Regulation changes 2016/17

Changes to Examination Regulations published in the Gazette during academic year 2016/17

The files containing individual changes have been consolidated into a single file for each board/combined board. Within each file the regulation changes are in the following order:

  • chronological, then
  • academic precedence, then
  • alphabetical

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Combined file of Planning and Resource Allocation Committee regulation changes

Contents of file:

  • 2017 03 02 Regulations on Financial Matters (i)
  • 2017 03 02 Regulations on Financial Matters (ii)
  • 2017 05 18 Oxford Bursaries and Tuition Fee Reductions

Combined file of Education Committee regulation changes

Contents of file:

  • 2016 09 22 General Regulations for DPhil
  • 2016 09 29 General Regulations Governing Research Degrees
  • 2016 10 06 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations
  • 2017 01 26 Regulations Concerning the Status of Graduate Taught Students
  • 2017 03 09 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations (i)
  • 2017 03 09 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations (ii)
  • 2017 03 09 Regulations for the Matriculation of Student Members
  • 2017 03 23 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations
  • 2017 04 20 General Regulations Governing Research Degrees
  • 2017 04 27 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations Part 14
  • 2017 04 27 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations Part 17
  • 2017 05 11 Regulations Concerning the Status of Graduate Taught Students
  • 2017 06 22 Regulations for the Matriculation of Student Members
  • 2017 06 29 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations Part 14

Combined file of Continuing Education Board regulation changes

Contents of file:

  • 2016 12 08 BTh
  • 2016 12 08 Dipl in Theological Studies
  • 2016 12 08 Cert in Theological Studies
  • 2017 04 20 MSt in Diplomatic Studies
  • 2017 04 20 PGDip in Diplomatic Studies
  • 2017 04 20 PGCert in Diplomatic Studies
  • 2017 05 11 MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2017 05 11 PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2017 05 18 Research degrees in the Department for Continuing Education
  • 2017 06 08 UGCert in History of Art
  • 2017 06 08 UGDip in English Local History
  • 2017 06 08 UGDip in History of Art
  • 2017 07 20 General Regulations for the degree of MSc by coursework
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in English Local History
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Experimental Therapeutics
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Nanotechnology for Medicine and Healthcare
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Psychodynamic Practice
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Sustainable Urban Development
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Creative Writing
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Historical Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in History of Design
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in International Human Rights Law
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Literature and Arts
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Psychodynamic Practice
  • 2017 07 20 BTh
  • 2017 07 20 PG Programme in Evidence-Based Healthcare Studies
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Experimental Therapeutics
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in History of Design
  • 2017 07 20 Recanati-Kaplan Centre PGDip In International Wildlife Conservation Practice
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Nanotechnology for Medicine and Healthcare
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Psychodynamic Practice
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Sustainable Urban Development
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Architectural History
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Cognitive Behavioural Studies
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Ecological Survey Techniques
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Historical Studi<
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Nanotechnology
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Psychodynamic Counselling
  • 2017 07 20 PGCert in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2017 07 20 UG Advanced Dip in British and European Studies
  • 2017 07 20 UG Advanced Dip in British Archaeology
  • 2017 07 20 UG Advanced Dip in IT Systems Analysis and Design
  • 2017 07 20 UG Advanced Dip in Local History
  • 2017 07 20 UGDip in British Archaeology
  • 2017 07 20 UGDip in Creative Writing
  • 2017 07 20 UGDip in Theological Studies
  • 2017 07 20 UGCert in Archaeology
  • 2017 07 20 UGCert in Higher Education
  • 2017 07 20 UGCert in Theological Studies
  • 2017 07 20 Foundation Cert in English Language
  • 2017 07 20 Foundation Cert in History

Combined file of Continuing Education Board/Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Board regulation changes

Contents of file:

  • 2016 12 08 MSc in Microelectronics, Optoelectronics and Communications
  • 2016 12 08 PGDip in Microelectronics, Optoelectronics and Communications

Combined file of Humanities Board regulation changes

Contents of file:

  • 2016 09 22 MSt in Chinese Studies
  • 2016 09 22 MSt in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology
  • 2016 09 22 MSt in Philosophy of Physics
  • 2016 09 22 FHS of History and Politics
  • 2016 09 22 FHS of Philosophy and Theology
  • 2016 09 22 FHS of Theology and Oriental Studies
  • 2016 09 22 FHS of Theology and Religion
  • 2016 09 22 Prelims in Philosophy and Theology
  • 2016 09 29 MPhil in British and European History, 1500–present
  • 2016 09 29 MPhil in Economic and Social History
  • 2016 09 29 MPhil in History of Science, Medicine and Technology
  • 2016 09 29 MPhil in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
  • 2016 09 29 MSt in British and European History, 1500–present
  • 2016 09 29 MTh and PGDip in Applied Theology
  • 2016 09 29 FHS of Ancient and Modern History
  • 2016 09 29 FHS of History and Economics
  • 2016 09 29 FHS of History and English
  • 2016 09 29 FHS of History and Modern Languages
  • 2016 09 29 FHS of History and Politics
  • 2016 09 29 FHS of History
  • 2016 09 29 Prelims in Ancient and Modern History
  • 2016 09 29 Prelims in History and Economics
  • 2016 09 29 Prelims in History and English
  • 2016 09 29 Prelims in History and Modern Languages
  • 2016 09 29 Prelims in History and Politics
  • 2016 09 29 Prelims in History
  • 2016 11 24 MSt in Slavonic Studies
  • 2016 12 01 MSt in Theology
  • 2016 12 01 FHS of Philosophy and Theology
  • 2016 12 01 FHS of Theology and Oriental Studies
  • 2016 12 08 DPhil in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences
  • 2016 12 08 DPhil in Socio-Legal Studies
  • 2016 12 08 MSt in Classical Hebrew Studies
  • 2016 12 08 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • 2017 01 26 MSt in the Study of Religions
  • 2017 02 09 MSt in the Study of Religions
  • 2017 03 02 MPhil in Greek and or Roman History
  • 2017 03 02 MSt in Philosophical Theology
  • 2017 03 02 FHS of Classics and Modern Languages
  • 2017 03 02 FHS of Literae Humaniores (i)
  • 2017 03 02 FHS of Literae Humaniores (ii)
  • 2017 03 02 Honour Moderations in Classics
  • 2017 03 09 MSt in English
  • 2017 03 09 MFA
  • 2017 03 23 Research Degrees for the Ruskin School of Art
  • 2017 03 23 FHS of Modern Languages
  • 2017 05 11 FHS of Oriental Studies (Egyptology)
  • 2017 05 11 FHS of Oriental Studies (Hebrew)
  • 2017 05 25 Research Degrees in History
  • 2017 05 25 MSt in English Language
  • 2017 06 15 Research Degrees in Classics
  • 2017 06 15 MSt in English
  • 2017 06 15 FHS of Classics and English
  • 2017 06 15 FHS of Classics and Modern Languages
  • 2017 06 15 FHS of Classics and Oriental Studies
  • 2017 06 15 FHS of English and Modern Languages
  • 2017 06 15 FHS of English Language and Literature (i)
  • 2017 06 15 FHS of English Language and Literature (ii)
  • 2017 06 15 FHS of History of Art
  • 2017 06 15 FHS of Theology and Oriental Studies
  • 2017 06 15 Prelims in Ancient and Modern History
  • 2017 06 15 Prelims in Theology and Oriental Studies
  • 2017 06 22 MPhil in Modern Languages
  • 2017 06 22 MSt in Modern Languages
  • 2017 06 22 FHS of Literae Humaniores (i)
  • 2017 06 22 FHS of Literae Humaniores (ii)
  • 2017 06 22 FHS of Modern Languages (i)
  • 2017 06 22 FHS of Modern Languages (ii)
  • 2017 06 22 Prelims in English and Modern Languages
  • 2017 06 22 Prelims in European and Middle Eastern Languages
  • 2017 06 22 Prelims in History and Modern Languages
  • 2017 06 22 Prelims in Modern Languages
  • 2017 06 22 Prelims in Philosophy and Modern Languages
  • 2017 07 20 Research Degrees in Theology and Religion
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Economic and Social History
  • 2017 07 06 MPhil in Modern Languages
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Economic and Social History (i)
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Economic and Social History (ii)
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Oriental Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Theology (i)
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Theology (ii)
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Global and Imperial History
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Modern Languages
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Music
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Philosophical Theology
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Study of Religions
  • 201707 20 MSt in Theology (i)
  • 2017 07 20 MSt in Theology (in
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of History and English
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Modern Languages
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Philosophy and Theology
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Theology and Oriental Studies
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Theology and Religion
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Theology (i)
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Theology (ii)

