Changes to Modular Structure Transitional Arrangements for Progression 2011/12 The Quality Directorate

Agenda for Session  Overview of Transition  Students Affected – by BoE Code  Credit Requirements for L/I Students  Preparation  PSRB Implications/ Issues/Solutions  Questions/ Discussion

What Does Transition Mean?  Students moving from one credit point structure to another  Change in credit point structure of modules presents issues for progression  How do we deal with students who need to complete or repeat when the modules concerned have been refocused?

Overview of Transition – Introduction of Refocused Curriculum On Campus –L4 from 12/ 13 Franchise – L4 from 12/ 13 Partner Colleges – L4 from 13/ 14 Other Collabs. – L4 from 13/ 14 Masters – refocused curriculum from 13/ 14 but structural changes not anticipated

Overview of Transition Key Points 1.New structure will be introduced year on year in most cases 2.15 c.p. modules will not be offered in 12/ 13 at L4 3.Where 120 credits studied at L4 – 90 are needed to progress 4.Additional fees will not be incurred The principle is that students will not be disadvantaged

Requirements for Progression at L4  Completed 120 credits & submitted in all assessments  Achieved 40% pass in modules equivalent to 90 credits  Achieved a minimum of 20% in every module  Achieved a weighted average of 40% across the level  No non-submissions at component or module level  Satisfied any pre-requisite requirements

BoE Decisions & Implications NO TRANSITIONAL IMPLICATIONS Pass Award – successful completion of final level Pass Proceed - successful completion of level Award Proceed - successful completion of level Components Pending – interim outcome/ reassessment Deferred – interim outcome (decision deferred – not student!) Referred/ Attendance not required – resubmission of coursework/ exam by specified date Reassessment for Award/ Attendance not required – resit/ resubmission of failed components required by specified date

BoE Decisions & Implications Level Incomplete - student continues level in 12/13 Fail/ Complete – failed level/ part of level – completes failed modules in 12/ 13 with attendance Fail/ Repeat – repeats full level in 12/ 13 Deferred/ Proceed – student proceeds carrying fails: may need to attend Components/ Deferred– outcome following mitigation: may need to attend Referred/ Attendance required – resit/ resubmission required by specified date Reassessment for Award/ Attendance required – resit/ resubmission of failed components required by specified date ** All these students will potentially be moved to 20cp modules

Complete/ Repeat Students  Remember… students are only getting over the progression line (90 cps)  Academic colleagues will need to identify the refocused modules most appropriate to repeat/ complete study based on relative L.O.s EG>>>

EG: Fail Complete Student with 75 credits passed  Student has passed 5 x 15cp modules/ failed 3 (but no N.S.)  Needs to repeat 1 refocused (20 cp) module with attendance to achieve 95 cps and satisfy progression requirements  Academic team decides on most appropriate module to offer to student Another one -  Student has passed 4 x 15cp modules/ failed 4 – 60 cps banked  Needs to repeat 2 refocused (20 cp) modules with attendance to achieve 100 cps and satisfy progression requirements  Academic team decides on most appropriate module to offer to student

Things to Consider Which Might Help  Rpt/ Complete students may attend refocused modules but be offered original assessments  BoEs have discretion at Level 4 to offer up to 10% of the marks in up to 2 modules  Students who achieve less than 50% of the credits required for progression are automatically Fail/ Repeat

Credit Requirements for “Level Incomplete” Credits Achieved & Banked on 15 cp Structure Credits Required to Progress from L4 No. of Modules Outstanding on 15cp Structure No. of Refocused Modules to be Studied Achievable Credit Credit Difference Relative to 120 Expectation plus plus plus plus plus plus 5

Preparation Identify potential problems at an early stage Think about students who are semester 2 starts * Will the faculty deliver “their” 2 nd semester modules on the old structure? Seek Advice (FQT/ QSRE/ ADs) HoS’s! Consider what is sustainable to deliver At Boards Hold a Pre-Board! Approach Pragmatically Use Chairs Actions if Unsure

PSRB Accredited Courses Think About This Progression requirements may be different – i.e. passes required in all modules Learning outcomes of refocused curriculum may be dispersed – students may have to undertake more modules than expected Remember This Boards are empowered to decide whether learning outcomes have been met Also Rpt. students may attend refocused modules but undertake original assessments if more appropriate Faculties may decide it is sustainable to repeat 15cp modules for PSRB courses Old modules may be supported via VLE/ tutorial support

Supporting Information & Additional Resources  QSRE Website – Quality Manual rds-of-examiners.htm  This Presentation  Transitional Arrangements by BoE Decision  Credit Requirements for Progression

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