Agenda and Papers - University of Edinburgh

• Consider whether or not Collaborative Programmes could be a
potential theme running through TPR/PPRs or a one-off Collaborative
Programme Review in the same manner as the Jointly Awarded
degrees Review undertaken a few years ago. This would ensure that
all collaborative provision is reviewed as indicated in the UoE
Guidance.
• Schools to have a role responsible for oversight of collaborative
provision.
Responsibility: QAC
8. Remit the development of distance learning guidance to a QAC Task
Group in 2011/12.
Responsibility: QAC
9. Event to be organised to launch new and updated guidance, codes of
practice and processes, including presentations to College Learning and
Teaching Committees.
Responsibility: QAC
10. Task Group report to be sent to Central Management Group.
Responsibility: QAC
i Regulations: Postgraduate Degrees
2. Application and Registration of Postgraduate Students
2.1 Application may be made for registration in one of the following categories:
...(b) as a candidate for a postgraduate masters degree (MArch, MArch (Studies), LLM, LLM
by Research, MBA, MCouns, MEd, MMus, MSc, MSW, MTeach, MTh,
“2.5 Every candidate must incorporate in the thesis a signed declaration
(a) that the thesis has been composed by the candidate, and
(b) either that the work is the candidate’s own, or, if the candidate has been a member of a
research group, that the candidate has made a substantial contribution to the work, such
contribution being clearly indicated, and
(c) that the work has not been submitted for any other degree or professional qualification
except as specified.”
*PG regulation 2.6 within the DRPS that "With the exception of those to whom special
permission has been granted by both the College and the relevant committee of Senatus to
pursue studies with a view to obtaining a professional qualification, candidates must not,
during the period of their registration, take courses or pursue studies in this or in any other
institution with a view to obtaining any degree, diploma or professional qualification other than
the one for which they are registered in this University."
Master of Chinese Studies, Master of Clinical Dentistry, MSc by Research, MTh by Research,
MMedSci by Research or MVetSci by Research)
2.3 Theses must not include work submitted for any other degree or professional qualification
unless a clear statement is made as to the precise extent of the work so included.
...2.7 No candidate may be awarded more than one qualification for the same work.*"
ii General Postgraduate Degree Regulation
5.5 (research degrees) & 9.4 (postgraduate diploma and certificate) permit Authorised
Interruption of Study for good reason. General Postgraduate Degree Regulation 8.3 (PG
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