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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

2 May

3 Table of Contents Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION THE ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMME DESIGN: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES Introduction Key Terms Principles of Programme Design Principles of course design Modes of Delivery Principles of Programme Design... 8 Types of Post-Graduate Degrees Doctor of Philosophy or PhD Programmes: Structure, Regulations and Procedures Appointment of Supervisors Advisory Committee Appointment of Supervisors, Co-Supervisors and Advisory Committee Members Progression Requirements Research Programme Dissertation Submission Dissertation Examination Degree Award Master of Philosophy or M.Phil. Programmes; Structure, Regulations and Procedures Appointment of Supervisors Advisory Committee Appointment of Supervisors, Co-Supervisors and Advisory Committee Members Progression Requirements Research Programme Thesis Submission Thesis Examination Degree Award Master of Science or MSc Programmes: Structure, Regulations and Procedures Examiners Supervisors Examination Procedure Progression Requirements Project Submission Distinction Degree Award Programme Documentation and Management

4 4.0 COURSE AND PROJECT DESIGN: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES Introduction Key Terms Principles of Course and Project Design Student Feedback on Courses Course Documentation and Management ACADEMIC STANDARDS: POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES Qualifications Offered by the University Admissions Criteria and Entry Standards Benchmark Entry Standards Purpose of Assessment Types of Assessment Diagnostic Formative Summative Precepts and Guidance on Assessment ACADEMIC STANDARDS: ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS Introduction Key Terms Principles of assessment Assessment of a Course or Project Assignment Criteria for passing a Course or Project Assignment Reassessment of a Failed Course Repeating a Failed Course Repeating a Course without Penalty Deferred Assessment Timing of Reassessment Opportunities Awarding a Grade Point and Grade Point Average Awarding a Qualification ACADEMIC STANDARDS: ASSESSMENT COMMITTEES Introduction Composition of an Assessment Committee

5 1.0 INTRODUCTION These Academic Regulations and Procedures for post-graduate programmes are a coordinated set of parameters to enable the University of Trinidad and Tobago to develop, in a principled and consistent way, the educational provisions and learning experience it offers to students in its post-graduate programmes which include both taught Masters and research-based M.Phil/Ph.D programmes. They are intended to ensure that rigorous academic standards are maintained, quality is enhanced, and the University s provision for post-graduate programmes is able to evolve in a proactive way that meets the University s mission and the changing needs of its students, employers, the professions and the wider community that it serves. Central to Academic Standards are the interests of the students and their success. In order to succeed, students need access to high quality learning, teaching and research activities that are up-to-date, informed by current thinking in the discipline through the scholarship of staff, and meet the requirements of industry, relevant professional bodies and the international research community. Thus students must be able to demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skill through assessments that are challenging, rigorous, fair, transparent and appropriately aligned to the learning undertaken and the intended outcomes of that learning. Students are expected to develop skills in planning and carrying out research activities in a focused and productive manner. Post-graduate students should be enabled to gauge their learning needs and achievements, to develop independence in learning and judgment, and to make informed choices in planning their studies and their future. Provision of effective support for learning is also essential to ensure that their learning needs are addressed and that they all have an equal opportunity to succeed. 4

6 2.0 THE ACADEMIC YEAR The academic year for post-graduate programmes is arranged into three semesters, each of approximately 4 months duration. The timing of the semesters will normally follow the dates shown below: Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 September to December January to April May to August The courses in the post-graduate programmes will normally be presented during the semesters, starting with Semester 1. However, research activities may be started at any time during the year and the plan for completion of any post-graduate programme will be set up, at the start of the studies, by the supervisor and the student. Examinations may include written and oral components. Courses would normally follow a continuous assessment model that includes a final examination in addition to a project/thesis/dissertation component which shall require written presentation and oral defense. 3.0 PROGRAMME DESIGN: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES 3.1 Introduction This section is concerned with the principles and philosophy governing the design of post-graduate programmes at UTT. It is intended to provide flexibility in the design and delivery of the programmes and courses but within clearly specified parameters common to all programmes By following the guidance offered in this section, the University s programmes will be described and documented in a consistent format. This will enable UTT staff and students to achieve a common understanding of how the University s programmes are described, delivered and assessed. 3.2 Key Terms As a number of key terms are frequently used in describing postgraduate programmes and courses, it is important to have a consistent interpretation of what the terms mean. The list below is not meant to be exhaustive, but provides the basis for allowing other terms to be defined as they are introduced. Course: A self-contained block of student learning with approved aims, learning outcomes, content, learning and teaching strategy, and assessment strategy. Programme: A coherent period of study with overall aims and learning outcomes that lead to a named award and consists of a pre-defined and approved set of courses, project report/thesis/dissertation 5

