Student Handbook 2013-2014

College of Business, Law, Education and Social Sciences School of Social Sciences Bangor University Gwynedd LL57 2DG RECEPTION TEL: (01248) 383231 Postgraduate Reception Fax: (01248) 383228 Student Handbook 2013-2014 Head of School: Professor Catherine A. Robinson Deputy Head of School: Dr Julia Wardhaugh Director of Postgraduate Studies (PGT): Dr Stefan Machura Deputy Director of Postgraduate Studies (PGR): Dr Julia Wardhaugh Senior Tutor: Dr Stefan Machura Postgraduate Office Manager: Bethan Hamilton-Hine Postgraduate Administrator: Debbie Pritchard School Administrator: Ann Williams 1

CONTENTS Page WELCOME TO BANGOR.3 1. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES.4 2. STAFF DETAILS... 5 3. FINDING INFORMATION OVERVIEW 7 4. INFORMATION, ADVICE AND PERSONAL SUPPORT... 8 5. HEALTH AND SAFETY. 13 6. UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FOR THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR... 15 7. WHERE DO I GO FOR CLASSES (MAP)...16 8. MODULE SELECTION, TIMETABLE, LECTURES AND TUTORIALS. 17 9. ATTENDANCE MONITORING.18 10. ASSESSMENT 20 11. MARKING CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS.. 27 12. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT AND UNFAIR PRACTICE. 29 13. DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURES.. 31 14. ELECTRONIC RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDIES 37 2

A welcome to the School of Social Sciences Welcome to the School of Social Sciences at Bangor University. The School forms part of the larger College of Business, Law, Education and Social Sciences. This handbook aims to provide you with essential information about the programme and student support. The whole staff team lecturers and administrative staff are committed to making your course as enjoyable, intellectually challenging, personally rewarding and trouble-free as possible. We hope that you will benefit fully from all the advantages that the University, the city and the surrounding area have to offer. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know and we will do everything we can to help. As a student on one of our programmes you are joining a larger multi-disciplinary community of students in the fields of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Social Policy, Sociology, Health & Social Care and Social Work. The School provides teaching through the medium of both English and Welsh and courses from first degree to PhD level. The organizational structure is designed to increase the opportunities for students to benefit from the wide range of expertise that the School brings together while encouraging a sense of identity at the subject level. I look forward to the contribution you will be making to the School. I hope that in future you can look back on your time in Bangor not just as the foundation for a successful career but as a richly rewarding time of personal development. I am delighted to welcome you to the postgraduate environment in the School. I hope your time with us will be challenging, enjoyable and rewarding. Professor Catherine Robinson Head of School 3

1. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES The School of Social Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department, embracing Criminology and Criminal Justice, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology and Health and Social Care. Research in the School of Social Sciences has four main themes: Communities and Social Networks; Minority Languages and Cultures; Policy Evaluation Research; Crime and Civic Society. Two major research centers are based in the school: WISERD - the Wales Institute of Social & Economic Research, Data & Methods and The Centre for Mental Health and Society (CFMHAS). Our Masters degrees offer thorough training in the principles and practice of social research, whilst allowing students to follow their interests through a range of specialised modules. Modules are taught by staff who are active researchers and through our links with local, national and international agencies, our degree programmes are current, topical and informed by staff research. The applied nature of our programmes prepares students for careers in social sciences and the social professions, helping to promote the career development of professionals as well as preparing new graduates for future careers. The Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERDhttp://www.wiserd.ac.uk/) has an ambitious programme of work to help researchers make better use of data, develop large interdisciplinary projects, conduct research on a series of localities, and build partnerships with organisations and local communities. The centre brings together social scientists from across Wales who work together to develop a more detailed picture of the people of Wales through the collection, analysis and dissemination of data in areas from economic activity and growth to education, community participation, health and social care. The Centre for Mental Health and Society (CFMHAS) is a methods based research centre focused on research that has direct translational application to the well-being of people with mental health problems, their families and carers, and to the mental health of the general population. CFMHAS is a partnership between the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Bangor University. It has office bases in Wrexham and Bangor. The Centre s research is multi-disciplinary, bringing together practitioners and researchers with a background in social, psychological and biomedical sciences with a particular emphasis on mixed-methods research designed to address complex problems. 4

2. STAFF DETAILS Most of the School s full-time lecturers are based in the Ogwen Building (unless otherwise stated). For their room numbers and contact details, please see below. Name Ext. Room Email Davies, Myfanwy (Dr) 2140 Myfanwy.davies@bangor.ac.uk Davis, Howard (Prof) 2123 108 h.h.davis@bangor.ac.uk Day, Graham (Mr) 3299 002 g.a.s.day@bangor.ac.uk Feilzer, Martina (Dr) 8171 106 m.feilzer@bangor.ac.uk Griffiths, Aled (Mr) 3223 Athrolys Building a.w.griffiths@bangor.ac.uk Gwilym, Hefin (Mr) 2509 204 h.gwilym@bangor.ac.uk Hirst, David (Dr) 2231 101 j.d.hirst@bangor.ac.uk Holmes Tim (Dr) 2961 Ogwen t.holmes@bangor.ac.uk Hodges, Rhian (Dr) 3034 201 sosa0d@bangor.ac.uk John, Malcolm (Mr) 3225 Cae Derwen Villa a.m.john@bangor.ac.uk Jones, Gwenda Rhian (Dr) 8094 110 g.r.jones@bangor.ac.uk Krayer, Anne (Dr) 8203 015 a.krayer@bangor.ac.uk Law, Julianne (Dr) 3034 201 j.law@bangor.ac.uk Lloyd, Rhian (Mrs) 2216 Cae Derwen Villa rhian.lloyd@bangor.ac.uk Macdonald, Fiona (Mrs) 8749 Cae Derwen Villa f.macdonald@bangor.ac.uk Machura, Stefan (Dr) 2214 205 s.machura@bangor.ac.uk Mann, Robin (Dr) 3200 109 r.mann@bangor.ac.uk McLaren, Ann (Mrs) 2978 016 a.mclaren@bangor.ac.uk Nijhar Preet (Dr) 8223 107 s.k.nijhar@bangor.ac.uk Patterson, Corinna (Dr) 2978 015 sosa06@bangor.ac.uk Prys, Cynog (Dr) 3834 204 sop204@bangor.ac.uk Robinson, Catherine (Prof) 2238 104 c.a.robinson@bangor.ac.uk Seddon, Diane (Dr) 8220 206 d.seddon@bangor.ac.uk Slack, Roger (Dr) 3888 014 r.slack@bangor.ac.uk Stoetzler Marcel (Dr) 2758 Ogwen m.stoetzler@bangor.ac.uk Wardhaugh, Julia (Dr) 2007 202 j.wardhaugh@bangor.ac.uk Zinovieff, Fiona (Dr) 3664 015 f.zinovieff@bangor.ac.uk 5

