Foundation Degrees

1.1 

Foundation Degrees are awarded to students who have demonstrated:

• Knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of their area(s) of study, and of the way in which those principles have developed;
• Ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context;
• Knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study;
• An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge.

Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to:

• Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis;
• Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively;
• Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations.

And holders will have:

• The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

2.1 

Students are admitted to programmes of study in accordance with the specific programme requirements, the admissions requirements of Swansea University, and the requirements of the partner institution (if relevant).

2.2 

Through the admissions process, an applicant must ensure that they can communicate effectively in English, in both speech and writing. TOEFL or IELTS tests (or the equivalent) are applicable and guidance can be obtained from the Swansea University Admissions Office as regards the pass level appropriate to a given programme of study or the pre-course teaching that may be necessary to allow a student to proceed with their studies. Responsibility for ensuring that a student is currently achieving at Level 3 of the Framework for the Higher Education Qualifications will rest with the University or, in the case of programmes delivered in conjunction with a partner institution(s), will be detailed in the partnership agreement. 

2.3 

In addition, eligible students must satisfy any eligibility criteria stipulated by employers and/or any funding requirements of the programme of study. Where a student must be in employment to be eligible, any change to a student’s employment status subsequent to enrolment may impact on their ability to continue on the programme.  

3.1 

All students are required to enrol with Swansea University in order to be recognised as a student of the University. All students shall enrol in accordance with the enrolment instructions and within the prescribed enrolment period. 

3.2 

Students pursuing programmes delivered in partnership with other institutions shall be required to enrol with the partner institution in accordance with its enrolment procedures published by the individual partner institution. 

3.3 

By completing the enrolment process, students shall confirm that they will abide by the regulations of the relevant institution, and in the case of programmes delivered with partners, confirming that they will abide by the regulations of both institutions, reflecting their status as enrolled at both/all institutions. 

3.4 

With regard to enrolment with Swansea University, students are required to enrol within the prescribed enrolment period:

• If enrolling for the first time with the University;
• If enrolling for the first time on a particular programme of study;
• If progressing to the next level of study, the next year of study or, in some cases, the next part of study and attending in a part-time basis.

3.5 

In order to enrol with the University, students, where applicable, are required to provide evidence of entitlement to study at the University in accordance with:

• The specific programme requirements;
• The University’s regulations governing matriculation;
• The laws governing study in the United Kingdom. 

3.6

Failure to enrol within a prescribed enrolment period will result in the candidature lapsing and the withdrawal of the student from the University. Requests for the reinstatement of the candidature and permission to enrol late shall be considered administratively on behalf of the Regulations, Quality and Standards Committee. 

3.7 

The University shall notify the relevant authorities within a prescribed period in accordance with United Kingdom laws governing study in the UK of students who have been withdrawn for failure to enrol on a programme of study within the prescribed enrolment period.

4.1 

A Foundation Degree programme shall be 240 credits at FHEQ Levels 4 and 5, of which a minimum of 90 credits must be at Level 5. 

4.2 

At least 60 credits must be comprised of work-based learning. The precise proportion of work-based learning modules shall be clearly identified in the programme handbook. 

4.3 

The nature of Foundation Degree provision allows for a range of different structures and delivery methods. Full details of modules and method of delivery shall be detailed in the programme handbook. 

5.1 

The University shall ensure that employers are directly involved in the design, approval, delivery, assessment and review of Foundation Degrees. 

6.1 

A full-time Foundation Degrees shall be not less than two calendar years, and not more than three calendar years from the start of the programme. 

6.2 

A part-time Foundation Degree shall be not less than two calendar years and not more than four calendar years from the start of the programme. 

6.3 

The precise candidature period for students pursuing a Foundation Degree may vary depending on the structure of the programme. 

6.4 

Where credit exemption is permitted, the period of candidature for individual students may be reduced, depending on the volume of credit being transferred from previous study (as outlined in Regulation 8). The period of candidature shall be determined at the point of admission by Swansea University. 

