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ROYAL HOLLOWAY INTERNATIONAL

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2010/2011

Disclaimer

This document was published in September 2010 and was correct at that time. The Department reserves the right to modify any statement if necessary, make variations to the content or methods of delivery of programmes of study, to discontinue programmes, or merge or combine programmes if such actions are reasonably considered to be necessary by the College. Every effort will be made to keep disruption to a minimum, and to give as much notice as possible.

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Contents1 Introduction to the Department............................................................5

1.1 Welcome 51.2 How to find us: Royal Holloway International 61.3 Key UFP staff 61.4 UFP teaching staff of Brooklands College 7

2 Communication.....................................................................................82.1 E-mail 82.2 Your telephone number and postal address 8

3 Teaching...............................................................................................93.1 Important UFP dates 93.2 Attendance requirements 9

4 Programme Overview.........................................................................114.1 Programme Aims 114.2 Learning Outcomes 114.3 Structure of the Programme 124.4 Semesters 1 and 2 134.5 Choosing your Academic Options 144.6 Tutorials 15

5 The Courses........................................................................................165.1 Core Courses 165.2 Academic Options 21

6 Assessment & Outcomes....................................................................396.1 Introduction to Assessment 396.2 Marking of Assignments 396.3 Dates of Tests and Assignments 406.4 Examinations 416.5 Programme Outcomes 416.6 Royal Holloway Foundation Diploma & UFP Transcripts 416.7 The Right to Re-sit a Failed Course 42

7 Quality Assurance...............................................................................437.1 Feedback and Evaluation 437.2 Staff-Student Committees 437.3 Monitoring Attendance & Discipline 44

8 Language-Learning Resources and Facilities......................................468.1 Computer-based language-learning resources 468.2 Language-learning facilities in the International Building 468.3 Language-learning facilities in Founder’s Library 47

9 General Assessment Information........................................................489.1 Illness or other extenuating circumstances 48

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9.2 Submission of written work 509.3 Extensions to deadlines509.4 Penalties for late submission of work 519.5 Anonymous marking and cover sheets 519.6 Penalties for over-length work 529.7 Return of written coursework 529.8 Plagiarism 529.9 Other assessment offences 539.10 Marking of illegible scripts 539.11 Academic discipline and monitoring of progress, including the formal warning procedure 539.12 Progression and award requirements 549.13 Examination results 56

10 Student Support................................................................................5710.1 Students in need of support, including students with special needs 5710.2 Student-staff committee 5710.3 Students’ Union 5710.4 Careers information 5810.5 Non-academic policies 5810.6 Complaints and academic appeals procedure 58

11 Health and Safety Information..........................................................5911.1 Code of practice on personal harassment for students 5911.2 Lone working policy and procedures 59

12 Equal Opportunities Statement and College Codes of Practice........6012.1 Equal opportunities statement 60

13 Planning your Future Studies............................................................6113.1 Deciding what to study 6113.2 Applying to University 6113.3 Undergraduate Studies at Royal Holloway62

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1 1 Introduction to the Department1.1 Welcome

Welcome to Royal Holloway International! We are pleased you have decided to study with us, and look forward to helping you develop your potential as a student in the UK over the coming months.

Royal Holloway International (RHI) is a recently established department which unites a number of activities aimed at supporting international students. As part of this role, RHI is responsible for promoting the College in overseas markets, developing partnerships worldwide, and enhancing study abroad and student exchange activity whilst offering a range of taught courses and programmes to international students enrolled at Royal Holloway. Specifically, this includes:

the teaching of a pre-sessional English language programme for international students who have been offered a place to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level at Royal Holloway,

the management and teaching of a pre-Masters programme for graduate students,

the management of a foundation programme for students wishing to apply for undergraduate study on completion,

the teaching of English language support courses for international students,

the teaching of tailor-made courses for visiting overseas students who need substantial English language support.

Some of you have joined us shortly after arriving in the UK for the first time, while others may have previous experience of studying in this country. The UFP provides everyone a wonderful opportunity to learn and to develop the necessary language and study skills for success as a student in the UK.This Student Handbook tells you about the University Foundation Programme and contains comprehensive information, both about the Department and the College. Please make sure you keep this handbook safely, for future reference. We look forward to working with you and hope that you have an enjoyable and productive time whilst in RHI.

Sheryl SimonDirector, Royal Holloway International

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The UFP is run jointly by Royal Holloway and Brooklands College. Staff from both institutions work together to make sure that the programme is successful. At Royal Holloway the UFP is co-ordinated by Royal Holloway International and has a UFP Programme Leader who ensures that Royal Holloway regulations are followed. At Brooklands College the UFP Programme Manager and the UFP Team Manager are responsible for the day-to-day running of the programme (observing both Royal Holloway AND Brooklands College regulations).

1.2 How to find us: Royal Holloway International

Royal Holloway International is located on the ground floor of the International Building (no. 15 on campus map). Our departmental reception is based in IN008 and open from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm from Monday to Friday. 1.3 Key UFP staff

Name Responsibility E-mail address & phone number

Ms Silke Placzeck UFP Programme Leader

[email protected] 443110

Mr Gerard Clough UFP Deputy Programme Leader


Mrs Liz Burger UFP Administrative Assistant


Mrs Gill Culverwell UFP Programme Manager


Mr Pete Hinton UFP Team Manager [email protected] 797774

Mrs Nicky Hampstead

UFP Administrative Assistant


Senior staffMrs Sheryl Simon Director,

Royal Holloway International

[email protected] 01784 443335

Mrs Christine Ricketts

Dean, Brooklands College


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mailto:[email protected]









http://www.rhul.ac.uk/shared/maps/CampusPlan-08.pdf

1.4 UFP teaching staff of Brooklands College

Name Responsibility E-mail Mrs Gill Culverwell Personal Tutor/English

Language/British Studies

[email protected]

Mr Pete Hinton Personal Tutor/English Language/British Studies

[email protected]

Mr Barry Venning Personal Tutor/British Studies/Art History/Government & Politics

[email protected]

Mrs Katie Griffiths Personal Tutor/English Language

[email protected]

Mr Andy Barnsdale Economics/Business Analysis/British Studies

[email protected]

Mr Paul Laughlin English Language/British Studies

[email protected]

Mrs Coralie Ruston Biology [email protected] Mr Ghazwan Raouf Chemistry [email protected] Mr Narinder Bullar Computer Science [email protected] Mrs Barbara Garfarth

Drama [email protected]

Mrs Gill Millership English Literature [email protected]

Mrs Sarah Williams Geoscience [email protected] Mrs Pat Chandler ICT [email protected] Mrs Wendy Maund Maths [email protected] Mrs Linda Charlton Maths [email protected] Mrs Amanda Wayling

Media [email protected]

Mr Chris Thomas Physics [email protected] Ms Narcisse Sharifian

Psychology [email protected]

Mr William Eldridge Sociology [email protected]

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2 Communication

It is vitally important that you keep in touch with us and we are able to keep in touch with you. Members of staff will often need to be able to contact you to inform you about changes to teaching arrangements, homework tasks or meetings you might be required to attend. You will need to be able to contact members of staff, for example, if you are unable to attend a class, or wish to arrange a meeting with a tutor or your Personal Tutor.

E-mail to your Royal Holloway e-mail address is routinely used and you should check regularly (at least daily) if any official communication has been sent to you. Do not ignore this as it will be assumed that it will have been received by you within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.

2.1 E-mail

Royal Holloway provides an e-mail address for all students free of charge and stores the address in a RHUL e-mail directory. Your account is easily accessed, both on and off campus, via the Student Portal (Campus Connect) or via Outlook webmail. E-mail communications from Royal Holloway staff should be treated as important and read carefully.

It is your responsibility to make sure your RHUL e-mail account is kept in working order. If you have any problems contact the IT help desk.

Royal Holloway International will only use the address in the RHUL directory and does not use private or commercial e-mail addresses, such as hotmail or gmail. Students who prefer to use commercial e-mail services are responsible for making sure that their RHUL e-mail is diverted to the appropriate commercial address. Detailed instructions on how to forward mail are available in the FAQs from the Computer Centre.

If you send an e-mail to a member of staff during term time you should normally receive a reply within 3-4 working days of its receipt. Please remember that there are times when members of staff are away.

2.2 Your telephone number and postal address

It is your responsibility to ensure that your telephone number (mobile and landline) and postal address (term-time and forwarding) are kept up-to-date on the Student Portal (Campus Connect). There are occasions when we need to contact you urgently by telephone or send you a letter by post.

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http://portal.rhul.ac.uk/

http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Information-Services/Computer-Centre/faqs/

http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Information-Services/Computer-Centre/index.asp

http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Information-Services/Computer-Centre/index.asp

http://owa.rhul.ac.uk/


We will not disclose students’ addresses and telephone numbers to anybody else (including relatives and fellow students) without the student’s specific permission to do so.

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Term time Holiday periodsSemester 1 Monday 6/9/10 - Friday 17/12/10

Reading week Friday 22/10/10 – Friday 29/10/10Christmas

breakSaturday 18/12/10 – Tuesday 4/1/11

Semester 2(Part 1)

Wednesday 5/1/11 – Thursday 7/4/11

Reading week Monday 21/2/11 – Monday 28/2/11

Easter break Friday 8/4/11 –Monday 25/4/11

Semester 2(Part 2, incl.

exams)

Tuesday 26/4/11 – Thursday 26/5/11

Exam period: Monday 16/5/11 – Thursday 26/5/11Results announced: Friday 24 June 2011

3.2 Attendance requirements

Students should be aware of the following College regulations:

It is a requirement of enrolment with the College that a student attends as far as reasonably possible all parts of a course/programme for which s/he is registered and presents all set work for assessment within specified deadlines.

Where in the absence of a satisfactory and adequately documented reason a student has failed to satisfy the requirements for attendance or submission of work specified for a course/programme, the Head of Department responsible may terminate that student's registration for the course/programme.

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A student who is not registered in the department, or whose registration has been terminated, may not attend classes, submit work or access facilities for that course/programme.

Students enrolled on courses in the Department are normally required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes.

In line with immigration regulations laid down by the Home Office, all student attendance will be monitored. For those of you who entered the UK on a General Student Visa non-attendance can result in you being required to leave the UK by the UK Border Agency (UKBA). Attendance is therefore essential.