Support Staff The majority of the support staff are based in the Administration Centre next to the Hen Goleg and this is the first point of contact for all postgraduate students in the College of Business, Social Sciences and Law. For staff room numbers and contact details, please see below. Name Role Room Ext. Email Ellis, Mr Huw Hamilton-Hine, Mrs Bethan Pritchard, Miss Deborah Jones, Mrs Rebecca Owen College Administration Manager Postgraduate Office Manager Postgraduate Administrator Postgraduate Administrator College Administration Centre Postgrad Office 004 College Administration Centre Postgrad Office 004 College Administration Centre Postgrad Office 004 College Administration Centre Pritchard, Mrs Caryl Receptionist Reception College Administration Centre Owen, Miss Dwynwen Receptionist Reception College Administration Centre Mrs Rachel Parry Robinshaw, Mrs Susanne Academic Manager Academic Officer College Administration Centre College Administration Centre 3229 huw.ellis@bangor.ac.uk 2644 b.hamilton@bangor.ac.uk debbie.pritchard@bangor.ac. uk 3192 r.o.jones@bangor.ac.uk 3231 sos604@bangor.ac.uk 3231 dwynwen.owen@bangor.ac. uk 8197 rachel.parry@bangor.ac.uk 2177 s.robinshaw@bangor.ac.uk Williams, Miss Ann School Administrator Ogwen 017 2222 m.a.williams@bangor.ac.uk CoBSSL Reception is open from 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, and remains open throughout the lunch period. The Postgraduate Office is open to students from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday. The support teams aim to provide a friendly, efficient and confidential service to all students. 6

3. Finding information - Overview E-mail In order to help teaching matters run smoothly, it is important that you regularly check your e-mail inbox. It is your responsibility to ensure that you receive e-mail from your tutor, the School/College and the University. You can contact staff by personal visit to their room or email. You can search for a member of staff on the University intranet: www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/directory/ This provides a Mailto link to that person. All staff can be quickly and easily reached through this medium. You should keep in regular contact with your tutor via e-mail. E- mail is the main way in which the University, College and all staff will send communications to you. Please check it regularly. Acceptable use regulations are given by the University at http://www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/policies/accept_use.php.en?catid=&subid=194 Internal phone The whole University is linked by an internal phone system and calls within the system are free. Halls also have internal phones and dialling 0 gets the operator who will be able to get you any extension number. Internal mail Every School has an internal mailbox. Write your letter or note and put it in an envelope addressed to the relevant staff member and School - no stamp is necessary. Bangor 360 In Bangor 360 you will be able to find information which relates to you personally. You will be able to check your financial record, see the modules and degree programme you are registered for, update your contact details and see your marks. You can log in directly at https://inside.bangor.ac.uk/360/ 7

Blackboard Blackboard is the virtual learning environment (VLE) supported across the University. The majority of CNS modules provide a wide range of information regarding assessments, further reading, directed learning, questionnaires and other relevant material via the module Blackboard pages. You can access Blackboard via the intranet page or directly via http://blackboard.bangor.ac.uk/ Computer Rooms and Helpdesk There are a number of open access computer rooms around the University, some of which are available 24 hours. You can check their locations, find out how busy they are and how to access the Helpdesk on the IT Services webpage: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices Note - these rooms are often used for teaching during the day. 4. INFORMATION, ADVICE AND PERSONAL SUPPORT 4.1 Who should I ask for information, advice or assistance with my course? Postgraduate Administrators For most routine and administrative enquiries related to your course, your timetable, your assessment and examinations, the postgraduate administrators are here to help. Debbie Pritchard is the Postgraduate Administrator for Social Sciences and Bethan Hamilton-Hine is the Postgraduate Office Manager. Please visit the Administration Centre Reception if you would like to speak to either of these members of staff. If you wish to ask a question without visiting them in person, please send an email to either: First instance: debbie.pritchard@bangor.ac.uk b.hamilton@bangor.ac.uk Module Organisers Every School of Social Sciences module has a named Module Organiser, who is responsible for the academic content and delivery of the module. The names of all Module Organisers can be found in Section 12 of this Handbook. If you encounter an academic problem that is specific to a particular module, please contact the Module Organiser in the first instance. 8

Directors of Postgraduate Studies The Director of Postgraduate Studies has overall responsibility for the academic management of the postgraduate programmes in the School. The Director of Postgraduate Studies is Dr Stefan Machura. She can be seen by prior appointment, to discuss any question or problem relating to your degree course or your academic studies. Head of the School of Social Sciences The Head of the School of Social Sciences, Professor Catherine Robinson, may be seen whenever available, or by prior appointment, to discuss matters that are of specific concern and that have not been resolved by other means. Dr Julia Wardhaugh is the Deputy Head of the School. College of Business, Law, Education and Social Sciences If there are issues of concern that have not been resolved to your satisfaction by staff members of the School of Social Sciences, you can contact one of the following staff members at the College of Business, Law, Education and Social Sciences: Huw Ellis, College Administration Manager, or Rachel Parry, Academic Manager. They will ensure the appropriate help and advice are offered, depending upon the nature of the problem. Student Liaison Committee / Student Representatives This is a committee of elected student representatives of each undergraduate degree scheme and each year of study, postgraduate students and members of staff. The Committee meets regularly to discuss new developments and any problems. This is one important way in which you can participate in School matters and the Committee provides a valuable source of feedback and policy advice. The committee has the following key functions: To deal with informal general student complaints and difficulties. To provide feedback to the School on the teaching and learning environment. To comment on academic policies and practices. To advise the School on student matters. To provide student representation on the various School Boards. To organise social and other extra-curricular activities. Vacancies for student representatives are advertised at the beginning of each academic year. Please check the Intranet and notice boards. If you are interested, please contact one of the Chairs of the Committee, Dr Cynog Prys or Dr Rhian Hodges. 9

Postgraduate Ambassadors Postgraduate Ambassadors have a role to play in assisting their fellow students. They may be involved in induction and welcome activities in the early part of the academic year. They also provide an important service in providing advice and support to postgraduate students during their period of study, and may refer them to appropriate services within the University. They are also often involved in organizing social functions. Postgraduate Ambassadors are recruited from both taught and research degree programmes and if you would like to establish contact with someone in this role or indeed to volunteer yourself then please contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies. Central contact outside of the School may be made with: Kim Davies Email: postgraduateambassadors@bangor.ac.uk Tel: 01248 382072 10

4.2 Who should I approach if I encounter a personal or health related problem? When you first arrive in Bangor, you will be assigned to a member of academic staff, who will act as your Personal Tutor. There is no problem with changing your Personal Tutor if you wish to do so. Your Personal Tutor s role is to help you navigate your way through your studies, by providing general advice and guidance at critical points. If you are falling behind with your studies, or if you are experiencing any personal, family or health difficulties, you can seek advice and support from your Personal Tutor. Sometimes your Personal Tutor may be able to offer advice directly; on other occasions, your Personal Tutor might suggest that you should seek assistance from the professional counselling services that are available from Student Services. During the first few weeks of Semester 1, your Personal Tutor should contact you by means of an email to your university email account to invite you to attend a brief, informal meeting. Your Personal Tutor may also invite you to attend meetings at other times during the academic year. However, you can ask for an appointment to meet your Personal Tutor at any time you do not have to wait for an invitation. Different Personal Tutors may have slightly different systems for notifying students of their office hours and availability and for making appointments, but if you are unsure the best approach is simply to send your Personal Tutor an email requesting an appointment. Your Personal Tutor s primary role is to offer general assistance as well as personal advice and support, but it is NOT to offer assistance with specific academic subjects or modules. This is because your Personal Tutor will probably not be a specialist in the academic subject that might be causing you difficulties at some particular point during your studies. For academic and subject-specific advice and support, please try approaching the Module Organiser in the first instance, or the Director of Postgraduate Studies, subsequently, if you and the Module Organiser are unable to resolve the problem. Dr Stefan Machura, Senior Tutor, oversees the School of Social Sciences Personal Tutor system. If you are unable to contact your Personal Tutor, the Senior Tutor is available during office hours or by prior appointment for consultation, personal advice and support. 11

