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1 North Campus Faculty of Architecture and Spatial Design MSc Architecture, Energy & Sustainability Postgraduate Course Handbook For admission in ARCHES-N

2 Postgraduate Academic Year AUTUMN SEMESTER Start - End Welcome Programme 22 September September 2011 Teaching 3 October December 2011 Christmas Break 19 December January 2012 Teaching/revision 9 January January 2012 Examinations 16 January February 2012 Dissertation Deadline 20 January 2012 SPRING SEMESTER Welcome Programme (new February entrants only) 30 January February 2012 Teaching 6 February March 2012 Easter Break 2 April April 2012 Teaching 16 April May 2012 Teaching/revision 8 May May 2012 Examinations 14 May June 2012 Dissertation Deadline 18 May 2012 SUMMER STUDIES PERIOD Summer Studies Period 1 June August 2012 Resit Examinations 16 July July 2012 Reassessment Coursework 27 July 2012 Dissertation Deadline 31 August 2012 Note Masters courses are based on a teaching year designed to amount to 48 weeks in total In addition to these dates you need to be aware of other important events and deadlines throughout the year; such as coursework submission dates, publication of the exam timetable, publication of results, mitigating circumstances deadlines, programme planning deadlines. You can access these at:

3 1 KEY CONTACTS Postgraduate Office: Tower Building Postgraduate Office, room T1-01 Administration Manager of the Postgraduate Office: Nicola James Faculty Administrative Office: SPE3-03 Course Leader: Dr Luisa Brotas : [email protected] / Course Leader s Office: Spring House SPW0-01 Main Campus teaching location: Spring House

4 2 CONTENTS 1.0 WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE AND FACULTY 1.1 Using Your Handbook 1.2 Introduction to the Course 1.3 Key Features of Postgraduate Courses 1.4 Introduction to your Faculty 1.5 Location and Faculty Facilities supporting the course 1.6 Learning and Teaching on the Course 1.7 Research in your Faculty 2.0 BEING A STUDENT 2.1 Welcome Programme Checklist 2.2 Your first semester 2.3 Attendance, academic engagement and employment 2.4 Studying 2.5 Building Careers 2.6 Enrolment and Re-enrolment 2.7 Credit for previous learning 2.8 Module registration, course planning and approval 2.9 Your Timetable 2.10 Publication of Results and Transcripts 3.0 MANAGING YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE ON-LINE 3.1 Your University IT Account 3.2 Communication 3.3 Your Contact Details 3.4 Evision 3.5 WebLearn Online module resources 3.6 StARS 3.7 Course Committees 3.8 Students views on modules and courses 3.9 Postgraduate representation through the Students Union 4.0 SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE 4.1 Postgraduate Office 4.2 Postgraduate Course Leader 4.3 Module Lecturers 4.5 Student Success through Learning Development 4.6 Student Services 4.7 Disabilities and Inclusion 4.8 Placements/study abroad 5.0 DISSERTATION OR PROJECT 5.1 Registration 5.2 Supervision Arrangements 5.3 Topic approval 5.4 Planning and Timing 5.5 Submission 6.0 MARKING AND ASSESSMENT 6.1 Academic Regulations 6.2 Marking and grades 6.3 Your responsibilities concerning Assessment 6.4 Academic Misconduct 6.5 Assessment Feedback 6.6 Submission of coursework 6.7 Examination Timetable

5 6.8 Past Examination Papers 6.9 Mitigating Circumstances 6.10 Assessment Board Appeals 6.11 Action in the event of failure to pass a module 6.12 University Criteria for Awards 6.13 Withdrawal from a module 6.14 Intermission of Studies 6.15 Mode of Study 6.16 Course Transfers 7.0 STUDY RESOURCES AND FACILITIES 7.1 Libraries and Special Collections 7.2 Academic Liaison Librarians and Subject Guides 7.3 Student feedback 7.4 ICT Services and Media Resources 7.5 Open Language Programme 8.0 COURSE SPECIFICATION 9.0 USEFUL INFORMATION 10.0 DIRECTORY OF MODULES FOR THE COURSE 11.0 INDEX OF KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION 11.1 Relevant University Procedures 11.2 Useful online information 3

6 1 1.0 WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE AND FACULTY This is the Course Handbook for the MScArchitecture, Energy and Sustainability. The staff of the Faculty of Architecture and Spatial Designwarmly welcome you to London Metropolitan University North Campus and to the study of Architecture, Energy and Sustainability. 1.1 Using Your Handbook Your Course Handbook contains a wealth of information. Some of it will be of more relevance to you later in the course than at the start of your studies. You can access your Course Handbook either by logging into your Evision account or via the University s website at: We recommend that you read this Course Handbook thoroughly and carefully, as it covers many of the questions you will have about your course. Sections 3 and 4 in particular will help you locate the advice you will need. Section 11.1 contains an Index of key sources of information that you may need to access during your course. For more detailed information you will sometimes need to consult other sources, including: University Student Handbook - for details of important University regulations and procedures. It also provides information on university life and the support services available. The University Student Handbook can be accessed at: PostGrad-Line a comprehensive on-line source of postgraduate course and module information available at: Postgraduate students webpage a comprehensive on-line resource for postgraduate students. Provides information about your course, timetables, details of timeslots and room numbers for most taught modules. Once you have completed enrolment and registration, you can view and print your personal timetable Please see: The Course Specification (Section 8 of this handbook) defines the key features of your course, its aims, structure and learning outcomes, and includes all the modules you must study for the award. All postgraduate courses are governed by the University s Academic Regulations ( It is your responsibility to be fully aware of the regulations which govern your studies as a postgraduate student of the University. Your course may in addition have some course specific regulations or may be governed by a Professional Body.Where relevant these are included in paragraph 32of the Course Specification, contained within Section 8 of this handbook. You should also note that occasionally, the details in this Handbook, including the Course Specification, may be amended or revised, in order to improve the Course. The University is reviewing postgraduate education as part of its commitment to enhancing learning. This will not affect full-time students completing in September However, it is possible that this may affect a small number of part-time students. In the event of this occurring, any students affected will be advised during We would encourage you to participate as a Student Representative (see Section 3.6). We welcome your comments about the course or any suggestions for improvements. We wish you every success in your studies.

7 2 1.2 Introduction to the Course This Master of Science course is tailored for architects and building professionals working in the built environment who want to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in low energy design towards truly sustainable development. It gives a practical and theoretical grounding in a list of topics bringing forward proposals to achieve its goals of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and ensuring steps are taken towards adapting to the impact of climate change. Skills are developed in a range of different methodologies for evaluating environmental conditions and predicting the effects of design solutions. These may include data collection and interpretation methods and computer-based simulation of buildings, set within a framework of low energy design principles. However, spaces are successful when they combine sustainable design with high levels of occupant s satisfaction. This emphasises the importance of post evaluation surveys and monitoring. A building and its occupants form a living organism that constantly needs to adapt according to the needs of occupants. Post-occupancy analysis provides useful information to improve and correct deficiencies. Moreover, recent studies have often shown large discrepancies between predicted and real energy consumption. Often, a minor alteration with small cost can result in significant savings and improved comfort levels. Integrated design does not stop when construction is finished but needs to envisage the overall cradle to cradle cycle. The course is taught by the Low Energy Architecture Research unit (LEARN) within the Faculty of Architecture and Spatial Design (ASD). This unit was created in 1987 to bridge the gap between architecture and research in low energy design. Staff in LEARN have expertise in the field of low energy architecture, sustainability, lighting and daylighting, building thermal analysis, adaptive thermal comfort, environmental monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. Besides running the MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainability and administering the NCEUB Network for Comfort and Energy Use in Buildings, the unit offers consultancy in the areas of expertise, in co-ordination with the ASD projects of the Faculty. You will have access to state-of-the-art environmental simulation software. This is complemented by real facilities for testing and simulating different environmental conditions including a lighting laboratory equipped with an artificial sky and heliodon. 1.3 Key Features of Postgraduate Courses The Course Specification (see Section 8) details your course curriculum and structure and you should study this carefully. Many features are defined by the Postgraduate Regulatory Framework, part of the University s Academic Regulations (see Section 11.1 of this handbook for details), which sets out general features common to almost all Masters courses. (i) Full-time students starting Masters programmes in the Autumn semester are taught over a 48- week year (an autumn and a spring semester and a summer studies period), requiring approximately 40 hours of study per week. For full-time students starting courses in February the workload is similar but is distributed over a longer study period and normally completed at the end of the following Spring semester. Part-time students undertake the equivalent overall workload over a longer period of study, normally at least two years. (ii) The standard Masters award requires 180 credits at level M: normally 120 credits for the taught elements and 60 credits for the Dissertation or Project. There are some exceptions to the rule, such as specified Masters courses in Human Resource Management, which require 180 credits, and the MBA at 220 credits. (iii) Most postgraduate modules are equivalent to 20 credits. Typically, a full-time student studies modules equivalent to 60 credits per semester (normally 3 modules), with 15 weeks of teaching, revision and assessment activities for each module.