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4 Programme Overview

4.1 Programme Aims

The programme focuses on the simultaneous development of language and study skills together with broadening knowledge and understanding in the chosen academic subjects. It will enable students to develop their ability to study academic disciplines through the medium of English. More specifically the aims of the programme are to:

prepare international students for undergraduate level study in most of the academic disciplines offered at universities in the United Kingdom;

make effective use of English for academic purposes, and for a range of inter-personal and social purposes;

help students acquire a range of study skills necessary for learning in a variety of modes at undergraduate level;

enable students to study three academic subjects and attain an academic level equivalent to AS/A level in at least two of these. Subjects offered include Art History, Biology, Business Analysis, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Literature, Geoscience, Government and Politics, Maths, Media Studies, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology;

make effective use of computers to access information and support student learning;

provide students with a clear view of their own capabilities and the undergraduate study opportunities open to them at Royal Holloway and other universities;

develop a basic understanding of the British academic and social environment.

4.2 Learning Outcomes

The UFP provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

4.2.1. Knowledge and Understanding

a level of knowledge and understanding in your chosen academic subjects comparable to AS/A level, although the syllabi are not exactly the same;

proficiency and understanding of English sufficient for successful study of your chosen academic subject at degree level.

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4.2.2. Skills and other attributes

By the end of the programme students will have acquired the following skills:

good listening skills in lectures and taking accurate notes; writing academic English in essays and reports, both as assignments

and under exam conditions; oral presentation skills that will enable students to take an effective

part in academic seminars;* general presentational skills, including those needed to complete a

UCAS application for an undergraduate degree programme in the UK;* information retrieval skills, including making effective use of a library,

reading academic texts, and accessing electronic sources of information;*

specific skills needed for studying in their chosen academic disciplines; skills in information and communications technology;* study skills, including the ability to organise their own study and to

learn independently.*

* transferable skills

4.3 Structure of the Programme

As already outlined the UFP is divided into two teaching semesters followed by a final assessment period when you take exams. Please note that students are required to be present throughout both semesters and the exam period. Most students also prefer to stay in the UK during the spring break in order to prepare for their final exams.

You will have timetabled classes for approximately 20-25 hours a week and tutorials in addition to these classes. You will be given homework, assignments and other tasks to complete outside your timetable. For guidance, a full-time undergraduate student in the UK is expected to complete about 1200 study hours over one year (including all classes and exams). In other words, UFP students should expect to do around 15-30 hours per week of extra study in addition to classes.

The curriculum consists of academic options and core courses. All students study the same programme in Semester 1 and take an IELTS test in December. From January, students will be allocated to two different pathways, so that students with different needs can follow the most suitable route for them. If you had an IELTS score of 6.0 before beginning the UFP (or achieve 6.5. or more in the IELTS test taken in December), you will be on Pathway B, where the focus is on three full academic subjects. If you begin with a lower level of English, you will be on Pathway A and drop one of your three academic subjects in January. This will enable you to devote more time to improving your English language skills in

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preparation for undergraduate study.4.4 Semesters 1 and 2

All students follow the same programme for Semester 1:

Semester 1 (all students) Class time per week

Homework per week Assignments

Academic Option 1 5 hrs 3-5 hrs 3 tasksAcademic Option 2 5 hrs 3-5 hrs 3 tasksAcademic Option 3 5 hrs 3-5 hrs 3 tasksBritish Studies with Academic Writing 5 hrs 3-5 hrs 3 tasksEnglish Language 3 hrs 3-10 hrs ICT as needed as needed competency

testsTotal 23+ hrs 15-30+ hrs

The results of the IELTS test in December 2010 will be used to decide which pathway you will follow in Semester 2:

Semester 2 Classes per week

Homework per week

Assignments

PathwayA B

Academic Option 1 5 hrs 4-6 hrs 3 tasks &

final exam √ √Academic Option 2 5 hrs 4-6 hrs 3 tasks &

final exam √ √Academic Option 3 5 hrs 4-6 hrs 3 tasks &

final exam √British Studies with Academic Writing

5 hrs 4-6 hrs3 tasks, 1

long essay & final exam

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English language 2 hrs 2-6 hrs IELTS test in April 2009 √ √*

Supplementary English 3 hrs 2-6 hrs √

ICT as needed competency tests

if not taken in Semester 1

* this course is optional for students who have an IELTS score of 7.0 and sub-scores of 6.5 or above.

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4.5 Choosing your Academic Options

Some of the courses on the UFP are core courses which all students are required to take. These include British Studies with Academic Writing and English Language. The other courses are academic options. At the start of the programme, you choose three options from the list below. Some options have a pre-requisite, as shown below, but other options are available to anyone. You will be asked to choose a fourth option as a substitute if one of your choices is unavailable. At the end of Semester 1, students placed in Pathway A will drop one option.

Option Pre-requisites Recommended Art History NoneBiology Grade B equivalent at

GCSE in Science Business Analysis NoneChemistry Science backgroundComputer Science Competent in MathsDrama IELTS 6.0 minimumEconomics Competent in MathsEnglish Literature IELTS 6.0 minimumGeoscience Science backgroundGovernment & Politics IELTS 6.0 minimumMathematics Competent in Maths Media IELTS 6.0 minimumPhysics Science backgroundPsychology GCSE Maths B or

equivalentSociology IELTS 6.0 minimum

Below is a sample timetable for the UFP 2010/11 and students will need to ensure that they choose one option from each column and avoid subject clashes.

A B C DArt History Business Analysis Psychology EconomicsSociology Mathematics Business Analysis Government &

PoliticsEconomics Drama Media

*English Literature

* Biology * Geography * Chemistry

*Physics

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Your tutor will give you advice on which subjects to choose.

* English Literature, Geography, Chemistry, Biology and Physics are taught in A-Level classes with British students. We advise all UFP students interested in these courses that a high level of spoken and written English is required.

4.6 Tutorials

Brooklands College will assign you a named personal tutor who you will meet every week for a consultation. At the beginning of the UFP, your personal tutor will provide you with a range of useful information and assist you with action planning and target setting, including the development and monitoring of your own learning plan.

Your personal tutor will guide and advise you on preparing a UCAS application, writing your cv and personal statement and a wide range of other relevant issues.

S/he will also ensure you have access to information about social activities for students, advice on living away from home, information on part-time work opportunities, rules and regulations, access to advice and guidance on personal matters, and give you opportunities to discuss programme-related issues.

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5 The Courses

5.1 Core Courses

Code: n/a Course Value: 1.0 Status: core course

Title: British Studies with Academic Writing Availability: yearly

Prerequisites:

Recommended:

Aims: This is a core course and is taught in two separate parts: British Studies and Academic Writing. It aims: to provide an introduction to aspects of contemporary British society, thus

familiarising students with the cultural context to their current and future studies;

to develop the study skills and academic English required for undergraduate study;

to develop the students’ proficiency and confidence in written English, particularly academic writing.

LearningOutcomes:

By the end of British Studies students should be able to: understand some key aspects of modern British life and culture; work in groups to complete tasks involving discussion, negotiation, and

resolving disagreement; process written or spoken input to create written or spoken texts of their own; critically evaluate the texts studied, and present views on a range of issues; make cross-cultural comparisons between British culture and another with

which they are familiar; supplement materials with independent research.

By the end of Academic Writing students should be able to: produce an essay-length piece of work that is well organised and clearly

signposted; offer coherent written argument based on critical analysis of a range of

relevant supporting sources; acknowledge all cited sources correctly using the prescribed conventions; produce written English that is accurate, displays a good range of vocabulary,

and is in a formal register suited to an academic audience; have a clear grasp of the key processes in academic writing i.e. note-making,

planning, drafting, and editing.CourseContent:

The British Studies syllabus is task-driven and based on topics appropriate to the study of contemporary Britain. Classes will be mixed-ability. Topics covered include: Geography & Climate, Education, Aspects of Popular Culture (incl. mass media), Social Issues, the Political System, the Economy & Financial Institutions.

Academic Writing covers a range of appropriate functions, including: text analysis starting from sentence and paragraph levels; use of cohesive devices, including signals; summarise arguments; present data; prepare a bibliography and references following usual conventions; planning and drafting a range of texts, incl. essays, summaries and reports; research relevant sources for information, and write up notes on their

findings; edit essay draft writing to form final versions.

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Teaching & Learning Methods:

Teaching will take various forms, including educational visits, lectures, seminars, discussions, multi-media activities and other interactive methods. Students will also be able to receive 1-to-1 feedback from tutors. Teaching will take place for 5 hours per week – a total of approximately 150 hours.

Key Bibliography:

There is no core text on this course. Students will be provided with handouts and lecture notes for each topic area. In addition, they will receive current materials from the media, from textbooks, and from the Internet. Students are also expected to discover additional useful sources.

In-course Feedback:

Feedback on regular homework and coursework assignments will normally be provided in class. Tutors are also available during office hours or by appointment.Tasks and activities done both in and outside of class provide students with the preparation required for the final examination.End-of-course student evaluation is carried out using questionnaires.

Assessment: British Studies with Academic Writing is assessed by a combination of

coursework and final examination. Students are required to take all assessments set as part of the in-course arrangements. Please see Section 6 for further details.

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Code: n/a Course Value: n/a Status: Core course

(Pathway A)Title: English Language Availability: yearly Prerequisites:

Recommended:

Aims: This course aims to prepare students for IELTS tests

LearningOutcomes: By the end of the course students should be able to:

apply their familiarity with the IELTS test format, improve their entry IELTS score in each sub-test by at least one band, use appropriate test-taking skills, such as answering multiple-choice

comprehension questions, demonstrate the confidence needed to tackle challenging

comprehension texts under time constraints, interpret graphs and diagrams, and to write about them, show competence in the various elements of face-to-face interaction in

order to enhance performance in the oral interview, achieve accuracy and use suitable academic vocabulary in a variety of

written texts, signal the organisation of their writing through the use of appropriate

discourse markers.Key Bibliography:

There is no core text on this course.

In-course Feedback: Feedback on regular homework and coursework assignments will normally be

provided in class. Tutors are also available during office hours or by appointment.Tasks and activities done both in and outside of class provide students with the preparation required for the final examination.End-of-course student evaluation is carried out using questionnaires.

Assessment: The course is assessed by a combination of coursework and final

examination. Students are required to take all assessments set as part of the in-course arrangements. Please see Section 6 for further details.

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Code: n/a Course Value: n/a Status: Core course

(Pathway A)Title: Supplementary English Availability: yearlyPrerequisites:

Recommended:

Aims: This course takes a broad approach to English language improvement and includes learner training. The course aims to take students from IELTS 5.5 to above IELTS 6.0.

