Degree of Master of Laws (Extended)

RESOLUTION

The Degree of Master of Laws (Extended) is governed by Resolution No. 646 of the University Court, the provisions of which are as follows:

1.   The Degree of Master of Laws (LLM) Extended may be awarded by the University of Glasgow in the College of Social Sciences.

2.   The Senate may make Regulations governing the award of the Degree which are subject to the approval of the University Court. These are stated in §1 – §8 of the section entitled ‘Regulations’.

3.   The exit awards of Bachelor of Laws, Certificate in Higher Education, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate are also included in the Regulations.

REGULATIONS

1.   Introductory and Definitions

These regulations must be read together with the programme specification, and associated programme and course documentation (handbooks). The definitions set out in the Glossary of Terms apply to these regulations.

2.   Duration of Study

2.1   Study in the University of Glasgow

A candidate for the degree of Master of Laws (LLM) Extended shall study in the University of Glasgow full-time for a minimum period of three years. A candidate must normally satisfy the minimum requirements for the award of the degree within four years.

2.2   Admission

Before being considered for admission to study for the degree a candidate must already hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.

3.   Degree Structure

The degree shall consist of three consecutive curricular years of study.

4.   Courses

4.1   In order to qualify for the award of the degree, a candidate must complete minimum credits as follows:

a)   During each of the first two curricular years of study 120 credits of courses, including compulsory and optional courses as set out in the programme specification; and

b)   During the third curricular year of study 180 credits, including taught courses as set out in the programme specification and a 60 credit dissertation.

4.2   Pre-requisites and co-requisites

Each course may have a pre-requisite or co-requisite course or courses. To be admitted to the course:

a)   The candidate must have completed each pre-requisite course, normally at grade D3 or above. If the course follows a pre-requisite course in the same session, however, it shall be sufficient for the candidate to have attended the pre-requisite course.

b)   The candidate must either have attended, or be concurrently attending, each co-requisite course.

5.   Approval of Curriculum

The curriculum of each candidate must be entered on MyCampus by that candidate at the start of each session. Once this has been done, the curriculum may not be altered outwith the ‘add-drop’ period except with the approval of an Adviser of Studies.

6.   Assessment

For each academic session, assessment and reassessment are, in so far 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 Regulations published for that session.

7.   Progress

7.1   Progress Requirements

The progress of candidates will be reviewed annually and, only in the third curriculum year, following completion of the taught courses in that year.  In order to progress a candidate must meet the requirements set out below.

a)   To progress at the end of the first and second curricular year of study the candidate must achieve a grade of D3 or above for all courses taken in that year of study.

b)   To progress on completion of the taught courses in the third curricular year of study the candidate must have obtained a grade point average[1] of at least 12.0 in the taught courses taken in the third curricular year of study with at least 75% of the credits at Grade D3 or above and all credits at Grade F3 or above. Exceptionally progress may be permitted where it is judged that the candidate’s performance offers a reasonable prospect of that candidate’s reaching the standard required for the award of the degree following any outstanding assessment opportunities (including reassessment and remedying incomplete assessment due to Good Cause).

7.2   Administration of Progression

a)   Decisions on progress shall be taken by the College Progress Committee or a sub-committee thereof. The committee shall have the power to exclude a candidate or to impose conditions regarding a candidate’s future progress.

b)   The College shall publish to all candidates the arrangements for identifying any candidate who does not comply with progress requirements. The College shall notify such candidates of the date of the meeting of the committee and the procedures to permit a candidate to make representations at or prior to the committee meeting. Appeal against decisions of the College Progress Committee may be made following the Codes of Procedure set out in the Fees and General Information for Students section of the University Regulations.

8.    Programme Requirements for the Award of the Degree and Associated Exit Awards

8.1   Requirements for award of the Degree of Master of Laws (Extended)

To be eligible for the award of the degree a candidate must have attained:

a)   a grade D3 or above for all courses taken during the first two curricular years of study;

b)   a grade point average[1] of at least 12.0 in the taught courses taken in the third curricular year of study, with at least 75% of these credits at Grade D3 or above and all credits at Grade F3 or above; and

c)   a grade D3 or above for the Masters dissertation.

Degree with Distinction and Degree with Merit

8.2   §8.4 and §8.6 refer to the ‘weighted course grade profile’. This means the profile of course grades obtained across the 180 credits completed in the third curricular year at the first attempt and weighted to reflect the relative credit weightings of the courses.[2]

8.3   A candidate will be eligible for the award of Merit on achieving at the first attempt:

a)   a grade point average of at least 14.5 in the 180 credits completed in the third curricular year; and

b)   a grade point average of at least 14.0 in the 120 credits of taught courses completed in the third curricular year; and

c)   a grade of C1 or above in the Masters dissertation.

8.4   Where a candidate has satisfied the requirements set out at §8.3 (b) and (c), and their grade point average for the 180 credits completed in the third curricular year at the first attempt falls within the range 14.1 to 14.4 the Board of Examiners shall make the award with Merit where at least 50% of the weighted course grade profile comprises grades of B or above.

8.5   A candidate will be eligible for the award of Distinction on achieving at the first attempt:

a)   a grade point average of at least 17.5 in the 180 credits completed in the third curricular year; and

b)   a grade point average of at least 17.0 in the 120 credits of taught courses completed in the third curricular year, and

c)   a grade of B1 or above in the Masters dissertation.

8.6   Where a candidate has satisfied the requirements set out at §8.5 (b) and (c), and their grade point average for the 180 or more credits completed in the third curricular year at the first attempt falls within the range 17.1 to 17.4 the Board of Examiners shall make the award with Distinction where at least 50% of the weighted course grade profile comprises A grades.