4.3 Who else to contact for help, information and advice The Course co-coordinator, Directors of Studies and other members of staff may not always be available or able to help with your problems. There is a whole network of alternative resources available at the University to help. These include: Student Services 2024 Student Counselling Services 8520 Accommodation Office 3944 or 2034 Careers 2071 Student Loans 3566 or 3637 Debt Counselling 3637 International Student Adviser 8430 Student s Union Welfare Centre 2024 Student Health Service 364492 Counselling Tutors: members of staff with counselling skills: Marilyn Haydn-Jones (Senior Counselling Tutor) 2949 Elen Huws 3993 Graham Clarke 3157 Crisis Line - members of staff on duty out of hours to respond to emergencies (Security will page them) 351151 Nightline (run by students) 362121 Chaplains 370566 Dyslexia Unit 3843/3620 REMEMBER - the University s emergency number is 333. 12

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY All staff and students of the University are expected to comply with all health and safety arrangements that are in force within the University. It is the legal duty of all staff and students whilst within the University to: 1. take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by the way in which they carry out their work; 2. co-operate with all staff and students to enable them to carry out their own health and safety duties; 3. report to supervisory staff any situation, working practice or procedure which they may suspect is potentially hazardous; 4. report incidents to supervisory staff; 5. use, but not misuse, protective clothing, equipment or materials provided; 6. comply with the health and safety instructions, both written and spoken, which are issued to them; 7. use machinery, plant or equipment only with the appropriate guards or safety devices in position. Any persons contravening these requirements may be subject to University disciplinary proceedings or possible legal action. Accident and Incident Reporting All accidents involving injury to staff, students or visitors to the University must be reported to the Department of Health and Safety Services as soon as possible using the report forms provided for this purpose which are available in all Schools and Halls of Residence. If accidents involve serious injury (e.g. major fracture, head injuries, etc.) or if the casualty is taken to hospital, the Department of Health and Safety Services ext. 3847 must be informed immediately by telephone outside of normal hours call University Security on 2795. This is necessary because the University has a legal requirement to notify the Health and Safety Executive of such occurrences as soon as they occur. The usual accident report form must also be completed in these cases. In addition to reporting accidents involving injury, impersonal incidents must be reported using the same form. In this context an incident is regarded as an accident in which, fortuitously, no-one was injured. The object of reporting incidents is to help identify potentially dangerous situations. Examples of incidents which should be reported are: 13

near misses by falling objects; explosions in unattended experiments; fires; gas leaks. Certain serious incidents, for example, the collapse of scaffolding, are immediately notifiable to the Health and Safety Executive just as certain serious accidents are notifiable (and see above). The Health and Safety Officer for the College of Business, Social Sciences and Law is Mr Huw Ellis College Administration Manager email: huw.ellis@bangor.ac.uk ext. 3229 Disability Statement Our declared aim in the School of Social Sciences is to take all possible, practicable steps to enable all our students to participate in all aspects of School life. Equal Opportunities Statement Please note the following: The University will comply with all relevant legislation and good practice and will not tolerate any individual receiving less favorable treatment on grounds of religious or political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, family circumstance, race or ethnic origin, nationality, age, social or economic class, or disability, and will not be disadvantaged by any other condition or requirement which is not relevant to good practice and cannot be shown to be justifiable. Further Information For additional information relating to general health and safety issues at Bangor University, please refer to the Health and Safety Services website: www.hss.bangor.ac.uk 14

6. UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FOR THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR Semester 1 Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Monday 30 7 14 21 28 04 11 18 25 02 09 16 Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Terms Autumn Term (Teaching) Reading week Autumn Term (Teaching) Christmas vacation (3 weeks) 13 14 13 20 Jan Jan Examination period Semester 2 Week 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Monday 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Terms Spring Term (Teaching) Easter Vacation (3 weeks) 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 5 12 19 26 2 Apr May May May May Jun Summer Term (Teaching) Examination Period Full semester details and vacation dates can be viewed online at: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/calendar/search.php The timetable of your lectures and seminars will be available at the start of each semester online at: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/admin/timetable/ 15

7. WHERE DO I GO FOR CLASSES? DEINIOL ROAD 31 Brambell 32 Orton 33 Environment Centre for Wales 34 Adeilad Alun Roberts 35 Memorial 35A Adeilad W. Charles Evans 36 Robinson 36A Security / Enquiries 37 Thoday 38 Wheldon 39 Adeilad Deiniol 40 Students Union (Time/Amser & Student Services Centre) COLLEGE ROAD 41 Adeilad Brigantia 1 & 2 North Wales Clinical School 42 Main Building 43 Penbre and Bryn Afon 44 Ogwen 45 Hen Goleg 45A Media Centre 46 Aethwy 47 Athrolys 48 Adeilad Hugh Owen 49 Neuadd Alun 50 Neuadd Dyfrdwy 51 Neuadd Eryri 52 Neuadd Môn 53 Music 54 Lloyd Building 54A Caederwen Villa 54B Dyslexia Unit 55 Caederwen 55A Gartherwen / International Office 56 Neuadd Rathbone 57 Neuadd John Morris Jones 58 Neuadd John Phillips 63 Anglican Chaplaincy DEAN STREET 59 Department of Lifelong Learning 60 School of Informatics 16

8. MODULE SELECTION, TIMETABLE, LECTURES AND TUTORIALS 8.1 Information about modules If you are required to choose optional modules, you will make your initial selection of modules for Semesters 1 and 2 online prior to welcome week. You have three weeks at the start of each semester to make any changes to your optional modules. After three weeks no student may change modules. You must complete a change of module form (available from the College Reception) if you wish to change your initial choice of optional modules within the first three weeks. Module Organisers will give detailed information in the first lecture of each module. They will provide a detailed course syllabus, details of tutorials, and a list of reading material, assessments and examinations. Please check your university email account regularly, as important information about modules and timetabling will be sent to you in this way. 8.2 School Research Seminars Although this is not an assessed part of the degree or the diploma, students are expected to participate fully in the postgraduate and research culture of the School. This includes the School Research Seminars, which run at regular intervals over two semesters and includes presentations from staff and research students within the School of Social Sciences, other research centres within the University and visiting speakers. The colloquium provides an opportunity for all postgraduates (Masters and doctoral candidates) to discuss and present their work in an informal and supportive context with their postgraduate colleagues and invited academic staff. 8.3 Timetable When you have completed module registration and the data has been entered into the University s student records database, your personal timetable will be accessible via Bangor Portal (see page 56). You can also check the timetable for any modules by entering the University s online timetable at the following webpage: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/admin/timetable/ 17