LearningOutcomes:

By the end of the course students should be able to: select and apply a range of sub-skills to enable students to understand

both written and spoken texts at advanced level, use a set of skills needed for active participation in learning through

English medium such as requesting clarification and confirmation, use spoken English to communicate successfully in informal situations,

using a range of ‘repair’ and rephrasing techniques, correct or reformulate their own English output both in response to

feedback and on their own initiative, use English grammar accurately to at least the level of IELTS 6.0, know how to use grammar reference sources to improve their own output, use punctuation to a high level of correctness, apply suitable learning strategies for improving students’ English.

CourseContent:

Listening and Reading: Develop competence in a range of sub-skills needed for proficient reading

and listening comprehension, including, as appropriate, skimming and scanning, listening for gist, locating key information, and prediction.

Speaking: Improve spoken English through practice of sounds in isolation and in

connected speech Increase proficiency in the mechanics of conversation, including

identifying topic, turn-taking, requesting clarification and repetition, signalling politeness and formality/informality.

Learner Training: Identify appropriate strategies for language learning Use reference sources, including Internet and paper-based sources Develop key strategies for language learning (e.g. coping with difficult

vocabulary). Key Bibliography:




Assessment: The course is assessed by a combination of coursework and final examination.

Students are required to take all assessments set as part of the in-course arrangements. Please see Section 6 for further details.

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Code: n/a Course Value: n/a Status: core course

Title: Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Availability: yearly

Prerequisites:

Recommended:

Aims: This course aims to provide essential ICT skills to enable students to use a wide range of computer packages effectively.

LearningOutcomes:

By the end of the course students should be able to: use a word processing package to produce accurate and well laid out

documents, use a spreadsheet package to produce accurate and well laid out

documents, use a database package to produce accurate and well laid out documents, use a desktop publishing package to produce accurate and well laid out

documents, use e-mail effectively and efficiently, select an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and explain how choice was

made, use various search techniques, locate and use News Groups.

CourseContent: Students will be working towards a Key Skills Level 2 qualification in Information

Technology.


At the beginning of the course the teaching approach will be explained to students. Using good quality self-study manuals, students will work at their own pace using assistance from staff when required. Students will be able to use the skills learnt to produce assignments and course materials. Students will be able to undertake the required assessments for this course after the first few weeks.

Key Bibliography:


In-course Feedback:

Feedback on regular homework and coursework assignments will normally be provided in class. Tutors are also available during office hours or by appointment.

Assessment: Students will be working towards a Key Skills Level 2 qualification in Information

Technology. Assessment will be based on two components: an on-line 30-minute examination and evidence, presented in a portfolio, of students’ work. Students will assemble their portfolio as their learning progresses.

Assessment Evidence will be a completed portfolio of work including the following:

Accurate word processing document (LO 1) Accurate spreadsheet document (LO 2) Accurate database document (LO 3) Accurate desk top publishing document (LO 4) Copies of e-mail and attachments (LO5) Tutor Records of Achievement for directly observed work will be

maintained (LO 6-8)

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5.2 Academic Options

The information contained in the course specifications below is correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change as part of the commitment to continuous improvement and development. Every effort will be made to notify you of any such changes.

Code: n/a Course Value: 1.0 Status: Academic option

Title: Art History Availability: YearlyPre-requisites: IELTS 5.5 Recommende

d:Competent spoken and reading skills

Aims: To develop students’ ability to respond confidently to visual art through both speech and writing,

To familiarise students with a significant range of modern and contemporary art produced during the period 1848 – 2008,

To explore the part played by materials, techniques and contexts in causing works of art and architecture to look the way they do,

To demonstrate the importance of studying works of art and architecture at first hand,

To explore contrasting interpretations of specific artworks arising from different methodological and/or ideological perspectives.

LearningOutcomes:

Students will be able to: characterise the visual qualities of images and artefacts effectively in both

speech and writing, recognise the principal materials and techniques used by modern and

contemporary artists, explain some of the ways in which meaning is conveyed through visual art demonstrate awareness of the cultural, historical and intellectual contexts in

which works of art and architecture were designed and made, use art historical terminology and critical concepts accurately and with

understanding, consider and evaluate others’ responses to works of art and architecture, use a range of both paper and electronic sources to research specific objects, analyse the effects gallery or display conditions have upon the understanding of

works of art.

Course Content:

During the course students will study significant developments in art from c1848 to the present, including, for example, the painting of modern life in late C19 France and England, Impressionism, Cubism, Abstraction, Primitivism, Surrealism, modern/postmodern architecture and some of the most recent developments in contemporary art. As far as possible the works to be discussed will be accessible in galleries or collections in and around London, including the National Gallery, Tate Modern, etc. They will be studied in terms of their formal qualities (visual language), their contexts and meanings using selected texts and documents, some from artists and critics of the period under review and others from subsequent writers. When studied at first hand, attention will be paid to the ways in which gallery environments and the work of curators in organising the displays affect our understanding of the objects on show.


Teaching (approx. 150 hours) will take the form of a combination of seminars using slides and gallery visits. Some information will be provided during these sessions, but learning will also take place through group discussion of specific works and by the comparison of one work with another in order to sharpen students’ understanding of both similarities and significant differences. Research undertaken for written tasks will also form an important element of student learning.

Berger, J. 1972, Ways of Seeing, London: Penguin

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Key Bibliography:

Pointon, M. 1997, History of Art - a Student’s Handbook Harrison, C. and Wood, P. (eds) 2002, Art in Theory 1900-2000, London:

Blackwell Chadwick, W. 2007, Women, Art and Society, Thames and Hudson The Art Book, The 20th century Art Book (both Phaidon) Walker, J. 2001, Art in the Age of Mass Media

In-course Feedback:

Feedback on regular homework and coursework assignments will normally be provided in class. Tutors are also available during office hours or by appointment. Tasks and activities done both in and outside of class provide students with the preparation required for the final examination. End-of-course student evaluation is carried out using questionnaires.



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Title: Biology Availability: yearlyPrerequisites:

Competence required in a scientific area, equivalent to Grade B at GCSE

Recommended:

LearningOutcomes: By the end of the course students will be able to:

demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts and terminology

analyse, interpret and draw inferences from information make accurate observations and record them clearly plan and carry out investigations safely and appropriately

Brief Syllabus: Study of Cell Biology, Biological molecules, Aspects of plant and animal

Physiology, Disease transmission and the immune response, Classification, Variation and speciation, Ecological sampling techniques and biodiversity. Aims are to enable students to acquire a basic knowledge of the nature and functioning of living organisms and to develop skills in applying practical techniques to investigate living systems.


150 contact hours: seminars and practical sessions

Key Bibliography:

Taylor, D. & Jones, M. 1999, Foundation Biology, Cambridge: Cambridge University PressRose, S. 1999, The Chemistry of Life, London: Penguin Barbor, M, Boyle, M. & Cassidy, M. 1997, Biology, London: Collins


provided in class. Tutors are also available during office hours or by appointment. Tasks and activities done both in and outside of class provide students with the preparation required for the final examination. End-of-course student evaluation is carried out using questionnaires.



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Title: Business Analysis Availability: yearlyPre-requisites: IELTS 5.5 Recommended

: reasonable Maths

Aims: To provide an introduction to the nature of business planning in business. To develop in the student a critical awareness of the methodology of the

subject. To develop in the student an ability to access source materials critically. To enable the student to apply business concepts appropriately

LearningOutcomes:

By the end of the course students will be able to: define general and specific concepts relating to planning within the business

context. explain the significance of planning in business in its various forms, such as in

strategic planning and operational decision-making. identify the main aspects of products and resources in the market-place, such

as in the product life cycle. appreciate and evaluate the main elements that are needed to market a

product successfully. evaluate the environmental impact of external influences on a firm. calculate planning variables using appropriate mathematical techniques and

interpret their significance. identify the main types of security traded in financial markets and compare

their values objectively. argue the case for and against the acceptance of a project, both in comparison

to other projects and when taking into account the wider implications of a project as it impinges on the rest of society.

identify the main implications of modern technological advances within the business environment.

CourseContent:

The course is split into two semesters, the first dealing with the more theoretical aspects of business planning and the second with decision-making techniques. In the first part of the course the question of how, and the process by which, decisions are taken in a strategic environment. The nature of the product is investigated through the product life cycle. The environmental impact on a business is considered through techniques such as PESTEL, SWOT, the use of scenarios and five-forces analysis. Some significant (‘4 Ps’) elements of marketing are also looked at.In the second semester more mathematical techniques of decision-making are considered, such as investment appraisal, critical path analysis, decision trees and linear programming. The nature and pricing of securities is dealt with, both in the money market and the capital market. Cost-benefit analysis is also introduced.


Teaching will take various forms, including formal lecture, discussion, seminars and the use of research findings by students through the year. Students will be encouraged to participate by taking part in presentations as well as discussion, question and answer sessions and self-help testing. Teaching will take place for 5 hours per week – a total of approximately 150 hours.

Key Bibliography:

Johnson, G., Scholes, K. & Whittington, R. 2008, Exploring Corporate Strategy. 8th edition, Harlow: Pearson

Kotler, P. & Keller, K. 2008, Marketing Management, Harlow: Pearson Blake, D. 2000, Financial Market Analysis, McGraw Hill Sloman, J. 2007, Economics & the Business Environment, Harlow: Pearson

In-course Feedback:


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Title: Chemistry Availability: yearlyPrerequisites:

Competence in Chemistry and Maths to level 2

Recommended:

Aims: To impart an understanding of chemical behaviour based upon an analysis of the atomic structure of matter and the electrostatic interactions between protons and electrons and the gravitational effects of neutrons.

To investigate quantitative chemical behaviour. To identify and explain patterns of chemical behaviour. To investigate and understand the behaviour of simple carbon based

compounds.LearningOutcomes: By the end of the course students will be able to:

explain observed, macroscopic behaviour of matter, including chemical change, by analysing the disposition of protons, neutrons and electrons.

perform simple calculations of the amounts involved in chemical reactions. describe and explain from first principles, patterns and trends in chemical

behaviour. describe and explain from first principles the chemical behaviour of simple

carbon based compounds.CourseContent: Atomic structure.

Quantitative Chemistry. Structure and bonding. Trends and patterns in chemical behaviour. Energy changes in chemical reactions. Rates of reaction. Chemical equilibria. Structure, bonding and nomenclature of simple carbon based compounds. Obtaining simple carbon based compounds from petroleum. Alkanes and alkenes.


