7. Appendix: Faculty of Engineering

Examination Conventions for Modular Taught Postgraduate Degrees 2012-13

7.1 Where candidates do not satisfy the minimum admissions criteria set out in the General Regulations, departmental admissions selectors must submit individual applications for the attention of the Faculty Director of Learning and Teaching or their nominated designate. The following general guidelines are used when reviewing cases:

7.1.1 Admission to MSc/MSc(Eng):

Candidates holding a 3rd class honours degree in a subject related discipline, usually plus a period of work experience (approx 30 months) in the subject related discipline, subsequent to graduation.

If there is any doubt as to the standard of the qualification, a candidate is usually recommended for admission initially for the PG Diploma.

7.1.2 Admission to PG Diploma:

Candidates holding:-

(a) A BTEC, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering, plus five years of experience working in a subject related discipline, usually subsequent to the qualification.

(b) A City & Guilds qualification in a subject related discipline, plus ten years of experience working in a subject related discipline, usually subsequent to the qualification.

Where appropriate, appropriateness or relevance of qualifications and experience could be considered against the need for the applicant to have sufficient understanding to be able to solve standard BEng examination questions.

7.2 Suitable PG Diploma candidates may be recommended by their department for an upgrade of their candidature to that of Masters, following the successful completion of units to the value of 40 credits. Such requests require Faculty approval.