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Middlesex University qualifications J1.3 FHEQ level 6 and advanced scholarship in the discipline, and to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques The University confers the following qualifications Holders of qualifications at this level will have of them and, where appropriate, to propose new on students who have completed an approved demonstrated: hypotheses. programme of study or research and who have • a systematic understanding of key aspects satisfied the Assessment Board. Taught Qualifications at this level are as follows: of their field of study, including acquisition of J1.1 FHEQ* level 4 coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of (PGCert) which is at or informed by, the forefront of defined Holders of qualifications at this level will have Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) aspects of a discipline demonstrated: Postgraduate Certificate of • an ability to deploy accurately established • knowledge of the underlying concepts and (PGCertHE) techniques of analysis and enquiry within a principles associated with their area(s) of study, discipline Postgraduate (PGDip) and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study • conceptual understanding that enables the Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) student to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to • an ability to present, evaluate, and interpret (MA) solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some qualitative and quantitative data, to develop lines of which are at the forefront of a discipline; and to Master of Business Administration (MBA) of argument and make sound judgements in describe and comment upon particular aspects accordance with basic theories and concepts of of current research, or equivalent advanced (MDes) their subject(s) of study. scholarship, in the discipline (MEd) Qualifications at this level are as follows: • an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity (MFA) Certificate (Cert) and limits of knowledge (LLM) Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) • the ability to manage their own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (MMus) Certificate in Education (Further Education) (eg refereed research articles and/or original (MSc) (CertEdFE) materials appropriate to the discipline). (MRes) J1.2 FHEQ level 5 Qualifications at this level are as follows: Integrated Masters Qualifications at this level are Holders of qualifications at this level will have Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) demonstrated: as follows: Advanced Diploma (AdvDip) • knowledge and critical understanding of the Master of Complementary Medicine (MCM) well-established principles of their area(s) of study, (MEng) and of the way in which those principles have (BA) – Ordinary Degree developed (MMath) (BSc) – Ordinary Degree • an ability to apply underlying concepts and Master of Nursing (MNurs) principles outside the context in which they were Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA) Master of Osteopathy (MOst) first studied, including, where appropriate, the Bachelor/Master of Engineering (BEng/MEng) application of those principles in an employment Master in Science (MSci) context (LLB) Research Qualifications at the level are as • knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in with Honours (BMus) follows: their subject(s), and ability to evaluate critically the Master in Arts (ArtsM) appropriateness of different approaches to solving Bachelor/Master of Osteopathy (BOst/MOst) problems in the field of study Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc) Master of Arts by Research (MA by Research) • an understanding of the limits of their Bachelor of Theology (BTh) Master of Laws by Research (LLM by Research) knowledge, and how this influences analyses and (MPhil) interpretations based on that knowledge. (GDip) Master of Philosophy by Public Works (MPhil by Qualifications at this level are as follows: Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE) Public Works) Diploma (Dip) J1.4 FHEQ level 7 Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research) Diploma in Employability Studies Holders of qualifications at this level will have demonstrated: Master of Business Research (MBR) Diploma in Industrial Studies • a systematic understanding of knowledge, and (MTh) Advanced Diploma Professional Practice a critical awareness of current problems and/or Professional Qualifications at this level are as Diploma (Advanced) (DipAdv) new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, follows the forefront of their academic discipline, field of Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) study, or area of professional practice Master of Professional Studies (MProf) (FdA/FdSc) • a comprehensive understanding of techniques J1.5 FHEQ level 8 applicable to their own research or advanced Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) Holders of qualifications at this level will have scholarship demonstrated: Post-Experience Certificate • originality in the application of knowledge, • the creation and interpretation of new Post-Experience Diploma together with a practical understanding of how knowledge, through original research or other established techniques of research and enquiry advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer are used to create and interpret knowledge in the review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and discipline * Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in merit publication , and (FHEQ) • conceptual understanding that enables the • a systematic acquisition and understanding student to evaluate critically current research of a substantial body of knowledge which is at

