CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

							                 CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY


                 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK


                                CONVENTIONS


INTRODUCTION


1 These conventions are to be read in conjunction with the Undergraduate
   Academic Framework (‘the Framework’) and, where appropriate, the
   Protocols Relating to the General Modular Scheme (‘the Scheme’) of
   Canterbury Christ Church University (‘the University’).


2 The Conventions relate to the following programmes:


      a. Psychology and Psychology (Sport and Exercise) with the General
         Modular Scheme
      b. Combined Honours Degree in Professional Development (Work
         Based Learning) within the General Modular Scheme by Part Time
         Study
      c. BSc Policing by Part Time Study


3 The purpose of the Conventions is to identify specific requirements within
   named programmes within the Scheme. The programme and module
   codes relate to the specified programmes and modules.


4 The Conventions have the same status as the Framework and the
   Protocols. In the event of a conflict in interpretation, the Conventions take
   precedence.


CONVENTIONS RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY (PROGRAMME CODES: PMDDGPS4
AND STEM PS3) AND PSYCHOLOGY (SPORT AND EXERCISE) (PROGRAMME
CODE: PMDDGSP4) WITHIN THE GENERAL MODULAR SCHEME


5 The following conventions in this section apply to students who wish to
   gain a degree that has British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation.


Conventions Relating to All Students

6 Students must take, and pass, Psychology Research Project (Individual
   Study) (Module Code: MPSMD3PRP) at Level Three.


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7 The degree classification must be 2(ii), or better.


8 A student who fails Psychology Research Project (Individual Study)
   (Module Code: MPSMD3PRP) but satisfies the University’s requirements for
   the award of a degree may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners,
   re-sit the module to gain the necessary accreditation. However, any
   additional marks gained for the re-sit will not be used to improve the
   degree classification.


Conventions Relating to Combined Honours Students

9 A Combined Honours student must study modules from the Psychology
   programme to the value of 80 credits at Level Two and to the value of 80
   credits at Level Three. This degree will be called ‘Psychology with X’,
   where X denotes the other subject.


10 Students taking 80 credits in Psychology at Level Two must take both
   Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology (20 credits) (Module Code:
   MPSMD2QRM) and Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology (20
   credits) (Module Code: MPSMD2QMP).


11 Students must take, and pass, Psychology Research Project (Individual
   Study) (Module Code: MPSMD3PRP) at Level Three.


CONVENTIONS RELATING TO COMBINED HONOURS DEGREE IN PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT (BY WORK-RELATED LEARNING) AND 'NAME OF ANOTHER
PROGRAMME’ BY PART TIME STUDY WITHIN THE GENERAL MODULAR SCHEME


12 Students must take modules to the value of 60 credits Work-Related
   Learning (WRL) modules and 60 credits of Programme-specific modules
   at each level.


13 Students must pass all modules.


14 Students may not select a starred module


15 Students must study at Level 3 the Work-Related Individual Study and
   may not choose a programme-specific Individual Study at Level 3.




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16 Students may commence studying Level 2 WRL modules before passing
   Level 1.


CONVENTIONS RELATING TO BSc POLICING BY PART TIME STUDY
(PROGRAMME CODE: PSSDGPOLICE)


17 Students enter the programme directly at Level 2 of the programme and
   entrants need to demonstrate sufficient evidence of learning, whether
   experiential or certificated, to be eligible for AP[E]L to the value of 120
   credits at Level 1 and 60 credits at Level 2.


18 Students are granted ‘advanced standing’ initially that allows them to join
   the programme at level 2, but the advanced standing is only converted to
   credit on successful completion of three 20 credit Level 2 modules.


19 Direct entry to Level 3 is open only to students awarded the Foundation
   Degree in Policing or Dip HE Police Studies or Public Services (Policing) by
   the University.


20 Students are required to complete and pass 60 credits at HE level 2 and
   120 credits at HE level 3.


21 Students may not select a starred module.


22 The degree classification is calculated on the marks for all modules
   completed at level 2 and the best 100 level 3 credits., with Level Three
   marks weighted to Level Two marks in the ratio 60:40


MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONVENTIONS


23 The University recognises there may be a need to modify the Conventions
   over time, due to both internal and external developments, including
   change of specified programmes and modules. When a modification is
   required to the Conventions, the Director of Academic Frameworks will
   propose such amendments to the Quality and Standards Committee,
   together with a statement as to the implications of, and the means of
   implementing, the change. The Quality and Standards Committee will
   make recommendations to the Academic Board, which will have the
   authority to make changes to the Conventions.




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24 The Conventions will be subject to periodic review every five years by the
   Director of Academic Frameworks, who will present the findings to the
   Quality and Standards Committee.


APPROVAL


25 The Vice Chancellor and Principal approved the Conventions as part of the
   Undergraduate Academic Framework, on behalf of the Academic Board,
   on 2 July 2008.




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