8 3 (iv) The taught elements of postgraduate courses are mainly compulsory core modules and normally include one concerned with research methodology and project development and practice, in preparation for the dissertation or project. Some courses may include designate modules, which can be chosen from a specified list for the course, or elective modules, which can be chosen from any available at postgraduate level. (v) All taught modules and the dissertation or project module, are marked on a percentage scale, with a pass/fail threshold of 50%. (vi) Based on the final aggregate of average percentage results, Masters awards are graded as: Masters (50-59%), Masters with Merit (60 69%), or Masters with Distinction (70% plus) (vii) While most students will aim to achieve the full Masters qualification, all Masters courses offer the subsidiary awards of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma (bothavailable with Merit or with Distinction) for students unable to complete their full programme of study. The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows: Award Credits at level M Modules Required Masters 180 credits (Level 7) 6 modules + dissertation (60 credits) Postgraduate Diploma 120 credits (Level 7) 6 modules Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits (Level 7) 3 modules 1.4 Introduction to your Faculty MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainability is part of the Faculty of Architecture and Spatial Design, a vibrant community committed to the highest quality of teaching and research in the service of clearly defined social, material and spatial aims. Alongside this course, we also offer courses in architecture, interior architecture, urban design and environmental design. The Faculty is at the forefront of contemporary developments in design education and practice and has established a high reputation for the quality of its courses that run from pre-degree level through to professional qualification and include a number of research-oriented Masters-level programmes and PhD by project. The Faculty has a powerful academic agenda offering flexibility and choice with a particular emphasis on the relevance of design within contemporary culture including valuable work in areas subject to social deprivation and political change. The teaching programmes we offer are innovative yet relevant to the needs of contemporary graduates. Our staffs are drawn from some of London s best practices and combine experimentation with practical experience. In recent years we have run design studios lead by EAST, Stephen Taylor Architects, UFO, Cottrell & Vermeulen, Professor Florian Beigel and many others. During the Faculty will be entering a new and exciting phase with the completion of the merger with Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Media and Design. The prospect of greater co-ordination and collaboration with students from other disciplines and access to further extensive and specialist facilities and staff will be of great benefit. Both Faculties are committed to engaging with the culture we serve and are a part of. We are active agents in the regeneration of our immediate locality and in the future of the London Region. We enjoy close links with the individuals and organisations shaping London and undertake collaborative projects with them. As well as engaging with live projects locally we work in areas subject to change across the globe. Recently students have worked in India, Ukraine, and Korea as well as throughout London and the UK. We maintain strong links with international architecture schools and organisations and there are many

9 4 opportunities to work abroad. In support of live projects the Faculty has established a projects office; a multidisciplinary practice that allows staff and students to undertake real commissions that contribute to the teaching and research culture of the Faculty. We are a uniquely cosmopolitan community. Students and staff come from all over the globe as well as locally, bringing with them many different types of background qualifications, experiences and cultures. This diversity is deliberately encouraged and is seen as a vital ingredient in our creative ethos and one to which the courses in the Faculty are designed to respond and value. We are actively involved in initiatives that explore ways in which under-represented groups can gain greater access to the design professions and see this as a priority if designers are to be capable of answering the needs of all members of society. Ultimately we seek, value and empower students who want to do something positive with their skills - find opportunities to build teach and write; to win competitions or clients; make a team or a policy; devise clever innovations or harness the will of a community. For further information on the activities of the Faculty including lectures, exhibitions, student work and current teachers, please log on to our website Location and Faculty Facilities supporting the course All courses are delivered at Spring House, our custom designed building on the Holloway Road. We also use design studio space in Eden Grove, 5 minutes north along Holloway Road. Both buildings are open between 8.00am and 9.00pm Monday to Friday and from 8.00am to 3.00pm on Saturdays. The buildings have permanent security. The courses are supported by the Faculty library, which is located within the Learning Centre, and by additional computer resources located in the Technology Tower, both located 5 minutes walk away on the Holloway Road. Spring House comprises two blocks; 'The Warehouse' and 'the New Building'. The first floor of the warehouse and the North facing rooms of the New Building are predominantly design studio teaching spaces. Access and preliminary levels and all degree and diploma studio/unit share dedicated studio spaces and can book the common areas of the school for juries, events and exhibitions. Certain studios encourage students to work within the building for all or part of the year. These spaces vary in size and are used amongst other things for design tutorials, seminars and presentations. There are also two larger 'open' spaces in the Warehouse. One of these is used for exhibitions, presentations and 'crits'; the other is the computer suite that has open access to the design studios. The suite is screened into a series of bays that allow computers to be categorised effectively and allows one larger area to provide formal IT/CAD teaching space or presentations. On the Ground Floor the Forum (130 seats) and Cinema (80 seats) provide the formal lecture spaces. The Forum is defined by demountable screens allowing the ground floor to become a single space capable of supporting large exhibitions, conferences and events. The Workshop is a substantial resource that all students use throughout their time on the course. There are facilities for working in wood, metal, plastics and various casting processes. Also on the ground floor are the Heliodon and Artificial Sky, equipment for recording and evaluating the qualities and impact of light onto or into a building that you are designing. Photographic dark rooms and technical support for computers and photography are available here too. The Technical Library provides an extensive resource. Information on materials, equipment, technical processes, products and general reference information is available online, hardcopy and as material samples. The ASD Librarian manages the Library.

10 5 The Cafe is open throughout the academic year. It also provides space for small exhibitions and computers offering web access. Three networked computers with access to the Internet and electronic resources and library information are also available in the Technical Library. We also occupy two floors of Eden Grove. These spaces are predominantly occupied by the Diploma/MA Design Units and there is additional space for research students. With the establishment of the merged Faculty the facilities at the Commercial Road and Central House buildings will be increasingly utilized. There is a further specialist Library in Commercial Road together with extensive specialist workshop facilities for a range of processes and technologies. There is also the specialist manufacturing facility Metworksto which students have access. Information, publicity and commentary on events within the Faculty can be found in our online newsletter, Real Time; Learning and Teaching on the Course The MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainability is a specialist programme within the Masters Architecture Programme of the Faculty of Architecture and Spatial Design. In common with the other specialisms within the programme, the MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainabilityis conceived as a model of continuously developing research, focused through the acquisition of specialist areas of knowledge and taught skills. The course leader for the MSc is Dr Luisa Brotas. 1.7 Research in your Faculty The Faculty hosts internationally respected and well-established research units working in design research, low-energy research, history and theory, and social architecture and urban regeneration. The research units feed directly into our teaching programmes particularly at postgraduate level. For instance the MSc in Architecture, Energy and Sustainability grows directly out of the concerns of LEARN (the Low Energy Architecture Research Unit), whilst the MA in Architectural History, Theory and Interpretation reflects the concerns of our History and Theory team, headed by Professor Colin Davies. The work of the Architecture Research Unit (ARU) and Professor Florian Beigel continues to inform design teaching throughout the Faculty. The course welcomes students who wish to continue their studies to doctoral level. Professor Peter Carl leads the PhD group and students interested in developing their work to this level should speak to him.

11 6 2.0 BEING A STUDENT Undertaking study at postgraduate level is likely to involve new and different methods of working compared to your previous experience. You will study more specialised subject matter at a more advanced level, relatively quickly and over a shorter period. You will be expected to pursue your studies with a greater degree of independence than at undergraduate level and to set your own learning objectives within the framework of the course. The remainder of this section highlights the general features and expectations associated with postgraduate study. 2.1 Welcome Programme Checklist Following the Welcome Programme and Course Introductory Meeting, you should check that you have received the following: an ID card (including library number and computer network username) an address a course timetable the location of your Postgraduate Office the location of your Faculty Administrative Office the location of your main learning centre and IT facilities the name of your Course Leader If you arrived late you will still need to obtain the items above and there will be a late Welcome session for you. Contact your designated Postgraduate Office to ensure you know what to do and where to go to get started. Classes commence from Monday 3 October 2011, immediately following the Welcome Programme. 2.2 Your first semester After your welcome, you will find yourself in the first week of formal teaching, where you will meet the module lecturers, who will often be giving the main lecture for the module,and other teaching staff, who may be taking seminars or workshop groups. In this period you will also undertake an induction process/programme which will normally last between 1-3 weeks depending upon your course, which will help guide you through your semester and prepare you for your Masters Level course more generally. This induction period will be specifically designed with your disciplinary area in mind and will be different from course to course. However, at course level you should expect to receive information on the following as a minimum: a) Welcome and Induction by Course Leader to the course b) Introduction to course materials and handbooks c) Guidance on student/staff roles, rights, responsibilities and expectations d) Further support with understanding any timetabling information e) Course specific requirements regarding Library etc f) Role of the Postgraduate Offices g) Any Health & Safety requirements e.g. Lab protocols h) Specific Study Skills as necessary i) Mitigating Circumstances j) Policy on Plagiarism k) Personal Tutorial arrangements l) Election of Student Representatives (STARS) In addition, your Course Leader will be able to point you in the direction of other introductory materials or sessions run by other University departments, for example, Library Services, Student Services or the Students Union.