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the forefront of an academic discipline or area of Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Honours 5 or above. The Diploma is not available as an exit professional practice (Upper Division) or interim qualification for students registered on other University programmes. • the general ability to conceptualise, design and Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Honours implement a project for the generation of new (Lower Division) Diploma in Employability Studies The standard knowledge, applications or understanding at the of the Diploma in Employability Studies is that Bachelor’s Degree with Third Class Honours forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project expected of a student who has successfully design in the light of unforeseen problems Bachelor’s Degree (Ordinary degree) undertaken a placement in accordance with the • a detailed understanding of applicable regulations for the relevant programme of study techniques for research and advanced academic J4 Aegrotat awards and relevant to that programme, assessed at not enquiry. All qualifications may be conferred as aegrotat less than 120 credits at FHEQ level 6. awards, providing that an Assessment Board is Doctoral level qualifications are as follows: Diploma in Industrial Studies The standard of satisfied, from the work that has been submitted, the Diploma in Industrial Studies is that expected (PhD) that the candidate would, had they been assessed, of a student who has successfully undertaken a have achieved the level necessary for the placement in accordance with the regulations for Doctor of Philosophy by Public Works (Phd by qualification. A candidate is not obliged to accept the relevant programme of study, assessed at not Public Works) an aegrotat award but may elect to be reassessed less than 120 credits at the relevant FHEQ level Professional qualifications at this level are as if such opportunities exist. Aegrotat awards do not (4, 5 or 6). follows: carry any Classification. ‘Aegrotat’ is not indicated on certificates. Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) The Doctor in Arts (ArtsD) standard of the Diploma of Higher Education is J5 Posthumous awards that expected of a student with prior knowledge Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Any qualification listed above may be conferred and skill equivalent to passes in two subjects at (EdD) posthumously and accepted on the student’s Advanced Level, supported by passes in three behalf by a parent, spouse or other appropriate other subjects at GCSE; who has successfully (EngD) individual. The level of the award will be completed a programme of study assessed at not Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) determined by the School Assessment Board in less than 240 credits at FHEQ level 4 or above, consultation with the Academic Registrar. and including 90 at FHEQ level 5 or above. Doctor of Professional Studies by Public Works (DProf by Public Works) J6 Rescinding of qualifications Foundation Degree (FdA or FdSc) The standard The Academic Board may, in exceptional of the Foundation Degree is that expected of a Doctor of Psychotherapy by Professional Studies circumstances, rescind a qualification which it has student with prior knowledge and skills equivalent (DPsych) conferred. to passes in one subject at Advanced Level, supported by passes in three other subjects Doctor of Psychotherapy by Public Works (DPsych by Public Works) J7 Qualification certificates at GCSE; who has successfully completed a programme of study, assessed at 240 credits at Each person who is awarded a qualification Doctor of Counselling Psychology and FHEQ level 4 or above, including 90 at FHEQ level of the University shall be given a certificate. Psychotherapy by Professional Studies (DCPsych) 5 or above. The Foundation Degree is not available The qualification certificate will be issued in as an exit or interim qualification for students Higher are as follows the full legal name of the student at the point registered on other University programmes. of conferment. Certificates are dispatched Doctor of Laws (LLD) within 2 months of the publication of results. A Post-Experience Certificate The standard of the (DLitt) replacement certificate will normally be issued Post-Experience Certificate is that expected of once only on receipt of a written request and on a student who can demonstrate at admission (DSc) payment of the appropriate fee. appropriate qualifications and experience and Doctor of Technology (DTech) J8 Undergraduate successfully completes a programme consisting qualifications of 60 credits at FHEQ level 5 or above with a J1.6 Honorary awards minimum of 30 credits at FHEQ level 6 or above. A FHEQ level 4 The University may also confer Honorary awards: Post-Experience Diploma The standard of the Master of the University (MUniv) Certificate The standard of the Certificate is Post-Experience Diploma is that expected of that expected of a student with prior knowledge a student who can demonstrate at admission Doctor of the University (DUniv) and skills equivalent to five GCSE passes, who appropriate qualifications and experience and has successfully completed a programme of successfully completes a programme consisting J1.7 Non-Middlesex study at higher education level assessed