8.4 Attendance ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT The policy enables the University to fulfil its duty of care to its students; ensuring that each student makes the most of the learning opportunities available to them. Your attendance record is available for viewing in the Attendance Record section of Bangor 360. ATTENDANCE MONITORING Timetabled students Students are expected to attend ALL timetabled teaching sessions and shall be monitored according to the Bangor University Attendance Monitoring Policy. Non-timetabled students Non-timetabled (e.g. postgraduate research) students are monitored for engagement and attendance by personal tutors, supervisors and other staff as designated by the School. Postgraduate research students should meet with their supervisor at least every 2 weeks. Student Engagement Student engagement will be is monitored in the following ways: Attendance in Small Group Teaching (i.e. tutorials and seminars). Attendance in lectures. Student ID cards will be scanned either at the start or at the end of a lecture. Students are always expected to arrive in the lecture room before the lecture starts. If you are unable to produce your ID card or arrive late to a lecture after the scanning has been undertaken, your attendance will not be recorded. Submission of assignments within given deadlines Attendance in examinations. Student ID cards will be scanned before the start of every examination. Attendance at specified Personal Tutor / Supervisor meetings. Any unauthorised non-attendance will be recorded via a points based system. Where your attendance record gives cause for concern, your School will email /contact you giving you an opportunity to improve your attendance; the School will also seek to identify any additional support that you may require. On being advised of non-attendance you may access the attendance record section of Bangor 360 by clicking the Attendance Record icon ( ) on the left of the screen. Authorisation of Non-attendance You may apply for authorisation of non-attendance in respect of a: Specific Event: by accessing the Attendance Record Section in 360 by clicking the Request Authorisation button giving reason for your absence; authorisation approval is at the discretion of the School. Given period (i.e. a few days or more, whether pre-notified or post-notified): by accessing the Attendance Record Section in 360 and submitting a Notice of Absence form. Submission of a Request Authorisation or a Notice of Absence request does not automatically institute non-attendance becoming authorised; authorisation approval 18

of a Request Authorisation or Notice of Absence form is at the discretion of the School. During any period of absence it remains your responsibility to keep up with coursework and meet deadlines for assignments and tests. The University does not encourage leave of absence in respect of travelling outside or within the UK within Term Time and will consider each Notice of Absence request on its merits and whether it is due to Special Circumstances. Non-attendance may be authorised by the School in the following circumstances: Post-notified non-attendance, which is unavoidable and out of your control (e.g. serious, unavoidable and unexpected transport problems where public transport is unavailable) Post-notified non-attendance, which is due to illness or other health problems. If the illness is for a few days, you must retrospectively apply for authorisation of post-notified absence by completion of a Notice of Absence request. If the illness is 7 calendar days or more or if you seek to be awarded any dispensation by the Examination Board (e.g. missed assessments) you must also present a medical certificate from a doctor to the Attendance Monitoring Coordinator (Susanne Robinshaw); such requests will remain pending until all required documentary evidence has been submitted. Post-notified non-attendance due to personal or family emergency (e.g. serious family illness). Pre-notified planned non-attendance of a few days or more (e.g. family emergency, taking part in a faith/belief based event, travelling outside the UK for a permitted reason and unavoidable external commitments) by completion of a Notice of Absence form. ABSENCES FROM STUDY Non-authorised Absence for Specific Events Non-authorised absences are recorded in the Attendance Record section of Bangor 360. Non-attendance may be retrospectively authorised for a specific event in the circumstances as specified above. You may access the attendance record section of Bangor 360 by clicking the Attendance Record icon ( ) on the left of the screen and then click the Request Authorisation button giving your reason for the nonattendance; any request for authorised absence will be subject to authorisation by the School. A student who is absent from the University or not able to attend an event, whether anticipated or unexpected may also inform his or her personal tutor/supervisor. Special Circumstances Special circumstances relates to absences of a few days or more due to medical, personal or family emergency reasons. You may apply for authorisation of prenotified or post-notified non-attendance by completion of a Notice of Absence form on Bangor 360. You must present a medical certificate to the Attendance Monitoring Coordinator (Susanne Robinshaw) if the illness is 7 calendar days or more. 19

Academic reasons for absence Absences from study for academic purposes (e.g. fieldwork, conferences, placements, study abroad) must be approved by personal tutor/supervisor beforehand before submitting a Notice of Absence form on Bangor 360. Travelling outside the UK Overseas students (i.e. non-european Union) seeking to travel outside of the UK must complete the Notice of Absence form beforehand and thus inform the University of the overseas destination, overseas contact details, date of departure and the date of re-entry into the UK. Students need to bring in their passport for inspection by the Attendance Monitoring Coordinator (Susanne Robinshaw) on their return to the UK. Studying away from Bangor Prior sanction must be obtained for studying away from Bangor by completing the Notice of Absence request. The University requires the overseas work address, together with the date of departure and the date of re-entry into the UK. Contact between the University and student should occur at least once per calendar month. 8.5 Cancellation of lectures or tutorials Every effort will be made to notify you via email if a lecture or tutorial is cancelled. It is very important, therefore, that you check your emails before attending a lecture or tutorial. 9. ASSESSMENT 9.1 Procedure for submission of assignments All assignments must be submitted in two formats: electronically and on paper. 1. The electronic copy must be submitted through the Turnitin software on Blackboard. Please click on the assignments link on the Blackboard site for the module, and follow the instructions. The time and date on which you submit the assignment electronically will be recorded automatically, and this process will provide us with confirmation that you met the assignment deadline. If you do not submit an electronic copy of your assignment before the assignment deadline, you will be deemed to have missed the deadline, even if you have submitted a paper copy of the assignment before the deadline. Please note that Turnitin contains plagiarism detection software, which is available to the Module Organiser. We reserve the right to use this software on all submitted assignments. The paper copy must be deposited in the Assignment Collection Box located at the College Reception. The content of the paper copy must correspond exactly to the content of the electronic copy that is submitted through Blackboard. The paper copy should also be submitted before the assignment deadline. 20

2. The paper copy of your assignment must be submitted with an Assignment Cover Sheet. Log on to https://inside.bangor.ac.uk/360/ and click on the Modules & Assessments link in the Learning Resource Centre Panel. Find the appropriate module and assignment, and click on the yellow icon. A dialog box will be presented with a checklist for you to complete before the assignment cover sheet can be downloaded: a. I confirm the submission is final. Once you have submitted a piece of assessed work, you cannot submit the work again or ask for it back before the deadline to make changes/additions. The first copy that you submit will be the copy that is marked. It is therefore essential that you make sure your work is complete before submitting it. b. I have reported the word count as a number and it is accurate. For many pieces of coursework, the module organiser will specify the word count. It is essential that you keep to this word count because failure to do so will result in a reduced final mark c. Get coversheet and print. d. SIGN THE DECLARATION Finally, YOU MUST sign and date it to indicate that this is your work, and fold over and staple down the right hand corner, covering your name staff mark your work anonymously. If you submit the work (both electronic and paper based) on or before the submission deadline date, it will be marked normally, using the full range of grades as described in the categorical marking scheme. Please avoid submitting work in ways that make it difficult for lecturers to mark it. Common problems include over-zealous stapling of pages, using plastic wallets, binders, or files that are difficult to open, and binding pages in such a way that writing in the margins cannot be read. The paper copy can, under exceptional circumstances, be accepted by post, but it is your responsibility to check that the assignment has been received. Assessments must be submitted by the specified date. Policy states that if work which is part of the formal assessment is not handed in on time a penalty will be imposed. However, extensions can be granted in Special Circumstances. Your assessment deadlines may be obtained by accessing Modules and assessment in Bangor360. 21

