2023-24
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Sustainability
RESOLUTION
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Sustainability is governed by Resolutions of the University Court. The provisions of Resolution No. 582 supporting the Generic Undergraduate Regulations are set out with those regulations. The provisions of Resolution No. 632 are as follows:
1. The Degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science & Sustainability 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 a General 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” together with such Supplementary Regulations as are contained in this Resolution No. 622 - “Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science & Sustainability)”. The Supplementary Regulations are set out in the Schedule of Regulations attached to this Resolution.
3. 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
Generic Undergraduate Regulation §4 applies subject to the proviso that the maximum limit for the award of such credit is 120 credits in a relevant discipline.
2. Maximum Period of Study
There is no set maximum period of study. Candidates may continue their studies providing 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 Full-time Candidates
a) Unless in any one session a full-time candidate obtains grade points from courses totalling at least 40 credits, they will normally be excluded from further attendance.
b) The minimum requirements for progress to a succeeding year of study are normally as follows:
| After one session: | the candidate must have obtained grade D3 or above in the four level 1 compulsory courses, and credit in further courses totalling at least 40 credits. |
| After two sessions: | the candidate must have obtained grade D3 or above in the four level 2 compulsory courses and be qualified for the Certificate of Higher Education. |
| After three sessions: | the candidate must have obtained grade D3 or above in the three level 3 compulsory courses and be qualified for the Diploma of Higher Education. |
c) A candidate who has failed to complete the above minimum requirements for any one session, and who has not been excluded, shall normally be suspended from full-time attendance but shall be permitted to enrol as a part-time candidate. Alternatively the College Progress Committee or sub-committee thereof may permit a suspended candidate to be reassessed in a course in a subsequent session without further enrolment or attendance in it. In such circumstances the candidate may carry forward from a previous assessment in the course elements of assessment which together have a weighting of no more than 50% in the overall assessment of the course. A candidate suspended from full-time attendance shall thereafter be permitted to resume full-time attendance provided that they have fulfilled the relevant minimum requirements for progress.
3.2 Part-time Candidates
a) Progress requirements for part-time candidates will be set in accordance with §10.3 of the Generic Undergraduate Regulations.
b) Where a part-time candidate has been suspended from further attendance, the College Progress Committee or sub-committee thereof may permit such a candidate to be reassessed in a course in a subsequent session. In such circumstances the candidate may carry forward from a previous assessment in the course elements of assessment which together have a weighting of no more than 50% in the overall assessment of the course. The candidate shall thereafter be permitted to resume part-time attendance provided that, as a result of such reassessment, they have fulfilled the minimum progress requirements for part-time candidates.
3.3 Entry to Honours
a) Admission to Honours on the programme will normally take place on successful completion of the BSc Environmental Science & Sustainability programme. It shall normally be a requirement to have achieved 120 credits at level 3 and an Honours Entry Average of 11.0 or higher. The Honours Entry Average is calculated using the grade points set out in Schedule A to the Code of Assessment and by applying a 50% weighting to credit gained at level 3 and a 50% weighting to credit gained at levels 1 and 2.
b) A candidate who has gained 240 credits at levels 2 and 3, of which a minimum of 120 are at level 3, and has an Honours Entry Average of less than 11.0 may only proceed to Honours at the discretion of the Dumfries Honours Board.
4. Courses Available to Candidates
The list of qualifying and compulsory courses are set out in the programme specification for the degree programme.
5. Programme Requirements for the Award of the Degree
5.1 Honours Degree
a) The Honours Curriculum shall normally comprise 120 credits gained at level 3 and 120 credits gained at level 4.
b) In addition to the requirements set out at §16 of the Generic Undergraduate Regulations, a candidate shall obtain 240 credits from compulsory courses including 60 credits at level 1, 60 credits at level 2 and 120 credits at level 3 (of which 60 shall be obtained from either a placement or dissertation).
5.2 Ordinary Degree
Generic Undergraduate Regulation §14 applies with the following additional requirements: at least 200 credits must be at level 2 or higher including 120 at level 3; and grade D3 or above in at least 60 credits at level 3.