at 40 of 120 credits at FHEQ level 5 or above with a qualifications credits at FHEQ level 4 or above. The Certificate minimum of 60 credits at FHEQ level 6 or above. Non-Middlesex qualifications such as Edexcel and is not available as an exit or interim qualification Higher Diploma The standard of the Higher professional body qualifications which are offered for students registered on other University Diploma is that expected of a student with by the University do not have to conform to the programmes. appropriate knowledge and skills deemed to be at learning framework although they must be credit Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) The level 4 (FHEQ), who has successfully completed a rated and must demonstrate at validation that standard of the Certificate of Higher Education is programme of at least 120 credits at level 5. transfer points exist. that expected of a student with prior knowledge J2 Qualifications with merit and skill equivalent to passes in two subjects at C FHEQ level 6 or distinction Advanced Level, supported by passes in three Graduate Certificate/Advanced DiplomaThe other subjects at GCSE; who has successfully standard of the Graduate Certificate/Advanced Where the regulations for the programmes of study completed a programme of study assessed at 120 Diploma is that expected of a student with allow, the above qualifications may be granted with credits at FHEQ level 4 or above. appropriate knowledge and skills deemed to be at merit or distinction. FHEQ levels 4 and 5 of the Learning Framework, B FHEQ level 5 J3 Bachelor’s who has successfully completed a programme of qualifications Diploma The standard of the Diploma is that at least 60 credits at FHEQ level 6. expected for a student with prior knowledge and The standard of the Bachelor’s degrees may be granted as the skills equivalent to two passes at Advanced Level Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree is that expected of a following: who has successfully completed a programme of student with prior knowledge and skills equivalent Bachelor’s Degree with First Class Honours study assessed at 40 credit points at FHEQ level

48 ALL STUDENTS Middlesex University qualifications Section J to passes in two subjects at Advanced Level, Master of Engineering (MEng) The title of MEng competence in teaching on a programme of study. supported by passes in three other subjects denotes an integrated Masters programme of For students intending to teach in schools, the at GCSE; who has successfully completed a study comprising an extended and enhanced GCSE passes held on entry must include English programme of study assessed at not less than 300 Undergraduate course of four years full-time study language and mathematics or equivalent. credits at FHEQ level 4 or above, including at least in an engineering discipline which matches the B FHEQ level 5 150 at FHEQ level 5 or above and a minimum of minimum educational requirements to become a 60 at FHEQ level 6 or above. Chartered Engineer. The programme of study is Diploma (Advanced) is reserved for Department both broader and deeper than a corresponding of Health funded programmes in Nursing and Bachelor’s Degree with Honours The standard BEng Hons programme. Midwifery which lead to both a professional and of the Bachelor’s Degree with Honours is that an academic award as a Registered Nurse or expected of a student with prior knowledge Master of Osteopathy (MOst) The title MOst is Midwife. The qualification is awarded to students and skill equivalent to passes in two subjects at reserved for professional specialised programmes who have completed as appropriate programme of Advanced Level, supported by passes in three of study in Osteopathy as an integrated Master’s study in Nursing or Midwifery assessed at not less other subjects at GCSE; who has successfully programme. The qualification requires 480 credits, than 300 credits at FHEQ level 4 or above, 180 of completed a programme of study assessed at not including 240 credits at FHEQ level 6 and above, which must be at FHEQ level 5 or above and 60 less than 360 credits at FHEQ level 4 or above with at least 60 at FHEQ level 7. must be at FHEQ level 6. including 210 at FHEQ level 5 or above and 120 at Master of Complementary Medicine (MCM) FHEQ level 6 or above. C FHEQ level 6 This title is reserved for an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science programme of study which leads to a in Professional Studies (DPS) The (BSc) programmes will lead qualification in the field of complementary title Diploma in Professional Studies is reserved either to the qualification of a BA or BSc or to a medicine. The programme is structured over 4 for programmes of study related to specific more closely defined qualification restricted to years full-time or 6 years part-time to achieve 480 professions and designed to build on professional programmes of certain types of study. credits which includes a 60 credit dissertation at qualifications or registration together with level 7. professional experience. The title of Bachelor of Arts is traditionally used in art and design, the arts and humanities, combined Master in Science (MSci) MSci is a generic The standard of the Diploma in Professional studies in the arts and social studies, and in integrated Masters qualification. It comprises an Studies is that expected of a person with a relevant areas of social or business studies where it is extended and enhanced undergraduate course, professional qualification and a specified period appropriate. of four years of full-time