period for full-time study is 48 calendar months of registered study. The maximum period within which all candidates must complete the programme is five years from the date of initial registration.

4.      Programme Components

In order to qualify for the award of the degree a candidate must complete a minimum of 240 credits[1] [120 ECTS equivalent] including 180 credits [90 ECTS] of taught courses and a 60 credit [30 ECTS] dissertation as set out in the programme specification.

5.      Minimum Requirement for the Award of Credits

Credits for taught courses studied at the University of Glasgow shall be awarded subject to the fulfilment of required conditions. The minimum requirements for the award of credits are set out in the Code of Assessment at §16.40 – §16.44 of the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University of Glasgow Calendar.

6.      Assessment

6.1    For each academic session assessment and reassessment are, insofar as not modified by these regulations, governed by the Code of Assessment which is contained in the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University Calendar published for that session.

6.2    The assessment of each taught course will be conducted by the institution teaching that course, with the course result determined in accordance with the assessment grading/mark schedule of that institution. In determining whether a candidate has satisfied the requirements set out in these regulations, the equivalence of course results recorded by the University of Malta, the Open University of Cyprus and Tallinn University to those recorded by the University of Glasgow shall be set out in the Programme Document. The result for the dissertation will be determined in accordance with the assessment schedule of the University of Glasgow.

6.3    Courses for which the candidate has registered must be counted towards the calculation of the candidate’s grade point average for the purposes of §9 unless other provision is justified by good cause circumstances affecting the candidate. 

This regulation applies where course registration continues:

a)   on the date on which the first summative assessment for that course is to be submitted; or

b)   on such other date as may be specified in the course document for that course.

7.      Progress

7.1    A candidate will be permitted to progress to preparation of the dissertation only if he or she has obtained a grade point average[2] of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in the 180 credits [90 ECTS] of taught courses referred to in §4 above with at least 75% of the credits at grade D3 (equivalent to 9 grade points) or better and all credits at grade F3 (equivalent to 3 grade points) or above. The Programme Document may specify a course or courses in respect of which a specific grade is a minimum requirement of progression. Exceptionally, a candidate may be permitted to progress to the dissertation where it is judged[3] that the candidate’s performance offers a reasonable prospect of that candidate’s reaching the standard required for the award of the Masters degree following reassessment.

7.2     A candidate may be required to commence work on the dissertation before the assessment of the taught courses referred to in §4 has been completed. Such a requirement shall not indicate that the candidate has satisfied the requirements for award in relation to the taught courses. In the event that subsequently after all opportunities at assessment have been exhausted the candidate does not achieve the standard required in relation to the taught courses specified in §9.1,  the candidate will not be eligible for the award of the Masters degree and the following will apply:

• If the dissertation has been submitted, it will be marked and a grade published.
• If the dissertation has not been submitted but is substantially complete and no further supervisory input is required, the candidate may submit the work by the published deadline. The work will be marked and a grade published.
• If the dissertation is not substantially complete or requires further supervisory input, the work should be discontinued and no submission made. No grade will be published for the candidate.

8.       Reassessment of Dissertation

8.1     Where a candidate requires a higher grade in the dissertation to satisfy the requirements set out in §9.1, reassessment of that dissertation will be permitted on one occasion only, under such conditions as the Examiners may prescribe in each particular case. Normally, resubmission should be no later than three months after the date of the meeting of the Joint Board of Examiners. There is no automatic entitlement to repeat any previous practical work associated with the dissertation or to undertake further practical work.

8.2     Where at the time of publication of the grade achieved on the dissertation a candidate has exhausted all assessment opportunities on the taught courses referred to in §4 and has failed to satisfy the standard required in relation to the taught courses specified in §9.1 for the award of the degree, a resubmission of the dissertation or other substantial work will only be permitted where the Joint Board of Examiners determines that no further supervisory input is required.

9.       Requirements for the Award of Degree of International Master and Rules for Award of Distinction and Merit

9.1     A candidate will be eligible for the award of the Degree of International Master in Adult Education for Social Change on obtaining a grade point average[2] of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in all the taught courses within the programme as specified in §4 above, with at least 75% of these credits at grade D3 (equivalent to 9 grade points) or better, and all credits at grade F3 (equivalent to 3 grade points) or above, and obtaining a grade D3 (equivalent to 9 grade points) or better in the dissertation.

9.2     A candidate who has achieved at the first attempt a grade point average of 15 (equivalent to B3) or above for the taught courses and grade B3 (equivalent to 15 grade points) or above for the dissertation will be eligible for the award with Merit. Where the grade point average for the taught courses falls within the range 14.1 and 14.9 the Joint Board of Examiners shall have discretion to make the award with Merit. No discretion can be applied in relation to the grade required for the dissertation.

9.3     A candidate who has achieved at the first attempt a grade point average of 18 (equivalent to A5) or above for the taught courses and grade A5 (equivalent to 18 grade points) or above for the dissertation work will be eligible for the award with Distinction. Where the grade point average for the taught courses falls within the range 17.1 to 17.9 the Joint Board of Examiners shall have the discretion to make the award with Distinction. No discretion can be applied in relation to the grade required for the dissertation.

10.     Requirements for the Early Exit Awards by the University of Glasgow of Master of Science, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate and Rules for Award of Distinction and Merit

The following provisions will apply where a candidate does not satisfy the requirements for award of the joint degree of International Master.

10.1 The requirements for the award of Master of Science in Adult and Continuing Education are a grade point average[2] of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in 120 credits [60 ECTS] of taught courses within the programme, as specified in §4 above, with at least 75% of these credits at grade D3 (equivalent to 9 grade points) or better, and all credits at grade F3 (equivalent to 3 grade points) or above, and a grade D3 (equivalent to 9 grade points) or better in the dissertation.

10.2 A candidate who has achieved at the first attempt a grade point average of 15 (equivalent to B3) or above for 120 credits [60 ECTS] of taught courses and grade B3 (equivalent to 15 grade points) or above for the dissertation will be eligible for the award of Master of Science with Merit. Where the grade point average for the taught courses falls within the range 14.1 and 14.9 the Board of Examiners shall have discretion to make the award with Merit. No discretion can be applied in relation to the grade required for the dissertation.

10.3   A candidate who has achieved at the first attempt a grade point average of 18 (equivalent to A5) or above for the 120 credits [60 ECTS] of taught courses and grade A5 (equivalent to 18 grade points) or above for the dissertation will be eligible for the award of Master of Science with Distinction. Where the grade point average for the taught courses falls within the range 17.1 to 17.9 the Board of Examiners shall have the discretion to make the award with Distinction. No discretion can be applied in relation to the grade required for the dissertation.

10.4   The requirement for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education is a grade point average of 9 (equivalent to D3) in 120 credits [60 ECTS] of taught courses, with not less than 80 [40 ECTS] of these credits at grade D3 (equivalent to 9 grade points) or above.