9.2 Policy on late submission and deadline extensions You are responsible for organising your work timetable and keeping copies of all assignments. In particular, you must keep back-up copies of any work on computer. You must also keep any work handed back to you after assessment. Inability to obtain material or loss of computer files cannot be considered mitigating circumstances. Deadlines for all assessed work are available on the individual module Blackboard sites, as well as the 'Student Study Support' site. The following will help ensure that you do not incur penalties for late submissions: Give yourself sufficient time to address any problems that might occur before the deadlines. Do not submit all your assignments on the last day. It is better for you and for office staff if you stagger your submissions. Make sure that you have backed up all work files. Remember that deadlines are the final dates for submission. Late submissions You will be informed of the submission date for your assignments at the beginning of each module. Where deadlines are not met and you fail to provide documentary evidence as grounds for late submission you must expect to receive the standard University penalty as follows: IMPORTANT NOTICE Work submitted within one week of the stated deadline will be marked but the mark will be capped at 40%. A mark of 0% will be awarded for any work submitted 1 week after the deadline. The same piece of work may be used for re-submission in August but the mark awarded will be capped at 40% unless extenuating circumstances exist. You must adopt the following procedure if you are likely to miss a deadline: 1. Consult your personal tutor, module convenor or year co-ordinator. 2. Collect a Late Submission Form from the College Reception which must be signed by your personal tutor, module convenor or year co-ordinator PRIOR to the submission date. 1. Complete the appropriate form and submit it, together with documentary evidence, on or before the submission date. Remember: Requests for late submission must be approved by module convenors, personal tutors or the Director of Postgraduate Studies. The Examinations Board (or its Special Circumstances subgroup) will waive penalties according to the evidence available. Admissible reasons are, for example: illness 22

supported by a doctor s certificate; death of a relative or close friend; or serious family problems. Unacceptable reasons include: having computer related problems; not being able to find books; being on holiday or having too much other work to do. Please note that if the personal tutor/module convenor/year co-ordinator agrees to a new submission date (based on the available evidence) then this date must be WITHIN 3 weeks of the original submission date. If, subsequently, you fail to present your work by the new submission date you are expected to contact your personal tutor/module convenor/year co-ordinator immediately to explain your circumstances, and to provide further supporting evidence e.g medical certificate or letter. Your circumstances and the evidence submitted will then be considered by the special circumstances committee. Students who submit their work late must expect a delay in receiving marks and feedback. All relevant forms can be found on blackboard and the Academic Registry page: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/publications/forms.php.en You will also receive an email during October with the forms and procedures. Preparing and submitting your assessment - School of Social Sciences All hard copies of work that you submit must: Be submitted to the College Reception for processing, NOT to a member of teaching staff. The date when it is handed in will be recorded. Have a firmly attached Front of Assignment Cover Sheet (see instructions above). It is important that you take care when completing this form. It contains your declaration that you have read and understood the rules and regulations concerning the submission of assignments. Work submitted without a completed cover sheet will not be accepted for marking. Have the word length clearly marked at the end of the assignment and have your student number and the module title on every page. Have pages numbered. Be fixed together firmly with a staple, pin or Treasury tab, not a paper clip. Not be inside a plastic cover (it creates extra work). Assignments sometimes go astray. It is your responsibility to keep copies of all assessed work. We cannot accept any responsibility for assignments that do not reach the College Reception. If your work is lost, for whatever reason, we would have to ask you to resubmit as we cannot count work that has not been assessed by us and the external examiner as completed. The School allows assignments to be 10% higher or lower than the specified word count. Thus, for an essay of 3,000 words you may submit work between 2,700 and 3,300 words in length. For work which exceeds this 10% rule the mark awarded will reflect deficiencies in the work as submitted. For example if the work is too long it 23

may contain unnecessary or repeated information, or irrelevant description or analysis. You are entitled to feedback on the work you submit but your final mark is subject to confirmation by the Board of Examiners. Results will be available to you on 360, https://inside.bangor.ac.uk/360, at the end of the assessment and marking period. Written feedback on module assignments, including provisional marks, will normally be given to students within four weeks from the date your work was submitted. Please note that it is your responsibility to collect the feedback soon after you receive notification that it is ready for collection. Further feedback and advice may be obtained from the module convenor or your tutor. Other arrangements may apply to work handed in after the deadline. When you receive feedback on an essay cover sheet or another form you should read the comments carefully, taking note (for future assignments) of what seem to be your strengths and weaknesses. The criteria used when marking essays and examinations are shown in the marking schemes section of the handbook. 9.3 Referencing The School of Social Sciences has produced a booklet, the Guide to Referencing and Citation. It is designed to give you all the information you need to reference correctly. Your work will be judged according to how well it measures up to the standards set out in the Guide. The following are examples of how to set out bibliographies. As a general rule references are listed alphabetically by author to include: author s name; author s initials or first name; year of publication; title of book or article; place of publication; publisher. Anonymous or unknown author (usually newspapers) The Times (2006). IT Failure Threat to Public Health. 7 July 2006, p. 9. Single authored book: Giddens, Anthony (1985), The Nation State and Violence. Cambridge: Polity Press Book with more than one author: Tyler, Tom R., Boeckmann, Robert J., Smith, Heather J., and Huo, Yuen J. (1997), Social Justice in a Diverse Society. Boulder/Colorado: Westview Press. Chapter in an edited collection: Adams, John Stacey (1965), Inequity in Social Exchange. In: Leonard Berkowitz (ed.), Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, Vol. 2. New York: Academic, pp. 267-299. 24

Journal Article: Ruggiero, Vincenzo (1996), France: Corruption as Resentment. Journal of Law and Society 23:113-131. Official Papers/Report: Home Office (1985), Criminal Statistics in England and Wales. London: HMSO. Internet Sources: You should list Internet sources using the Harvard system as far as possible and always include the document s URL (Internet address). A typical reference would look like this: Holland, Matt (2004), Citing References. Bournemouth University. http://www. bournemouth.ac.uk/library/citing_references/ citing_internet_sources.html (Accessed 21 May 2007). For further advice and examples, see the Guide to Referencing and Citation. Citations in essays and dissertations These can be either direct quotes from, or more general references to, texts. A direct quote requires the author s surname, date of publication and the page number(s) of the text. For example: Freedom of movement for many Eastern Europeans could become illusory as now that the iron curtain is down, up comes the visa curtain (Christie 2000:77). The complete reference for Christie would go in the bibliography. A reference to the work requires only the author s surname and date of publication. For example: Gramsci s (1951) conception of the Fordist model of work. The complete reference for Gramsci would go in the bibliography. If an author is mentioned in the essay the author s name is not repeated. For example: Taylor (1991, 121) describes access to public spaces as part of the contract with the consumer where rights are replaced by economic relationships. The complete reference for Taylor would go in the bibliography. 9.7 Appeals The University has formal procedures for appealing against decisions taken by examination boards. Your attention is drawn to the University s handbook on Verification and Appeals procedures, a copy of which may be obtained from the Academic Registry, or via the intranet. If you have concerns about the marks awarded for individual modules, in the first instance you should discuss the matter with the Module Organiser. If you remain concerned, you may discuss the matter with the Director of Postgraduate Studies. Please note, however, that there is no formal right of appeal against marks awarded. The Module Organiser s decision on this matter is final and binding. 25