Class discussions, Completion of gapped handouts, Practical experiments, Topic research, Bench top demonstrations, Use of videos, CD ROMs and internet.

Key Bibliography:

Acaster, D. et al 2008, Chemistry 1 for OCR, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Ramsden, E. 2001, Calculations For A-Level Chemistry, Nelson Thormes





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Title: Computer Science Availability: yearlyPrerequisites: Competence in Maths Recommende

d:Aims: To provide the basis for enhancing students’ computing skills and in particular to

develop competency in application development and theoretical understanding


demonstrate an understanding of the principles of programme design and implementation

describe advantages and disadvantages of several computer languages write basic applications in at least one computer language demonstrate understanding of Boolean logic, binary and hexadecimal

numbers analyse practical situations and devise computer based applications to deal

with them Design and implement a relational database in Access.

CourseContent: Understanding computer languages

Algorithms Designing and writing applications for the computer Modern programming practices The hardware involved in implementation of programming practices Programme design


Classroom based Practical workshops Testing and assessment after each main topic area Course handouts

Key Bibliography:

Key readings will include: Rahmel, D., Visual Basic 5 Programmers Guide, Osborne/Mcgraw Sexton, C., C++ Programming Made Simple, Butterworth-Heinemann Cole, S., Access 97 Basic Skills, Lets Educational Duntemann, J., Assembly Language Step by Step, Wiley

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Title: Drama Availability: yearlyPrerequisites:

Recommended: IELTS 6.0

Aims: To introduce students to the context and conventions of the dramatic arts in Britain and to enable students to develop and evaluate their own performance abilities within the context of both devised theatre and published works.


demonstrate awareness of the contexts and conventions of the dramatic arts,

analyse the merit of various interpretations of various texts for the stage, produce ideas for the practical realisation of a text, demonstrate confident, independent and reflective observations of live

theatre, use critical concepts and terminology with understanding, co-operate with others in a piece of devised theatre, demonstrate an ability to be self-critical.

CourseContent: dramatic arts in context,

two set plays from two contrasting periods, evaluation of live theatre performances, interpretation of extracts for potential performance, creation, performance and evaluation of devised work.


classroom based teaching practical workshops in drama studio group discussions and evaluations physical theatre theatre visits/live performance

Key Bibliography:

Selected Key Readings will include: Cooper, S & Mackey, S 1995, Theatre Studies: An Approach for Advanced

Level, Stanley Thornes Styan, J.L. 1981, Modern Drama in Theory & Practice (vols 1,2,3),

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Brockett, O.G. 1968, History of the Theatre, Allyan & Bacon Mackey, S. 1997, Practical Theatre, Stanley Thornes





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Title: Economics Availability: yearlyPrerequisites: IELTS 5.5 Recommende

d:Aims: To provide an introduction to the nature of economics.

To develop in the student a critical awareness of the methodology of the subject.

To develop in the student an ability to access critically sourced materials. To enable the student to apply economic concepts appropriately.

LearningOutcomes:

By the end of the course students will be able to: define general and specific concepts of micro- and macro-economics, incl. the

main problems encountered by different economies in the world today. explain the nature & relevance of theoretical economic models & how they

inter-relate and allow the development of a cohesive framework as a basis for study.

identify reasons for theoretical and actual economic events to take the form that they do.

calculate and interpret statistical data in the light of economic models and policy implications.

evaluate the importance of various theories and policies in the economic world. determine the significance of different groups within the economic system and

their interrelationships. demonstrate an awareness of social relationships and problems in an economic

context. evaluate the importance of the UK economy in the global context and assess

the present, historical and future prospects for the UK and other, comparator economies.

CourseContent:

The course is split into two semesters, the first dealing with micro-economics and the second with macro-economics. Following an introduction to the economic problem, in the first semester students will study demand and supply analysis, the theory of the firm (both pure theories of competition and of imperfect markets) and the theory of the distribution of income between the factors of production. In the second semester, after an analysis of the national income, concepts of general economic application are considered, such as money, unemployment, inflation and growth. International trade is also introduced, both the theory of trade and the ways in which trade affects all economies. The significance of integration and exchange rates are also studied, with particular reference to the European Union and the Euro.


Teaching will take various forms, including formal lecture, discussion, seminars and the use of research findings by students through the year. Students will be encouraged to participate by taking part in presentations as well as discussion, question and answer sessions and self-help testing. Teaching will take place for 5 hours per week – a total of approximately 150 hours.

Key Bibliography:

Sloman, J. & Wride, A. 2009, Economics. 7th edition, (+ Student Access Kit to myeconlab)

Sloman, J. & Sutcliffe, M. 2009, Economics Student Workbook & Reader. 7th edition,

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Title: English Literature Availability: yearlyPrerequisites:


Aims: To introduce students to a range of both English and American literature To focus on appropriate reading skills in and out of the classroom To develop appropriate language skills in responding to texts in spoken and

written EnglishLearningOutcomes: By the end of the course students will be able to:

read and respond appropriately to four texts in both spoken and written English

develop awareness of the historical and cultural contexts in which texts were written

use critical concepts and terminology with understanding and discrimination take into account critics’ responses to texts learn in a context with native speakers studying the same syllabus as

preparation for forthcoming degree courses Course Content: Poetry An Anthology of Poetry

Drama Williams, T. 1962, A Streetcar Named Desire, London: Penguin Shakespeare, W. 1994, Much Ado About Nothing, London: Arden Prose Dickens, C. 2007, Hard Times, London: Penguin

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Group discussions, pair work, student presentations, guided writing, free writing, one-to-one feedback, written feedback

Key Bibliography:

Support Material Class Handouts Conceptual and Critical Analysis and Evaluation





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Title: Geoscience Availability: yearlyPrerequisit

es:Recommended:

Aims: To acquire knowledge and foster an understanding of the nature and scope of major Earth systems.

LearningOutcomes:

By the end of the course students will be able to: recognise, recall and show understanding of specific facts, terminology,

principles, concepts and practical techniques describe, explain and interpret phenomena and effects in earth systems in

terms of scientific principles and concepts, presenting arguments and ideas clearly and logically, using specialist vocabulary where appropriate

bring together principles and concepts and apply them in a particular context, expressing ideas clearly and logically using specialist vocabulary

select, organise and present information clearly and logically using appropriate specialist vocabulary

interpret and translate from one form to another data presented as continuous prose, or in tables, diagrams, drawings and graphs.

CourseContent: the lithosphere: earth structure and composition – nature of the layered

earth; plate tectonics – continental drift, sea floor spreading and tectonics; plate margins, petrology and structure – rocks and rock cycle. Igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and their formation. Geomorphological systems

atmosphere and hydrosphere: nature and the composition of the atmosphere; atmospheric systems – climates and microclimates; hydrological cycle and water use – sources of water and water demand

biosphere: ecosystems – food chains, web and energy flows; changes in ecosystems – sucessions and seral stages; biomes; wildlife conservation – rationale for conservation and conservation methods

resource management and pollution: resources and pollution – nature of resources and properties of pollutants; solid waste and its disposal; water conservation and pollution; air pollution – global atmospheric system, global climate change, acid rain and air pollution controls.


classroom and laboratory based class discussions and practical activities

Key Bibliograp

hy:

Set Text: Thompson, G. & Turk, J. 2006, Earth Science and Environment, Supplementary Texts:

Byrne, K. 1997, Environmental Science, Nelson Thorne Bradshaw, M. & Weaver, R. 1995, Foundations of Physical Geography Skinner, B. & Porter, C. 2003, Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical

Geography, John Wiley





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Code: n/a Course Value: 1.0 Status: Academic optionTitle: Government and Politics Availability: yearlyPrerequisites: IELTS 5.5 Recommended

:Aims: This course will:

provide students with a conceptual awareness of Government and Politics. equip students with the skills to evaluate political systems and current affairs. inform students of how to detect bias in newspapers and the media.

LearningOutcomes: By the end of this students should:

be able to compare political institutions and process in a range of national contexts,

have a broad understanding of contemporary British and international political issues,

be able to demonstrate knowledge of some of the key political concepts which underpin the British political system such as parliamentary sovereignty & constitutional convention,

be aware of the power relationships that exist within British politics, have the ability to understand and evaluate different ideological viewpoints, have developed skills in verbal and written argument.

CourseContent: Course content is equally divided between British government and politics and the

wider study of institutions and systems in the USA, Europe and Asia. There will be an emphasis upon comparative analysis of, for example, constitutions, electoral and judicial systems etc. Students will also examine the history, structure, membership and functions of the European Union and the United Nations. Students will cover selected broad areas of British government and politics. These include the role of parties, pressure groups and the conduct of elections. There will be an evaluation of power within the British political system and an analysis of recent Prime Ministerial styles. There will also be an examination of current issues in British politics including devolution, electoral reform, party funding and constitutional reform. Work will be evaluated through a series of questions of varying length, plus an analysis of documents on current issues.


The course will be taught over two semesters with contact time of approximately 150 hours. Students will be encouraged to develop their ideas and viewpoints through discussion while also being encouraged to evaluate the other side(s) of the argument. Regular discussion of news events is vital to the course and therefore students are encouraged to read a quality newspaper and watch television programmes, such as The News, on a frequent basis. Regular homework will be set and discussed.

Key Bibliography:

Heywood, A. 2007, Politics, Palgrave Macmillan Hague, R. 2007, Comparative Government & Politics, Palgrave Macmillan

Due to the frequently changing nature of the subject matter, recommendations will also be subject to change.

In-course Feedback:


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Title: Mathematics Availability: yearlyPrerequisites: Maths studied to High School level Recommended

:LearningOutcomes: By the end of the course students will be able to

use appropriate methods of differentiation and integration to solve mathematical and practical problems

recognise and interpret standard quadratic, cubic and exponential graphs understand und use the laws of logarithms to solve problems use appropriate trigonometric formulae to prove identities ad solve equations solve algebraic equations by appropriate methods find and use partial fractions where necessary solve problems involving the use of Arithmetic, Geometric and Binominal

series understand and use vectors in simple situations solve problems using co-ordinate geometry

Brief Syllabus: Core

Calculus Graphical Methods Exponentials & logarithms Trigonometry Algebra Geometry Sequence & Series Vectors

Optional Algorithms Boolean Algebra Linear Programming Critical Path Analysis Problem Solving Proof


150 contact hours: demonstration, practical activities, group work, interactive activities, independent study

Key Bibliography:

Smedley, R. & Wiseman, G. 2001, Introducing Pure Mathematics, Oxford: Oxford University Press





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Title: Media Availability: yearlyPrerequisites:


Aims: To introduce students to concepts and debates in the Media in mainstream cinema past and present, television, animation and print.


identify elements of mise-en-scene, continuity editing and narrative define the Hollywood Studio System in contrast to Modern Hollywood, and

the appearance of the gangster genre distinguish between realist and antirealist approaches to TV drama understand the different audiences for animation over the decades understand the range of institutions which control newspaper ownership in

the UK, and issues of ownership and bias. analyse style and content in a range of magazines.

