20. Award Postgraduate Taught Programmes

Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Awards

To be eligible for a PgCert, a student must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Credit Requirements

    • Complete 60 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at Level 7.
    • Any credits below Level 7 must be at Level 5 or 6.

  2. Pass Requirements

    • Either:
      a. Pass all 60 credits, or
      b. Pass a minimum of 45 credits and meet the criteria for condoned failure in the remaining credits.

  3. Classification Mark

    • Achieve a Classification Mark of 50.0 or higher.

Condoned Failure (PgCert)

Failure may be condoned in up to 15 credits if all of the following conditions are met:

  • Each failed module has a mark of 45.0 or higher.
  • The credit-weighted average across all modules (including failed ones) is 50.0 or higher.
  • The failed module is not designated as ‘core’ in the programme regulations.

MSc in Management of Intellectual Property

To be eligible for the MSc award, a student must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Credit Requirements

    • Complete 180 credits, including a minimum of 150 credits at Level 7.
    • Any credits below Level 7 must be at Level 5 or 6, with a maximum of 15 credits at Level 5.

  2. Pass Requirements

    • Either:
      a. Pass all 180 credits, or
      b. Pass a minimum of 150 credits and meet the criteria for condoned failure in the remaining credits.

  3. Classification Mark

    • Achieve a Classification Mark of 50.0 or higher.

Condoned Failure (MSc)

Failure may be condoned in up to 30 credits if all of the following conditions are met:

  • Each failed module has a mark of 40.0 or higher.
  • The credit-weighted average across all modules (including failed ones) is 50.0 or higher.
  • The failed module is not designated as ‘core’ in the programme regulations.

Special Regulations: PgCert in Intellectual Property Law

This programme consists of 80 credits. To qualify for the award, a student must:

  • Pass all 80 credits, or
  • Pass a minimum of 65 credits and meet the criteria for condoned failure in the remaining credits.

Condoned Failure (PgCert IP Law)

Up to 15 credits may be condoned if all of the following conditions are met:

  • Each failed module has a mark of 45.0 or higher.
  • The credit-weighted average across all modules (including failed ones) is 50.0 or higher.
  • The failed module is not designated as ‘core’ in the programme regulations.

Refer to the full Academic Regulations: Academic Regulations 2025-26