Degree of Master of Philosophy in Textile Conservation

RESOLUTION

The Degree of Master of Philosophy in Textile Conservation is governed by Resolution No. 627 of the University Court which came into effect on 1 September 2010 with provision that:

1.   The Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Textile Conservation may be awarded by the Senate of the University of Glasgow in the College of Arts.

2.   The Senate may make regulations governing the award of the Degree which are subject to approval of the University Court – these are set out in the section entitled ‘Regulations’. 

3.   The award of Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science are also included in the Regulations.

REGULATIONS

A student admitted onto the programme leading to this award must follow the instructions issued on behalf of the relevant School and be aware of the Programme Specification and the Programme Document (often referred to as the Programme or ‘Course’ Handbook) which will contain details on the Programme including, in some cases, further requirements associated with the award.

1.     Admission

Before being considered for admission to study for the Master of Philosophy in Textile Conservation a candidate must normally have obtained a degree or equivalent.

2.     Duration of Study

The minimum period of study for the award of the degree is two years. The maximum period for full-time study is four years of registered study. The minimum period for part-time study is four years. The maximum period within which all candidates must complete the programme is eight years from the date of initial registration.

3.     Programme Components

3.1   The programme will consist of taught courses delivering 240 credits, a placement delivering 60 credits and a dissertation delivering 60 credits.   

3.2   Early exit awards will be available as follows:

a)   Postgraduate Certificate: 60 credits of taught courses

b)   Postgraduate Diploma: 120 credits of taught course

c)   Master of Science: 180 credits, which include 120 credits of taught courses and 60 credits obtained from a placement.

4.     Minimum Requirement for the Award of Credits

Credits for courses contributing to a candidate’s curriculum shall be awarded subject to the fulfilment of required conditions. The minimum requirements for the award of credits are set out in the Code of Assessment at §16.40 – §16.44 in the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University Calendar.

5.     Assessment

5.1   For each academic session, assessment and reassessment are, in so far as not modified by these regulations, governed by the Code of Assessment which is contained in the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University Calendar published for that session.

5.2   Where a candidate remains enrolled on a course either:

a)   on the date on which the first summative assessment for that course is to be submitted; or

b)   on such other date as may be specified in the course document for that course;

that course must normally (unless other provision is justified by good cause circumstances affecting the candidate) be counted towards the calculation of their grade point average for the purposes of §6, §8 and §9.

6.     Progress

6.1   A candidate will be permitted to progress to undertake the placement only if they have obtained a grade point average[1] of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in 120 credits of taught courses referred to in §3 with at least 75% of the credits at D3 or better and all credits at grade F or above. Exceptionally, a candidate may be permitted to progress to the placement where it is judged[2] that the candidate’s performance offers a reasonable prospect of that candidate’s reaching the standard required for the award of the Masters degree following any outstanding opportunities (including reassessment and remedying incomplete assessment due to Good Cause).

6.2   A full-time candidate is required to achieve grade D or above in the placement in order to progress to year 2 of the programme. A part-time candidate is required to complete the placement at grade D or above in order to progress to subsequent taught courses.

6.3   A candidate will be permitted to progress to preparation of the dissertation only if they have obtained a grade point average of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in the 240 credits of taught courses referred to in §3 with at least 75% of the credits at D3 or better and all credits at grade F or above, and grade D or above for the placement. Exceptionally, a candidate may be permitted to progress to the dissertation where it is judged that the candidate’s performance offers a reasonable prospect of that candidate’s reaching the standard required for the award of the Masters degree following any outstanding opportunities (including reassessment and remedying incomplete assessment due to Good Cause).

6.4   A candidate may be required to commence work on the dissertation before the assessment of the taught courses referred to in §3.1 has been completed. Such a requirement shall not indicate that the candidate has satisfied the requirements for award in relation to the taught courses. In the event that subsequently the grade point average for the taught courses, after all opportunities at assessment have been exhausted, is less than 12, the candidate will not be eligible for the award of the Masters degree, and the following will apply:

• If the dissertation has been submitted, it will be marked and a grade published.
• If the dissertation has not been submitted but is substantially complete and no further supervisory input is required, the candidate may submit the work by the published deadline. The work will be marked and a grade published.
• If the dissertation is not substantially complete or requires further supervisory input, the work should be discontinued and no submission made. No grade will be published for the candidate.

7.     Reassessment of the Placement and Dissertation

Where a candidate requires a higher grade in the dissertation and/or the placement to satisfy the requirements set out in §8.1, reassessment of the placement and/or of the dissertation will each be permitted on one occasion only, under such conditions as the Examiners may prescribe. Normally resubmission shall be no later than three months after the date of the meeting of the Board of Examiners. There is no automatic entitlement to repeat any previous practical work associated with the placement or the dissertation or to undertake further practical work.

8.     Requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree and Rules for Award of Distinction and Merit

8.1   A candidate will be eligible for the award of the degree on obtaining a grade point average[1] of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in the 240 credits of taught courses described in §3, with at least 75% of these credits at grade D3 or better, and all credits at grade F or above, and obtaining a grade D or better in the placement and in the dissertation.