study, or equivalent. of professional experience who has successfully The qualification requires 480 credits, including completed a programme of professional study at The title of Bachelor of Science is traditionally 240 credits at level 6 or above, with at least 120 Honours degree level, assessed at 120 credits at used where studies are substantially based on one credits at level 7. Thus study at Bachelor’s level FHEQ level 6 or above. or more scientific or mathematical disciplines and is integrated with study at Master’s level and the their applications. programmes are designed to meet the level 6 and The regulations for the programme of study must indicate whether the programme is at second or Programmes of study leading to the qualification of level 7 qualification descriptors in full. third year Honours degree level. These regulations a BA or BSc will normally have a title which gives a Master of Mathematics (MMath) The title must also take account of the requirements of more specific indication of subjects studied. of MMath denotes an integrated Masters the respective professional bodies with regard to (BEng) The title of programme of study comprising an enhanced minimum entry requirements and the duration of Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) is traditionally undergraduate course of four years full-time the programme. The specific title of the diploma used for programmes substantially based on study study in mathematics. The programme of study is shall indicate the profession to which it relates. of the development and application of engineering founded upon and extends knowledge attained in Graduate Diploma The standard of the Graduate theories and principles in one or more areas of the corresponding BSc Hons programme. Diploma is that expected of a student with prior engineering practice. Master of Nursing (MNursing) The title knowledge and skills equivalent to an honours Bachelor of Laws (LLB) The title LLB is reserved MNursing is reserved for professional specialised degree or Diploma of Higher Education, with for specialised programmes of study in law. programmes of study in Nursing as an Integrated substantial work experience who has successfully Master’s programme. The qualification requires completed a programme of study assessed at not Bachelor of Music (BMus) This title is reserved 480 credits, including 240 credits at FHEQ level less than 120 credits at FHEQ level 6. for specialised programmes of the study of Music 6 and above, with at least 120 credits at Master’s at honours level and is equivalent to a standard level/one full academic year at level 7. Graduate Diploma in Psychology The Graduate Bachelor’s Degree with Honours. Students would Diploma in Psychology is designed for graduates be expected to have prior knowledge and skills Honours degree as exit award from the Integrated who wish to pursue a career in psychology but equivalent to passes in two subjects at Advanced Masters programme who do not have sufficient psychology in their Level, supported by passes in three other degrees to allow them to gain eligibility for the An integrated Masters programme may specify subjects at GCSE. In order to graduate with this graduate basis for registration (GBR) with the an Honours degree qualification which may be qualification, students would need to successfully British Psychological Society (BPS). issued following failure to complete the Integrated complete a programme of study assessed at not Masters qualification. The Honours degree Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Psychology less than 360 credits at Level 1 or above, including must have a title, and have its own programme requires a UK University degree or equivalent, 210 at FHEQ level 5 or above and 120 at FHEQ specification, and conform to the description plus GCSE Maths at Grade ‘C’ or above. Applicants level 6 or above. under section J8 C above. must have successfully completed 60 credits Bachelor of Osteopathy (B.Ost) The title B.Ost is in Psychology, which allows entry by students reserved for professional specialised programmes J9 Professional qualifications who have completed a minor in psychology. of study in Osteopathy at honour’s level and is A FHEQ level 4 Applicants whose degree is not in psychology or equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours. whose degree includes less psychology than is Certificate in Education (Further Education) The qualification requires 405 credits, including required for entry to the diploma (60 credits) will The standard of the Certificate in Education is 210 credits at FHEQ level 5 and above, with at be able to access the Summer School Diploma that expected of a student with prior knowledge least 120 at FHEQ level 6. in Psychology prior to entry. This qualification and skills equivalent to passes in two subjects requires completion of 240 credits at FHEQ levels Bachelor of Theology (BTh) The title BTh is at Advanced level, supported by passes in three 5 and 6 with a minimum of 120 at FHEQ level reserved for specialised programmes of study in other subjects at GCSE; who has successfully 6. The number of credits at FHEQ level 5 will be Theology. completed study of the theory and practice of dependent on prior experience. teaching assessed at not less than 120 credits at D FHEQ level 7 FHEQ level 4; and who has demonstrated practical Graduate Diploma in Law (Common Professional