12 7 This induction schedule will culminate in one of two social events hosted by the University and the Students Union. These will take place three weeks into your first semester and you are welcome to attend one of these sessions which will be held at both campuses. Your first semester usually involves mainly compulsory (core) modules covering essential subject contents and skills elements in your area of study. During this first semester you will meet with your Course Leader who will discuss your study programme and advise you on how to plan your studies for the second semester if you did not do this at the start of the course. 2.3 Attendance, academic engagement and employment Your success depends upon full and regular attendance at all classes, seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials and the completion of allof your module assessment(s), including your dissertation. Our records show that students who do not attend all their classes are at very high risk of failure. The University s Academic Regulations make it clear that attendance and full academic engagement are requirements of your registration on your course. The content of modules is progressive, so if you miss a session you will need to catch up. However, we do recognise that for some postgraduate students there may be occasions where your absence is unavoidable; in such circumstances, we strongly recommend that you contact your Course Leader or Module Tutor/Lecturer. If you are having ongoing difficulties with attendance or committing fully to your postgraduate studies please contact your Postgraduate Office for advice on what to do. Please note - for international students, the University is required by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to confirm that you are in regular attendance. The University looks carefully at the evidence of your attendance and academic engagement and full-time students who fall below these requirements can find themselves being moved to a part-time programme. This can have serious implications for you and your course. In the case of part-time students, if you fail to meet attendance and academic engagement requirements the University may withdraw you from some of your modules. In some circumstances this can also lead to you being required to leave your course. We recognise that you may need to undertake part-time work, but strongly advise you not to take employment of more than 15 hours a week if you are a full time student (should you need to take employment of more than 15 hours per week we recommend you register as a part-time student). The University s Employment Service, in Student Services, can help you find a suitable part-time job that can enhance your employability and complement your studies. ( 2.4 Studying As a postgraduate student, you will be seeking to develop your learning at more advanced level and your course will provide many opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills. To make the most of these you will need to develop a strategy for your studies, planning ahead, managing your time effectively and reflecting on your learning. Assessment is an important feature of study at postgraduate level. Each module booklet sets out detailed assessment requirements and learning outcomes, providing a focus for your studies. There are various forms of assessment and modules often involve a combination of examination and coursework or presentation. It is important that you understand clearly the expectations and deadlines for each item of assessment. You should be aware that all the various coursework assessments and examinations have to be completed for the achievement of your final award. In addition to attending the timetabled sessions, you will need to study in your own time. You should expect to spend hours per week on each module, making a 40 hour per week commitment for a full-time student. Part-time students need to plan a similar time commitment for each module, but will generally be taking fewer modules at any one time.

13 8 Independent study is particularly important when planning work for your dissertation or project. This is a substantial piece of work, to be developed and completed over a relatively lengthy period, with much of the writing concentrated in the final stages. Working closely with your assigned supervisor, you will need to plan your work carefully, with initial discussion to define the topic, preparatory research and reading, planning the structure of the research and final report, writing and re-writing particular sections and drafts. Please be respectful of the learning environment and remember to switch off your mobile phone before entering all classes and study areas. In summary:plan your learning strategy; allocate enough time; attend all of your module lectures, tutorials and other sessions; start assignments well in advance; seek advice and help when you need to; use the learning resources offered; and, enjoy the learning experience! 2.5 Building Careers At London Metropolitan University we pride ourselves in taking seriously your future employment potential. Whether you are studying for a postgraduate qualification in order to seek employment, developing an existing career or to engage with new career opportunities we will prepare and support you in this transition by developing the attributes and skills that employers need and by training your mind to deal with complex questions. Your course has been designed with the involvement of employers at a variety of levels and for many of you, your award will be accredited by a professional body recognised directly or indirectly by the industry to which it serves. All Masters level qualifications will enable you to specialise or to become more highly specialised in an area of employment or practice related to a particular profession. All of our Masters graduates will normally be equipped to continue academic study at a higher level, for example for a PhD or a professional doctorate. Graduates of a Masters level qualification will typically develop a range of key skills including: being able to use initiative and take responsibility, solve problems in creative and innovative ways, make decisions in challenging situations, continue to learn independently and to develop professionally, including the ability to pursue further research where appropriate, and communicate effectively, with colleagues and a wider audience, in a variety of media. These skills have been identified by the government as being critical in curtailing the continued shortage of higher level skills within the wider UK economy and we believe that you will be best placed following graduation in developing your career aspirations. You need to be effective and adaptable in challenging times, so we offer a range of services to support you including a career planning service. To see more details on how we prepare you for employability visit: Enrolment and Re-enrolment Enrolment is an annual process. The first time you enrol you will need to provide evidence of your identity and the qualifications which formed the basis of your offer from the University. You will also need to pay your tuition fees or demonstrate how these will be paid. The University ID card you receive at enrolment contains your library number and computer network username and allows entry to the University s buildings. Provided you fully completed the enrolment requirements your card should work throughout the year. If it stops working then please seek advice from your Postgraduate Office. By signing the enrolment form you confirm that you accept and will follow the University s regulations. If you are studying on a part-time basis over more than one academic year or need to return to complete your studies, you will need to re-enrol online usually from around mid-august. Re-enrolment is necessary for your ID card to be reactivated for the new academic year. There will be a deadline for this so it is important that you complete this before the start of the next academic year.

14 9 2.7 Credit for previous learning If you already hold a qualification (for example from another college) that may exempt you from part of your course, you may apply for Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL). Similarly, if you have undertaken work, paid or voluntary, that has resulted in learning skills or knowledge equivalent to a module you will be studying you may apply for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Collectively these are known as Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). It is important to be aware that any application for APL credit in respect of postgraduate studies must be based on prior learning or experience at a suitably advanced level. This means that it is not normally possible to accredit prior learning at undergraduate level, even if the content may appear similar. The University operates the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), where 1 European credit (ECTS) is equivalent to 2 UK credits (CATS). Thus, each taught module of 20 credits is normally equivalent to 10 ECTS credits, and a full Masters of 180 UK credits is equivalent to 90 ECTS. If you wish to claim for APL please contact your Postgraduate Office or refer to the Index (Section 11)of this handbook for further information. 2.8 Module registration, course planning and approval Your Course Leader should provide the information you will require in order to choose your modules. Core Modules are compulsory for your course, but your course may also offer Designate Modules, which can be chosen from a specified list. Additionally, you may be allowed to take Elective Modules, which can be chosen from any available at postgraduate level. Further information about modules and their timeslots can be found on PostGrad-Line: When you carry out module registration you may be able to choose some time slots, subject to capacity of the class, if the module(s) run more than once. You are more likely to get your first choices if you register on time. Programme Planning Deadlines:2011/12 Module Registration Dates Autumn Semester 2011/12 Starters Spring Semester 2011/12 Starters 22 September 30 September October November January January 3 February February 2012 March/April May 2012 Module Choice Events during Welcome Programme 1 Deadline for confirmation of Autumn Semester programmes 2. Confirmation of Spring Semester Modules 3 Autumn Semester Dissertation Deadline 4 Module choice exercise for students continuing their studies in 2012/13 Spring Semester Dissertation Deadline 4 Module Choice Events during Welcome Programme Deadline for confirmation of Spring Semester programmes Module choice exercise for students continuing their studies in 2012/13 31 August 2012 Summer Dissertation Deadline Summer Dissertation Deadline

15 10 1 Students should plan for the whole 2011/12 programme. 2 Students confirm their programme of study for the year and may not vary their Autumn Semester programme after this point 3 Students may make amendments to their Spring Semester programme (they cannot reduce the number of modules studied). 4 It is unlikely that students will be in a position to take their dissertation at this stage, but it is just possible that they may have sufficient credit at entry to do so. 2.9 Your Timetable The University timetable operates from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm, Monday to Friday. You will be given a course timetable at the Course Introductory Session. This gives timeslots and rooms for all modules on your course. Once you have registered your modules you can get a print out of your individual timetable for the current semester at: Your timetable will change each semester, and will be available on the web shortly before the start of each semester. If you do not have a course timetable please contact your Postgraduate Office without delay Publication of Results and Transcripts At the end of each semester Assessment Boards confirm marks and awards. The Postgraduate Offices are responsible for providing these results to you via Evision below) An official transcript will be posted to you at your home address on the completion of your course. There is no charge for this end of course transcript but a fee will be payable for any subsequent transcripts. For reason of employment or to provide proof of study at the University during your course, you may need a formal transcript, stamped by the Postgraduate Office. There is a fee for these transcripts, payable at the time of request. Requests should be made to the Postgraduate Office, who aim to produce transcripts within 5 working days of request.