CourseContent: Feature films including SPEED, PRETTY WOMAN, SHALLOW GRAVE,

SCARFACE AND PUBLIC ENEMY TV police programmes including CSI AND TRIAL AND RETRIBUTION Animated titles including , CHICKEN RUN , THE SIMPSONS, PERFECT BLUE

AND SPIRITED AWAY Broadsheet, tabloid and red-top newspapers Magazines for men and women.


Lectures with note-taking and handoutsGroup discussionsPresentationsVideo and excerpt screeningsPractical animation workshops

Key Bibliography:

Nelmes, J. (ed) 2007, An Introduction to Film Studies, London: RoutledgeO’Sullivan, T., Dutton, B. & Rayner, P. 2003, Studying the media,, Hodder Arnold





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Title: Physics Availability: yearlyPrerequisites:

Science and Maths at High School level

Recommended:

Aims: Students to be suitably prepared for further studies and/or employment. Encourage students to sustain and develop their enjoyment of, and interest

in, physics. To develop essential knowledge and understanding in physics and its

applications. To develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment. To recognise the quantitative nature of physics and understand how

mathematical expressions relate to physical principals. To recognise the usefulness, and limitation, of scientific method and to

appreciate its applicability in other disciplines and in everyday life.LearningOutcomes: At the end of the course students will be able to

demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts and terminology

analyse, interpret and draw inferences from information solve problems make accurate observations and record them clearly plan and carry out investigations safely and appropriately

Course Content: 1. Forces and Motion 2. Electrons and Oscillations

Scalars and vectors Electric currentKinematics D.C. circuitsDynamics Vibrations and wavesForce, work and power Electromagnetic wavesDeformation of solids OscillationsForces on vehicles Simple harmonic oscillatorsCar safety Resonance


Discussion, problem solving, practical demonstrations, practical exercises and investigations.

Key Bibliography:

Recommended text:Sang, D., Gibbs, K. & Hutchings, R., Physics 1, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Supplementary texts: England, N., Physics Matters, London: Hodder and Stoughton. Duncan, T., Advanced Physics, John Murray. Muncaster, R., A-Level Physics, Stanley Thornes





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Title: Psychology Availability: yearly Prerequisites: Competence in Maths Recommende

d:LearningOutcomes: By the end of the course students should be able:

to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts and terminology

analyse, interpret and draw inferences from information make accurate observations and record them clearly plan and carry out investigations safely and appropriately

Brief Syllabus: I.

Historical origins of psychology Major perspectives in psychology Defining abnormal behaviour Major approaches to abnormal behaviour Explanations of stress and methods to reduce it

II. Methods used in psychology Experimental designs Variables and hypotheses Ethical issues Explanations of language development Models of memory Explanations of forgetting Research into obedience Research into group processes


150 contact hours: seminars and practical sessions

Key Bibliography:

Gross, R. et al 1998, Psychology: A New Introduction for A level Cardwell, M., Clark, L. and Meldrum, C. 2000, Psychology for AS-level,

London: Collins Searle, A. 1999, Introducing Research and Data in Psychology, London:

Routledge





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Title: Sociology Availability: yearlyPrerequisites:


Aims: To introduce and develop awareness and appreciation of how the structure

of society can be analysed from a social science point of view. To develop academic skills useful in the study of other subjects in

humanities, social science, business and media.LearningOutcomes: By the end of the course students should be able to:

read and consider a range of sociological studies discuss and write about sociological studies in an appropriate academic style apply the findings of sociological studies appropriately to discussions and

written assignments on the major areas identified in the section below

CourseContent: Sociological theory

Culture and diversity Social stratification The family Health and illness Welfare and poverty Research methods


ILT: DVDs, VLE, PowerPoint Discussions and small group work Pre-reading of coursebook and / or recommended reading to be prepared

for classes Note taking and assignment writing

Key Bibliography: Moore, S., Aiken, D & Chapman, D. 2005, Sociology AS for AQA, London: Collins





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6 Assessment & Outcomes

6.1 Introduction to Assessment

The UFP is assessed by a combination of coursework and final exam. All students are required to complete all assignments set and failure to do so will result in students not being able to COMPLETE the programme.

For all UFP courses (except British Studies with Academic Writing), the final mark consists of a written exam done under exam conditions weighted 50%, and four pieces of coursework completed over two semesters also weighted 50%. For British Studies the exam is weighted 40% and coursework is weighted 60%. Coursework will be set regularly throughout the UFP and each assignment will be marked. Your work will normally be returned to you within two weeks of taking the assignment and you will be given feedback on the assignment completed. Final exams take place at the end of Semester 2.British Studies with Academic Writing

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Long essay

Coursework total

Written exam

Final total

5% 10% 15% 30% 60% 40% 100%

All other courses

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Coursework total

Writtenexam

Final total

5% 10% 15% 20% 50% 50% 100%

6.2 Marking of Assignments

All assignments are marked according to a set of marking criteria which include the use of English. You will be given a percentage mark, which is in line with the system used in most UK institutions:

39% or less not satisfactory Fail40%-49% satisfactory

Pass50%-59% good60%-69% very good70% or more excellent

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6.3 Dates of Tests and Assignments

Due during week beginning: Assignment Subject

20 September Progress test* British Studies

27 September Progress test* Business Analysis, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Government & Politics, Maths, Media

4 October Progress test* Art History, Biology, Drama, Economics, Geoscience, Physics, Psychology, Sociology

1 November Assignment 1 British Studies

8 November Assignment 1 Business Analysis, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Government & Politics, Maths, Media

15 November Assignment 1 Art History, Biology, Drama, Economics, Geoscience, Physics, Psychology, Sociology

4 December IELTS test at Surrey University

13 December Assignment 2 All subjects: Assignments must be handed in by Friday 17 December.

24 January Assignment 3 British Studies presentations

31 January Assignment 3 Business Analysis, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Government & Politics, Maths, Media

7 February Assignment 3 Art History, Biology, Drama, Economics, Geoscience, Physics, Psychology, Sociology

28 February Assignment 1 English Language (Pathway A only)

14 March Mock exam* All subjects except English Language4 April Assignment 2 English Language (Pathway A only)

4 April Long Essay British Studies: Long essays must be handed in by 7 April.

26 April Assignment 4 All other subjects: Assignments must be handed in by 26 April.

26 April Mock exam* English Language (Pathway A only)

7 May IELTS test at Surrey University (date to be confirmed)

* Please note that the progress test and mock exam are not weighted. This means that the marks for these do not count towards the final outcome for the UFP.

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6.4 Examinations

The following courses are examined at the end of the UFP:

Pathway A Pathway BAcademic Option 1 Academic Option 1Academic Option 2 Academic Option 2

Academic Option 3

British Studies with Academic Writing British Studies with Academic Writing

English Language

6.5 Programme Outcomes

Final grades are described as outcomes which will be based on the marks obtained in the elements listed for each course in the table below.

Pathway A Pathway BAcademic Option 1

(Assignments 1-6 & exam)Academic Option 1




(Assignments 1-6 & exam)British Studies with Academic Writing(Assignments 1-5, long essay & exam)

British Studies with Academic Writing(Assignments 1-5, long essay & exam)

English Language(Assignments 1-3 from Academic

Option 3 + English Language Assignments 4-6 & final exam)

6.6 Royal Holloway Foundation Diploma & UFP Transcripts

Students who pass the programme are awarded a Royal Holloway Foundation Diploma. It is accepted for entry by many British universities as well as the various colleges of the University of London. All students will also be given an official transcript of their results.

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6.7 The Right to Re-sit a Failed Course

Students are eligible to re-sit up to two courses* if the marks for the two remaining UFP courses are at Pass level or above, i.e. 40% or more. If deemed eligible to re-sit students will be offered a second and final attempt to re-sit the course/s failed on the first attempt and to re-sit all assignment tasks and exams failed on these courses. The maximum mark awarded for any re-sit component is 40%, with the maximum allowable mark for the course being 50%.

If the re-sit mark obtained reaches 40% or above, the diploma will normally be awarded. * Please note that English Language counts as one course and includes all marks from Academic Option 3 in Semester 1, all marks from English Language in Semester 2 and the final exam mark in English Language.

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7 Quality Assurance

7.1 Feedback and Evaluation

Both Brooklands College and Royal Holloway want to ensure that your programme is of high quality and seek to do this using various mechanisms. Student feedback plays an important part in evaluating the success of a programme. You will be asked to participate in feedback in a number of ways to make sure that you have an opportunity to discuss how you are learning, what you find easy and what is difficult. The UFP team welcome your views so please let us know what you think. Feedback will be sought in a number of ways:

during tutorials informally in class at the end of UFP: a formal, anonymous questionnaire in staff-student committees (see below)

7.2 Staff-Student Committees

These committees are an important part of our quality assurance procedures and help us to improve our provision. Student representatives from the UFP will attend these and provide feedback an all aspects of the UFP. If there are problems the UFP staff will try to resolve them and report back to your representatives. Minutes of these meetings are available to everyone and will be displayed on notice-boards. Names of individuals are not normally mentioned in these minutes, apart from in the list of those who were present at the meeting.

7.2.1. UFP Staff-Student Committee at Brooklands College

This Committee meets at least once in Semester 1 and twice in Semester 2, to give feedback and to discuss issues of concern. Elected student representatives are asked to consult all the students on the programme before this committee meets, and to represent the views of the group at the meeting. The reps will provide general feedback about the courses, the facilities, etc. but may also wish to raise problems or complaints, or ask about arrangements which they think should be made.

7.2.2. Staff-Student Committee at Royal Holloway International

Two student representatives from the University Foundation Programme are also members of the Staff-Student Committee at Royal Holloway International which meets once each term at Royal Holloway.