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Examination) Entry is open to graduates whose of study leading to the MA or MSc will normally which focus on training in methods and practice of degrees do not qualify as law degrees and to such have a title which gives a more specific indication research. The dissertation carries 100 credits. other persons as may be accepted as eligible by of the subject(s) studied. The qualification requires the Common Professional Examination Board. 180 credits at FHEQ level 6 or above, including at J12 Higher qualifications in The aim of the Common Professional Examination least 150 at FHEQ level 7 or above, including a 60 Work Based Learning is to ensure that students have studied the six credit dissertation/project. Exceptionally, where the FHEQ level 7 core legal subjects in sufficient depth to enable dissertation /project is not 60 credits, this should them to proceed to the vocational stage of legal be stated in the programme specification. Master of Professional Studies (MProf) The education. It is assessed at 180 credits at FHEQ standard of the MProf is that expected of Master of Business Administration (MBA) level 4 or above including 80 credits at FHEQ level a candidate who has undertaken a major programmes of study which focus on training 5 or above, 70 at FHEQ level 6 or above and 20 at project relating to organisational change and/or in research methods and practice used in the FHEQ level 7. professional development. The candidate must discipline of business studies or management. have demonstrated, individually or collaboratively, J10 Taught postgraduate The MBA is a qualification in its own right but also advanced research capability and project qualifications constitutes Part 1 of the DBA (see J13). management applicable to the professional area of study and to have produced and presented orally A FHEQ level 7 Master of Design (MDes) The title MDes is a report to the satisfaction of the assessors. The reserved for programmes of study in all disciplines Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification requires 180 credits at FHEQ level 7 which focus on training in methods and practice of The standard of the PGCE is that expected of a or above**. The minimum period of registration research and on the development of management graduate who has successfully completed the on a full-time basis is 18 months (where full level skills in design leadership and practice. It study of the theory and practice of teaching and accreditation has been awarded). is assessed at 180 credits at FHEQ level 7 and who has demonstrated practical competence in consists of both taught modules and a dissertation. FHEQ level 8 teaching, assessed at 120 credits including at The title of MDes is recognised as a management least 40 at FHEQ level 7. level qualification in the design professions and Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) (Doctoral as an indicator that the holder has the skills to level) The standard of the DProf is that expected productively engage in strategic decision making of a candidate who has engaged in advanced Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) The standard and innovation processes. learning from taught and project sources which of the postgraduate certificate is that expected achieves major organisational change and/or of a graduate who has successfully completed a It was chosen for the MDes Product Design, excellence in professional practice resulting in programme of study at a level demanding more Innovation and Management as it accurately original work worthy of publication in complete and advanced study than a first degree, assessed at 60 reflects the curriculum and distinguishes it from abridged form. The candidate must have shown credits including at least 45 at FHEQ level 7. more general MA programmes that focus on the evidence of ability to undertake self-managed and/ development of purely discipline related practice or collaborative research and project development Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and have produced and defended orally the (PGCertHE) The standard of the PGCertHE is Master of Education (MEd) The title MEd is product of the study to the satisfaction of the that expected of a graduate who has successfully reserved for programmes of study focused on assessors. The qualification requires 540 credits completed the study of learning and teaching in education and professional practice in teaching. at FHEQ level 7 and above of which a minimum higher education, including curriculum innovation Entry requirements are a BEd Honours degree or of 360 credits must be at FHEQ level 8**. The and evaluation of current teaching responsibilities. equivalent qualification. Other qualifications which minimum period of registration on a full-time basis It is a professional development provision for, and may be deemed acceptable include: is 24 months (where full accreditation has been limited to Middlesex University staff involved in An Honours degree together with a PGCE or awarded). The DProf may also be awarded on the teaching and the support of student learning. The CertEd; or an appropriate DPSE; or a BEd Degree basis of public works. qualification requires 60 credits at FHEQ level 7. gained in circumstances where the award of Doctor of Psychotherapy by Professional Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) The standard of Honours was not available; or the Licentiateship of Studies (DPsych) including special validated the Postgraduate Diploma is that expected of a the of Preceptors; or the achievement at a pathways (eg DPsych Existential Counselling graduate who has successfully completed study sufficiently high level of the Diploma in Advanced and