For detailed rules relating to student progression, students should consult the University s Rules and Procedures and Code of Practice for the Assessment of Students for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes, available online at: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/regulations/home.htm#o3 9.8 Progression to dissertation, and classification of degree awards This section presents summary details of the rules for assessment and classification of degree awards. Full details of the regulations can be found through the following link: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/regulations/bureg02-v201101.pdf In order to proceed from the taught programme, your final module marks in the taught component must satisfy the following three criteria: (i) (ii) (iii) The overall average mark must be 40% or higher. All 120 credits must be individually marked at 30% or higher. At least 80 out of 120 credits must be individually marked at 40% or higher. Having completed the taught component of the programme in accordance with the criteria listed above, in order to be awarded your masters degree you must achieve a mark of at least 40% for your dissertation. In order to be awarded your masters degree with Merit you must satisfy the following two criteria: (i) Your overall average mark for the taught component of the programme must be at least 60%. (ii) Your dissertation mark must be at least 60%. In order to be awarded your masters degree with Distinction you must satisfy the following three criteria: (i) Your overall average mark for the taught component of the programme must be at least 65%. (ii) Your dissertation mark must be at least 70%. (iii) The average overall mark for both the taught component and the dissertation mark must be at least 70%. 26

10. MARKING CRITERIA, DEGREE CLASSIFICATION Marks for assignments and examinations will be returned to you in the form of an alphabetic grade. When an alphabetic grade is reported, the grade will be converted to a percentage when we calculate your overall mark for the module and your degree classification. The scale for converting alphabetic grades to percentages is as follows: Alphabetic Degree Numerical Description grade equivalent grade A* Distinction 95% Outstanding Distinction A+ Distinction 87% Excellent Distinction A Distinction 80% Good Distinction A Distinction 74% Distinction B+ Merit 68% Good Merit B Merit 65% Mid Merit B Merit 62% Merit C+ Pass 58% Pass (top tier) C Pass 55% Pass (2nd tier) C Pass 52% Pass (3rd tier) D+ Pass 48% Pass (4th tier) D Pass 45% Pass (5th tier) D Pass 42% Pass (bottom tier) E Fail 37% Borderline Fail (compensatable) F Fail 33% Fail (compensatable) F(1) Fail 20% Fail (non-compensatable) F(2) Fail 5% Poor Fail (non-compensatable) F(3) Fail 0% Very Poor Fail (non-compensatable) 27

A* (First Class) A+ (First Class) A (First Class) A- (First Class) B (Upper Second) C (Lower Second) D (Third Class) E F (Pass Degree-Fail) F1 F3 (Poor Fail) A truly exceptional answer, which demonstrates complete mastery of the subject matter and also makes a substantial original contribution of a high standard which advances the understanding of the subject. The answer contains all relevant points and arguments, complete with fully supported independent and mature evaluation of the topic, with no errors or irrelevant content. Where relevant, the answer will also evidence an excellent comparative evaluation of the issues concerned. All the material and references (where applicable) are perfectly presented in the answer, and the answer is perfectly constructed and grammatically perfect in English/Welsh. In the case of a dissertation or assignment, the answer would be suitable for publication in a refereed journal. An exceptional answer, demonstrating complete mastery of the subject matter with no room for improvement whatsoever. The answer contains all relevant points and arguments, complete with fully supported independent and mature evaluation of the topic, with no errors or irrelevant content. Where relevant, the answer will also evidence an excellent comparative evaluation of the issues concerned. All the material and references (where applicable) are perfectly presented in the answer, and the answer is perfectly constructed and grammatically perfect in English/Welsh. An outstanding answer, demonstrating mastery of the subject matter with extremely little room for improvement. The answer contains all relevant points and arguments, complete with fully supported independent and mature evaluation of the topic, with practically no errors or irrelevant content. Where relevant, the answer will also evidence an in-depth comparative evaluation of the issues concerned. All the material and references (where applicable) are presented in near perfect form in the answer, and the answer is extremely well constructed and grammatically excellent in English/Welsh. An outstanding answer, demonstrating mastery of the subject matter with very little room for improvement. The answer contains all relevant points and arguments, complete with fully supported independent and mature evaluation of the topic, with no or very little errors or irrelevant content. Where relevant, the answer will also evidence some comparative evaluation of the issues concerned. All the material and references (where applicable) are extremely well presented in the answer, and the answer is very well constructed and grammatically excellent in English/Welsh. A comprehensive answer, containing all or most of the material relevant to the question with no or very little irrelevancy, all the material and references being predominantly accurate and correct, with no or very little inaccuracy or error, the whole presented in an argument which, while clear, logical and critical, leaves room for improvement in its construction and presentation. An answer which shows complete competence in the subject. An answer which, while always in the main accurate and correct, fails to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant material and is lacking in criticism. An answer which while reliable with regard to correctness is either not comprehensive or not entirely pertinent. An answer which, while predominantly correct in its presentation of material, contains a significant level of error and is therefore not entirely reliable. An answer in which the level of error is such that the answer becomes substantially unreliable as a presentation of the subject, there remaining, however, a significant amount of correct material. A completely unreliable answer in which the amount of correct material, if any, is insignificant compared to the predominance of error. 28

11. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT AND UNFAIR PRACTICE It is your responsibility to acquaint yourself with the University guidelines on unfair practice and to act in accordance with them: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/regulations/home.htm Academic dishonesty is defined as: any attempt by a student or any attempt by an individual to aid a student, to gain an unfair advantage in any assessment by deception or fraudulent means. This is viewed very seriously by the University. The following are examples of academic dishonesty read them and be aware of them so that you do not fall into this trap and suffer the consequences: Aiding and abetting dishonest practice; Bribery - paying another student for a copy of their work, paying for an advance copy of an unseen paper; Calculator fraud storing information in the memory of a programmable calculator for use during an exam; Collusion presenting an unauthorised piece of group work as your own; Commissioning another person to complete work and submitting it as your own; Computer fraud the use of material of another person stored on a hard or floppy disc; Duplication inclusion of material which has already been submitted for any other assessment in this University or elsewhere; False declarations like claiming false extenuating circumstances to obtain exemption from work or to explain a missed deadline; Falsification of data e.g. making up data in a project; Misconduct in exams or tests use of crib notes, copying from another student, sitting an examination on behalf of another student or asking someone to do this for you, leaving the exam/test to look at pre-hidden notes, taking any stationery from an exam venue if you are not allowed to do so; 29

