The School is committed to delivering high-quality education through four flexible study modes that accommodate a diverse range of students, both nationally and internationally. We ensure that all programmes, regardless of study mode, uphold consistent standards and quality. Our approach supports equality, inclusivity, and lifelong learning, offering flexibility to students balancing work and study.
This Policy has been developed in line with the applicable laws, regulations, regulatory advice, and sector best practices, including the following:
A mode of study defines the time, method, and status of how students undertake academic programmes at the School.
This ensures clarity on the structure and expectations for students based on their chosen mode of study.
The School offers the following Modes of Study:
These modes provide various options to accommodate different student needs and schedules while maintaining consistent academic standards across all formats.
The number of credits that students can do on each mode of study in each academic year are:
Full-time Blended Learning
Part-time Blended Learning
Accelerated Blended Learning
Flexible Online Learning
Undergraduate
Up to 60 credits per semester across 2-semesters
Up to 30 credits per semester across 2 semesters
Up to 60 credits per semester across 3 semesters
Up to 60 credits per semester across 2 semesters
Postgraduate
Up to 60 credits per semester across 3-semesters
Up to 30 credits per semester across 3 semesters
X
This is subject to the Module, Progression, and Award Regulations on multi-level programmes, which allow up to 20 extra credits to be taken from one level to another if a student is required to retake a module.
The effective dates for registration and enrolment on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, for determining the maximum registration period (MRP) on Full-Time Blended, Part-Time Blended, and Accelerated Blended Learning modes, are:
For Flexible-Online programmes, registration can occur at any time during the year. The Admissions Team will provide applicants with their effective date of registration.
The MRP (Years) for each award from these effective dates of registration, based on a mode of study, are:
Award
Full-Time Blended Learning (Years)
Part-Time Blended Learning (Years)
Accelerated Blended Learning (years)
Flexible Online Learning (Years)
Min
Max
Taught masters’ degrees e.g. MSc
1
5
2
10
Postgraduate diplomas
3
6
Postgraduate certificates
Bachelors’ degrees with honours e.g. BSc Hons
12
4
Bachelors’ degrees
Graduate diplomas
Graduate certificates
Diplomas of Higher Education (DipHE)
8
Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE)
Students must complete all levels of their awards within the maximum registration period (MRP) applicable to their mode of study and re-enrol each calendar year. This re-enrolment date will be used for issuing invoices and processing payments. Compliance with Professional, Statutory, and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) and other relevant external requirements is also required.
These rules ensure that students progress within the designated timeframes for their awards.
Students may apply for an extension of MRP in exceptional circumstances where they have encountered significant challenges beyond their control that prevent them from completing a programme within the published MRP.
Please see the process set out in the Student Admission and Registration Regulations.
Programme documentation submitted for approval must include details of the modes of study.
Including modes of study in programme documentation ensures that the approval process considers all available study options, providing clarity and alignment with the School's educational framework.
Students may transfer to a different programme or mode of study with the Director of Education's approval.
The Director of Education's decision facilitates student flexibility and acknowledges the value of work experience by allowing mode changes. Transfers will adjust the Maximum Registration Period (MRP) based on the effective enrolment date of the previous programme or mode of study. The Director's decision is final and non-reviewable.
A student may need to transfer to a different mode of study for specific modules if required by the Academic Regulations.
This rule allows flexibility for students, such as permitting a Full-Time Blended student who failed an exam to access content online instead of attending live sessions, as decided by the Module Exam Board.
The School ensures consistent standards across all modes of study by:
These measures ensure that all students, regardless of their mode of study, receive the same standard of education and support, helping them succeed and maintain engagement.
The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.