Psychotherapy) The standard of the DPsych in a field for which prior knowledge and skill have Studies in Education of the College of Preceptors is that expected of a candidate who has engaged provided an appropriate foundation, at a level in a field cognate with that of the programme of in advanced learning from taught and project demanding more advanced and intensive study study to which admission is sought. All entrants sources which achieves major organisational than a first degree, to be assessed at not less than should have appropriate professional experience change and/or excellence in professional practice 120 credits, including at least 90 at FHEQ level 7. either prior or concurrent. resulting in original work worthy of publication in Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) The title MFA is complete and abridged form. The candidate must Diploma in Management Studies is a post- reserved for a programme of study in the area have shown evidence of ability to undertake self- experience qualification, designed to meet the of fine arts. The structure is that of an initial managed and/or collaborative research and project needs of those individuals who wish to achieve a programme of 180 credits including a dissertation development and have produced and defended range of general management knowledge, skills at FHEQ level 7 leading to the qualification of orally the product of the study to the satisfaction and competencies. Entrants would normally be an MA followed by an additional 60 credits at of the assessors. The qualification requires 540 expected to have at least two years of professional FHEQ level 7. Up to 50 per cent of the MA/MFA credits at FHEQ level 7 and above of which a or administrative experience. programme may be taken at designated overseas minimum of 360 credits must be at FHEQ level partner institutions. 8**. The minimum period of registration on a full- J11 Taught Master’s degrees time basis is 24 months (where full accreditation Master of Music (MMus) This title is reserved for has been awarded). The DPsych may also be Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) specialised programmes of the study of Music awarded on the basis of public works. Programmes of study at Master’s level may lead at Master’s level and is equivalent to a standard either to the MA or MSc, or to a more closely Master of Arts or Master of Science degree. The ** Applies to new entrants from January 2003 defined qualification restricted to certain specific qualification requires 180 credits at FHEQ level 6 Doctor of Counselling Psychology and areas of study. The title of Master of Arts (MA) or above, including at least 150 at FHEQ level 7 or Psychotherapy by Professional Studies is generally used in art and design, the arts and above, including a 60 credit dissertation/project. humanities and in other areas of study where a (DCPsych) The standard of the DPsych is that more specialised title is not appropriate. The title Master of Laws (LLM) The title LLM is reserved for expected of a candidate who has engaged in Master of Science (MSc) is generally used where programmes of study at Masters level in law. advanced learning from taught and project studies are substantially based on science or sources which achieves major organisational Master of Research (MRes) The title of MRes is mathematics and their applications. Programmes change and/or excellence in professional practice reserved for programmes of study in all disciplines

50 ALL STUDENTS Middlesex University qualifications Section J resulting in original work worthy of publication in and in oral examination by both academic and approved topic resulting in an independent and complete and abridged form. The candidate must professional peers. The programme of work will original contribution to scholarship, worthy of have shown evidence of ability to undertake self- have created and interpreted new knowledge in publication in complete and abridged form. The managed and/or collaborative research and project its field. candidate must have shown evidence of ability to development and have produced and defended undertake further research without supervision Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) orally the product of the study to the satisfaction and have presented and defended a , by oral of the assessors. The qualification requires 540 The standard of the DBA is that expected of a examination, to the satisfaction of the examiners. credits at FHEQ level 7 and above of which a candidate who has investigated critically and The PhD may also be awarded on the basis of minimum of 360 credits must be at FHEQ level 8. evaluated an approved topic in business studies or public works. Information regarding the normal The minimum period of registration on a full-time management resulting in an original contribution periods of study for a PhD are available from basis is 24 months (where full accreditation has to theory and practice. The research should be Academic Registry Research Student Support been awarded). worthy of publication in complete or abridged Team form in appropriate academic and professional J13 Research and higher journals. The candidate must have demonstrated J14 FHEQ level 8 (Higher qualifications an understanding of research methods appropriate doctorates) FHEQ level 7 to the chosen field, and presented and defended Doctor of Laws (LLD) a thesis, by oral examination to the satisfaction of Master in Arts (ArtsM) The standard of the ArtsM Doctor of Letters (DLitt) the examiners. Information regarding the normal is that