Plagiarism is a very serious academic offence. It is the equivalent of stealing someone s work and fraudulently pretending that it is your own in order to gain higher marks than you deserve. Copying, word for word, large chunks of writing from any source (e.g. paper, book, other students work, an internet source) without acknowledgement of the author or owner, is plagiarism as it is wrongly claimed that ideas, models, new techniques are yours. With modern technology this has become increasingly easy to do and anyone who suspects that it is happening should seek advice immediately. This also applies to a situation where you have lent someone your work to help them and they have substantially reproduced it without acknowledgement. Plagiarising someone else s work is very different from the collaborative teamwork that helps you to develop ideas and is a shared learning activity. Given the seriousness of the offence, plagiarism can lead to permanent exclusion from the University. Within the School any suspected offences will be investigated by the module organiser concerned. A member of staff who suspects that plagiarism has occurred will ask another member of staff for a second opinion before asking you (and any others involved) to justify your actions. If, in the member of staff s view, there is a case to answer, the Examinations Officer and the Director of the School will be informed. Further investigations will take place and, where plagiarism is identified, appropriate penalties applied. Depending on the extent of the offence, assignments, modules and ultimately your degree may be failed. All students should be aware that the School of Social Sciences imposes penalties on any student who is guilty of plagiarising work or of engaging in unfair practice in any assessment. You should be aware that cheating has resulted in disqualification from the degree. The penalty will obviously relate to the seriousness of the offence and to the past record of the student. For further details see the official University Policy on plagiarism. You will have the usual right to appeal against any such decision using the University procedures. If you are unclear about what does or does not constitute plagiarism, you should seek advice from a member of staff. Any suspected academic dishonesty will be investigated thoroughly. Marks will be withheld where it is suspected and you will be notified in writing that your work is under investigation and given details of the process that will be followed. 30

BANGOR UNIVERSITY S WARNING TO STUDENTS DON T CHEAT The University lists the following examples of cheating: 1. Engaging in plagiarism by using other people s work and submitting for examination or assessment as though it were one s own work. 2. Taking unauthorised materials (such as a book, notes or loose papers of any kind) or any source of unauthorised information into an examination room. 3. Communicating with another person in an examination room. 4. Copying or using in any other way unauthorised materials or the work of any other candidate. 5. Impersonating an examination candidate or allowing oneself to be impersonated. 6. Claiming to have carried out experiments, observations, interviews or any form of research that one has not in fact carried out, or claiming to have obtained results that have not in fact been obtained. 7. To present evidence of special circumstances to examination boards which is false, falsified or which in any way is intended to mislead the boards. 31

12. DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURES Use the tables below to find the module requirements of your degree programme. Descriptions of each module can be found on the online gazette: http://admint.bangor.ac.uk/gazonline/ Please note that the following information is correct at the time of printing. Since our degree programmes and modules are reviewed on a regular basis, you are asked to consult the online gazettes for updates to module and degree programme information. The online gazette can be accessed by clicking on the module information icon under quick links on the Bangor University Intranet page or via the link above. MA Criminology and Law Director of Studies: Dr S. Machura Compulsory Modules (180 credits) Credits Semester Module Organiser SXY4001 Key Issues in Crime and Justice 40 1 & 2 Martina Feilzer SXL4045 International Law of Armed Conflict 20 1 Dr Yvonne McDermott SXY4010 International Case Studies 20 1 & 2 Tim Holmes SXL4026 Forensic Linguistics in Court 20 2 John Olsson SXL4041 International Criminal Law* 20 2 Dr Yvonne McDermott SXU4016 Dissertation/ 60 2 & Summer Optional Modules NONE *SXL2113 Criminal Law. MA Criminology and Law students who have not previously studied Criminal Law, are required to attend undergraduate Criminal Law lectures in preparation for the International Criminal Law module in semester 2. SXY4009 Applied Research in Criminology. MA Criminology and Law students who have not previously in their studies learned about the Law School system of referencing and citation and about using legal databases, are required to attend the first six sessions of the postgraduate module Applied Research in Criminology in semester 1. 32

MA COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE Director of Studies: Dr S. Machura Compulsory Modules (180 credits) Credits Semester Module Organiser SXU4002 The Research Process 40 1 & 2 Howard Davis SXY4009 Applied Research in Criminology 20 1 & 2 Stefan Machura SXY4001 Key Issues in Crime and Justice 40 1 & 2 Martina Feilzer SXY4010 International Case Studies in 20 1 & 2 Tim Holmes Criminology SXU4016 Dissertation/ 60 2 & Summer Optional Modules NONE MA CRIMINOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY Director of Studies: Dr S. Machura Compulsory Modules (160 credits) Credits Semester Module Organiser SXU4002 The Research Process 40 1 & 2 Howard Davis SXY4001 Key Issues in Crime and Justice 40 1 & 2 Martina Feilzer SXY4010 International Case Studies in 20 1 & 2 Tim Holmes Criminology SXU4016 Dissertation 60 2 & Summer Optional Modules (choose 20 credits) SXP4018 Researching Community 10 1 Robin Mann SXU4003 Case Study 10 2 Howard Davis SXS4062 Social Theories of Culture 10 2 Howard Davis SXS4064 Nationalism and Minorities 20 1 & 2 Robin Mann 33

MA SOCIAL RESEARCH & SOCIAL POLICY DIRECTOR OF STUDIES: MR HEFIN GWILYM Compulsory Modules (160 credits) Credits Semester Module Organiser SXU4002 The Research Process 40 1 & 2 Howard Davis SXP4001 Key Issues in Social Policy 40 1 & 2 Diane Seddon SXP4037 Health Policies in Britain 20 1 & 2 Hefin Gwilym SXU4016 Dissertation 60 2 & Summer Optional Modules (choose 20 credits) SXP4018 Researching Community 10 1 Robin Mann SXP4027 Dimensions of Social Policy Research 10 2 Diane Seddon SXS4064 Nationalism and Minorities 20 2 Robin Mann MA POLICY RESEARCH & EVALUATION DIRECTOR OF STUDIES: DR ANNE KRAYER Compulsory Modules (160 credits) Credits Semester Module Organiser SXU4002 The Research Process 40 1&2 Howard Davis SXP4001 Key Issues in Social Policy 40 1 & 2 Diane Seddon SXP4028 Policy Research and Evaluation 20 1&2 Anne Krayer SXU4016 Dissertation 60 2 & Summer Optional Modules (choose 20 credits) SXP4018 Researching Community 10 1 Robin Mann SXP4027 Dimensions of Social Policy Research 10 2 Diane Seddon SXU4003 Case Study 10 2 Howard Davis SXS4062 Social Theories of Culture 10 2 Howard Davis SXS4064 Nationalism and Minorities 20 1 & 2 Robin Mann 34

MA INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK DIRECTOR OF STUDIES: MR HEFIN GWILYM Compulsory Modules (170 credits) Credits Semester Module Organiser SXU4002 The Research Process 40 1 & 2 Howard Davis SXP4027 The Dimensions of Social Policy Research SXW4001 Key Issues in International Social Work 10 2 Diane Seddon 20 1 & 2 Hefin Gwilym SXP4001 Key Issues in Social Policy 40 1 & 2 Diane Seddon SXU4016 Dissertation 60 2 & Summer Optional Modules (choose 10 credits) SXP4018 Researching Community 10 1 Robin Mann SXS4062 Social Theories of Culture 10 2 Howard Davis 35