16 MANAGING YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE ON-LINE 3.1 Your University IT Account You use the same account to access all University IT systems. Your account name is printed at the top of on the ID card that you receive at enrolment and is 7 characters in length (e.g. ABC1234).Your password will be set initially to be your date of birth (DDMMYYYY) so you should change to something secure when you first log in. You can change your password and set details for resetting your password at: Communication We do our best to keep you informed of what you need to know at all times. We use the Web to provide much of the information you need so it is essential to familiarise yourself with the University website. At other times we will use to contact you so it is essential that you check your University on a regular basis. 3.3 Your Contact Details The University will contact you by letter, phone, or , perhaps to arrange a meeting, to provide you with information, or to respond to a query. It is therefore essential that you keep your contact details up to date on your student Evision account. Increasingly, we use to communicate and keep you informed. You will also have been allocated a University address, which is your 7 character account (see 3.1 above) e.g. [email protected]. Even if you already have an account that you will continue to use you should regularly check your London Met account or set up an auto forward, as important messages will be sent to your University address. 3.4 Evision Evision is the University s online facility that allows you to access your personal student record, and is where you print your coursework coversheets and other forms that you may need. You also re-enrol via Evision and view information showing your attendance at classes. You can view your: Personal and contact details (can be updated online) Registered modules Enrolment and progression Tuition fee details Record of coursework deadlines and submissions Mitigating Circumstances decisions Module results (available from notified date of publication) Details of final award For more information please check: WebLearn Online module resources WebLearn provides online support for your modules, enabling you to communicate with your tutor and other students. Course materials, information and assessments are available on WebLearn as well as study programmes materials and such as Writing and Communicating at University. WebLearn requires your user name and password and can be accessed at:

17 12 THE STUDENT VOICE 3.6 StARS Feedback from students is vital to the University to find out how well the teaching, guidance and other services are working. This is obtained in different ways, including via Student Academic Representatives (StARs) who, supported by the Students Union, provide direct feedback from students on the course and raise any issues on their behalf. You will have the opportunity to stand for election as a StAR or to elect a fellow student. 3.7 Course Committees A Course Committee is normally convened each semester to review a set of modules and courses and provide quality assurance. Key staff, including module and course lecturers, attend these meetings and student input is received via your StARs. 3.8 Students views on modules and courses Students views are obtained by a variety of means such as focus groups and web-based questionnaires. While staff welcome informal feedback from students, module lecturers will produce formal monitoring reports which cover areas such as teaching, student feedbackand assessment. Reports and action points agreed are available from both module and course reviews. 3.9 Postgraduate representation through the Students Union The University is proud to work with the Students Union which now has a Postgraduate Officer whom you may wish to contact about any student, pastoral or social issue. To contact the Students Union please access:

18 SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE 4.1 Postgraduate Office The Postgraduate Office is the key administrative service to support you in your studies throughout your time at the University. You will be assigned to the Postgraduate Office linked to your course, normally in the building where the subject teaching staff are located. It will be here that you go with timetable queries, to plan your modules, to hand in your coursework, to collect letters you may need, and to ask any questions about your studies. You should also contact your Postgraduate Office in relation to the following issues: Queries about your enrolment status or the fees that you have been charged; Queries about your timetable or the modules that are registered for you; If your ID card is not working; Submit a module query, a claim for mitigating circumstances, an appeal, or get advice about examination arrangements; Advice on claiming credit for previous study or experience; Help you contact your course leader; Obtain standard letters and council tax exemption certificates; Visa extension letters for international students; Advice on the consequences of withdrawing. Each group of courses has a Course Administrator and you will become familiar with them throughout your time at the University. Your Postgraduate Office will also contact you if you are missing classes or not submitting work on time. The offices are normally open throughout the academic year but can also be contacted by phone or see When contacting your Postgraduate Office, please always quote your student number as it enables staff to access your information quickly and so respond to your query. 4.2 Postgraduate Course Leader Course leaders are the main contacts for personal academic advice, including programme planning and approval, and are also responsible for the day-to-day organisation of their course and liaising with academic and administrative staff. They can be a source of valuable advice for other matters also and should be tour first port of call if problems arise. They are able to: provide you with academic advice on all aspects of your studies and progress explain the implications of assessment results and associated feedback on your academic performance advise you on managing and planning your studies; refer you to Student Services for support regarding personal problems, housing, health and finance Your Course Leader can also write you a reference, for a job application for example. 4.3 Module Lecturers Module lecturers are members of academic staff who lead the modules contributing to your programme of study and are key to your learning experience. They should be your first port of call for advice on any topics you do not understand following a lecture or seminar. All Module lecturers have office hours these are set times during the week when they are available for consultation. For each module there will be a Module Booklet.

19 Student Success through Learning Development Some students may need extra help with their studies, sometimes for a particular module or, more generally, across their programme. This might include help with presentations, essay writing and critical analysis. It is always best to seek help in good time and to take advantage of the range of additional classes, courses and resources available. For the full range of study and skills programmes and to find out more about the Learning Development Unit, please visit: Student Services We provide a range of advice, information, guidance and counselling services to support you in achieving your academic aims, We provide advice on issues including. Academic Financial Personal Faith Careers/employment Disability Accommodation Student development Extra curricular activities Visit our web site to find out how we can help you make your time at London Met both enjoyable and successful 4.7 Disabilities and Inclusion The Student Advisers (Disability and Inclusion) can assist you if you have a disability, long-term medical or mental health condition or Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. dyslexia). Support can include: Special examination arrangements Help with finding an academic support worker Screening if you think you have a Specific Learning Difficulty Assistance to apply for study-related funding If you are eligible for support, the Advisers can help you obtain a range of adjustments depending on the level of need identified. This may include: Practical Assistance:specialist tutors (specific learning difficulties), note-takers, or communication support Specific Adjustments to Study-Related Services:extended library loans (week loans only) or accessibility related rooming adjustments Teaching-Related Adjustments: internal needs assessment report to identify needs to Academic Staff Assessment Specific Adjustments: exam adjustments, coursework certificates or alternative assessment arrangements. Please Note There are some aspects of course assessment that cannot be changed. These are known as competence criteria. To be identified as competence criteria the assessed items must be essential to the course and all students must be able to fulfil these criteria. Although in such situations it may not be possible to alter the format of the assessment, you may still be entitled to adjustments (e.g. extra time or an amanuensis).

20 15 Placement support If you are required, as part of your course, to go on placement, we can provide assistance to ensure that the placement is suitable for you and for any required adjustments to be discussed and organised as appropriate. You may be entitled to government allowances. You are strongly advised to contact us for help with funding applications. For full information on the types of funding available: Placements/study abroad There are no opportunities for Placement or Study Abroad on this course.

21 DISSERTATION OR PROJECT 5.1 Registration You register for your Masters Dissertation or Project in the same way as for your other modules - see section 2.8 Module Registration, Course Planning and Approval. Once you are registered for your dissertation/project, you are expected to submit it in the period for which you are registered. The University s standard assessment arrangements and mitigating circumstances procedures apply (see below for information on withdrawal and mitigating circumstances). Formal requirements for your dissertation are set out in detail in the Dissertation/Project Module Booklet for your course. Please note that some postgraduate courses will require you to have passed research methods before you can begin your Dissertation/Project. The main aspects are summarised below: 5.2 Supervision Arrangements Supervision is generally conducted by Dr Luisa Brotas who may call upon other experts in the field ifnecessary. Supervisions may be arranged by direct contact, phone or . Students will be granted asmuch tutorial time as required up to a maximum of 10 hours. The thesis is a significant body of self directed work and students must be aware that the extent and substance of the tutorial is concomitant to their output in line with the deadlines set. The student may submit work electronically over this period. Feedback will usually be given in person and via comments on a printed/hard copy. In exceptional circumstances, agreed in advance, feedback may be given electronically or verbally via Skype or similar. 5.3 Topic approval During the second semester both full-time and part-time students write a thesis brief, which is in the form of a research proposal for their thesis topic. This is to ensure that the students have undertaken background reading in their proposed area of research, that the proposal is feasible and that it can be completed within the given timescale. We expected the following thesis to be based on this proposal but we are aware that circumstances may arise such as refusal of access to buildings, which may require a change. You should also consult the University s Code of Good Research Practice which can be accessed at: see whether these guidelines raise any issues for your own research, and discuss them with your supervisor. 5.4 Planning and Timing For full-time students the thesis may be submitted at the end of the summer semester or at the end of the following semester. Flexibility is allowed so where necessary students may acquire both winter and summer data for their thesis. Students must inform the course leader by the end of June when they intend to submit their thesis. For part-time students it should be submitted at the end of the summer semester in year 2. Students are strongly encouraged to plan their workload carefully to avoid running out of time to submit a good standard dissertation. In particular students should not underestimate unforeseen situations involving monitoring of buildings or third part delays as there will be no excuses to postpone any submission except mitigating circumstances.

22 17 Feedback will be provided on the thesis seminar and on the thesis brief submission, along with informal feedback during tutorials. Depending on the research to be undertaken students may need to plan and organise ethics approval. The course leader will be able to provide guidance on this subject. Students should plan a draft submission latest two weeks before the deadline to expect feedback from the supervisor. 5.5 Submission You must submit two copies of your dissertation/ project. One copy will be available for you to collect after marking and the other may be kept by the University, for reference. Both copies should be securely bound so that pages cannot easily be removed, lost or replaced. It is helpful if at least one of the copies is bound with front and rear boards rigid enough to hold the dissertation upright on a shelf, and has a navy blue cover with gold lettering. (Your Postgraduate Office can provide a list of thesis binders. You should expect to pay around per volume). Book cover in 24pt type should only bear the title, the name, the qualification (in your case MSc) and the year; the spine of the work should have the same information as the cover excluding the title of the work. Title page shall give the following information: the full title of the thesis; the full name of the author; that the degree is awarded by the University; the award for which the degree is submitted in partial fulfilment of its requirements (ie A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of London Metropolitan University for the degree of Master of Science); the month and year of submission. Theses shall normally be in A4 format but other sizes may be acceptable. Please keep in mind the effect on the digital format and on reproduction. The thesis can be printed on either single or double side pages. The paper shall be white and within the range 70mg to 100mg. The text of the thesis should be between 12,000 and25,000 words length (excluding ancillary data). Thesis in single side page printing the left-hand binding edge margin should not to be less than4.0mm and all others to be not less than 15mm. With double sided printing the left-hand margin may be the same as the right one to facilitate binding on double or single printing. In this case both sides should be no less than 2.5mm. Other margins, top and bottom, shall not be less than 15mm. Double or one and-a-half spacing shall be used in the typescript except for indented quotations or footnotes where single spacing may be used. Pages shall be numbered consecutively through the main text including photographs and/or diagrams included as whole pages; Page one begins in chapter 1. Any previous pages, i.e. title page, acknowledgements, abstract, contents page, list of figures, tables and symbols, if applicable, should be numbered differently, usually in the number format i, ii, iii. The size of the character used in the main text including displayed matter and notes, shall not be less than 2.0mm for capitals and 1.5mm for x height (that is the height of lower case x), as an example this corresponds to a minimum font size 10 in Times Roman. Adopt a larger font on the main body against notes, tables and images' captions. There are three standard deadline dates for submission in every academic year. The dates for 2011/12 are: Deadline Autumn Semester 20 January 2012 Spring Semester 18 May 2012 Summer Period 31 August 2012 Dissertations/Projects must be submitted at your Postgraduate Office