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7.3 Monitoring Attendance & Discipline

Both Brooklands College and Royal Holloway expect students to follow the relevant regulations. Breaking these rules can lead to disciplinary action against you. We work hard to provide good learning environments for students and we hope you will respect the rules of our academic communities so that all students can gain maximum benefit from their studies with us. However, if you break these rules, we can take disciplinary action against you. For example, we expect you to attend your classes, to pay your fees, and to follow all regulations which concern facilities such as computers and the libraries.

Example 1: poor attendance

The computerised attendance records show that Student X is not attending classes regularly. No reason has been given for this. The UFP Programme Leader will meet with Student X to give him/her an informal warning. If the student’s attendance does not improve Student X will receive a formal warning letter. If after four weeks, Student X’s attendance is still poor, a second (and final) formal warning letter is sent. There is still no improvement. The student’s registration is then terminated at both institutions. This means that Student X will no longer be a UFP student.

Example 2: late payment of fees

Student Y is attending regularly, but has not paid the fees for living in the Hall of Residence. Student Y will receive an informal warning and the Fee Payment Centre may impose a late payment charge. The student makes arrangements to pay the debt. No further action is taken.

Example 3: cooking in student’s room

Student Z decides to cook rice in his/her room. S/he covers the smoke detector so that the fire alarm is not set off. The warden sees this during a routine inspection of the room and informs Student Z that s/he has breached Health & Safety regulations and needs to move out of the room immediately.

The above are just a few examples. Other disciplinary offences include not handing in any formal assessments, offensive behaviour on College premises, dishonesty, including plagiarism, and damage to College property.

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The Royal Holloway Student Disciplinary Regulations are published in full in the RHUL Student Handbook, and the Brooklands College Student Disciplinary Procedure is available from Student Services at the College.

You are a registered student at Brooklands College and at Royal Holloway, and disciplinary offences may be dealt with as appropriate by either institution. Please note that if you are de-registered at one institution, the other institution will be informed of this and will also expel or de-register you in most circumstances.

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8 Language-Learning Resources and Facilities

8.1 Computer-based language-learning resources

Royal Holloway students have access to a range of language-learning resources, including the following:

Writing InsightRoad to IELTSStudy Skills Success Tensebuster

Through Metalib students can access a range of electronic resources, including academic journals, newspapers and dictionaries (both monolingual and bilingual).

Moodle is the College’s Virtual Learning Environment, in which students can access course materials and information about their programmes, engage in discussions in online forums and take advantage of a variety of other resources. All RHI programmes have resources on Moodle, which you will be informed about in class.

You may like to access the “Royal Holloway International” area, which, along with other resources, features the EAP Toolkit suite, which includes:

Academic Communication Skills Academic Listening and Note-taking Academic Reading and Critical Thinking Academic Writing Learning to Study Subject-specific Needs Grammar for Academic Purposes Vocabulary for Academic Purposes

8.2 Language-learning facilities in the International Building

RHI Student Resources is the Department’s library of self-study materials which is located opposite IN032 in the International Building. It is normally open weekday lunchtimes from 1.00 to 2.00 pm and offers a range of language-learning materials for loan to students. These include books, worksheets, CD-ROMS and audio and video cassettes. Portable cassette recorders may be borrowed for project work linked to classes. Details of how to join are in the RHI Student Resources Conditions of Membership form.

Computer laboratories are situated in IN005 and IN006. Computers are connected to the campus network and equipped with a soundcard.

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http://moodle.rhul.ac.uk/

http://metalib.rhul.ac.uk/V/H8T7PJGAA4F8PMA5M2MQNUCVARRJB4X4C8658D4RHT9V13RG4E-04261?RN=109586069&pds_handle=GUEST

http://www.rhul.ac.uk/international/Current-students/Learning-Resources/index.htm

http://www.rhul.ac.uk/international/Current-students/Learning-Resources/index.htm

Students will need to supply their own headphones.

Access to the computer labs is subject to timetabling constraints and timetables will be posted outside the labs in question. Outside of normal working hours (approximately 8.00 am to 7.00 p.m.), students will need a swipe card to enter and leave the building. These are the same cards used to enter and exit the Computer Centre and can be obtained from the Computer Centre reception.

For any technical problems (e.g. the printer is out of paper), contact Computer Centre reception.

8.3 Language-learning facilities in Founder’s Library

Founder’s Library offers a range of language-learning resources for loan to students. These include books, worksheets, CD-ROMS, CDs, DVDs, audio and video cassettes. Items are subject to the usual lending conditions (see Library and Information Services leaflets on display in the Libraries or via their website). Multi-media items (audio and video tapes, DVDs, CD-ROMS) are normally shelved in the Short Loan sections, with accompanying books where relevant. These can only be borrowed for short periods (up to one week), but some material is restricted to use within the Library. Students may consult the Library catalogue for further information.

Viewing facilities are also available in Founder’s Library: A group viewing room, which needs to be booked. The room

houses a wide-screen TV, video, PC and DVD player, and can seat 12 people.

9 individual viewing booths comprising monitor, DVD and video player, headphones. This facility does not need to be booked.

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http://libserv4.rhul.ac.uk/F?RN=610596954&local_base=roy01

9 General Assessment Information9.1 Illness or other extenuating circumstances

These should be read in conjunction with the “Instructions to Candidates” issued by the Examinations Office.

If you are taken ill or there are other extenuating circumstances that you believe have adversely affected your performance at any point during the academic year, you must inform your department(s) in writing, and provide the appropriate evidence. Additionally, if you feel you need to make a further statement on how you consider your circumstances have had an impact on your work, you should submit this to the Chair of the Sub-board of Examiners in your department(s). The Sub-board of Examiners will review all evidence of extenuating circumstances submitted during the year, however, it is at the Sub-board’s discretion whether to take any circumstances into account. There is no guarantee that any allowance will be made. The main points to note are:

(a) It is your responsibility to notify your department(s) and Chair of the Sub-board of Examiners, if appropriate, in writing of any extenuating circumstances. Do not assume that if you have discussed your circumstances with the College Health Centre or Counselling Service, or informally with a member of staff in your department, that the information will be passed on to the Sub-board of Examiners on your behalf. Members of staff are not permitted to divulge personal information about students in this way; you must inform your department(s) in writing if you wish your circumstances to be considered.

(b) It is your responsibility to submit the supporting evidence of your circumstances (see below). For medical or psychological circumstances, this will need to be a note from a suitably qualified medical practitioner (normally a GP or hospital specialist), psychologist or educational psychiatrist as appropriate, who has seen you during the period of the condition and is not a close friend or relative and can attest to the impact of your circumstances on your studies. For other personal circumstances (eg. divorce, or the death of a family member), a written statement of the circumstances from you should be sufficient.

(c) As an undergraduate student, you must submit your written statement and supporting evidence, where appropriate, before 12pm on Wednesday 1 June 2011 (but should also check with your department regarding specific assessment/exam-related submissions).

(d) It is recommended that you submit your request and evidence as soon as possible, even if you are unsure whether your circumstances have affected your performance, or you feel that your circumstances are very private or confidential (see below). Do not wait until you receive your

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marks. Requests for special consideration will not be considered retrospectively and the private or confidential nature of circumstances will not later be accepted as grounds for appeal.

You should submit your statement and relevant supporting evidence to the Departmental Supervisor in the Department, in a sealed envelope marked ‘Confidential’ and addressed to the Chair of the Sub-board of Examiners. The request must state clearly how you consider your circumstances have affected your academic performance whether this relates to absence from classes, non-submission of work, and/or the impact on your ability to study and on the quality of your work.

If you have circumstances with long-term implications you should register with the Educational Support Office so that they can assess any needs you might have and arrange for appropriate support to be provided for you. If you have circumstances which continue to affect you in subsequent years and for which it would not be appropriate to register with the ESO you should notify your Sub-Board of Examiners each year.

Please note that it is not possible for Sub-boards of Examiners to make accurate and consistent assumptions about the standard of work which a student may have achieved and therefore examiners will not raise individual marks on the grounds of extenuating circumstances. Furthermore, please note the statement that it is at the academic judgment of the examiners whether to take any circumstances into account.

All evidence must be written in English, or as an official translation obtained by you. Blank forms for completion by medical practitioners can be obtained from the Examinations Office or downloaded here.

All evidence must include the following information: (i) your name;

(ii) the name, position and official stamp of the person providing the evidence;

(iii) the date on which the document is produced;

(iv) a description of the nature and severity of the circumstances [NB Please note that if you have a condition which is under investigation, it is not necessary to have this diagnosed before submitting details. The supporting evidence should stipulate the effect of the condition on your work and performance and the relevant information must be submitted before the deadline];

(v) an exact indication of the period during which you were affected by the circumstances;

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(vi) an assessment of the effect, if any, which the condition may have had on your work and performance.

Your statement and relevant supporting evidence will be considered by only a small panel of examiners, including the Chair of the Sub-board of Examiners, the Head of Department/School and at least one of the Visiting Examiners, in a closed meeting to protect your privacy.

Absence from an examination / failure to submit coursework

If you miss an examination or fail to submit a piece of assessed coursework without acceptable cause, this will normally be given an outcome of ‘Incomplete’.

If you miss an examination or fail to submit a piece of assessed coursework through illness, or other acceptable cause for which adequate documentation is provided in accordance with section 6.1 above, the Sub-board of Examiners may take this into account when considering your results.

Please also note the guidance given above in (a), (b) and (d) and about disclosure of extenuating circumstances.

Special arrangements for examinations for students with special needs

For students with special needs there is a process to apply for special arrangements for your examinations and other forms of assessment. Such requests should be made to the Educational Support Office (ESO) which will carry out an assessment of your needs. Please see Section 7 for further guidance about registering with the Educational Support Office.

9.2 Submission of written work

The Department requires all assessed coursework to be submitted to the departmental reception in IN008 and to complete an Assessed Work Submission Form for each assessment done outside of class.

9.3 Extensions to deadlines

An extension to the deadline of assessed work can only be granted by one of two named individual members of staff in the Department and extensions will only be granted in special circumstances.

If a student wishes to apply for an extension, s/he must do so by submitting an Assessed Work Extension Form to the relevant named individual member of staff at least two working days before the submission deadline for consideration.

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9.4 Penalties for late submission of work

The following College policy applies to all students on taught programmes of study.

