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No 6340

Wednesday 26 February 2014

Vol cxliv No 23

pp. 376–420

Regulations for examinations

Examination in African Studies for the degree of Master of Philosophy

(Statutes and Ordinances, p. 509)

With effect from 1 October 2014

The General Board, on the recommendation of the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science, have approved changes to the scheme of examination for the M.Phil. Degree in African Studies by adding an essay on a topic related to the topic of the candidate’s thesis and a certificate in a language approved by the Degree Committee.

By amending Regulation 1 so as to read:

1. The scheme of examination for the one-year course of study in African Studies for the degree of Master of Philosophy shall consist of:

(a)an essay, either thematic or bibliographical, of not more than 5,000 words, on a topic approved by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science, which is related to the topic of the candidate’s thesis to be submitted under (b) below;

(b)a thesis of between 15,000 and 20,000 words including tables, footnotes, and appendices, but excluding bibliography, on a topic approved by the Degree Committee;

(c)two essays, each of not more than 5,000 words and on a topic chosen from a list of topics prescribed or approved by the Degree Committee;

(d)a certificate of proficiency awarded by the University of Cambridge Language Centre in Swahili or another language that has been approved by the Degree Committee, or a certificate of attendance awarded by the University of Cambridge Language Centre for training in an African language that has been approved by the Degree Committee .

The Degree Committee shall give notice of the topics specified under (c) above not later than the division of Lent Term each year.

Examination in History for the degree of Master of Studies

(Statutes and Ordinances, p. 549)

With immediate effect

The General Board have approved a correction to Regulation 3 of the special regulations for the M.St. Degree in History, so that the reference to the exit award for candidates not completing the thesis element of the degree is to a Postgraduate Diploma, not a Postgraduate Certificate.

Examination in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment for the degree of Master of Studies

(Statutes and Ordinances, p. 550)

With immediate effect

The General Board have, on the recommendation of the Degree Committee for History of Art and Architecture, approved changes to the regulations for the M.St. Degree, to reflect the current requirements of the course and clarify the exit award requirements.

By adding new paragraph (d) to Regulation 2 as follows:

(d)studio design work as approved by the Degree Committee.

By adding new Regulation 4 as follows:

4. The Examiners may recommend to the Degree Committee that it recommends to the Institute of Continuing Education the award of the Postgraduate Diploma to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed the requirements specified in Regulation 2(b)–(d), and to a candidate who has not completed, or fails to reach the required standard in, the thesis.

Diplomas and Certificates open to non-members of the University

(Statutes and Ordinances, p. 579)

With immediate effect

The General Board have, on the recommendation of the Institute of Continuing Education Academic Operations Committee, approved the following changes to the regulations for Diplomas and Certificates open to non-members of the University.

Regulation 14.

By removing the word ‘diligently’ from the certification of attendance in order to make the wording consistent with that in Regulation 13.

Diplomas
Institute of Continuing Education

The Schedule of Diplomas is amended so as to represent correctly all awards offered:

by amending Diploma in Archaeology to Diploma in Archaeology I, and by adding Diploma in Archaeology II, and Diploma in Archaeology III;

by amending Diploma in Historic Environment to Diploma in Historic Environment I, and by adding Diploma in Historic Environment II, and Diploma in Historic Environment III;

by amending Diploma in Local History to Diploma in Local History I, and by adding Diploma in Local History II;

by amending Diploma in English Literature to Diploma in English Literature I, and by adding Diploma in English Literature II;

by amending Diploma of Higher Education in Modern English Literature to Diploma of Higher Education in English Literature.

Certificates
Institute of Continuing Education

The Schedule of Certificates is amended so as to represent correctly all awards offered:

by amending Certificate in Archaeology to Certificate in Archaeology I, and by adding Certificate in Archaeology II;

by amending Certificate in Creative Writing to Certificate in Creative Writing I, and by adding Certificate in Creative Writing II, and Certificate of Higher Education in Creative Writing;

by amending Certificate in Historic Environment to Certificate in Historic Environment I, and by adding Certificate in Historic Environment II, and Certificate in Historic Environment III;

by amending Certificate in International Development to Certificate in International Development I, and by adding Certificate in International Development II.

Postgraduate Certificate

By deleting Regulation 1 of the regulations for the Institute of Continuing Education Postgraduate Certificate which currently lists only two of the various Postgraduate Certificates now offered by the Institute of Continuing Education and by amending current Regulation 2 so as to read (the scheme of examination is unchanged):

The scheme of examination for the Postgraduate Certificates administered by the Institute of Continuing Education shall be prescribed by the Strategic Committee for the Institute and shall require submission of work of 9,000–15,000 words or the equivalent.

Certificate in Theology for Ministry

(Statutes and Ordinances, p. 581)

With effect from 1 October 2014

The General Board, on the recommendation of the Bachelor of Theology Management Committee and the Faculty Board of Divinity, have approved changes to the Certificate in Theology for Ministry to meet the needs of graduate applicants preparing for ministry, whose training would benefit from access to the teaching and resources of the Faculty of Divinity made available through the range of papers offered for the B.Th. Degree. The General Board have also approved the retitling of the award as the Diploma in Theology for Ministry in recognition of the alignment of the content and entry requirements for the Diploma with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications Level 6 awards.

By rescinding the regulations for the Certificate in Theology in Ministry and replacing them with the following regulations:

Diploma in Theology for Ministry

1. The Faculty Board of Divinity shall be the administering body for the Diploma in Theology for Ministry, but they may delegate the detailed administration of the Diploma to their Committee for the Management of the B.Th. Degree.

2. A student may be a candidate for the Diploma of Theology for Ministry if he or she has been proposed by a Member Institution of the Cambridge Theological Federation and admitted by the Faculty Board. The course of study shall be either for one-year (full-time) or for two-years (part-time).

3. Candidates shall be required to offer five papers, or the equivalent combination of papers and half-papers, comprising:

(a)a total of three papers drawn from those specified for the B.Th. Degree in Groups A, B, C, and D;

(b)Paper B.Th. 51;

(c)a reflective report of no more than 3,000 words on a placement, which shall count as one half-paper; and

(d)a dissertation on any topic, approved by the Faculty Board, relating to the subject of any full or half-paper from among those specified for the B.Th. Degree, as specified under Regulation 21 for the Bachelor of Theology Degree, which shall count as one paper.

By replacing the reference to the Certificate with a reference to the Diploma in Regulation 3 of the regulations for the Committee of Management for the Degree of Bachelor of Theology for Ministry (Statutes and Ordinances, p. 613) and in the Schedule to the regulations for Diplomas and Certificates open to non-members of the University (Statutes and Ordinances, p. 580).