MA LANGUAGE POLICY AND PLANNING * - DIRECTOR OF STUDIES: DR RHIAN HODGES Compulsory Modules (120 credits) Credits Semester Module Organiser SXU4002 The Research Process / SCU4002 Y Broses Ymchwil 40 1 & 2 Howard Davis Rhian Hodges OR XME4001 Research Methods in Education & 30 1&2 Jean Ware EITHER SCU4001 Dulliau Meintiol or ZXX4510 Statistics for PG Research ** 10 10 2 SXS4008/SCS4008 Cynllunio Ieithyddol/ 20 1 Rhian Hodges Language Planning SCU4016/SXU4016 Dissertation/Traethawd Hir 60 2 & Summer Optional Modules (choose 60 credits) SCS4010 Hawliau Ieithyddol 20 1 Cynog Prys SXS4064 Nationalism and Minoroties 20 1 & 2 Robin Mann CXC4016 Hanes y Gymraeg 20 2 Peredyr Lynch ASB 4526 Public Sector Management 20 2 Koen Bartels QXL4435 Current Issues in Bilingualism/ 20 2 Peredur Glyn QCL4470 Agweddau ar Ddwyieithrwydd Davies NHS4226 Work Based learning 20 1 or 2 Peter Morris ** MA Students have the option of taking XME4001 Research Methods in Education and EITHER SCU4001 Dulliau Ymchwil Meintiol OR ZXX4510 Statistics for PG Research as an alternative to SXU4002 The Research Process. *Please see the separate handbook for the MA Language Policy & Planning module details through the medium of Welsh. 36

13. ELECTRONIC RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDIES Bangor360 The Bangor360 is a secure Bangor based web site which is being developed into a one-stop-shop for all on-line services. It gives students access to much of the information which the university holds about them. Thus students are able to view their marks for each module, check to see when fees are due, and ensure that their personal information (address, telephone number, etc) are up to date. To access Bangor360 visit the following website: https://inside.bangor.ac.uk/360 Log in to Bangor 360... The Log in link in the top right-hand corner of the screen or via the link in the Log in to 360 area of the page (below the watermark of the Bangor University logo). The login page looks like this: Once you have logged in the screen will appear similar to before you logged in, but you will probably now see additional panels of content including a panel similar to the following entitled Learning Resource Centre on the left of the screen). This panel gives you access to the online services that provided to you such as those for changing your address and contact telephone numbers. For more information A further guide on using Bangor360 is available from within the Learning Resource Centre panel at https://inside.bangor.ac.uk/360/using-360 All students must use this system to obtain their module results. NB: It is your responsibility to make sure that your personal/contact details are correct. Only YOU (and the Student Records Office) can update this information via Bangor360. Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment Many lecturers use Blackboard to give information to their students regarding their modules. This can include announcements, module information, lecture notes, assignment submissions and online tests and surveys. A Welsh language interface is available which enables you to choose your preferred language before logging in using your normal Bangor username and password. Students are automatically enrolled onto Blackboard once module registration is complete. Access to Blackboard is available at blackboard.bangor.ac.uk or from the Quick Links on the Intranet page. 37

If your modules displayed in Blackboard are incorrect, contact your School Office to check that your details on the student records system (Banner) are correct. If you have problems logging in to Blackboard, contact the IT Support Centre via ext. 8111 or email helpdesk@bangor.ac.uk Information Technology Services IT Services is responsible for the implementation and support of the University IT infrastructure, facilities and services. Whilst we are at the very core of your daily activities, you are at the very core of ours - and we are constantly striving to improve our services to you. Please contact our IT Support Centre on 01248 388111 or email helpdesk@bangor.ac.uk for IT help and support Email on campus and from home Bangor University uses Microsoft Office 365 for all email and collaboration across the University. Wherever you are you can access your email from a web browser using your standard Bangor username and password. The addition of the suffix @bangor.ac.uk makes your Bangor username into your university email address (e.g. elu12a@bangor.ac.uk) which we will use for communicating with you. Please note that we will not use any other email address you might have, e.g. a hotmail address. Internet Access and the Bangor Network The University has a high-speed connection to the Internet. Internet access is given to all university computers and to personal computers on ResNet (University Halls Network) and the wireless network. All users of the computer system within the University who have a computer account, are allocated a portion of disk space on the network, this is known as your M: drive. All data in this area is backed up every night. Open Access Computer Rooms There are around a 1000 PCs available to students and they are located in various rooms across campus and in Wrexham. Go to www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/pclabs for the location of the main rooms. Some rooms are available 24 hours a day. 38

Other Services Central Printing and Binding Services The University's central Printing and Binding services is located in Adeilad Nantlle on the Normal site, Holyhead Road. Services available include: Digital Printing High quality, fast turnaround, colour and black and white printing of dissertation/theses, posters, flyers etc. T-shirt and mouse mat printing Binding of theses/dissertations hard covers (up to 5 working days), soft covers (2 hour service) Laminating from A4 to A0 (large format) Large format poster printing Contact: Heledd Wyn Owen Printing and Binding Manager Tel: (01248) 388113 Email: printing@bangor.ac.uk / binding@bangor.ac.uk Laptop Loan Service PC Notebooks are available for 1 week & 3 week loan periods from the IT Support Centre, Adeilad Deiniol. A valid library card is needed as items will be borrowed and recorded on the library loan system. Purchasing IT Peripherals & Software Commonly used peripherals (pen drives, memory sticks etc.) are available from Adeilad Deiniol Library Desk where card payments are accepted. Software covered by the University's Site License agreements and Magnetic Media (CD's, DVD's etc.) are available from The IT Support Vending Machine in the Adeilad Deiniol Refreshment Area. 39

Printing Facilities All printing across the University uses Sharp Multi Function Devices, which are capable of scanning,printing and copying. Print/Copy facilities are available within or near all the Open Access Computer Rooms, and in all libraries. To print, you first need to purchase printer credits online - www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/user. The printer credit system allows you to pay for printer/copy credits in advance, similar to a photocopying card. As each job is printed/copied a certain number of credits are deducted from your printer/copy credit account. Software What's available in open access computer rooms? All the open access desktop machines have the necessary software to support your studies at the University, including Microsoft Office, Web browsers, E-Mailers, Statistics and Graphics packages etc. A-Z software database find out what's available at www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/software e.g. Free software Software with a minimal charge Discounted software Help guides DesktopAnywhere' is a facility for students and staff which provides access to a range of software applications from the University's network. You will be able to access the applications from home, study bedrooms, wireless zones or within labs, in fact anywhere you have a broadband or better network connection. To find out more go to desktopanywhere.bangor.ac.uk What if I need help? Contact the IT Support Centre You can request help with any IT problem, or report a fault, by contacting the IT Support Centre by one of the following methods: During office hours (9.30am 5.30pm Monday Friday) you can telephone (01248 388111) or extension 8111 if you are ringing from a University telephone. By sending an e-mail to helpdesk@bangor.ac.uk Visit us in person 9am-5pm Monday - Friday in Adeilad Deiniol, or the Resource Centre, Nantlle Building on the Normal Site. 40

Wireless access - Eduroam The University has a wireless network covering all libraries, halls of residences, many public areas and some lecture rooms. You can use Eduroam from your own computer using your university username and password. More information on how to use Eduroam and areas covered can be found at www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/wireless. If you are visiting other universities whilst being a Bangor student, you can use their wireless network and connect to Eduroam. Your IT account All IT facilities, and many School ones, are accessed using the same username and password. Details of how to obtain your username and password prior to your arrival in Bangor are outlined in the confirmation materials you receive. It is important that you do this as soon as possible so you can start accessing your Bangor email before you arrive and connect your own PC to the network in your halls of residence as soon as you move in. To manage your Bangor network account go to www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/user. You can use this site to help you perform tasks such as changing your passwords and purchasing printer credits. A guide on your IT account and what you need to know can be found on the following webpage www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices/new_users/newstudent 41