23 MARKING AND ASSESSMENT 6.1 Academic Regulations The University s Academic Regulations govern all aspects of assessment and those concerning postgraduate assessment can be found in Section 4.2 ( 6.2 Marking and grades The University provides you with marks and grades for the work that you submit for assessment. The detailed requirements of assessment in each module are specified in module booklets, together with indicative assessment criteria associated with different levels of performance and results. Each component of assessed work is assigned a percentage mark with a pass/fail threshold at 50%. At postgraduate level, degrees are awarded according to the overall average mark obtained for all modules and the dissertation, with classification thresholds for each grade of award as follows: 70% and above Masters degree with Distinction 60% % Masters degree with Merit 50% % Masters degree 0% % Fail At the end of each semester, module results and awards are confirmed by Assessment Boards (Subject Standards Boards and Awards Boards). Assessment Boards uphold the academic standards of your course and ensure that each student is treated fairly and equally through the assessment process. 6.3 Your responsibilities concerning Assessment You have a responsibility to ensure that all coursework assessments are completed in accordance with the published deadlines and that all examinations are attended in accordance with the published timetable. While there are opportunities to be re-assessed in assignments and examinations (see 6.11 below) you should be aware that, under the University s Academic Regulations, if you pass the module on reassessment your overall module mark will be capped at the bare pass mark level of 50%. 6.4 Academic Misconduct You are also responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is your own, and that it is appropriately referenced. The University does not tolerate cheating of any kind. You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Academic Misconduct Procedures, which list a range of categories of academic misconduct and associated penalties, covering instances of academic misconduct (plagiarism, collusion, exam cheating). From the outset of your studies you should receive information and guidance on referencing conventions and group work activities and on how to ensure that you do not contravene the University s Procedures. If you are unsure about referencing, paraphrasing or group work activities, you should seek advice as soon as possible from the Module Tutor, your PAA or the Students Union. An interactive guide on preventing plagiarism containing student views on plagiarism, interactive demonstrations on how to reference and quizzes can be accessed at: Further information can be accessed at:

24 Assessment Feedback Assessment feedback is a critical part of your learning experience and supports successful achievement on your course. Feedback can be: diagnostic it provides an indicator of your aptitude and preparedness for study and can identify your strengths and weaknesses. formative it provides you with feedback on progress on your work. The work may or may not contribute to the overall module grade. summative it provides a measure of achievement or failure in respect of your performance in relation to intended learning outcomes for a piece of assessment. During your course you will probably receive feedback in a number of different forms. in teaching sessions to the whole class or to you individually; orally or in writing; written using a feedback sheet on your work; during the module as well as at the end. Your assessment tasks may be set for submission during the semester or towards the end of the semester. You should note carefully the following details For coursework submitted up to the end of teaching week 9 of a semester i) Your marked coursework and accompanying feedback should normally be returned to you during module sessions. Alternative arrangements may be made, for example, where the assessment involves bulky pieces of coursework. For coursework submitted after teaching week 9 of a semester i) Your tutor s feedback (without the coursework) will be available for collection either from your module lecturer or from the Postgraduate Office. ii) The marked work with your tutor s comments will be available for collection two weeks after the formal publication of the result. iii) Any unclaimed work will be kept for a period of 6 months following publication of the result, after which it will be destroyed. All arrangements for coursework and feedback return will normally be stated in module booklets. This should include: due dates for coursework submission; dates when coursework feedback will be distributed in class (for work submitted up to the end of week 9); dates when coursework feedback can be collected from the module lecturer or the Postgraduate Centre (for work submitted after week 9); the format by which assessment feedback will be given; the process by which coursework can be collected two weeks following the publication of the result concerned. 6.6 Submission of coursework When handing in coursework you must ensure that you have understood and followed all the instructions provided by the module lecturer. Your coursework should be accompanied by a securely attached barcoded coursework coversheet printed from Evision. Unless you are given formal guidance to do otherwise (e.g. for some design work or work to be submitted via WebLearn), written coursework must be submitted only to the Postgraduate Office in the building that

25 20 the module is taught. Work handed in to tutors prior to, or on the confirmed coursework deadline date, does not constitute a valid submission and will not be processed. It is important that you retain both your submission receipt (this is an electronic receipt sent to your University address and also available to view on your Evision account) and a copy of the coursework until the results are published on Evision. Full details of the coursework submission process, including how to obtain coursework cover sheets, can be accessed at: Examination Timetable Examinations take place during Weeks 13, 14 and 15 of each semester and during the Summer Reassessment period in July. (See inside cover of this handbook for 2010/11 dates). The examination timetable is published three weeks prior to the start of each examination period at: Past Examination Papers These are available online at: Mitigating Circumstances Students who are unable to attend an examination must contact their Postgraduate Office on or before the date of the exam. A claim should also be made under the procedures for Mitigating Circumstances which, if accepted, will result in an opportunity to redo the exam without penalty in the summer period. Students who are unable to submit coursework by the due date should also make a claim under the mitigating circumstances process but are also expected, where possible, to submit the assignment within two weeks of the due date with an explanation of the reasons for lateness. Students who do not submit assessment and do not notify the University of the reasons for this in advance will not be eligible for reassessment and may be required to leave the course. For further information access: If you think you are likely to need to make a claim under these procedures you are advised to contact your Postgraduate Office in advance of the due date. Claims of mitigating circumstances must be submitted to the Postgraduate Office on the appropriate form, attaching independent supporting evidence of the particular circumstances that affected your studies. Forms should be printed from: The deadlines for the submission of claims are published at: but also on notice boards outside the Postgraduate Office. Prior to submitting a claim for Mitigating Circumstances you are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Mitigating Circumstances Criteria (Section 10.3 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: Assessment Board Appeals There are only three grounds on which students may appeal against the outcome of an assessment board decision. These are very specific and an appeal may not be made in respect of an academic judgement or in respect of a rejected claim of mitigating circumstances. The University operates a strict 5 working day

26 21 deadline for submission of appeals, following the publication of the result(s) concerned. Refer to the Index (Section 11.1) for sources of further information. Appeals in respect of impaired academic performance due to mitigating circumstances may be made only in relation to an exam or to an assessed piece of work that was submitted by the published deadline. If successful, the assessment/reassessment concerned will be voided and any mark achieved must be surrendered. A further assessment/reassessment will then be granted, at the next opportunity, in place of the voided attempt. Such appeals WILL NOT be considered in relation to work submitted during the late coursework period (as defined in 6.9 above). Prior to submitting an Appeal you should familiarise yourself with the Procedures for the submission of Appeals (Section 10.4 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: Action in the event of failure to pass a module Reassessment A student who attempts the final component of assessment in a module shall normally be entitled to be reassessed on one occasion in any module for which a failing mark has been awarded. Reassessment takes place during the summer resit period following the academic session in which the module was taken. However, reassessment of a dissertation shall take place at the next available assessment point (i.e. January for September submissions, May for January submissions and September for May submissions). Under the University s Academic Regulations, if you pass the module following reassessment, your overall module mark will be capped at the bare pass. A student who does not attempt the final component of assessment in a module will only be permitted reassessment if they have notified the University (normally in advance of the date of submission/date of examination). Where the reasons given are documented and meet the criteria for Mitigating Circumstances (see Section 6.9), a student will be entitled to be assessed during the summer period as if for the first time and will be entitled to the full range of marks for the module. Where a request for a deferral of assessment is made but the claim does not satisfy the criteria for Mitigating Circumstances, the University may agree a reassessment opportunity but any passing module mark will be capped at a bare pass. If you have received failing marks in three or more modules (60 credits) in a level you will be required to undertake a review of your academic performance with your Course Leader or nominee. On the basis of this review, you may be required to leave the course or seek admission on to a different course. You should ensure that you familiarise yourself with the University regulations on reassessment (Section 4.2 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: Retaking a module If, after reassessment, you still have not passed a module, you may need to re-register and to take the whole module again. You are only permitted to re-register any module on one occasion and a fee may be charged for re-registrations University Criteria for Awards The Postgraduate Awards Framework, the list of all of the University s postgraduate awards, can be found at the beginning of Section 4.1 of the Academic Regulations. Section 4.2 of the Academic Regulations details the minimum criteria for all the University s postgraduate awards.