7 Qualification: An award at a defined level gained through the successful study of a specified programme. Named Award: The name of the award as it appears on the certificate issued by the University after the successful completion of the programme. Modes of Attendance: The type of attendance required to complete the programme or course which may be full-time, part-time, distance learning. Modes of Study: Students shall be required to attend lectures, research seminar, laboratories and engage in both directed and independent research and enquiry. Credit: A means of quantifying learning based on the number of hours a student is required to attend in class or perform an approved academic activity in order to achieve the course learning outcomes. The following guidelines shall normally obtain: 1 credit hour = 50 minutes of lecture 1 credit hour = 3 hours of directed enquiry or independent research. 1 credit hour = 2 hours of lab or practical or tutorial. Assessment Elements: Courses shall normally be assessed through coursework of examinations, which may be written or oral. Assessment Types: These shall normally include in-class tests, laboratory exercises, assignments, project/thesis/dissertation presentations, and oral defenses. 3.3 Principles of Programme Design Each programme will provide learning experiences and learning environments that:. are safe, accessible, inclusive and in all their operations and demonstrate equal opportunities in practice; are student-focused in all their processes and operations; deal fairly, equitably, transparently and appropriately with students; and explain and communicate these processes and operations in a way that students can understand; iii. are learning-outcomes oriented, clearly setting out what students are expected to achieve and providing opportunities for them to do so. iv. are credit-rated, where applicable, and take account of international subject benchmarks, including the requirements of public, professional and statutory bodies; v. are relevant, current, informed by best practice and by staff scholarship in the subject, including the practice of teaching and learning; 6

8 vi. foster, progressively, the development of knowledge, skills, informed and critical judgment, accountability, reflectiveness, independence of thought and action, and employability; vii. encourage, support and guide students in taking responsibility for their own active learning; viii. develop, in a progressive manner, key and transferable skills; ix. provide opportunities for students to prepare for the world of work and to undertake work-based or work-related learning, including career planning. x. prepare students for the world of work by enabling them to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for their careers, for personal development and for further study. 3.4 Principles of course design The University will operate a credit-rated curriculum based on courses that are selfcontained blocks of student learning. The instructor will clearly state the following information for each course: i. Credit rating ii. Level of study iii. Aims iv. Intended learning outcomes v. Indicative content vi. Learning and teaching approach vii. Assessment strategy, including the number of elements and types of assessment that will be set and whether or not passing of each element is required viii. Adherence to attendance policy. All student learning activities and demonstrations of achievement that count towards a named award of the University, must be contained within a credit-rated course. The only exception to this shall be the M.Phil. theses and Ph.D. dissertations. Additional activities and support will be provided to assist in the study of a course (e.g. induction, learning and study skills) but these supplementary activities will not be credit-rated. For the purpose of progression and receipt of an award, student performance on courses will be assessed against the intended learning outcomes. The assessment that is set for each course will be constructively aligned to the students learning experiences and will enable them to demonstrate that they have achieved the intended learning outcomes. 7

9 3.5 Modes of Delivery Programmes and courses can be delivered in a number of different ways and the modes of delivery will be clearly described in the programme definition and course outline. The University recognizes the following delivery modes: Full-time: Registration in a Masters or Doctoral programme normally requires the student to be in attendance at the University for a minimum of one year on a full-time basis. Thereafter, although the student must maintain continuous registration until completion of the programme, the registration may be continued on a part-time basis. However, in cases where a post-graduate student is working in an environment that allows for a clear separation of the degree study work from the normal employment duties, and there are adequate opportunities for local supervision of the student s degree study work, the Provost may waive the requirement for the one-year residency at the University. Part-time: Where the graduate student spends, on a monthly average, less than 15 hours per week on the University campus working on the degree requirements, the registration is deemed to be as a part-time student. Parttime graduate students are not eligible for research assistantships or teaching assistantships. Part-time graduate students may have outside employment. On-campus: Courses are taught primarily on one of the University s campuses. Distance learning and self-directed study: Students study courses at their own pace within specified time constraints, using learning materials that may be a mixture of computer-based and paper-based, and/or delivered with the aid of information and communication technologies inclusive of the universities intranet, the internet, audio-visual technologies and emerging educational technologies. 3.6 Principles of Programme Design Types of Post-Graduate Degrees The following post-graduate degrees may be offered in each of the Centers of study: Doctor of Philosophy or PhD degrees which are awarded on the basis of a dissertation based on original research, together with successful completion of any coursework or assignments required with a pass mark of at least 60%. The dissertation shall require documentation of a significant original contribution to the body of knowledge in the area of study. The 8