7.1

The degree programme time limits, as set out in Regulation 6.1 and as elaborated in the programme handbook, may be extended for individual students based on their extenuating circumstances, but in exceptional cases only, and in accordance with the following criteria:

• Normally, extensions will be granted only on compassionate grounds, in cases of illness or serious domestic difficulties, or in cases of serious employment difficulties which can be demonstrated to have adversely affected the student. A full and reasoned case, supported by appropriate medical or other independent evidence, must be made by the Faculty/School for consideration by the University.
• In cases which arise as a result of illness:
  • satisfactory medical evidence, including a medical certificate, must be supplied.
  • A clear statement must be supplied, showing that the partner institution and/or the internal Faculty/School concerned has evaluated the situation in which the student finds themselves as a result of the illness and that it considers the requested extension to be appropriate. Such a statement will, wherever possible, follow direct contact between student and partner institution and/or the internal academic Faculty/School.

7.

Applications for extensions must be submitted to the Director of Education Services and the case will be considered administratively on behalf of the Regulations, Quality and Standards Committee.

8.1

Where credit transfer is permitted, the maximum number of credits which may be accepted to count towards the Foundation Degree shall be not more than 90 credits at FHEQ Level 4. Requests for credit transfer shall be considered in accordance with the Policy and Procedures for the Recognition of Prior Learning at Swansea University.

9.1 

Core modules are modules which have been identified as fundamental to a programme of study. Core modules must be pursued and also passed before a student can qualify for an award. Any failures in core modules must be redeemed. Any core modules will be clearly identified in the programme handbook. 

10.1 

A programme handbook shall be made available in hardcopy and/or electronic format to each student at or before the commencement of studies. 

11.1 

The University expects students to adhere to the engagement requirements as outlined in the University’s Statement on Engagement. 

11.2 

In addition, the University expects students to attend all work-based placements associated with each module. 

12.1 

International students who need a visa to study in the University should be aware that their continued study at the University is dependent upon their meeting the conditions of their visa and the time-limits set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). For more information please refer to http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/. 

12.2 

Decisions taken by the University with regard to a student’s enrolment status, academic performance, progression and award shall be made in accordance with the University’s academic and financial regulations and shall not be informed by visa restrictions and time-limits set by the UKVI. However, continued study is conditional upon meeting the University’s enrolment requirements and UKVI guidelines according to which a valid visa is essential. An international student who qualifies to progress to the next level or year of study cannot continue studying at the University without a valid visa. 

Students who have any concerns or queries regarding their visa should contact the University’s International Student Advisory Service. 

13.1 

It is recognised that students may feel compelled for various reasons to interrupt their studies for the whole or part of an academic session. In such instances students may request a suspension of their studies. Applications for suspension of studies shall be processed in accordance with the procedures outlined in the programme handbook.   

14.1 

Deadlines for the submission of work shall be set and published in the programme handbook. Penalties for late submission of work shall be published in the programme handbook.  

15.1 

It shall be the student’s responsibility to inform the relevant partner institution and/or the relevant University academic Faculty/School of any disability or of any extenuating circumstances which might require special provision for assessment. Students shall be required to produce appropriate documentation in support of this. All requests, whether resulting from long-term disability or short-term circumstances, shall be set out on the appropriate form and supported, where possible, by written evidence. Any request must be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the programme handbook.

16.1 

Details of the Academic Appeals procedure shall be made available to students in the programme handbook. All students shall have the right to a final review of an academic appeal decision through the University’s Final Review procedures. 

16.2 

A student who submits an appeal part way through the level or year may continue provisionally until such time as a decision has been reached. This is to ensure that a student whose appeal may subsequently be upheld is not academically disadvantaged. 

17.1 

Details of the Academic Misconduct Procedure shall be made available to students in the programme handbook. All students shall have the right to a final review through the University’s Final Review procedures. 

18.1 

Details of the Complaints Procedure shall be made available to students in the programme handbook. All students shall have the right to a final review through the University’s Final Review procedures. 

19.1 

Details of the Disciplinary Procedure shall be made available to students in the programme handbook. All students shall have the right to a final review through the University’s Final Review procedures. 

20.1 

A student who is admitted to a Foundation Degree, but is subsequently unable, or is not permitted, to progress to completion, may be eligible for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education. 

20.2 

Full details of the eligibility criteria shall be published in the assessment regulations for the specific foundation degree and detailed in the programme handbook. 

20.3 

A student exiting a foundation degree programme with a Certificate of Higher Education under the circumstances detailed in paragraph 22.1 shall be eligible for the award of a Distinction where they have attained an overall mark of 70% or above for the award in question. 

