Structured Modules for Postgraduate Study

Taught Modules and other Approved Learning

Registered students on structured research programmes are required to undertake mandatory taught modules and other approved learning.
Registered students on an approved Structured PhD must complete a minimum of 30 credits of taught modules and other approved learning.
Registered students on a Professional Doctorate must complete a minimum of 30 credits of taught modules and other approved learning.
Registered students on an approved Masters by Research must complete a minimum of 15 credits of taught modules and other approved learning.
The 10-credit Graduate Research Skills module is mandatory for all students unless a student has obtained RPL for previous completion of a module of equivalent content and level. The remaining credits may be accumulated through approved learning in the form of relevant transferrable skills modules, discipline-specific modules and work-placement or other professional learning which are eligible for inclusion in the programme schedule.
The mandatory credits of approved learning should normally be at levels 10, 9 or 8 and may include a work placement module (Appendix F of the Regulations for Postgraduate Research Study).
Taught modules and other approved learning may be grouped to form a Special Purpose Award worth 30 ECTS credits in addition to their Structured PhD or Masters by Research. The Certificate in Research Development & Practice is placed on Level 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications.

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