27 22 WITHDRAWAL, INTERRUPTION OR TRANSFER 6.13 Withdrawal from a module Normally once you have a registered programme for the academic year it cannot be changed. You have until the end of week 2 of the first semester to withdraw from a module without academic or financial penalty. After this point you are expected to complete every module registered against your record and to pay any fee due for your registered programme. For further information and advice please contact your Postgraduate Office. Withdrawal from a module is not permitted after Week 2 of the first semester and students with unforeseen circumstances, which prevent completion of an assessment or a module, should submit a claim of mitigating circumstances. (See section 6.9). Requests to substitute modules for the second semester of study must be submitted by the University s specified deadline for such requests and shall be subject to University approval. Such requests shall only be considered where there is no reduction in the total number of modules registered Intermission of Studies There may be circumstances that arise in the year that make it difficult for you to continue on your course or part of your course. If this is the case you should in the first instance, contact your Postgraduate Office, who will advise you of the options available to you. You may need to see your Course Leader and/or Student Services. Intermission of studies is only possible in exceptional cases and you will need to provide evidence of your circumstances that confirms it is not possible for you to continue on your course. Intermission can have as financial implications (where applicable) and on your status in the UK if you are an international student. During an approved intermission of studies you will not be eligible to sit examinations, submit coursework or undertake any other form of assessment. The maximum period of intermission permitted is two years and the maximum period in which to qualify for a Masters degree (including any agreed intermission) is six years. If you intermit without prior approval you will be deemed to have withdrawn from your course and you may not be allowed to recommence at a later date. For further details go to: Mode of Study Your mode of study is determined by the University based on the number of modules that you have registered for a particular semester (Refer to Section 4.1, Regulation 13 of the Academic Regulations). While students are permitted to change their mode of study at the end of a semester, they must be clearly registered as either full-time or part-time for each whole semester. This is because the funds allocated to the University by the Higher Education Funding Council (England) relate to the number of students registered in each mode. You should be aware that a change in mode of study is a formal University process and you should therefore seek advice from your Postgraduate Office or Student Services before making any decision Course Transfers If you intend to change course, you should seek advice from your Postgraduate Office.

28 STUDY RESOURCES AND FACILITIES 7.1 Libraries and Special Collections We hope you will make full use of the study facilities, specialist library staff and extensive range of print and electronic resources available to support your studies and help you succeed. London Met students have access to our five libraries located at Calcutta House, Commercial Road, Holloway Road, Ladbroke House and Moorgate and two internationally acclaimed special collections. The Special Collections are The Trades Union Congress Library Collections which is a major research library for the study of all aspects of trade unions, employment and collective bargaining both historical and contemporary coverage. This is located on the ground floor of the Holloway Road library. The Women s Library, located next to Calcutta House building, is the oldest and most extensive collection of women s history in Europe. It is also a cultural centre and students are encouraged to attend the busy public events programme discounts for students are available. The Collections are reference only but they are an excellent source of information for essays especially for dissertations. For more information go to: All University libraries have a large range of up-to-date information and resources. The electronic resources include e-journals, e-books, and databases, which are also accessible outside the University, via the library catalogue at: Holloway Road library, re-designed in early 2011, houses plenty of new computers, comfy informal learning spaces, techno booths, teaching rooms and a café area. All the libraries have open access networked PCs and printers, copying and media facilities to support your studies. In designated areas you can get wireless access to the Internet using your own laptop look out for the MetNet signs. All the libraries offer group and silent learning zones and there are group study rooms which can be booked. To save you time, there are many self-service facilities including borrowing and returning items, renewals and reservations. The web based catalogue is easy to use and can be accessed both on and off campus. Information on our services, library opening hours, borrowing rights, resources and contacts can be found at: Academic Liaison Librarians and Subject Guides Academic liaison librarians are qualified to provide learning support and information skills training and ensure that the appropriate information resources you need are available throughout your course. Your librarian can help you acquire valuable information literacy skills which will enable you to locate, retrieve, evaluate and use the most relevant resources for your research for specific assignments and projects. This is done in a variety of ways from drop-in workshop sessions to bespoke course group sessions planned in conjunction with academic staff and based on your learning objectives. They publish guides and online tutorials to resources specific to your subject area which are a good starting point when you need support. You can talk to your academic liaison librarian in person during one of the regular drop-in sessions at all libraries or, if you prefer, send an with your enquiry. They are always happy to help. For further information:

29 24 To access subject guides and find your academic liaison librarian go to: Student feedback Library Services are always looking at ways to improve what we offer you and welcome your views. Please go to our Comments and Suggestions link on our web pages or your Learning Resources Manager ICT Services and Media Resources Many classrooms are equipped with fixed Audio-Visual installations, including overhead projector, PC, whiteboard and screen. The University has a number of computer studios, offering both specialist and general-purpose software, running mainly on PCs, but some on Apple Macs. Access ICT facilities can only be accessed through using individually assigned IDs and passwords. General-purpose PC and Mac studios are provided and supported by IT support staff. Most are open-access to students except when booked for teaching. Support staff Support is provided throughout the day through dedicated onsite teams, with Student Helpdesks located in Tower Building, Calcutta House, Commercial Road, Eden Grove, Ladbroke House, Moorgate and Spring House. Telephone support is available evenings and weekends every day of the year. Details can be found on the support webpage: Opening Hours For full details of opening hours, refer to: Students can access many of the University s computing facilities from home or another workplace via the Internet. Student Printing Laser printing is available throughout the University. A fee is charged. FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 7.5 Open Language Programme In addition to their main programme of study, the University offers all postgraduate students the opportunity through the Open Language Programme, to learn (or gain fluency in) one of a wide range of languages. For the majority of courses an additional fee payment is charged should you wish to pursue this. Before registering for an OLP module you will need to be assessed so that you can be placed at the appropriate level; these assessments are made by the Open Language Programme at key points in the year. The languages available are usually: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Learning is achieved through a combination of taught sessions and independent study packs, both of which are essential to make real progress. For further information please visit:

30 COURSE SPECIFICATION Section One: ABOUT THE COURSE 1 Name of course and highest award MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainability (ARCHES-N) 2 Level of highest award (according to FHEQ) Level 7 (PG) 3 Possible Interim Awards Postgraduate Certificate Postgraduate Diploma 4 Awarding/validating institution London Metropolitan University 5 Teaching institution(s) London Metropolitan University 6 Total credit for course (for highest award) The Faculty responsible Architecture & Spatial Design 8 Validated mode of attendance and intake September start FT/PT January start Other 9 About the course and its strategy towards teaching and learning and towards digital learning. Please include details of access to learning facilities, including flexible/open learning spaces within the Faculty. While the definition of sustainability may be open to various interpretations, there is growing evidence that the global climate is changing and that this is a result of human activities. Increased levels of greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of environmental degradation such as the increase of waste in landfills and destruction of rainforests help cause global warming, acid rain, depletion of the ozone layer andincreased extreme weather events. Natural resources, such as energy and water, could be at risk if no action is taken to reduce their demand, adopt renewable against finite resources, reuse and recycle materials and recover part of the damage already made. Buildings are responsible for almost 50 per cent of the UK's energy consumption and carbon emissions. The UK government has set out ambitious plans for new dwellings to be zero carbon by 2016 and for non-residential buildings by This has put UK at the forefront of countries to have a green agenda and may serve as an example to the required global trend towards sustainability. Designing new buildings which are energy efficient is only part of the story: 90% of buildings in the UK housing stock were built before the Building Regulations began to take energy seriously in the 1990s and new build only adds 1% to the stock each year. Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings is essential, as well as how to adapt existing buildings for a different climate and to reduce energy use to mitigate the impact of buildings on climate change. People spend nearly 80% of their lives inside buildings. Therefore it is essential to promote a good indoor environment for improved work performance and increased human well-being without excessive use and depletion of natural resources. A pleasant indoor environment with low energy consumption is the major aim of good building design and planning. The MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainability course addresses the above issues in its curriculum. After completion of this course students will be able to interpret and act upon the results based on critical knowledge in a series of subjects related to energy and the environment, comfort and buildings, moving towards a truly sustainable design. The modules taught in the MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainability were developed under the EU DGVII Altener Programme, TEACHRENEWPACK Project European Masters: Developing a European

31 26 Masters Course in the Integration of Renewable Energies in Buildings, by the UK partner LEARN Low Energy Architecture Research Unit from the London Metropolitan University and a Consortia of European Universities: University of Athens, University of Florence, University of La Rochelle, University of Porto and UPC Barcelona. The University of Dortmund was later included. The nature of the course, often experimental, designed based or involving building monitoring, simulation and Post-Occupancy Evaluation emphasises practical tutorials and seminars to promote dialogue as well asvirtual learning environments. Extensive independent research is expected in the thesis developed in this course. 10 Course aims. Courseaims are broad statements of intent and should be written to show how the content of the course meets the aims. Where a course sits within a framework the course aims should incorporate framework aims. To enable the student to research, define, explore and test the relationship between climate, architecture and people and to appreciate the different ways in which these three components influence the energy use and carbon emissions of buildings. To enable the student to examine how low energy solutions may be found using rational use of energy and renewable energy systems and subsequently tested within simulation models. To prepare students with specialised skills, which aim to challenge and enhance their current design vocabularies/techniques, promoting a holistic approach towards low energy design, reduce/recover its environment impact while promoting comfortable and healthy spaces. To supply students with the techniques of critical assessment needed to appropriately invent, adapt and develop design solutions towards a sustainable built environment. 11 Course learning outcomes. Learning outcomes are statements of what a student is expected to understand or be able to do after completing the process of learning. For example at undergraduate level, collectively, course learning outcomes should contribute to the development of the undergraduate graduate attributes. At the conclusion of this course, the student will expect to be able to: General Outcomes: Understand how research might inform design and, conversely, how the process of designing might be understood as part of a research process; Construct effective processes, which can rigorously test ideas and information in terms of their relevance to a given area of study or situation, resulting in a clear and well-founded conceptual framework; Develop and evaluate appropriate and relevant methods of interpreting, engaging, integrating and otherwise using design research material in order to establish design parameters which can intervene in, adapt to and potentially transform particular situations and processes; Effectively communicate the ideas, intentions and resolution of a design proposal, in its own terms. Demonstrating an understanding of its development in relation to the accompanying research and the wider body of knowledge encompassed by the specialism; alongside an awareness of how this might be adjusted or transformed by wider social, political, economic, physical and technological contexts;