10 coursework and assignment requirement will vary, depending on the additional knowledge or skills to be acquired in each particular case. Master of Philosophy or M.Phil degrees shall be awarded on the basis of a thesis based on innovative work demonstrating evidence of mastery in the application of advanced techniques in the solution of a research problem, together with the successful completion of any coursework or assignments with a pass mark of 60%. The coursework and assignment requirement will vary, depending on the additional knowledge or skills to be acquired in each particular case. Master of Science or MSc degrees shall be awarded on the basis of a research project together with the successful completion of the of the specified coursework and assignments with a pass mark of 60%. The credit ratings for the written examination, oral examination, coursework and research project components shall be determined by the specific programme. 3.7 Doctor of Philosophy or PhD Programmes: Structure, Regulations and Procedures The Ph.D. programme is research based and awarded on the successful completion of the dissertation. The programme is structured in a manner that allows the student to acquire the requisite subject matter before proceeding, firstly, to directed research and then independent research. Throughout the entire process the student is guided by his/her supervisor and the progress of the student monitored by the Advisory Committee. Entry to the Ph.D. programmes will generally be after one of the following requirements has been met: Persons holding a Research Master s degree from an approved university. Persons holding a Taught Master s Degree from an approved university with a B average or equivalent GPA. Persons holding a Bachelor s degree from an approved university with a B + average or Upper Second Class Honors or equivalent GPA. Persons with other qualifications and experience deemed to be suitable by the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development Appointment of Supervisors A suitable Supervisor and a Co-Supervisor, if required, shall be appointed for each student upon entry to the Programme. 9

11 Supervisors shall normally be members of staff of the UTT. Co-Supervisors, if required, may be suitably qualified persons from the UTT, some other suitable institution or industry. In those situations where the research is multidisciplinary in nature, the Supervisor shall be from the Programme in which the student is registered. (v) (vi) The Supervisor shall be responsible for providing the academic guidance and direction to the student and shall convene at least one meeting per semester with the Advisory Committee to assess the student s progress, a written report of which shall be sent to the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development. A Staff member registered for a graduate degree shall not normally be appointed as a Supervisor Advisory Committee An Advisory Committee, comprising of a minimum of three and a maximum of five members inclusive of the Supervisor and Co- Supervisor, if there is one, shall be appointed for each student. The Supervisor shall be the Chair of the Advisory Committee. The role of the Advisory Committee shall be the monitoring of the progress of the student and providing support and advice as required Appointment of Supervisors, Co-Supervisors and Advisory Committee Members The Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development shall be responsible for appointing Supervisors, Co-Supervisors and Advisory Committee members. The Programme Professor of the Programme, in which the student is registered, shall make recommendations for the appointment of Supervisor, Co-Supervisors and Advisory Committee Members. Each Supervisor, Co-Supervisor and Advisory Committee members shall, upon accepting the appointment, give a written undertaking that the student is not a relative. For the purpose of this regulation, a relative shall include a child, grandchild, step child, sibling, spouse, fiancé, fiancée, co-habitee or parent. 60 The Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development may, upon proper consideration, revoke the appointment of any Supervisor, Co-Supervisor and Advisory Committee member for dereliction of duty. 10

12 (v) (vi) In those situations where the research is multidisciplinary in nature, the Supervisor shall be from the Programme in which the student is registered. The Supervisor shall be responsible for providing academic guidance and direction to the student and shall convene at least one meeting per semester with the Advisory Committee to assess the student s progress, a written report of which shall be sent to Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development Progression Requirements Upon registration, the Supervisor shall recommend those courses, up to a maximum of five, at the senior undergraduate and graduate levels, for which the student must register and pass. The pass mark for all courses shall be 60%. (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) Each student shall be required to read for and pass a course on Research Methodology and one on Directed Reading. No more than two failures shall normally be allowed. Only one repeat of failed courses shall be permitted. Failure to satisfy the above requirements shall result in the student being withdrawn from the Programme. Upon successful completion of all of the courses, the student shall be required to present a detailed Project Proposal. This shall be examined by the Advisory Committee through a written presentation and an oral examination. The Advisory Committee shall, upon completion of this examination process, recommend that the student be allowed to register as a candidate for the M.Phil. degree or recommend that the student be allowed to register as a candidate for the Ph.D. degree Research Programme Candidates may audit relevant courses, as approved by their Supervisors, in any Programme at the university as is necessary for the fulfillment of their research work. Full-time Ph.D. candidates shall normally be required to submit their dissertation in a period that is not less than two years and not more than four years. Part-time Ph.D. candidates shall be required to submit their dissertation in a period that does not exceed eight years. 11

