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Assessment Regulations

Candidates will be examined in two parts:
by assessment of taught modules
by dissertation

Both parts of the examination must be passed in order to qualify for the Masters' Degree.

In order to pass Modules 1-8, students must submit a summative assignment of 2,500 words and a Moderated Discussion forum of 500 words for modules 1-2 and 4-8. The requirements for Module 3 is a 2,000 word assignment. Students will be required to pass both pieces of coursework to be eligible to continue with the course.

Students are required to illustrate, through their work, that knowledge has been gained and there is evidence of problem synthesis. Coursework is used to assess learning outcomes and allow students to express Masters level concepts of understanding., analysis, evaluation and presentation. There should be clear demonstration of relevance to individual clinical/professional practice and original thought whilst incorporating elements of the module under study.

The student will be required to pass all coursework in the taught element with a minimum pass mark of 50%. Normally students must complete each element of coursework before commencing the next module and submit according to the coursework submission schedule.

To obtain the Masters qualification, the dissertation has to be passed at a minimum pass mark of 50%.

A student who submits a project for which a mark of less than 50 is awarded may re-submit on one further occasion. Re-submitted assignments will receive a maximum mark of 50. Failure to achieve a pass on re-submission will result in failure of the module and subsequently failure to proceed with the course. Normally students will be allowed to be referred in up to two modules only (for the whole course).