Faculty of Education Discretionary Bands Faculty Board Approval FE15-02 0
Guidelines f Awards when QCA lies within a Discretionary Band Programmes Bachel of Education Page 2 B.Ed in Education & Psychology Page 3 Professional Master in Education Page 4 BA Early Childhood Care & Education Page 5 Grad Cert in Professional Studies in Education Page 6 Grad Diploma in Professional Studies in Education Page 7 Grad Diploma in Special Educational Needs Page 8 Grad Diploma in Adult & Further Education Page 9 Grad Diploma in Early Childhood Education Grad Diploma in ICT in Primary School Page 10 Faculty of Education Master Programmes o M.Ed. o MA in Music Education o M.Ed. in Adult Education o M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education o M.Ed. in ICT in Primary Education o M.Ed. in Special Educational Needs o M. Oid san Oideachas Lan Gaeilge o MA in Education and the Arts o M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management o MA in Educational Psychology Page 11 Certificate in Inclusive Care and Education Page 12 Certificate in Religious Education (CRE) o B.Ed & B.Ed Psy. Students o Graduate Diploma Students o PME Students Page 13 1
Bachel of Education (B.Ed.) The award and award classification shall be made on the basis of perfmance of the student in Part 2 of the programme only (Year 2; Year 3 and Year 4). Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B1, at minimum, across school placement modules: SP5, SP6 and SP7. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade A2, at minimum in two elective modules in Semester 8. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade A2, at minimum, in Undergraduate Dissertation Modules. Second Class Honours,Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90-2.99 Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B2, at minimum, across school placement modules: SP5, SP6 and SP7. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B1, at minimum in two elective modules in Semester 8. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B1, at minimum, in Undergraduate Dissertation Modules. Second Class Honours,Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50-2.59 Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B3, at minimum, across school placement modules: SP5, SP6 and SP7. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B2, at minimum, in two elective modules in Semester 8. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B2, at minimum, in Undergraduate Dissertation Modules. Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in Part 2 of the Programme (Years 2, 3 and 4), the Exam Board has discretion to award honours on an individual basis. 2
B.Ed. in Education and Psychology The award and award classification shall be made on the basis of perfmance of the student in Part 2 of the programme only (Year 2; Year 3 and Year 4). Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B1, at minimum, across school placement modules: SP5, SP6 and SP7. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade A2, at minimum, in Undergraduate Dissertation Modules. Second Class Honours,Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90-2.99 Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B2, at minimum, across school placement modules: SP5, SP6 and SP7. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B1, at minimum, in Undergraduate Dissertation Modules. Second Class Honours,Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50-2.59 Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B3, at minimum, across school placement modules: SP5, SP6 and SP7. Student will have achieved average QPV equivalent to Grade B2, at minimum, in Undergraduate Dissertation Modules. Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in Part 2 of the Programme (Years 2, 3 and 4), the Exam Board has discretion to award honours on an individual basis. 3
Professional Master of Education (PME) Student will have achieved QPV equivalent to Grade A2, at minimum, in Dissertation Modules. Student will have achieved QPV equivalent to Grade B1, at minimum across school placement modules SP3, SP4 and SP5. Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90-2.99 Student will have achieved QPV equivalent to Grade B1, at minimum, in Dissertation Modules Student will have achieved QPV equivalent to Grade B2, at minimum across school placement modules SP3, SP4 and SP5. Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50-2.59 Student will have achieved QPV equivalent to Grade B2, at minimum, in Dissertation Modules Student will have achieved QPV equivalent to Grade B3, at minimum, across school placement modules SP3, SP4 and SP5. Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in a semester of the Master s programme, the Exam Board has discretion to award honours, on an individual basis. 4
BA in Early Childhood Care and Education Student will have achieved Grade B1 at minimum in Module EN4365 (Practicum) Dissertation Module (EN4458) Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90-2.99 Student will have achieved Grade B2 at minimum in Module EN4365 (Practicum) Dissertation Module (EN4458) Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50-2.59 Student will have achieved Grade B3 at minimum in Module EN4365 (Practicum) Dissertation Module (EN4458) Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in either 3 rd 4 th year, the Exam Board has discretion to award honours, on an individual basis. 5
Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education Student will have achieved Grade B1, at minimum, in PSE508 Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90 2.99 Student will have achieved Grade B2, at minimum, in PSE508 Second Class Honours: Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50 2.59 Student will have achieved Grade B3, at minimum, in PSE508 Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in their postgraduate programme, the exam board has discretion to award honours, on an individual basis. 6
Graduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education Student will have achieved Grade B1, at minimum, in PSE 510 (PSE 510) Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90-2.99 Student will have achieved Grade B2, at minimum, in PSE 510 (PSE 510) Second Class Honours: Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50-2.59 Student will have achieved Grade B3, at minimum in PSE 510 (PSE 510) Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in their postgraduate programme, the exam board has discretion to award honours, on an individual basis. 7
Graduate Diploma In Special Educational Needs Student will have achieved Grade B1, at minimum, in Applied Research Project (Modules SEN502 + SEN507) AND Grade B1, in Practicum (Module SEN505 + SEN510) Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90 2.99 Student will have achieved Grade B2, at minimum, in Applied Research Project (Modules SEN502 + SEN507) AND Grade B2, in Practicum (Module SEN505 + SEN510) Second Class Honours: Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50 2.59 Student will have achieved Grade B3, at minimum, in Applied Research Project (Modules SEN502 + SEN507) AND Grade B3, in Practicum (Module SEN505 + SEN510) Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in their postgraduate programme, the exam board has discretion to award honours, on an individual basis. 8
Graduate Diploma in Adult and Further Education Student will have achieved Grade B1, at minimum, in AN5752 Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90 2.99 Student will have achieved Grade B2, at minimum, in AN5752 Second Class Honours: Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50 2.59 Student will have achieved Grade B3, at minimum, in AN5752 Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in their postgraduate programme, the exam board has discretion to award honours, on an individual basis. 9
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Graduate Diploma in ICT in Primary Education Student will have achieved Grade B1, at minimum, in Applied Research Project Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90 2.99 Student will have achieved Grade B2, at minimum, in Applied Research Project Second Class Honours: Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50 2.59 Student will have achieved Grade B3, at minimum, in Applied Research Project Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in their postgraduate programme, the exam board has discretion to award honours, on an individual basis. 10
Faculty of Education Master Programmes M.Ed. MA in Music Education M.Ed. in Adult Education M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education M.Ed. in ICT in Primary Education M.Ed. in Special Educational Needs M. Oid san Oideachas Lan Gaeilge MA in Education and the Arts M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management MA in Educational Psychology Student will have achieved Grade A2, at minimum, in Dissertation Modules Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90 2.99 Student will have achieved Grade B2, at minimum, in Dissertation Modules Second Class Honours: Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50 2.59 Student will have achieved Grade B3, at minimum, in Dissertation Modules Where exceptional circumstances have impacted negatively on a student s perfmance in a semester of the Master s programme, the exam board has discretion to award honours, on an individual basis. 11
Level 6 Certificate in Inclusive Care and Education Student will have achieved Grade B1, at minimum, in Module EN2732 Second Class Honours: Grade 1 (2:1) 2.90 2.99 Student will have achieved Grade B2, at minimum, in Module EN2732 Second Class Honours: Grade 2 (2:2) 2.50 2.59 Student will have achieved Grade B3, at minimum, in Module EN2732. 12
Certificate in Religious Education (CRE) B.Ed & B.Ed Psy. Students Teastas: Eolas ar Creideamh agus ar a Mhuineadh Distinction: Certificate Awarded at 3.40 3.30 3.39 Minimum Grade B1 required in Semester 8 Honours: Certificate Awarded at 2.60 2.50 2.59 Minimum Grade B3 required in Semester 8 ---------------------------------------------- Graduate Diploma Students Teastas: Eolas ar Creideamh agus ar a Mhuineadh Distinction: Certificate Awarded at 3.40 3.30 3.39 Minimum Grade B1 required in any one of 3 Semesters Honours: Certificate Awarded at 2.60 2.50 2.59 Minimum Grade B3 required in any one of 3 Semesters ---------------------------------------------- PME Students Distinction: Certificate Awarded at 3.40 3.30 3.39 Minimum Grade B1 required in in Semester 3 Honours: Certificate Awarded at 2.60 2.50 2.59 Minimum Grade B3 required in Semester 3 Medal Awards (Applicable from 2009) In the event of 2 me students being ex aequo, the student who has achieved the highest QPV value (to highest decimal point) in Semester 8 will be eligible f the award of CRE Medal. 13