13 (vii) (viii) (ix) Candidates shall be required to present their work, at a research seminar, every semester. In research projects that require the collection of large amounts of data, student shall be required to present the status of the work in progress. Unsatisfactory progress over two consecutive semesters may result in the candidate being de-registered. Upon successful completion of the research, the Supervisor shall be required to verify that the work is indeed worthy of submission and shall so indicate on the designated form. Every candidate shall be required to verify, on the designated form, that the work is solely his/hers. Evidence to the contrary shall result in the revocation of the degree if granted or removal from the Register of Graduate Students Dissertation Submission (v) Four soft-bound copies of the dissertation, in the required format, shall be submitted to Students Affairs. These shall be forwarded, by the Student Affairs, to the Examiners within ten working days of the submission. The Examiners shall be given thirty working days to submit their written examination report on the dissertation. Examiners who do not conform to the first deadline shall be given a further extension of fifteen working days. Examiners who do not meet this further deadline shall be given a final extension of fifteen working days. Examiners who may be unable to complete the examination process in the stipulated time period due to circumstances beyond their control may request, in writing, an extension. This may be approved provided that the period of extension does not exceed sixty working days. Failure to conform this final deadline shall result in a new Examiner being appointed Dissertation Examination The submitted dissertation shall be examined by the Supervisor, an Internal Examiner and an External Examiner as appointed by the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development. The examination process shall constitute an examination of the dissertation, an oral defense and a performance, if necessary. 12

14 All three Examiners must agree that the candidate has made an adequate or original contribution to the area of research for the degree to be awarded. Each Examiner shall indicate, upon completion of the examination process, one of the following recommendations: Degree Award 1. The degree is to be awarded, subject to minor corrections. 2. The dissertation be resubmitted, with the additional work recommended by the Examiners, for re-examination within a period specified by the Board For Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development. 3. The work is not satisfactory and the student be deemed to have failed. 4. If the research work has made significant and noteworthy contributions to the literature then the Examiners shall so indicate by awarding the work a Commendation or High Commendation. Candidates who are successful in the dissertation/thesis examination shall be required to submit to Student Affairs four hard-bound copies and one digital copy of their dissertation, conforming to the requirements of the university library, as a requirement for the award the degree. Candidates shall also be required to sign the necessary copyright forms. All dissertations shall be displayed in the relevant section of the university library except those containing data and information which require Intellectual Property or copyright protection for a designated period. 3.8 Master of Philosophy or M.Phil. Programmes; Structure, Regulations and Procedures The M.Phil. programme is different from the Ph.D. programme in that the research component is not as comprehensive as that required for the Ph.D. as the main intent, in this case, is to ensure that the student demonstrates a mastery of research methodology and an ability to successfully apply existing techniques in the solution of a research problem. A student, initially registered for an M.Phil., may be upgraded to a Ph.D. program. Entry to the M.Phil. programmes will generally be after one of the following requirements has been met: 13

15 Persons holding a Taught Master s Degree from an approved university with a B average or equivalent GPA. Persons holding a Bachelor s degree from an approved university with a B + average or Upper Second Class Honors or equivalent GPA. Persons with other qualifications and experience deemed to be suitable by the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development Appointment of Supervisors (v) (vi) A suitable Supervisor and a Co-Supervisor, if required, shall be appointed for each student upon entry to the Programme. Supervisors shall normally be members of staff of the UTT. Co-Supervisors, if required, may be suitably qualified persons from the UTT, some other suitable institution or industry. In those situations where the research is multidisciplinary in nature, the Supervisor shall be from the Programme in which the student is registered. The Supervisor shall be responsible for providing the academic guidance and direction to the student and shall convene at least one meeting per semester with the Advisory Committee to assess the student s progress, a written report of which shall be sent to the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development. A Staff member registered for a graduate degree shall not normally be appointed as a Supervisor Advisory Committee An Advisory Committee, comprising of a minimum of three and a maximum of five members inclusive of the Supervisor and Co- Supervisor, if there is one, shall be appointed for each student. The Supervisor shall be the Chair of the Advisory Committee. The role of the Advisory Committee shall be the monitoring of the progress of the student and providing support and advice as required Appointment of Supervisors, Co-Supervisors and Advisory Committee Members The Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development shall be responsible for appointing Supervisors, Co-Supervisors and Advisory Committee members. 14