21.1 

In order to be eligible for consideration for a Foundation Degree of Swansea University, students shall attend and complete modules within the maximum period of registration, the credit requirements of which shall be 240 credit points at Levels 4 and 5 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (adjustments shall be made for students admitted under the credit transfer regulations) and shall have met the requirements of the assessment regulations. 

22.1 

In order to be eligible for consideration for an award of Swansea University, students shall have:

• Pursued an approved programme of study for the period prescribed by the University;
• Pursued a minimum of 240 credits, including a minimum of 90 credits at Level 5 (adjustments shall be made for students admitted under the credit transfer regulations);
• Fulfilled any further condition(s) required by the partner institution and/or the University.

23.1

Foundation Degrees shall be awarded on a Pass, Merit and Distinction basis, in accordance with the following:

Distinction: 80% - 100%
Merit: 60% - 79%
Pass: 40% - 59%
Fail: <40%

23.2

The calculation of the above averages shall be based on the weighted average mark for all Swansea University Foundation Degree modules contributing to the award (i.e. normally 240 credits). 

23.3

In the case of students admitted through the credit transfer regulations, the weighted average shall be arrived at with reference to modules pursued at Swansea University only. 

24.1 

An Aegrotat Award may be conferred upon a student on the presumption that a student, who is unable to continue their studies, would have satisfied the standard required for the award had they been able to continue. 

24.2 

The award of an Aegrotat Degree shall be made in accordance with Regulations for the Award of Aegrotat Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates. 

25.1 

A posthumous qualification may be awarded to a deceased student who has completed sufficient study for the award. The award of a posthumous degree shall be made in accordance with the Posthumous Award Regulations. 

General Assessment Regulations

G1

In order to complete the Foundation Degree, a student must pursue modules to the total credit value of 240 credits. The pass mark for each module is 40%. Credits will only be awarded for modules which are passed. 

G2

Students who pass each module with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to continue with their studies and/or proceed to the next year of study. (Faculties/Schools may specify additional requirements but must notify students accordingly). 

G3

Decisions on student progression may be taken by the University Progression and Awards Board at the end of a semester/trimester or at the end of a full academic year, following completion of the taught components.

G4

Decisions on student awards shall be taken by the University Progression and Awards Board at the end of the programme, following completion of the taught components and work-based learning components.

G5

Students may be allowed to progress with a limited number of failed modules per year. Such failures will be referred to as “compensated failures”. Credits will be awarded for compensated failures. Rules for the application of compensated failures are provided for under ‘Specific Assessment Regulations’ for each programme of study. 

G6

Students who are unsuccessful in any module will be permitted one attempt only to redeem the failure, usually by undertaking supplementary assessment. Normally students who are unsuccessful in any module will automatically be offered this attempt unless the specific scheme regulations preclude this.

 G7

Students who are required to undertake supplementary assessment shall undertake such assessments at the next appropriate assessment point for the programme of study, which may be outside of formal assessment periods. The method and timing of supplementary assessment opportunities shall be provided to students via the programme handbook.

G8

Students who are required to undertake supplementary assessments in failed modules, provided they satisfy the examiners, will have a capped mark of 40%. The capped mark will be used for the purposes of determining the final award classification.

G9

Students who choose not to attempt to redeem a failed module will be awarded a mark of 0% and will not normally be offered a further attempt.  

G10

When determining progression decisions of students following supplementary assessments, the Progression and Awards Board will refer to the best mark scored by the student in each particular module during the session. 

G11

Students will not be allowed to undertake supplementary assessment in any module which has been passed in order to improve their performance.  

G12

It is recognised that some students may not be able to attend examinations e.g. due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. It is, therefore, recognised that such students shall be permitted to apply to sit such examinations as deferrals.

Applications for deferrals shall be considered in accordance with the procedures published in the programme handbook.

G13

Students who are awarded a decision of “Required to Withdraw” will be given no further opportunity to redeem failures.  

G14

The rules outlined in the Specific Programme Regulations: Progression and Award will normally influence the University Progression and Awards Board in arriving at a progression decision for students. However, the University Progression and Awards Board may take into account other circumstances relating to the student's case before taking any progression decision. The Board would not be expected to allow a student to progress unless they had satisfied the minimum criteria. 