expected in a candidate of significant periods of study is available from Academic Doctor of Science (DSc) professional standing who has investigated the Registry Research Student Support Team knowledge implicit in the arts practice itself Doctor of Technology (DTech) through the execution of an agreed programme Doctor of Education (EdD) The standard of Doctor of creative work and successfully elicited, of Education is that expected of a candidate The standard of higher qualifications is documented and evaluated that knowledge in who has undertaken a sustained and in depth that expected of an applicant who is aholder of at academically appropriate registers of writing. The portfolio of research projects in the contexts of least seven years’ standing of a first degree or a programme of work will show a critical command educational activities and the work of educational holder of at least four years’ standing of a higher of knowledge and understanding in its academic institutions. The candidate must display evidence degree, who is a leading authority in the field of and professional field. of their ability to plan and undertake self-managed study concerned and has made an original and enquiries, which are disseminated to a public significant contribution to the advancement or Master of Theology (MTh) The title MTh is audience through for example publication and application of knowledge in that field. (Full details reserved for specialist research programmes in exhibition, and have produced and defended a of requirements for the qualification of higher Theology and is equivalent to MA by Research. coherent overview of the contribution the work doctorates are available from the Research and Business Office). Master in Theology (MTheol) The title MTheol makes to the field of enquiry and to practice, to is reserved for programmes of study in Theology the satisfaction of examiners, using FHEQ level J15 Honorary awards as an integrated Master’s programme. The 8 assessment criteria. The qualification requires qualification requires 480 credits, including 120 360 credits to be gained through the Doctor of Honorary awards are made to those who have credits at FHEQ level 6 and 120 credits at FHEQ Education modular programme at this level. The achieved regional or national eminence and who level 7. minimum period for registration on a full time have a connection with the University. basis is 24 months, or 36 months part-time. Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science Full details of the award of Honorary degrees are (MSc) by Research The standard of the MA/ Doctor of Engineering (EngD) The standard of available from the Academic Registrar. the EngD is that expected of a candidate who has MSc by research is that expected of a candidate See also who has undertaken a research programme, investigated critically and evaluated an approved demonstrated knowledge and understanding topic resulting in an independent and original • Research Degree regulations - available from of existing scholarship or research in the field contribution to scholarship worthy of publication the Academic Registry specified by the dissertation title, and presented in complete or abridged form in an engineering • MProf/DProf regulations - available from the the material with clarity. The candidate must discipline, that is a discipline falling under the Institute for Work Based Learning. have demonstrated competence in the relevant purview of the constituent institutions of the methods of research, and presented and Engineering Council. defended a dissertation by oral examination to the The candidate must have shown evidence of satisfaction of the examiners. ability to undertake further research without Master of Philosophy (MPhil) The standard of supervision, presented and defended a thesis the MPhil is that expected of a candidate who has by oral examination to the satisfaction of the investigated critically and evaluated an approved examiners, completed a programme of study to topic, and contributed to knowledge of this topic. the satisfaction of the examiners, and presented The candidate must have demonstrated an the research to an invited audience representing understanding of research methods appropriate interests internal and external to the University. to the chosen field, and presented and defended The EngD is not a higher doctorate than the a thesis, by oral examination, to the satisfaction of PhD. It is qualitatively different in that the study the examiners. Information regarding the normal programme will be designed to include features periods of study for an MPhil are available from which are particularly appropriate to engineering Academic Registry Research Student Support practice and industrial research. Team. A programme of assessed coursework is FHEQ level 8 mandatory, the project must involve close Doctor in Arts (ArtsD) The standard of the ArtsD industrial collaboration, and the student will be is that expected of a candidate of advanced assessed partly on his/her ability to manage the professional standing who has investigated the project and collaborate with other workers in so knowledge implicit in the arts practice itself doing. through the execution of an agreed programme Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) The standard of of creative work, and successfully elicited, the PhD is that expected of a candidate who documented and evaluated that knowledge in has investigated critically and evaluated an academically appropriate registers of writing

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