All coursework should be submitted by the specified deadline. Please ensure that you are aware of the deadlines set by your department(s). Work that is submitted after the deadline will be penalised as follows:

For work submitted up to 24 hours late, the mark will be reduced by ten percentage marks* subject to a minimum mark of a minimum pass;

For work submitted more than 24 hours late, the maximum mark will be zero.

*e.g. an awarded mark of 65% would be reduced to 55%

If you have had extenuating circumstances which have affected your ability to submit work by the deadline these should be submitted in writing, accompanied by any relevant documentary evidence, to your department(s). As with all extenuating circumstances it is the discretion of the examiners whether to accept these as a reason for having not submitted work on time. Please see section 6.3 on applying for an extension to the deadlines set, and section 6.1 for details on submitting requests for extenuating circumstances to be considered.

9.5 Anonymous marking and cover sheets

All students taking examinations are issued with a candidate number which is to ensure that exams and, where appropriate, coursework are marked anonymously. All students are allocated a personal candidate number which can be found on the ‘Study’ tab of the Student Portal.

Because the purpose of the candidate number is to ensure that your work is marked anonymously, it is essential that you do not use your candidate number in conjunction with anything that identifies you, such as your name or Student Reference Number. All members of staff who are authorised to see your candidate number (and who will not be involved in the marking process) will already be able to look it up so you should never have to give it to anyone.

The Department requires all students to complete an Assessed Work Submission Form for each assessment done outside of class. It is the student’s responsibility to supply this form with each submission.

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9.6 Penalties for over-length work

The following College policy applies to all students on taught programmes of study:

All over-length work submitted will be penalised as follows: For work which exceeds the upper word limit by at least 10% and

by less than 20%, the mark will be reduced by ten percentage marks*, subject to a minimum mark of a minimum pass.

For work which exceeds the upper word limit by 20% or more, the maximum mark will be zero.

*e.g. an awarded mark of 65% would be reduced to 55%

In addition to the text, the word count should include quotations and footnotes. Please note that the following are excluded from the word count: candidate number, title, course title, preliminary pages, bibliography and appendices.

Where it is appropriate to a particular assessment task, the Departments will endeavour to specify a range, rather than just an upper limit.

9.7 Return of written coursework

The Department regards the regular completion and submission of coursework as an essential element of learning. We undertake to mark and return all course and assessed work within two weeks of receipt, if at all possible.

9.8 Plagiarism

Students should refer to the regulations on assessment offences for information on plagiarism. Plagiarism, that is the presentation of another person’s thoughts or words as though they were your own, must be avoided. You should be aware that College regulations require that all work a student submits for assessment must be written in his/her own words and incorporate his/her own ideas and judgments. This includes copying from a book, journal or website without clearly mentioning the original source. You must not copy from the work of another student or a native speaker of the language you are studying. Intentional plagiarism in coursework is as serious as cheating in exams. Remember that plagiarism is considered to be dishonest and a particular kind of stealing.

In your English language classes you will be taught how to avoid plagiarism. You are expected to use the Harvard Method of referencing and will be taught how to use this method in class.

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Please note that RHI guidelines and College regulations will be applied when dealing with instances of plagiarism. Serious offences will be referred to the Head of Department.

Identifying plagiarism is a matter of expert academic judgement, based on a comparison across the student’s work and on knowledge of sources, practices and expectations for professional conduct in the discipline. Therefore it is possible to determine that an offence has occurred from an assessment of the student’s work alone, without reference to further evidence.

9.9 Other assessment offences

The College also has regulations on other assessment offences which include duplication of work, falsification, collusion, failure to comply with the rules governing assessment (including those set out in the ‘Instructions to candidates’). The regulations set out the procedures for investigation into allegations of an offence and the penalties for such offences.

9.10 Marking of illegible scripts

It is College policy not to mark scripts which are illegible. If you anticipate that you may have difficulty in handwriting scripts which would lead to your scripts being illegible you should contact the Educational Support Office.

9.11 Academic discipline and monitoring of progress, including the formal warning procedure

Students are expected to observe College regulations, particularly in relation to academic discipline which includes the monitoring of attendance and academic performance. Should students fail to meet these requirements we will take the necessary steps to ensure that students are warned formally. Please note that this process may lead to the termination of a student’s registration at Royal Holloway. With regard to the formal warning procedure students should note the following:

Where a student’s record of attendance, academic performance or productivity is unsatisfactory to the extent that it would be appropriate to terminate the student’s registration, the Head of Department shall issue the student with two formal warnings by letter. If the Head of Department is the student’s Personal Tutor, it may be appropriate for a different member of staff to be involved in making such a recommendation and in monitoring the student’s progress.

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Each letter shall state the reason(s) for the warning, the nature of any requirement made of the student in order to demonstrate improvement and the period of time within which this is to be done in order for the student to avoid his/her registration being terminated. The second letter of formal warning shall state the fact that it is the final warning.

At least four weeks, or three weeks in the case of courses taught over only one term, must elapse between the first and second formal warnings in order to give adequate time for the student to demonstrate a satisfactory level of improvement.

At each warning the student will be offered the opportunity to submit a written response and/or to meet with the Head of Department in order to discuss the grounds for the warning. The student may be accompanied at the meeting by another student or member of staff of the College. The Head of Department may set the warning aside and confirm this decision to the student by letter on provision of satisfactory and adequately documented explanation for the student’s record of attendance, academic performance or productivity. Formal warnings which have not been set aside will remain active for the duration of the student’s programme of study.

If after the second letter of formal warning there is insufficient improvement, it may be decided to recommend that the student’s registration should be terminated. The Head of Department shall communicate the decision and the grounds for it in writing to the Academic Registrar.

9.12 Progression and award requirements

The regulations governing progression and award requirements are set out in your programme specification and also more generally in the College regulations.

If you do not pass a course unit at a first attempt you may be given an opportunity to ‘re-sit’ or ‘repeat’ the course unit.

Re-sit of a failed unit - Normally the opportunity to re-sit any failed parts of a course unit not passed at the first attempt will be during the following academic session.

Repeat - If you are given the opportunity to repeat a course unit you will need to register for the course unit for the next academic session and satisfy afresh the coursework and attendance requirements.

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you have passed.

Outcomes of course unit assessment The Undergraduate Regulations require that for a student to qualify for final consideration in a course unit by the Sub-board of Examiners, a candidate must first:

(a) have satisfied the attendance requirements specified for the course;

(b) have completed and presented for assessment all work specified for the course within specified deadlines.

The Sub-board of Examiners will determine an outcome and a percentage mark recorded as an integer between 0% and 100%, inclusive for each candidate who qualifies for final consideration, as follows:

(a) an outcome of ‘Pass’ (P) with a percentage mark will be returned where the candidate has gained a mark of 40% or above overall and in all elements of the assessment which carry an individual pass requirement;

(b) an outcome of ‘Fail’ (F) with a percentage mark will be returned where the candidate has gained a mark of 39% or below overall or in any element of the assessment which carries an individual pass requirement.

The assessment of a candidate who does not qualify for final consideration will be marked ‘Incomplete’ (IN) without a percentage mark.

The Sub-board of Examiners may return an outcome of ‘Allowed’ (AL) without a percentage mark where a candidate has satisfied them in the course, but it is their opinion that the candidate's capacity to qualify for final consideration, or his/her performance in the assessment was compromised by illness and/or other adequately documented cause judged sufficient. A student may be granted an outcome of ‘Allowed’ in courses to a value of no more than three units across the programme, and no more than two units within any one stage.

Students entered to re-sit an examination will normally not receive an overall percentage mark greater than 50% for that course unit.

9.13 Examination results

Please see the Examinations Office website for details of how you will formally receive your results.

Information on obtaining your candidate number and on appealing your

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10Student Support10.1 Students in need of support, including students with special

needs

The College offers a high level of student welfare support which includes a comprehensive Health Centre, a highly regarded Counselling Service, dedicated educational and disability support, as well as a wealth of financial, career and other advice. Further details of each service can be found on the Student Support page.

Students with special needs

If you have a disability or special educational need, it is important that you bring it to our attention as soon as possible. You must contact the ESO (Founders East 151; tel: 01784 443966; email: [email protected]) who will arrange for an assessment of needs to be carried out and will advise on appropriate sources of help. Further information is available in the Handbook for Students with Special Needs.

10.2 Student-staff committee

The Committee meets at least once per teaching term and plays an important role in the Department as a forum for airing student views. Student representatives from programmes taught in the Department will attend these and provide feedback on all aspects of their respective programme. Elected student representatives are also asked to consult all students on the programme before this committee meets, and to represent the views of the group at the meeting. The reps will provide general feedback about the courses, the facilities, etc. but may also wish to raise problems or complaints, or ask about arrangements which they think should be made. Minutes of these meetings are available to everyone and will be displayed on noticeboards.

10.3 Students’ Union

Royal Holloway has a Students’ Union which offers a range of services, clubs and societies for students.

At the beginning of the Autumn Term the Students’ Union organises a Freshers’ Fayre in which societies and clubs recruit new members. Freshers' Fayre gives you the opportunity to talk to students about

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10.4 Careers information

The College has a Careers Advisory Service, housed in the Horton Building, which is open to any student during normal College hours.

10.5 Non-academic policiesPlease see the Online Student Handbook which includes information on non-academic policies, regulations, and codes of practice as well as the Student Charter.

10.6 Complaints and academic appeals procedure

If you have a complaint relating to any aspect of the Department or its staff or to any academic or College matter, you should first discuss it informally with your Personal Tutor or with another member of staff in the Department. We would hope that the majority of issues of this kind can be resolved by informal discussion. There are, however, procedures that can be invoked in serious cases. These are set out in the College Complaints Procedures for Students. You should raise your complaint as soon as possible.

If the complaint concerns an academic decision, there is an academic appeals process. Please note that an academic appeal can only be submitted once you have received your results. Details of the appeals procedures and permitted grounds for appeal can be found on the Examinations Office website.

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11Health and Safety Information11.1 Code of practice on personal harassment for students

All members of the College are responsible for helping to create an environment that is free from hostility; for helping to ensure that individuals do not suffer any form of harassment, and for helping and supporting them in any legitimate complaint. Personal harassment can seriously harm working, learning and social conditions at the College. Harassment will be regarded seriously and could be grounds for disciplinary action, which may include termination of registration as a student. Harassment can be a source of great stress to an individual. It may be so serious and unrelenting that the person who is being, or has been, harassed feels it necessary to change their course of study, their accommodation or their employment. Further information can be found in the regulations of the Online Student Handbook.