32 27 Produce a coherent, articulate, well-presented and holistic thesis, which effectively illustrates and establishes the student s position, aims, results and conclusions to demonstrate the ability to think independently and coherently. Particular Learning Outcomes within this Specialism: a. Knowledge and Understanding Enhanced awareness of the rational use of energy in buildings without compromising the comfort of the occupants; Knowledge and understanding of current regulations in practice governing energy efficiency, sustainability and integration of renewable energies in buildings, commitments to reduce the CO 2 emissions while addressing climate change. b. Cognitive (thinking) skills The ability to: Consider the energy performance of a building a in a holistic manner. c. Practical skills The ability to: Use physical and computer simulations in estimating building performance in a critical manner; Communicate effectively the ideas and intentions of their research through an appropriate range of representational techniques. d. Key/transferable skills including employability and professional practice The ability to: Demonstrate self-direction, personal responsibility and initiative in achieving work goals and being able to work autonomously with both a design and academic context; See and make connections between different areas of knowledge; Research complex topics intellectually; Communicate clearly to specialists and non-specialist audiences; Work productively in collaboration with others, including different institutions and professional frameworks; Work effectively within an area of specialist knowledge, within the professional practice environment. 12 Indicative learning hours for the course. Learning hours comprise face-to-face and virtual contact hours plus self-managed and directed learning and time spent on placements. Please give an indication of the number of anticipated learning hours for the course as a total, taking in to account core modules and indicative designates. Students should note that these figures may change depending on the exact combination of options taken. Method Contact time comprising lectures, seminars and other timetabled sessions Self managed/independent study Directed activities Placements 0 TOTAL LEARNING HOURS FOR THE COURSE 1800 hrs Description and number of learning hours Taught modules 4 x x x 48= 280 Dissertation 1 x 60 Total 340 hrs Taught modules 5 x x 64 = 464 Dissertation 1 x 240 Total 704hrs Taught modules 4 x x x 72 = 456 Dissertation 1 x 300 Total 340 hrs

33 28 13 Describe the arrangements for personal development planning on this course Opportunities for pdp are built into this course through the curriculum,the choice of projects/ designate modules, and the assessments thatallow the student to tailor the course around their specificinterests/skills/requirements. This approach is supported by a system ofindividual tutorials, available on all modules, and culminates in theresearch and development of the final thesis/project. 14 Description of course and its structure. Around 150 words, written to be accessible to a lay audience to be used for marketing purposes. What is the course s unique selling point? What is the pattern of delivery? This MSc course is tailored for architects and other professionals working in the built environment who want to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in low energy design and sustainable development. Students acquire a practical and theoretical grounding in the knowledge and skills required to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from buildings and ensure that buildings are adapted to meet the challenge of climate change. Skills are developed in a range of different methodologies for evaluating environmental conditions and predicting the effects of design solutions. These may include data collection and interpretation methods and computer-based simulation of buildings, set within a framework of low energy design principles. Because spaces are more successful when they combine sustainable design with high levels of occupant satisfaction, and buildings and their occupants form a complex interrelationship that constantly needs to adapt, emphasis is given to the importance of post occupancy evaluation surveys and environmental monitoring. This is particular relevant as studies have often shown large discrepancies between predicted and real energy consumption. Integrated design does not stop when construction is finished but needs to envisage the overall life cycle. 15 Main teaching site for course north 16 PSRB accreditations n/a 17 Exemptions from Professional Body n/a examinations 18 Principal QAA Subject Benchmark Statement (where relevant) To demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems associated with energy, occupant comfort and their interaction within the built environment. To demonstrate competency, sound judgments and accurate evaluation of energy efficiency in buildings, sustainability and integration of renewable energies to reduce the strong dependence on imported energy and the depletion of fossil fuel resources without harming the environment and while promoting comfortable spaces. This is in line with government commitments to reduce the CO 2 emissions while addressing climate change. 19 Secondary relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Statement or other external reference point A strong emphasis is given to research in the exploration of relationships between architecture and energy and sustainability to prepare students with specialised skills, which can be used to challenge and enhance their current design techniques. Students will deal with complex

34 29 issues both systematically and creatively. Ultimately the final outcome will encompass truly sustainable design. Students will develop techniques and critical assessments needed to appropriately develop, adapt and promote design that is energy efficient and comfortable to the occupants. In a current environmentally conscious scenario, the new generation of professionals need to be prepared to successfully tackle the problems of this and future generations. 20 Expected length of course FT duration 1 year PT duration 2 years Other (please specify 21 Admissions requirements, to be demonstrated through certificated or experiential learning. Around 30 words; for example: Normally an upper second class Honours degree in a relevant subject. Those with relevant professional qualifications, prior certificated learning within the subject areas or extensive professional experience will also be considered). Normally an upper second class Honours degree in architecture or a built-environment based subject. Professional/research experience is highly valued. Interest and enthusiasm are essential. Those with relevant professional qualifications, prior certificated learning within the subject areas or extensive professional experience will also be considered. 22 Details of organised work experience, sandwich year or year abroad available during the course (if applicable) n/a 23 Other external links providing expertise/experience available during the course Professional bodies like RIBA and CIBSE often promote lectures or seminars in subjects related to the course. Students are encouraged to attend Energy solutions and Ecobuild Exhibitions. A variety of seminars and courses are also provided by BRE, the Solar Energy Society and numerous governmental and NGO associations. The unit LEARN also administers the NCEUB Network for Comfort and Energy Use in Buildings which is developing a conference specifically for Masters students in the subject area of people and buildings. This will help involve practicing design professionals. 24 Arrangements on the course for careers education, information and guidance Outcomes and acquired skills are in line with the growing demand for skilled labour in the areas of energy, sustainability and renewable energies. The ultimate aim is to create a body of professionals that can make an educated contribution towards a sustainable world. Methods are embedded in the curricula. Commitments to address climate change, reduce CO 2 emissions and to promote the use of renewable energy in the built environment are in the agenda of governments. The experience of our cohort of past students is that the skills they gain on the course enhance their employability. Publishing work in conferences and journals, dissemination of works at the end of year exhibition may contribute to the development of future careers, whether professional or research based. 25 Career, employability and opportunities for continuing professional development. Around 35 words, written in language which is as accessible as possible to a lay audience to be used for marketing

35 30 purposes. Should include examples of potential career destinations and how the skills and abilities gained through the course contribute to career development. For example: Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in industry or professional practice in the areas of accounting, financial management and financial services. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study. General awareness of the importance of sustainable development and need to combat climate change is contributing to a growing demand for skilled labour in the areas of energy, sustainability and renewable energies in the built environment. An understanding of what constitutes a pleasant indoor environment with low energy consumption is a major aim of good building design and planning. Successful completion of the course offers specialist knowledge in these fields contributing towards sustainable design. Section Two: COURSE STRUCTURE AND ASSESSMENT 26 Articulation of the assessment strategy for the course. For example: You are assessed via essays, individual and group research projects and a final dissertation Students are assessed at the end of the semester via coursework. However, the majority of course work will have a group survey and a research component. Learning methods promote a wider interaction between students and contribute to the development of the range of skills and competencies which are essential in professional practice. Assessments will also include seminar and/or paper presentations. While most of the modules will include data collection and interpretation methods and computerbased simulation of buildings, emphasis has also been given to the application of the knowledge acquired in an architectural project. Thesis dissertation will encompass an independent research to allow exploration of issues within the scope of the course and to achieve a recognisable level of expertise in their subject. 27 Course Structure Diagram Level Seven Semester Module Module Title Status Credits Notes Code autumn ADP027 N Energy, Comfort and Buildings Core 20 Part-time students will enrol in this module in the first year. other (see notes field for details) ADP028 N Low Energy Architecture Core 20 Year submission. Lectures on autumn semester and seminar and tutorials on the Spring semester. autumn ADP031 N Part-time students will enrol in this module in the second year. Building Simulation Core 20 Pre-requisites: ADP027N and/or

36 31 ADP028N. autumn ADP033 N Daylighting and Energy Efficient Artificial Lighting Part-time students will enrol in this module in the second year. Core 20 Pre-requisites: ADP027N and/or ADP028N. spring ADP032 N Building Performance: Measurement and Analytical Methods Part-time students will enrol in this module in the first year. Designate 20 Pre-requisites: ADP027N and/or ADP028N. Students must choose between module ADP032N or ADP054N. spring ADP054 N Advanced thermal comfort studies Part-time students will enrol in this module in the first year. Designate 20 Pre-requisites: ADP027N and/or ADP028N. Students must choose between module ADP032N or ADP054N. spring ADP035 N Thesis Brief Development and Research Methods Part-time students will enrol in this module in the first year. Core 20 Pre-requisites: ADP027N. Part-time students will enrol in this module in the first year.