G15 

Exit Qualifications

A student who is admitted to a Foundation Degree programme but is subsequently unable, or is not permitted, to progress to completion may, depending upon the number of credits attained at the appropriate levels at the time of exit, qualify for one of the following awards:

A student exiting a foundation degree programme with a Certificate of Higher Education may be eligible for the award of a Distinction where they have attained an overall average mark of 70% or above and 60% for a merit. Such exit qualifications shall be approved by the University Progression and Awards Board.

Foundation Degrees in Engineering in partnership with Neath Port Talbot College Group and Pembrokeshire College.

FdEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering

FdEng Mechanical Engineering

FdEng Process Operations & Maintenance

FdEng Instrumentation Electronics

FdEng Power Systems Engineering

These regulations will apply at the Progression and Awards Board normally held in September following any supplementary assessment opportunities. Progression decisions will normally be based on taught modules

S1

Students who pass all taught modules pursued with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to continue their studies and proceed to the next year.

S2

Students who fail up to 20 credits per year of study, but have achieved a minimum of 30% in each failure and who have passed all core taught modules, shall qualify to continue with their studies and proceed to the next year.

S3

Students who fail to meet the criteria in S2 above, having had one opportunity to redeem any failures will be required to withdraw from the programme of study. Such students, depending on the number of credits attained, may be considered for an exit award.

S4

Students’ performance in work-based learning modules will be considered by the Progression and Awards Board. Students who have not completed work-based learning modules(s) will be allowed to carry the module(s) into the following year.

S5

Students who have completed and fail the work-based learning module(s) may be allowed to proceed to the next year of study but will be given one opportunity to redeem the failure by resubmitting the assessment for work-based learning module(s). The maximum mark that can be achieved in any work-based learning modules which is repeated will be 40%.

S6

Students who are repeating a work-based learning module and fail to achieve a pass mark at the second attempt will be required to withdraw from the programme. Such students, depending on the number of credits attained, may be considered for an exit award.

S7

In order to qualify for the Foundation Degree, students must have accumulated a minimum of 200 credits, with no more than 40 credits of compensated failures and pass marks in all core modules. 

FdSci Computer Science

These regulations will apply at the Progression and Awards Board normally held at the end of each trimester following a supplementary assessment opportunity. The Board, in agreeing a progression or award decision, shall refer to the results of all modules as accumulated pursued during the trimesters of each year of study.

Rules to be applied at the end of the first, second, fourth and fifth trimesters of study during the Progression Board:

S1

Students who pass each module with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to proceed to the next trimester of study.

S2

Students who fail up to 40 credits but have achieved a minimum of 30% in each failure and who have passed all core modules shall qualify to proceed to the next trimester of study. Such failures will be referred to as "compensated failures". Credit will be awarded for compensated failures.

S3

Students who fail more than 40 credits, or have failed a core module or have achieved any module with a mark of less than 30% shall be given the decision of “Fail”. Such students, depending on the number of credits achieved, may be eligible for an exit award (see G12).

Rules to be applied at the end of the third trimester (end of level one) during the Progression Board:

S4

Students who pass each module (120 credits) with a mark of at least 40% shall be deemed to have completed Level 1 and shall automatically qualify to proceed to the next trimester of study.

S5

Students who fail up to 40 credits but have achieved a minimum of 30% in each failure and who have passed all core modules shall be deemed to have completed Level 1 and shall qualify to proceed to the next trimester of study. Such failures will be referred to as "compensated failures". Credit will be awarded for compensated failures.

S6

Students who fail more than 40 credits, or have failed a core module, or have achieved a mark of less than 30% in any module, shall be given the decision of “Fail”. Such students, depending on the number of credits achieved, may be eligible for an exit award (see G15).

Rules to be applied for the consideration of an award at the end of the sixth trimester (end of Level 2):

S7

Students who pass each module (120 credits) with a mark of at least 40% shall be deemed to have completed Level 2 and shall automatically qualify to be considered for an award.

S8

Students who fail up to 40 credits but have achieved a minimum of 30% in each failure and who have passed all core modules shall be deemed to have completed Level 2 and shall qualify to be considered for an award. Such failures will be referred to as "compensated failures". Credit will be awarded for compensated failures.