11.2 Lone working policy and procedures

The College has a ‘Lone Working Policy and Procedure’ that can be found on the Health and Safety Web pages. Lone working is defined as working during either normal working hours at an isolated location within the normal workplace or when working outside of normal hours.

Any health and safety concerns should be brought to the attention of the Departmental Health and Safety Co-ordinator or the College Health and Safety Office.

It is likely that most activities will take place on College premises. However, the principles contained in the above section will apply to students undertaking duties off campus.

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12Equal Opportunities Statement and College Codes of Practice

12.1 Equal opportunities statement

The University of London was established to provide education on the basis of merit above and without regard to race, creed or political belief and was the first university in the United Kingdom to admit women to its degrees.

Royal Holloway, University of London (hereafter 'the College') is proud to continue this tradition, and to commit itself to equality of opportunity in employment, admissions and in its teaching, learning and research activities.

The College is committed to ensure that: all staff, students, applicants for employment or study, visitors and

other persons in contact with the College are treated fairly, have equality of opportunity and do not suffer disadvantage on the basis of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital or parental status, dependants, disability, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or social origins;

both existing staff and students, as well as, applicants for employment or admission are treated fairly and individuals are judged solely on merit and by reference to their skills, abilities qualifications, aptitude and potential;

it puts in place appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity;

teaching, learning and research are free from all forms of discrimination and continually provide equality of opportunity;

all staff, students and visitors are aware of the Equal Opportunities Statement through College publicity material;

it creates a positive, inclusive atmosphere, based on respect for diversity within the College;

it conforms to all provisions as laid out in legislation promoting equality of opportunity.

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13Planning your Future Studies

13.1 Deciding what to study

Choosing the right undergraduate programme to study is an important decision which needs to be given careful thought. You need to be sure that you choose a programme which is right for you: you are unlikely to be successful if you study subjects which you do not enjoy. You also need to think carefully about your own abilities and skills, including English language, and consider where you would like to study. You should find out as much as possible before making up your mind: look at prospectuses and websites; talk to friends, parents, tutors, and students; go and visit one or two departments. Visits to Royal Holloway departments will be arranged.

13.2 Applying to University

Below is a brief overview of the UCAS-based procedure for applying to universities.

Date ActionSept-Oct Research your options. Attend Royal Holloway recruitment

event(s). Discuss with your tutor.

NovPrepare application, including personal statement, and submit to Brooklands. Make sure you give UCAS an accurate address for correspondence between January and September 2011!

Nov-Dec Brooklands staff draft a reference for you. The UCAS form is usually submitted before the end of Semester 1.

Jan-May

Consider your preferences carefully when universities respond via UCAS. If you are invited for interview, prepare carefully. Find out more about the degrees offered, the facilities, the teaching. Look at the prospectuses and the websites again. Talk to your personal tutor.

MayDeadline for deciding which offers you want to keep. Remember, you should keep one “firm” and one “insurance” offer. Be realistic. Remember also that you are obliged to go to your first choice if they accept you!

End of May Your latest IELTS results are available.

End of JuneUFP results are available. We will post them to you and e-mail electronic copies to all students. If your first choice is not Royal Holloway, you will need to inform the university of your choice directly. Royal Holloway will have your results automatically.

July If you meet the conditions set, your “firm” offer will accept you. If you nearly meet their conditions, they may still accept you. If you need to do a re-sit, many will hold your place until the end of August if you let them know re-sit dates. Royal Holloway will arrange re-sit UFP exam dates in July, but you must arrange any

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Date ActionIELTS re-take yourself. Please be aware that you will be required to pay a charge for UFP re-sits as well as for IELTS re-takes.If you are refused by both your UCAS choices, consider whether to join University Clearing in August.

July-August Take IELTS again if you need a better score to gain a place. If you need a UFP re-sit prepare as well as you can.

July-August If necessary consider taking a pre-sessional English language course before becoming an undergraduate

13.3 Undergraduate Studies at Royal HollowayEach department at Royal Holloway states clearly what you need to achieve in order to be offered a place. Further information is given on the next pages. Degrees at Royal Holloway are either single subject (e.g. Economics), joint Honours (e.g. Computer Science and Management), or you can do a degree within the Major/Minor scheme (75%/25%) such as Mathematics with Economics. Full details of degrees are in the Undergraduate Prospectus.Open Days at Royal Holloway offer an opportunity to visit academic departments and find out about their courses. You will have the chance to meet current students and teaching staff, and get a taste of undergraduate life at Royal Holloway. During 2010/11 Open Days will be held on:

Saturday 25 September 2010 Saturday 12 March 2011 Wednesday 15 June 2011

On the UFP we will also arrange visits to departments so that you can find out more about what Royal Holloway can offer you next year. Below are some of the main departments/degree programmes currently offered:

Arts Faculty

Classics, Drama and Theatre Studies, English (Literature), European Studies, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Media Arts, Music

History and Social Sciences Faculty

Economics, European Studies, Financial and Business Economics, History, Management (perhaps with Marketing, with Finance, or with Human Resource

Management), and Politics and International Relations

Science Faculty

Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Geography, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology

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Departments & degrees given by Faculty

Academic Requirements for entry to RHUL (2010/11)

Academic Option 1 Academic Option 2Core course 3

[British Studies]

Non-Core course

CLASSICS

Any Arts subject

70% min.

One of the following: any Arts subject,

Government & Politics, Sociology, Psychology

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

50% min.Any Arts subject

70% min.

Drama

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

50% min.

DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES

Drama

70% min.

English Literature

70% min. 60% min

Any subject

40% min.In addition: interview required

ENGLISHEnglish Literature

70% min.

Any subject

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

50% min.

EUROPEAN STUDIESGovernment & Politics

70% min.

Any social science subject or English Literature

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.

Modern Languages (FRENCH/ GERMAN/ HISPANIC STUDIES/ ITALIAN)

Any Arts subject

70% min.

Any Arts subject

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.- high level of proficiency in the language to be studied (A2 B grade or equivalent)

EUROPEAN LITERATURE and CULTURAL STUDIES (ELCS)

English Literature

70% min.

Any Arts subject

60% min. 60% min.Any subject40% min.

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Non-Core course

ELCS WITH FILM STUDIESEnglish Literature

70% min.

Any Arts subject

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.

MEDIA ARTSEnglish Literature or Media

70% min.

Art History or Drama

60% min. 60% min.

Any Arts subject

40% min.MUSIC No standard offer

CRIMINOLOGY & SOCIOLOGYAny subject

60% min

Any subject

60% min 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.

ECONOMICSEconomics

70% min.

Maths

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.

HEALTH & SOCIAL CAREAny subject

60% min.

Any subject

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.

HISTORY

One of the following:Art History, Drama, English

Literature, Media, Government & Politics,

Sociology

70% min.

One of the following:Art History, Drama, English

Literature, Media, Government & Politics,

Sociology60% min. 60% min.

Anysubject

40% min.MANAGEMENT Business Analysis

70% min.

One of the following:Sociology, Economics,

Psychology

Any subject

40% min.[65]




[British Studies]

Non-Core course

60% min. 65% min.

POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Government & Politics

70% min.

Any social science subject or English Literature

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.In addition: interview required

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Biology

70% min.

Chemistry

70% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

One of the following:Computer Science, Maths,

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology

70% min.

Any subject

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.

EARTH SCIENCESFor single honours programmes:- either Chemistry, Geoscience or Physics: 60% min.- 40% min. in all other courses

For Geology and Maths:- Maths: 70% min. - either Chemistry, Geoscience or Physics: 60% min.- 60% min. in one other course, 40% min. in the 4th option

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Non-Core course

GEOGRAPHY

For single honours programmes:- Geoscience: 70% min.- Core Course 2 (any subject): 60% min. - British Studies: 60% min.- Core Course 4 (any subject): 40% min.

For Geography and Geology:- Geoscience: 60% min.- 60% min. in at least one other course- 40% min. in all other courses

For Geography and PIR:- Government & Politics: 70% min.- Core Course 2 (any subject): 60% min. - British Studies: 60% min.- Core Course 4 (any subject): 40% min.

MATHEMATICSFor single honours programmes:- Maths: 70% min. - 60% min. in any two of the other 3 courses. - 40% min. in remaining course

For Maths and Physics : - Maths: 70% min. - Physics: 60% min. - 60% min. in one other course, 40% min. in the 4th option

For Maths and Psycholog y: - Maths: 70% min. - Psychology: 60% min. - 60% min. in one other course, 40% min. in the 4th option

PHYSICSPhysics

60% min.

Maths

60% min. 60% min.

Any subject

40% min.

PSYCHOLOGYPsychology

60% min.

Maths

60% min. 60% min.

Biology desirable

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13.3.1.1.1.1 UK universities stipulate different IELTS requirements for undergraduate study, ranging from IELTS 6.0 to 7.5. A number of universities now specify a minimum for the IELTS writing sub-score. Often Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects will require a higher IELTS score than Science or Engineering subjects. The Royal Holloway English language requirements for 2010/11 entry are given in the table below:

Faculty IELTS TOEFLPbt Cbt Ibt

(written sub-score given in brackets)ARTS

Classics 6.5 (7.0 writing)

570 (5.5)

230 (5.5)

88(26)

Drama and Theatre 6.5 (7.0 writing)

570 (5.5)

230 (5.5)

88(26)

English 7.0 (7.0 writing)

600 (5.5)

250 (5.5)

100(26)

European Studies 6.5 (6.0 writing) 570 230 88

Media Arts 6.5 (7.0 writing)

570 (5.5)

230 (5.5)

88(26)

Music 6.5 (7.0 writing)

570 (5.5)

230 (5.5)

88(26)

School of Modern Languages (French, German, Italian, Hispanic Studies)

6.5 570 230 88

HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCECriminology & Sociology 6.5 570 230 88Economics 6.5 570 230 88Health & Social Care 6.5 570 230 88History 6.5 570 230 88Politics & International Relations

6.5 (7.0 writing)

570 (5.5)

230 (5.5)

88(26)

School of Management 6.5 (6.0 writing)

570 (5.5)

230 (5.5)

88(26)

SCIENCEBiological Sciences 6.5 570 230 88Computer Science 6.5 570 230 88Earth Sciences 6.0/6.5 570 230 88Geography 6.5 (7.0

writing)570 (5.5)

230 (5.5)

88(26)

Mathematics 6.0 550 213 79Physics 6.5 570 230 88Psychology 6.5 570 230 88

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