Programme Specification
PhD with Integrated Research Studies (SBE Taught Component)
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXVI and Reg. XXI (Regs for Higher Degrees by Research and Regs for Postgraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | School of Business and Economics |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | PhD/PGDip/PGCert (PGDip/PGCert are exit awards only) |
| Programme title | PhD with Integrated Research Studies |
| Programme code | ISPT43 - Information Science route
Others to be advised |
| Length of programme | Four years (full time) up to seven years (part time).
The duration of the taught component is up to two years from registration. |
| UCAS code | n/a |
| Admissions criteria | An Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:51:20 GMT |
1. Programme Aims
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- The National Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
- 天堂视频's Learning and Teaching Strategy
- The particular specialisms of the School of Business and Economics staff.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
c. Key transferable skills:
4. Programme structure
4.1 The taught modules taken within the School will depend on the School Division in which the student is registered but will total 120 credits.
Compulsory Modules
|
Division |
Code |
|
Credits |
Sem |
|
Information Science |
ISP535 |
Research Methods |
15 |
1 |
4.2 The remaining optional taught modules to bring the credit total to 120 will be as specified in Regulation XXVI.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXVI.
Candidates who have completed part or all of the taught component but who subsequently do not complete the requirements for the award of PhD with Integrated Research Studies may be eligible for the award of PGDip or PGCert in Integrated Research Studies.
Students who fail the assessment of any module at their first attempt are allowed the opportunity for reassessment. This may take place at the Special Assessment Period (if available) or when the module is offered in the following year.
