Changes to Modular Structure Transitional Arrangements for Progression 2011/12 The Quality Directorate
Jan 11, 2016
Changes to Modular Structure
Transitional Arrangements for Progression
2011/12
The Quality Directorate
Agenda for Session
Overview of Transition Students Affected – by BoE Code Credit Requirements for L/I Students Preparation PSRB Implications/ Issues/Solutions Questions/ Discussion
What Does Transition Mean?
Students moving from one credit point structure to another
Change in credit point structure of modules presents issues for progression
How do we deal with students who need to complete or repeat when the modules concerned have been refocused?
Overview of Transition – Introduction of Refocused Curriculum
On Campus –L4 from 12/ 13Franchise – L4 from 12/ 13Partner Colleges – L4 from 13/ 14Other Collabs. – L4 from 13/ 14Masters – refocused curriculum from 13/ 14 but structural changes not anticipated
Overview of TransitionKey Points
1.New structure will be introduced year on year in most cases2.15 c.p. modules will not be offered in 12/ 13 at L43.Where 120 credits studied at L4 – 90 are needed to progress4.Additional fees will not be incurred
The principle is that students will not be disadvantaged
Requirements for Progression at L4
Completed 120 credits & submitted in all assessments
Achieved 40% pass in modules equivalent to 90 credits
Achieved a minimum of 20% in every module Achieved a weighted average of 40% across the
level No non-submissions at component or module
level Satisfied any pre-requisite requirements
BoE Decisions & ImplicationsNO TRANSITIONAL IMPLICATIONS
•Pass Award – successful completion of final level•Pass Proceed - successful completion of level•Award Proceed - successful completion of level•Components Pending – interim outcome/ reassessment•Deferred – interim outcome (decision deferred – not student!)•Referred/ Attendance not required – resubmission of coursework/ exam by specified date•Reassessment for Award/ Attendance not required – resit/ resubmission of failed components required by specified date
BoE Decisions & Implications• Level Incomplete - student continues level in 12/13• Fail/ Complete – failed level/ part of level – completes
failed modules in 12/ 13 with attendance• Fail/ Repeat – repeats full level in 12/ 13 • Deferred/ Proceed – student proceeds carrying fails:
may need to attend• Components/ Deferred– outcome following mitigation:
may need to attend• Referred/ Attendance required – resit/ resubmission
required by specified date• Reassessment for Award/ Attendance required –
resit/ resubmission of failed components required by specified date**All these students will potentially be moved to 20cp modules
Complete/ Repeat Students Remember… students are only getting
over the progression line (90 cps) Academic colleagues will need to
identify the refocused modules most appropriate to repeat/ complete study based on relative L.O.s
EG>>>
EG: Fail Complete Student with 75 credits passed
Student has passed 5 x 15cp modules/ failed 3 (but no N.S.) Needs to repeat 1 refocused (20 cp) module with attendance to
achieve 95 cps and satisfy progression requirements Academic team decides on most appropriate module to offer to
student
Another one - Student has passed 4 x 15cp modules/ failed 4 – 60 cps banked Needs to repeat 2 refocused (20 cp) modules with attendance to achieve
100 cps and satisfy progression requirements Academic team decides on most appropriate module to offer to student
Things to Consider Which Might Help
Rpt/ Complete students may attend refocused modules but be offered original assessments
BoEs have discretion at Level 4 to offer up to 10% of the marks in up to 2 modules
Students who achieve less than 50% of the credits required for progression are automatically Fail/ Repeat
Credit Requirements for “Level Incomplete”
Credits Achieved &
Banked on 15 cp Structure
Credits Required
to Progress from L4
No. of Modules
Outstanding on 15cp
Structure
No. of Refocused Modules to be
Studied
Achievable Credit
Credit Difference Relative to
120 Expectation
15 90 7 6 135 plus 15
30 90 6 5 130 plus 10
45 90 5 4 125 plus 5
60 90 4 3 120 0
75 90 3 3 135 plus 15
90 90 2 2 130 plus 10
105 90 1 1 125 plus 5
Preparation• Identify potential problems at an early stage• Think about students who are semester 2 starts
* Will the faculty deliver “their” 2nd semester modules on the old structure?
• Seek Advice (FQT/ QSRE/ ADs)• HoS’s! Consider what is sustainable to deliver
At Boards• Hold a Pre-Board!• Approach Pragmatically• Use Chairs Actions if Unsure
PSRB Accredited CoursesThink About This
•Progression requirements may be different – i.e. passes required in all modules•Learning outcomes of refocused curriculum may be dispersed – students may have to undertake more modules than expected
Remember This•Boards are empowered to decide whether learning outcomes have been met
Also•Rpt. students may attend refocused modules but undertake original assessments if more appropriate•Faculties may decide it is sustainable to repeat 15cp modules for PSRB courses•Old modules may be supported via VLE/ tutorial support
Supporting Information & Additional Resources QSRE Website – Quality Manualhttp://
www.leedsmet.ac.uk/staff/boards-of-examiners.htm
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