16 The Programme Professor, of the Programme in which the student is registered, shall make recommendations for the appointment of Supervisor, Co-Supervisors and Advisory Committee Members. Each Supervisor, Co-Supervisor and Advisory Committee members shall, upon accepting the appointment, give a written undertaking that the student is not a relative. For the purpose of this regulation, a relative shall include a child, grandchild, step child, sibling, spouse, fiancé, fiancée, co-habitee or parent. (v) (vi) The Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development may, upon proper consideration, revoke the appointment of any Supervisor, Co-Supervisor and Advisory Committee member for dereliction of duty. In those situations where the research is multidisciplinary in nature, the Supervisor shall be from the Programme in which the student is registered. The Supervisor shall be responsible for providing academic guidance and direction to the student and shall convene at least one meeting per semester with the Advisory Committee to assess the student s progress, a written report of which shall be sent to Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development Progression Requirements Upon registration, the Supervisor shall recommend those courses, up to a maximum of five, at the senior undergraduate and graduate level, for which the student must register and pass. The pass mark for all courses shall be 60%. (v) (vi) (v) (vi) Each student shall be required to read for and pass a course on Research Methodology and one on Directed Reading. No more than two failures shall normally be allowed. Only one repeat of failed courses shall be permitted. Failure to satisfy the above requirements shall result in the student being withdrawn from the Programme. Upon successful completion of all of the courses, the student shall be required to present a detailed Project Proposal. This shall be examined by the Advisory Committee through a written presentation and an oral examination. The Advisory Committee shall, upon completion of this examination process, recommend that the student be allowed to register as a candidate for the M.Phil. degree or recommend that 15

17 3.8.5 Research Programme the student be allowed to register as a candidate for the Ph.D. degree. (vi) (vii) (viii) Candidates may audit relevant courses, as approved by their Supervisors, in any Programme at the university as is necessary for the fulfillment of their research work. Full-time M.Phil. candidates shall normally be required to submit their thesis in a period that is not less than one year and does not exceed two years. Part-time M.Phil. candidates shall be required to submit their thesis within a time period that does not exceed four years. Students shall be required to present their work, at a research seminar, every semester. In research projects that require the collection of large amounts of data, student shall be required to present the status of the work in progress. Unsatisfactory progress over two consecutive semesters may result in the candidate being de-registered. Upon successful completion of the research, the Supervisor shall be required to verify that the work is indeed worthy of submission and shall so indicate on the designated form. Every student shall be required to verify, on the designated form, that the work is solely his/hers. Evidence to the contrary shall result in the revocation of the degree if granted or removal from the Register of Graduate Students Thesis Submission (v) Four soft-bound copies of the thesis, in the required format, shall be submitted to Students Affairs. These shall be forwarded, by the Student Affairs, to the Examiners within ten working days of the submission. The Examiners shall be given thirty working days to submit their written examination report on the thesis. Examiners who do not conform to the first deadline shall be given a further extension of fifteen working days. Examiners who do not meet this further deadline shall be given a final extension of fifteen working days. Examiners who may be unable to complete the examination process in the stipulated time period due to circumstances beyond their control may request, in writing, an extension. This may be 16

18 3.8.7 Thesis Examination approved provided that the period of extension does not exceed sixty working days. Failure to conform this final deadline shall result in a new Examiner being appointed. The submitted thesis shall be examined by the Supervisor, an Internal Examiner and an External Examiner as appointed by the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development. The examination process shall constitute an examination of the thesis, an oral defense and a performance, if necessary. All three Examiners must agree that the candidate has demonstrated mastery of research methodology and an ability to successfully apply existing techniques to the specified research problem. Each Examiner shall indicate, upon completion of the examination process, one of the following recommendations: Degree Award 1. The degree is to be awarded, subject to minor corrections. 2. The thesis be resubmitted, with the additional work recommended by the Examiners, for re-examination within a period specified by the Board For Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development. 3. The work is not satisfactory and the student be deemed to have failed. 4. If the research work has made significant and noteworthy contributions to the literature then the Examiners shall so indicate by awarding the work a Commendation or High Commendation. Candidates who are successful in the dissertation/thesis examination shall be required to submit to Student Affairs four hard-bound copies and one digital copy of their dissertation/thesis, conforming to the requirements of the university library, as a requirement for the award the degree. Candidates shall also be required to sign the necessary copyright forms. All theses shall be displayed in the relevant section of the university library except those containing data and information which require Intellectual Property or copyright protection for a designated period. 17

