Academic Regulations: Faculty of Social Sciences
| School | Southampton Business School |
| Final Award | Bachelor of Science (Hons) With exit awards of: Certificate of Higher Education (not available for BSc Marketing (SIM)) Diploma of Higher Education |
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| Last modified | April 2024 |
The Academic Regulations which are detailed in Section IV, General Information and Regulations of the University Calendar apply to and regulate the programme(s) listed above.
On occasion, programmes can be exempted from one or more of the clauses in the Regulations; one or more of the clauses can be varied; and programmes can impose additional requirements.
- Exemptions are characterised by the omission of the relevant clause.
- Variations are characterised by the replacement of the clause with alternative wording.
- Additions are characterised by requirements in addition to those detailed in the Academic regulations.
The programmes listed have approval from the Academic Quality and Standards Subcommittee for the exemptions and/or variations and/or additions to the regulations noted below.
Exemptions
The clause(s) listed below describe where an exemption to the Regulations exists.
Programmes:
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Analytics with Study Abroad Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Entrepreneurship with Study Abroad Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Management with Study Abroad Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Finance and Financial Technology with Study Abroad Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Marketing with Study Abroad Year (4 Year Programme)
Existing University Regulation | Approved Exemption | |
| 5. Repeat | ||
5.1 | A student who has not progressed to the next Part of the programme at the first attempt and who has either also not progressed after Referral (where permitted) or who does not qualify to take Referral assessments under section 4 above may Repeat the appropriate Part of the programme. | The Study Abroad Year of the programmes listed above are exempt from Section 5: Repeat of the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results for Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes. Students failing their Study Abroad Year will not have the opportunity of Repeat and, subject to having met the required criteria, will be transferred and progressed to Part III of the equivalent non-study-abroad programme. |
5.2 | Section 3 of the Regulations and Definitions Applying to Progression for all Credit-Bearing Programmes should be consulted regarding the right to Repeat for students sponsored by the University to enter the UK under the points-based visa system. | |
5.3 | Internal Repeat: A student choosing an Internal Repeat will be required to Repeat all Modules, including those Passed at the first attempt. A student choosing an Internal Repeat is not permitted to change to an External Repeat part way through the year. A student is permitted to select new Option Modules in place of the Option Modules taken at the first attempt. However a student will have no right to Refer in any Modules taken during the Repeat, including Option Modules taken for the first time. The marks achieved at Internal Repeat will be inserted into the marks profile and paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4 applied again to determine Progression. Marks for Modules in which the Module Pass Mark was not obtained at the first attempt, and for any new Option Modules substituted for such modules, will be Capped at the Capped Mark for all calculations related to determination of a final degree classification (see Section 8 below). For all other Modules the mark obtained at Repeat will be carried forward. | |
5.4 | External Repeat: A student choosing an External Repeat will be required to Repeat those Modules in which the Module Pass Mark was not obtained at the first attempt or at Referral. The most recent marks for Modules not Repeated will be retained for determining Progression. The marks achieved at External Repeat will be inserted into the most recent marks profile and paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4 applied again to determine Progression. The marks obtained during External Repeat and those arising from Referral will be Capped at the Capped Mark for all calculations related to determination of a final degree classification (see section 9 below). | |
5.5 | The Progression criteria for a Repeating student are the same as for the first attempt excluding the right of Referral. | |
5.6 | Any Part may be Repeated only once. The programme of a candidate failing after Repeat shall be terminated. | |
5.7 | A student may not Repeat the Year in Employment module. | |
Programmes:
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Analytics with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Entrepreneurship with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Management with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Finance and Financial Technology with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Marketing with Placement Year (4-year programme)
Effective for students first enrolling to Part 1 of the programmes listed above from the 2022-23 academic year:
Existing University Regulation | Approved Exemption | |
| 5. Repeat | ||
5.1 | A student who has not progressed to the next Part of the programme at the first attempt and who has either also not progressed after Referral (where permitted) or who does not qualify to take Referral assessments under section 4 above may Repeat the appropriate Part of the programme | The Part I MANG1016 Realising Success and the Part II MANG2063 Business Placement modules are considered CORE for the purposes of progression. Students failing to pass these modules will be permitted to Refer in accordance with the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results for Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes (Section 4: Referral) but will not be permitted to Repeat (Section 5: Repeat). If a pass in these modules is not achieved following Referral, students will be transferred to the relevant Part of the equivalent non-placement programme. |
5.2 | Section 3 of the Regulations and Definitions Applying to Progression for all Credit-Bearing Programmes should be consulted regarding the right to Repeat for students sponsored by the University to enter the UK under the points-based visa system | |