S9

Students shall be awarded a Foundation Degree in accordance with Regulation 23 of the Regulations for Foundation Degrees.

S10

Students who fail more than 40 credits, or have failed a core module, or have achieved a module mark of less than 30% in any module shall be given the decision of “Fail”. Such students, depending on the number of credits achieved, may be eligible for an exit award (see G15).

FdEng Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

FdEng Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

These regulations will apply at the Progression and Awards Board normally held in September following any supplementary assessment opportunities. Progression decisions will normally be based on taught modules.

Rules to be applied during the relevant Interim Examination Board (Year 1 & Year 2):

S1

Students who pass all modules and each assessment component at the level of study with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to continue.

S2

All modules are core and therefore there will be no opportunity for failed modules or failed assessment components to be compensated.    

S3

Students shall be given one opportunity only to redeem a failure (resit) in any assessment component. If the assessment component is passed at the second attempt, the assessment mark will be capped at 40%. If the assessment component is not passed, the best mark scored will be recorded and the overall module mark calculated. The timing for the redemption opportunity will be determined by Coleg Cambria in consultation with Swansea University.

S4

In order to progress from one level to another a student must accumulate 120 credits by passing modules with a mark of 40% or more in each module.

S5

Students who fail to achieve a mark of 40% or more in any element of assessment as a second attempt shall not qualify to proceed to the next year of study. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure and will be given a decision of fail.

S6

Students who fail to complete a level of study will be awarded an academic decision of Required to Withdraw from the University.

S7

Results of taught modules (excluding the work-based project module) shall be considered and confirmed at the Interim Examination Board.

S8

Decisions on student awards shall be taken by the University Progression and Awards Board, at the end of the full academic year, when the full set of module results, including work-based learning module and the results is available.

Rules to be applied at the end of Year 2 Award Board

S9

Students who pass all elements of assessment within a module (totalling 120 credits) including the work-based learning module, with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to be considered for the Award of a Foundation Degree.

S10

Students shall be awarded a Foundation Degree in accordance with Regulations 23 to 25 of the Regulations for Foundation Degrees.

S11

Students who fail in any module after the supplementary attempt, shall not qualify for consideration of the foundation degree award. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure(s) and will be withdrawn from the programme and the University. Candidates may be considered for the award of an Exit qualification.

General Assessment Regulations

G1

In order to complete the Degree, a Learner must pursue assessment components within modules accumulating a total of 240 credits. The pass mark for each assessment component/ module is 40%. Credits will only be awarded for modules where all the assessment components are passed. 

G2

Learners who pass each assessed component within a module with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to continue with their studies and/or proceed to the next year of study. (See Specific Assessment Regulations). 

G3

Decisions on Learner progression may be taken by the University Progression and Awards Board, at the end of a semester/trimester or at the end of a full academic year, following the passing of the taught assessment components.

G4

Decisions on Learner awards shall be taken by the University Progression and Awards Board at the end of the programme, following the passing of all assessed components.

G5

Learners who are unsuccessful in any assessment component will be permitted one attempt only to redeem the failure, usually by undertaking supplementary assessment. Normally, Learners who are unsuccessful in an assessment component will automatically be offered a resit attempt unless the specific scheme regulations preclude this.

 G6

Learners who are required to undertake supplementary assessment shall undertake such assessments at the next appropriate assessment point for the programme of study, which may be outside formal assessment periods. The method and timing of supplementary assessment opportunities shall be provided to Learners via the programme handbook.

G7

Learners who are required to undertake supplementary assessments for failed assessment components, if successful will have a capped mark of 40%. The capped mark will be used for the purposes of determining the final award classification.

G8

Learners who choose not to attempt to redeem a failed component will be awarded a mark of 0% and will not normally be offered a further attempt.  

G9

When determining progression decisions of learners following supplementary assessments, the Progression and Awards Board will refer to the best mark scored by the learner. 

G10

Learners will not be allowed to undertake supplementary assessment for any module which has been passed in order to improve their performance.  

G11

It is recognised that some Learners may not be able to attend examinations e.g. due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. It is, therefore, recognised that such Learners shall be permitted to apply to sit such examinations as deferrals.