19 3.9 Master of Science or MSc Programmes: Structure, Regulations and Procedures The M.Sc. programmes are comprised of taught courses and a final project. The main intent of these programs is to allow students to acquire specialist knowledge and expertise in the particular knowledge domain. Entry to the M.Sc. programmes will normally require the following qualifications and/or experience: Persons holding a Bachelor s degree from an approved university with a B + average or Upper Second Class honors or an equivalent GPA. Persons holding a Bachelor s degree with a lower than B + average but with compensating experience and/or qualifications. Persons with other qualifications and experience deemed suitable by the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development Examiners (v) (vi) (vii) There shall be a Course Examiner for each course, which may include in-course tests, in-course projects, labs and written assignments, presentations and a final examination. The Course Examiner, even in the cases where more than one person delivers the course, shall be responsible for the preparation, delivery, quality and examination. The minimum qualification for a Course Examiner shall be appointment at the level of an Assistant Professor together with a record of scholarly activity and examination experience A member of staff who does not meet the minimum requirements stated above may be appointed a Course Examiner upon recommendation by the Programme Professor. Part-time staff, with suitable qualifications and experience, may be appointed as Course Examiners upon approval by the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development. External Examiners may be appointed, upon recommendation by Programme Professors to the Board for Post Graduate Studies and Research and Development, to provide post facto review of a group of courses or an entire Programme. Any Course Examiner or teaching staff, who has a relative writing an examination in which they are involved, cannot set that examination or any component thereof. Such a person may be allowed to correct the examination provided that another Examiner 18

20 3.9.2 Supervisors is appointed to review the scripts or a prescribed sample. For purposes of this regulation, a relative is defined as a child, stepchild, grand child, spouse, fiancé, fiancée, co-habitee or parent. A Supervisor shall be appointed, to provide direction and guidance, for each student in the final project stage of the degree. The Supervisor shall also serve as the First Examiner. An Internal Examiner shall be appointed to serve as an independent Second Examiner for the project work. Each Examiner shall award a mark to the project together with written comments as to its quality and suitability Examination Procedure (v) (vi) An Assessment Committee, comprising of the Course Examiners and the Programme Professor and chaired by the Vice-Provost with responsibility for Post Graduate Programmes, shall consider, at the appropriate times, the results of all taught courses and shall forward its recommendations to the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development for approval. The approved results shall be forwarded, by the Board for Post Graduate Studies, Research and Development, to the Academic Council for noting. With regard to the final project, an Assessment Committee comprising of the two Examiners, the Programme Professor and the Vice-Provost with responsibility for Post Graduate Programmes, as the Committee Chair, shall consider the marks and comments of the Examiners. The arithmetic average of the two marks shall be assigned to the project provided that the difference between both marks does not exceed ten percent or that one Examiner has awarded a passing mark and the other a failing mark. If the difference between the marks awarded exceeds ten percent, then the Assessment Committee shall request both Examiners to reconsider their marks so as to arrive at a suitable mark. If this fails then another Examiner shall be appointed to serve as an Independent Third Examiner for the project. The mark and grade awarded by the third Independent Examiner shall be the final. In the case where one Examiner has awarded a passing grade and the other has awarded a failing grade, then an Independent Third Examiner shall be appointed. If this third Examiner awards a passing grade, then the project shall be deemed a pass with the mark being the arithmetic average of the two passing marks. If, 19

21 however, a failing grade is awarded then the project shall be deemed fail. (vii) With regard to the final project, if a student obtains a failing grade, a resubmission, within a period specified by the programme but not exceeding thirty working days, shall be allowed. A failure at this would result in the student being withdrawn from the programme. (vii) The pass mark for all taught courses and final project shall be 60% Progression Requirements A maximum of three failures, at the first attempt, shall be allowed in any Programme. Only one repeat of any failed course shall be allowed. Failure at the second attempt, in any course, shall result in the student being withdrawn from the Programme. Students shall normally be allowed to proceed to the project stage only after passing all the taught courses Project Submission (v) Three soft-bound copies of the final project report, in the required format, shall be submitted to Student Affairs. The project reports shall be forwarded to the Examiners within ten working days of the submission. The Examiners shall be given thirty working days to submit their written assessments of the project report. Examiners who do not conform to the first deadline shall be given an extension of ten working days. Examiners who do not meet this deadline shall be given a final extension of ten working days. Examiners who are unable to complete the examination process in the stipulated time period may request, in writing, an extension. This may be approved for a period not exceeding fifty working days. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in the appointment of the delinquent Examiner being revoked and a new Examiner being appointed Distinction A student who has attained an A grade average, in the taught component and an A grade in the project, shall be awarded a Distinction. 20