5.3 | Internal Repeat: A student choosing an Internal Repeat will be required to Repeat all Modules, including those Passed at the first attempt. A student choosing an Internal Repeat is not permitted to change to an External Repeat part way through the year. A student is permitted to select new Option Modules in place of the Option Modules taken at the first attempt. However a student will have no right to Refer in any Modules taken during the Repeat, including Option Modules taken for the first time. The marks achieved at Internal Repeat will be inserted into the marks profile and paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4 applied again to determine Progression. Marks for Modules in which the Module Pass Mark was not obtained at the first attempt, and for any new Option Modules substituted for such modules, will be Capped at the Capped Mark for all calculations related to determination of a final degree classification (see Section 8 below). For all other Modules the mark obtained at Repeat will be carried forward | |
5.4 | External Repeat: A student choosing an External Repeat will be required to Repeat those Modules in which the Module Pass Mark was not obtained at the first attempt or at Referral. The most recent marks for Modules not Repeated will be retained for determining Progression. The marks achieved at External Repeat will be inserted into the most recent marks profile and paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4 applied again to determine Progression. The marks obtained during External Repeat and those arising from Referral will be Capped at the Capped Mark for all calculations related to determination of a final degree classification (see section 9 below). | |
5.5 | The Progression criteria for a Repeating student are the same as for the first attempt excluding the right of Referral | |
5.6 | Any Part may be Repeated only once. The programme of a candidate failing after Repeat shall be terminated | |
5.7 | A student may not Repeat the Year in Employment module | |
Programmes:
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Analytics with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Entrepreneurship with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Business Management with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Finance and Financial Technology with Placement Year (4-year programme)
- BSc (Hons) Marketing with Placement Year (4-year programme)
Effective for students first enrolling to Part 1 of the programmes listed above from the 2023-24 academic year:
Existing University Regulation | Approved Exemption | ||
| 4. Referral | |||
4.1 | For students who fail to progress under paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4 on a programme where all Modules in a Part have been designated Core in order to meet the stipulations of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies, Referral is allowed in Failed modules in that Part totalling at most 30 ECTS (60 CATS) if permitted by the programme regulations. | Students failing to meet the criteria required for successful completion of Part II Year 2 (taught) of their programme of study either at the first attempt or following any Referral permitted in accordance with the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results for Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes (Section 4 (4.1 to 4.3): Referral) will be transferred permanently to the equivalent “non-placement” version of the programme prior to any opportunity to Repeat the Part. | |
4.2 | A student who fails to progress under paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4, and to whom 4.1 does not apply, may Refer in Failed Modules totalling at most 15 ECTS (30 CATS). | ||
4.2.1 | A student Failing in Modules to a maximum of 30 ECTS (60 CATS) who has achieved the University Average Mark for the Part may be awarded credit and a Pass by Compensation in eligible Modules up to a maximum of 15 ECTS (30 CATS). A student may then Refer in up to 15 ECTS (30 CATS) of further modules, with the constraints that all Core Modules and all Modules in which the mark obtained is less than the Qualifying Mark must be Referred and that Referrals may be taken only in the minimum number of credits needed to achieve a Pass in the Part, as long as doing so successfully would enable the student to Pass the Part. A student who cannot obtain a Pass through the permitted number of Referrals is required to Repeat the Part | ||
4.2.2 | If a Failed Module has a higher credit value than the student requires for Progression, the student may nonetheless be Referred in that Module | ||
4.2.3 | A student is not permitted to Refer in a Module that has already been Passed in order to improve the mark, except where programme regulations require the student to achieve an Average Mark higher than the University standard required Average Mark for a Part - see paragraph 6.1 below | ||
4.2.1 | A student Failing in Modules to a maximum of 30 ECTS (60 CATS) who has achieved the University Average Mark for the Part may be awarded credit and a Pass by Compensation in eligible Modules up to a maximum of 15 ECTS (30 CATS). A student may then Refer in up to 15 ECTS (30 CATS) of further modules, with the constraints that all Core Modules and all Modules in which the mark obtained is less than the Qualifying Mark must be Referred and that Referrals may be taken only in the minimum number of credits needed to achieve a Pass in the Part, as long as doing so successfully would enable the student to Pass the Part. A student who cannot obtain a Pass through the permitted number of Referrals is required to Repeat the Part | ||
Variations
The clause(s) listed below describe where a variation to the Regulations exists:
None apply
Additional Requirements
The clause(s) listed below are in addition to the Regulations.
None apply
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the programme specification.
Disclaimer
As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. As a result, these regulations may be revised during a student’s period of registration, however, any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Please read our Disclaimer to see why, when and how changes may be made to a student’s programme.