Applications for deferrals shall be considered in accordance with the procedures published in the programme handbook.

G12

Learners who are awarded a decision of “Required to Withdraw” will be given no further opportunity to redeem failures.  

G13

The rules outlined in the Specific Programme Regulations: Progression and Award will normally influence the University Progression and Awards Board in arriving at a progression decision for Learners. However the University Progression and Awards Board may take into account other circumstances relating to the Learner's case before taking any progression decision. The Board would not be expected to allow a Learner to progress unless they had satisfied the minimum criteria. 

G14 

Exit Qualifications

A Learner who is admitted to a Degree programme but is subsequently unable to pass the required assessment components, or is not permitted, to progress to completion may, depending upon the number of credits attained at the appropriate levels at the time of exit, qualify for one of the following awards:

A Learner exiting a Foundation degree programme with a Certificate of Higher Education may be eligible for the award of a Distinction where he/she has attained an overall average mark of 80% or above and 60% for a merit. Such exit qualifications shall be approved by the University Progression and Awards Board.

Specific Assessment Regulations: Progression and Award

Learner progress will be considered by the University Progression and Awards Board twice during each year of study – mid-way through the year around week 17 and at the end of the year around week 32. Supplementary assessment opportunities will be awarded automatically to Learners and completed prior to the Learner undertaking assessment components in the next module. Progression decisions taken mid-way through the year will be based on the results of modules completed up to that date, including any supplementary assessment. Progression decisions taken in September will be based on the results of all modules pursued over the year of study, including any supplementary assessment.

Rules to be applied during the mid-way Progression and Awards Board

S1

Learners who pass all assessment components of all modules at the level of study with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to continue.

S2

All modules are core and therefore there will be no opportunity for failed modules to be tolerated.

S3

Learners shall be given one opportunity only to redeem a failure (resit) in any assessment component. (The timing for the redemption opportunity will be determined by Swansea University in consultation with collaborating partners.) If the resit attempt is passed, the assessment mark will be capped at 40%. If the assessment component is not passed, the Learner will be ‘Required to Withdraw’, and the best overall module mark will be calculated for institutional purposes only.

S4

Learners who fail to achieve a pass mark of 40% in any assessment component having had one attempt to redeem the failure shall not qualify to proceed with their studies. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure and will be given a decision of ‘Required to Withdraw’ from the University. Learners may be considered for the award of an Exit qualification.

Rules to be applied at the end of year 1 Progression and Award Board:

S5

Learners who pass all assessed components within all modules with a mark of 40% or more accumulating a total of 120 credits will automatically qualify to proceed to the next level of study.

S6

All modules are core and therefore there will be no opportunity for failed modules to be tolerated. In addition each assessment component within a module must be passed.

S7

Learners shall be given one opportunity only to redeem a failure (resit) in any assessment component. (The timing for the redemption opportunity will be determined by Swansea University in consultation with collaborating partners.) If the resit attempt is passed, the assessment mark will be capped at 40%. If the assessment component is not passed, the Learner will be ‘Required to Withdraw’, and the best overall module mark will be calculated for institutional purposes only. 

S8

Learners who fail to achieve a pass mark of 40% in any assessment component, having had one attempt to redeem the failure, shall not qualify to proceed with their studies. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure and will be given a decision of ‘Required to Withdraw’ from the University. Learners may be considered for the award of an Exit qualification.

Rules to be applied at the end of Year 2 Progression and Award Board:

S9

Learners who pass all assessment components within modules with a mark of 40%, accumulating a total of 240 credits shall automatically qualify for the Award of a Foundation Degree.

S10

Learners shall be awarded a Foundation Degree in accordance with Regulation 23 to 25 of the Regulations for Foundation Degrees.

S11

Learners who fail to achieve a pass mark of 40% or more in any assessment component having had one attempt to redeem the failure shall not qualify for an award. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure and will be given a decision of Fail. Learners may be considered for the award of an Exit qualification.

Student progress will be considered by the University Progression and Awards Board twice during each year of study, mid-way through the year around week 17, and at the end of the year around week 32. Supplementary assessment opportunities will be awarded automatically to students and completed prior to the completion of the next module. Progression decisions taken mid-way through the year will be based on the results of modules completed up to that date, including any supplementary assessment. Progression decisions taken in September will be based on the results of all modules pursued over the year of study, including any supplementary assessment.