22 3.9.7 Degree Award Only those students who have obtained passing marks in the final project shall be required to submit three hard bound copies and one digital copy of their project report, conforming to the requirements of the university library, as a requirement for the award of the degree. Students shall be required sign the necessary copyright forms. All such project reports shall be housed in the university library Programme Documentation and Management All programmes must have specification and definition documentation that fully describes the structure and operation of the programme. This documentation would be expected to follow a University standard format. Each programme would be expected to produce an annual, up-to-date and accurate section for inclusion in the Student Prospectus published by the University. 4.0 COURSE AND PROJECT DESIGN: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES 4.1 Introduction This section of the regulations is concerned with the principles and philosophy governing the design and operation of post-graduate courses and projects at UTT. In keeping with a central premise, it is intended that there should be flexibility in designing and delivering courses and assigning projects, but within clearly specified University-wide parameters. By following the guidance offered in this section, the University s postgraduate courses and projects will be described and documented in a consistent format. This will enable UTT staff and students to achieve a common understanding of the content of courses and projects and how they are delivered and assessed. 4.2 Key Terms As a number of key terms are frequently used when describing courses and projects, it is important to have a consistent interpretation of what the terms mean. The list below is not meant to be exhaustive, but provides the basis for allowing other terms to be defined as they are introduced within this section. Course: A self-contained block of student learning, with approved aims, learning outcomes, content, learning and teaching strategy, and assessment strategy. 21

23 Project Report: A defined area of study within a chosen field of specialization at the M.Sc. level that the student will investigate in depth and which leads to a project report. Thesis: A thesis is a final report of investigations at the M.Phil. level in a defined area of specialization in the field of study. The thesis must show the principles of research have been learned and mastered and successfully applied to a research problem. Dissertation: A final report on research done at the Ph.D. level in a defined area of research. The dissertation must contain original and significant contributions to the knowledge in the field of endeavor. Programme: A coherent period of study with overall aims and learning outcomes that leads to a named award and consists of a combination of pre-defined and approved set of courses, and a final project report/thesis/ dissertation. Modes of Study: The type of attendance required to complete a programme or course e.g. full-time, part-time, distance learning. Credit: A means of quantifying learning based on the number of hours a student is required to attend classes in order to achieve the course learning outcomes. Assessment Elements: A unique item of assessment that normally consists of a single assessment type. Courses will normally have more than one assessment element. Assessment elements generally fall into three broad categories coursework, examination or final project report/thesis/dissertation. Assessment Type: The kind of assessment that is carried out, e.g. assignment, project, presentation, examination, thesis, dissertation. 4.4 Principles of Course and Project Design All student learning activities and demonstrations of achievement that count towards a named award of the University must be contained within a credit-rated course, a project report/thesis/dissertation. The University will operate a credit-rated course curriculum, based on courses that are self-contained blocks of student learning. The following information will be clearly stated for each course: 1 Credit rating. 2 Level of study (undergraduate or graduate level). 3 Aims. 4. Intended learning outcomes. 5. Indicative content. 22

24 6. Learning and teaching approach. 7. Assessment strategy, including the number of elements and types of assessment that will be set. (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) For the purpose of receipt of an award, student performance on courses will be assessed against the intended learning outcomes. The assessment that is set for each course will be constructively aligned to the student s learning experience and will enable students to demonstrate they have achieved the intended learning outcomes. At the Doctoral level, only the dissertation shall be used to determine the award of the degree. It shall thus not be assigned any credit rating but shall be graded as Pass or Resubmission or Fail. At the M.Phil level, only the thesis shall be used to determine the award of the degree. It shall thus not be assigned any credit rating but shall be graded as Pass or Resubmission or Fail. At the M.Sc. level, the final project shall have a credit rating, as assigned in the Programme and shall be used in calculating the student s GPA. Additional project assignments will be aligned with the area of study of the student and will be designed to provide additional depth in areas complementary to the main area of post-graduate study. 4.4 Student Feedback on Courses Feedback from students on their learning experience for each unit course must be collected, analyzed and the results given back to students. Feedback can be achieved in a number of different ways, but the results of seeking student views must be documented and made available in processes that are concerned with quality management and enhancement. 4.5 Course Documentation and Management All courses must have a course descriptor that meets the minimum University requirements. All students enrolled in a course should be given a course outline, which includes a teaching scheme with an up-to-date list of required texts and readings At least one copy of all required reading material must be available from the library or provided to students. All courses will have a nominated course leader, who is responsible for the effective operation and pedagogic development of the course. 23

