A report of the discussions of Academic Regulations Sub-Committee on 7 May 2010.

Academic Standards Committee is asked to:

• Consider further proposals from ARSC for the harmonisation of regulations, in relation to:
  • The weighting to be applied to different years in the calculation of Honours classification of integrated Masters degrees, and
  • Requirements for entry to Honours
• Consider the proposal to re-introduce into undergraduate regulations the requirement that the final year of study for a University of Glasgow award be undertaken at Glasgow.
• Consider ARSC's proposal for the harmonisation of requirements for merit and distinction in non-honours awards.
• Consider the proposal for an amended regulation in relation to progress on certain degree programmes.
• Note that ARSC will be undertaking a review of non-generic postgraduate regulations in session 2010-11.

If the proposals are approved by ASC, the required regulations will be prepared by Senate Office in liaison with the Academic Regulations Sub-Committee, for approval by the Convener of ASC and the Clerk of Senate under summer powers.

None identified.

It is proposed that revised regulations will be introduced in the 2010-11 University Calendar.

Not applicable.