37 32 other (see notes field for details) ADPP03 4N MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainability Thesis Core 60 Prerequisite ADP035N. Submission for full time students Summer or following Semester. Part-time students are to submit their thesis in summer in the second year. 28 Mapping matrix of modules delivering the course learning outcomes Course learning outcome (list all) Met by module aim/learning outcome (list all relevant module titles) Understand how research might inform design ADP028N and, conversely, how the process of designing ADP035N might be understood as part of a research ADPP34N process; Construct effective processes, which can rigorously test ideas and information in terms of their relevance to a given area of study or situation, resulting in a clear and well-founded conceptual framework; Develop and evaluate appropriate and relevant methods of interpreting, engaging, integrating and otherwise using design research material in order to establish design parameters which can intervene in, adapt to and potentially transform particular situations and processes; Effectively communicate the ideas, intentions and resolution of a design proposal, in its own terms. Demonstrating an understanding of its development in relation to the accompanying research and the wider body of knowledge encompassed by the specialism; alongside an awareness of how this might be adjusted or transformed by wider social, political, economic, physical and technological contexts; Produce a coherent, articulate, well-presented and holistic thesis, which effectively illustrates and establishes the student s position, aims, results and conclusions. ADP027N ADP033N ADP032N ADP054N ADP035N ADPP34N All module especially: ADP028N ADP035N ADPP34N Enhanced awareness of the rational use of energy in buildings without compromising thermal comfort; Knowledge and understanding of current regulations in practice governing energy efficiency, sustainability and integration of ADP027N ADP032N ADP054N ADP027N ADP032N ADP054N

38 33 renewable energies in buildings, commitments to reduce the CO 2 emissions while addressing climate change. Consider the energy performance of a building in a holistic manner. Use physical and computer simulations in estimating building performance in a critical manner; Communicate effectively the ideas and intentions of their research through an appropriate range of representational techniques. Demonstrate self-direction, personal responsibility and initiative in achieving work goals and being able to work autonomously with both a design and academic context; See and make connections between different areas of knowledge; Research intellectually complex topics; Communicate clearly to specialists and nonspecialist audiences; Work productively in collaboration with others, including different institutions and professional frameworks; Work effectively within an area of specialist knowledge, within the professional practice environment. ADP027N ADP032N ADP027N ADP031N ADP033N ADP035N ADPP34N All modules especially: ADP027N ADP035N ADPP34N All modules ADP035N ADPP34N All modules especially: ADP027N ADPP34N ADP027N ADP028N ADP032N ADP054N All modules Section Three: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS 29 Courses shall conform to both University Scheme and University Academic Regulations. Where a course in addition has course specific regulations, which have been formally approved by the University these should be included below. N/A Section Four: OFFICIAL USE AND CODES responsibility for completion is as indicated 30 (Faculty) Name of nominated Course Leader at time of approval Dr Luisa Brotas 31 (Faculty) Nominated source of funding HEFCE Tuition fees [click to select source of funding 3] Other: please complete as appropriate 32 (QEU) Original date of approval 33 (QEU) Course approved to run from (QEU) Course specification version number 35 (QEU) Revision date (specify cohort) 36 (Academic Registry) London Met course code

39 34 37 (Academic Registry) Route code ARCHES-N 38 (Planning Office) JACS code 9.0 USEFUL INFORMATION Each year the Faculty of Architecture and Spatial Design has regular events which support the culture of the Faculty and broader students educational experiences: (A) OPEN LECTURES Most Thursday evenings during term time are set aside for guest lectures, usually held in the main ground floor lecture theatre, the Forum. All students are invited, and requests for particular speakers or particular topics are always welcome. (B) STUDY TRIPS Each individual unit will organise an architectural study trip during one of two trip weeks in either the Autumn or Spring Semester. The destination and duration will be decided individually by the unit tutors, with respect to the focus of the unit project briefs. (C) CELEBRATION WEEK Each year the Faculty sets aside a week for cross course studio reviews. This enables everyone to view what project and design work is going on, and for staff to monitor overall performance and equivalence. Students are selected from each level of each course and studio to present. (D) END OF YEAR EXHIBITION In addition to the submission of portfolios and coursework for assessment, all students are expected to be involved in exhibiting their work within the Faculty, and particularly at the end-of-year exhibition. This requires students to attend beyond the dates of the formal assessment processes at the end of second semester to help in selecting, designing, installing and striking the Faculty exhibition. Again, students are responsible for looking after their work and for removing it when an exhibition is over DIRECTORY OF MODULES FOR THE COURSE Module Code ADP027N Module Title Energy, Comfort and Buildings Semester Autumn (Au), Spring Sp), both semesters, or Summer Study Period Module Status Core (C) Designate (D) Elective (E) Pre-requisites (if any) Module Summary Au C None This module covers the basic principles of environmental sustainability and comfort in housing and non -residential buildings in a range of climates. It introduces simple methods of surveying comfort preferences together with field measurements, and statistical interpretation of results. Assessment Requirements Coursework 100%

40 35 ADP028N ADP031N ADP033N Low Energy Architecture Building Simulation Daylighting and Energy Efficient Artificial Lighting both semesters C None Covers the areas of the energy efficient and bioclimatic design of housing and non-domestic building types in a range of climates. It introduces simple manual and computer based methods for the prediction of energy use and carbon dioxide emissions as well as internal comfort conditions and daylight levels. Au C ADP027N or 028N Au C ADP027N or 028N This module covers the use of calculation and computer based simulation tools to predict the thermal and ventilation and daylight behaviour of buildings. Following on from simple tools introduced in ADP027N this workshop-based module gives practical experience of a range of highend simulation tools. The module covers the design for good daylighting of buildings and in particular the size, shape, orientation of windows, selection of glass and shading systems in relation to building's use and climate. It covers the selection of artificial lamps and luminaires and control systems both from the perspective of visual comfort and energy efficiency. Seminar presentation and paper 20% Coursework 80% Coursework 100% Coursework 100%

41 36 ADP032N Building Performance: Measurement and Analytical Methods Sp D ADP027N or 028N The module deals with the performance of buildings in practice, both from the point of view of occupant satisfaction and health, as well as the use of energy and resources. It deals with methodologies for energy auditing and targeting. Case studies of post occupancy evaluation are reviewed together with methods for collecting and analysing data. Coursework 100% ADP054N Advanced Thermal Comfort Studies Sp D ADP027N The heating and cooling of buildings accounts for some 25% of all energy use. Thermal comfort is important to the energy use because an uncomfortable building cannot be considered successful, but also because discomfort is a trigger for the use of energy for heating or cooling. This module covers the theory of human thermal comfort and the conflicting theories which result from the rational/climate chamber approach and the field study approach to thermal comfort evaluation. Student will learn how to organise and execute a comfort survey or postoccupancy building evaluation and analyse its results. They will develop aknowledge of the setting and use of thermal comfort standards. Essay or Seminar presentation 20% Coursework 80%

42 37 ADP035N ADDP34N Thesis Brief Development and Research Methods MSc Architecture, Energy and Sustainability Thesis Sp D ADP027N or 028N To construct a viable thesis proposal and employ evidence to support it. To acquire experience of the research methodologies used in built environment research and their critical implementation. The thesis development module aims to provide students with experience in gathering information around which to develop a supervised research project and critically appraising it. The module allows students to develop one or more preliminary investigations into topics of possible research with appropriate developed literature searches. It should be regarded as the production of a research proposal. Su or Au C ADP035N As a core Master s requirement, students are required to undertake and write up a substantial individual projectbased thesis into a topic of their choice (subject to approval), working under the supervision of a member of the course staff team. The project may be either (a) a piece of original empirical research, or (b) an analytical synthesis and critique of already-published work. Coursework 100% Between 12,000 and 25,000 words

43 INDEX OF KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION 11.1 Relevant University Procedures: Procedure Academic Misconduct Full procedure in the Academic Regulations (Section 10.5) Full Procedure & notes in the University s Student Handbook Further information/guidance available at: Appeals against decisions of Assessment Boards APL Procedures (Section 10.4) (Section 10.1) (Notes only) Limits to the amount of APL, which can be claimed, are detailed within the Awards Framework and Regulations that regulate your course. Complaints Procedure Fees and enrolments (Section 9) Fees: Enrolment: Intermission (Suspension of Studies) Mitigating Circumstances Postgraduate Assessment Regulations Postgraduate Awards Framework, Scheme Regulations & Course Structure (Section 9.1) (Section 10.3) (Section 4.2) (Section 4.1) (including deadlines)

44 11.2 Useful online information: Faculties and Professional Service Departments Academic Regulations Examination Timetable (and Exam Track) Evision Learning Development Unit Postgraduate Offices Postgraduate Students PostGrad-Line Programme Planning Student Handbook Student Services Timetable information WebLearn