25 5.0 ACADEMIC STANDARDS: POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES 5.1 Qualifications Offered by the University Designation of the University s post-graduate qualifications will be based on the following criteria: Qualification Defining characteristics Normal period of study Maximum time period Doctor of Philosophy or PhD A programme of original research leading to a significant new contribution to the body of knowledge in the field of study, combined with courses, up to a maximum of five, to complement the research. Min. 2 years full-time study or 3 years of part time study Max. of 4 years of full time study or 8 years of part time study Master of Philosophy M.Phil. A programme of research in which advanced techniques are successfully applied to a research problem, combined with courses, up to a maximum of five, to complement the research. Min. 1 year of full time studies or 2 years of part time study Max. of 2 years of full time studies or 4 years of part time studies. Master of Science M.Sc. A combination of coursework and independent research that provides additional depth of knowledge in selected areas, and basic skills in research methods. Designed for programmes that place an emphasis on engineering science. Min. 11 months full time study or 2 years part time study. Max. of 3 years full time study or 5 years of part time study 5.2 Admissions Criteria and Entry Standards The University aims to offer opportunities to all those members of the community that are capable of benefiting from them. Accordingly, it will make available opportunities for admission and will determine progression and academic awards solely on the basis of academic criteria. To achieve these aspirations the University will ensure that: 1. Entry requirements for all programmes provide the widest possible range of entry routes, enable each applicant s capabilities to be fully 24

26 assessed, and take full account of each individual s prior learning, experience and skills. 2. Admissions procedures do not unfairly discriminate against any individual or group, and make appropriate allowances for individual differences. 3. Entry requirements for admission to the University s programmes are clearly expressed and made widely available. 4. Although credit may be awarded for courses completed at other institutions, no more than 50% of the credits required for a named award may be attained in this process. To be granted admission to the University of Trinidad and Tobago, an applicant must: 1. Have attained the age of 17 years on or before 1 st September of the year of intake. 2. Have the minimum academic qualifications specified for each programme Applicants may also be required to take and pass one or more of the following: an assessment test, a medical examination, a drug-screening test, and an interview to determine suitability for the programme selected. 5.3 Benchmark Entry Standards These have been detailed in sections 3.9, 3.10 and Purpose of Assessment Assessing the understanding, knowledge and skills of a student will not only determine the standard of an award, it will also have an impact on the quality of the student s learning experience. The purpose of assessment is therefore to: 1. Provide the means by which a student s study of a course is graded against the learning outcomes. 2. Provide the basis for a decision on whether a student is ready to qualify for an award. 3. Enable a student to obtain feedback on the outcomes of their learning and help them to improve performance. 4. Enable staff to evaluate their teaching. 5.5 Types of Assessment Assessment can be regarded as being either: diagnostic, formative or summative. 25

27 5.6 Diagnostic Provides an indicator of a learner s aptitude and preparedness for a programme of study and identifies possible learning problems. 5.7 Formative Provides learners with feedback on progress and grasp of subject matter, but does not contribute to the overall grading. 5.8 Summative Provides a measure of achievement of a learner s performance and contributes to the overall grading or pass/fail decision. 5.9 Precepts and Guidance on Assessment To ensure the safeguarding of academic standards and the management of academic quality, the following precepts and guidance should be observed: 1. Assessment practices should be rigorous, consistent and set at the appropriate level for the award. 2. Principles, procedures and processes of all assessments should be explicit, valid and reliable. 3. The scheduling and amount of assessment are consistent with determining whether the learning outcomes have been achieved. 4. There should be clear criteria for the marking, grading and moderation of student assessment work. 5. There should be clear criteria for the aggregation of marks and grades, and the rules and regulations for progression and final awards. 6. Appropriate feedback on assessed work should be provided to students in a way that promotes learning and facilitates their academic development. 6.0 ACADEMIC STANDARDS: ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS 6.1 Introduction The Assessment Regulations are intended to ensure consistency between post-graduate programmes and to safeguard the academic standards of the University s awards. Students are to be informed at the start of their course that the Assessment Regulations are published each year and will be the ones applicable for that academic session. Student programme handbooks are issued at the commencement of each academic year in September and are to contain details of the current regulations. For students not attending a normal 26

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