Rules to be applied during the mid-way Progression and Awards Board

S1

Students who pass each module with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to continue.

S2

All modules are core and therefore there will be no opportunity for failed modules to be tolerated.

S3

Students shall be given one opportunity only to redeem a failure (resit) in any assessment component. If the assessment component is passed at the second attempt, the assessment mark will be capped at 40%. If the assessment component is not passed, the best mark scored will be recorded and the overall module mark calculated. The timing for the redemption opportunity will be determined by the Further Education College in consultation with Swansea University.     

S4

Students who fail to achieve a pass mark of 40% in each module, having had one attempt to redeem the failure, shall not qualify to proceed with their studies. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure and will be given a decision of Required to Withdraw from the University. Students may be considered for the award of an Exit qualification.

Rules to be applied at the end of Year 2

S5

Students who pass all modules (totalling 120 credits with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to be considered for the Award of a Foundation Degree.

S6

Students shall be awarded a Foundation Degree in accordance with Regulation 23 to 25 of the Regulations for Foundation Degrees.

S7

Students who fail to achieve the pass mark of 40% in any module, having had one attempt to redeem the failure, shall not qualify for consideration of the foundation degree award. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure(s) and will be given a decision of “Fail”. Candidates may be considered for the award of an Exit qualification.

Student progress will be considered by the University Progression and Awards Board twice during each year of study, mid-way through the year around week 17, and at the end of the year around week 32. Supplementary assessment opportunities will be awarded automatically to students and completed prior to the completion of the next module. Progression decisions taken mid-way through the year will be based on the results of modules completed up to that date, including any supplementary assessment. Progression decisions taken in September will be based on the results of all modules pursued over the year of study, including any supplementary assessment.

Rules to be applied during the mid-way Progression and Awards Board

S1

Students who pass all modules and each assessment component at the level of study with a mark of at least 40% shall automatically qualify to continue.

S2

All modules are core and therefore there will be no opportunity for failed modules to be tolerated. In addition each assessment component within a module must be passed.

S3

Students shall be given one opportunity only to redeem a failure (resit) in any assessment component. If the assessment component is passed at the second attempt, the assessment mark will be capped at 40%. If the assessment component is not passed, the best mark scored will be recorded and the overall module mark calculated. The timing for the redemption opportunity will be determined by the Further Education College in consultation with Swansea University.

S4

Students who fail to achieve a pass mark of 40% or more in any assessment component having had one attempt to redeem the failure shall not qualify to proceed with their studies. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure and will be given a decision of Required to Withdraw from the University. Students may be considered for the award of an Exit qualification.

Rules to be applied at the end of Year 1 Progression and Award Board:

S5

Student who accumulate 120 credits by passing modules with a mark of 40% or more and passing each assessment component with a mark of 40% or more shall automatically qualify to proceed to the next year/level of study.

S6

All modules are core and therefore there will be no opportunity for failed modules to be tolerated. In addition each assessment component within a module must be passed.

S7

Students shall be given one opportunity only to redeem a failure (resit) in any assessment component. If the assessment component is passed at the second attempt, the assessment mark will be capped at 40%. If the assessment component is not passed, the best mark scored will be recorded and the overall module mark calculated. The timing for the redemption opportunity will be determined by the Further Education College in consultation with Swansea University.

S8

Students who fail to achieve a pass mark of 40% or more in any assessment component, having had one attempt to redeem the failure, shall not qualify to proceed with their studies. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure and will be given a decision of Required to Withdraw from the University. 

Rules to be applied at the end of Year 2 Progression and Award Board:

S9

Student who accumulate 120 credits by passing modules with a mark of 40% or more and passing each assessment component with a mark of 40% or more shall automatically qualify to be considered for the Award of a Foundation Degree.

S10

Students shall be awarded a Foundation Degree in accordance with Regulation 23 to 25 of the Regulations for Foundation Degrees.

S11

Students who fail to achieve a pass mark of 40% or more in any assessment component having had one attempt to redeem the failure shall not qualify for an award. Such candidates will not normally be offered a further opportunity to redeem the failure and will be given a decision of Fail. Students may be considered for the award of an Exit qualification.