Combined file of Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Board regulation changes

Contents of file:

  • 2016 09 22 MSc in Computer Science
  • 2016 10 13 Research Degrees in Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division
  • 2017 01 26 Research Degrees in Mathematical Sciences
  • 2017 03 23 MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
  • 2017 03 23 MSc in Mathematics and the Foundations of Computer Science
  • 2017 03 23 FHS of Computer Science and Philosophy i
  • 2017 03 23 FHS of Computer Science and Philosophy ii
  • 2017 03 23 FHS of Computer Science and Philosophy iii
  • 2017 03 23 FHS of Materials Science
  • 2017 03 23 FHS of Mathematics and Philosophy
  • 2017 03 23 FHS of Mathematics
  • 2017 03 23 Prelims in Mathematics and Philosophy
  • 2017 03 23 Prelims in Mathematics
  • 2017 05 25 Research Degrees in the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division
  • 2017 06 15 MSc in Microelectronics, Optoelectronics and Communications
  • 2017 06 15 PGDip in Microelectronics, Optoelectronics and Communications
  • 2017 06 22 MSc in Applied Statistics
  • 2017 06 22 FHS of Engineering Science
  • 2017 06 22 FHS of Mathematics and Statistics
  • 2017 06 22 PGDip in Statistical Science
  • 2017 07 06 MSc in Computer Science
  • 2017 07 06 FHS of Biological Sciences
  • 2017 07 06 FHS of Engineering Science
  • 2017 07 20 Regulations Concerning the Status of Graduate Taught Students
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Mathematics and Statistics
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Mathematics

Combined file of Medical Sciences Board regulation changes

Contents of file:

  • 2016 09 22 MSc by Coursework in Psychological Research
  • 2016 09 22 MSc in Pharmacology
  • 2016 09 22 MSc in Radiation Biology
  • 2016 09 29 FHS of Medical Sciences
  • 2016 11 10 MSc in Integrated Immunology
  • 2017 07 06 Research Degrees in Medical Sciences Division
  • 2017 07 06 MSc in Pharmacology
  • 2017 07 06 MSc in Psychological Research (i)
  • 2017 07 06 MSc in Psychological Research (ii)
  • 2017 07 06 MSc in Radiation Biology
  • 2017 07 20 Research Degrees in Medical Sciences Division
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Clinical Embryology
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Integrated Immunology
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Sleep Medicine
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • 2017 07 20 First Examination for Bachelor of Medicine
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Sleep Medicine

Combined file of Social Sciences Board regulation changes

Contents of file:

  • 2016 09 22 MSc in African Studies
  • 2016 09 22 MSc in Law and Finance (corrigendum)
  • 2016 09 22 MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
  • 2016 09 22 MSc in Social Science of the Internet
  • 2016 09 22 BCL MJur
  • 2016 09 22 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (i)
  • 2016 09 22 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (ii)
  • 2016 09 22 PGDip in Financial Strategy
  • 2016 09 29 MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
  • 2016 10 06 MSc in Contemporary India
  • 2016 10 06 MSc in Latin American Studies
  • 2016 10 06 MSc in Politics Research
  • 2016 10 06 MPhil in Comparative Social Policy
  • 2016 10 06 MPhil in Latin American Studies (i)
  • 2016 10 06 MPhil in Latin American Studies (ii)
  • 2016 10 06 MPhil in Politics
  • 2016 10 06 Prelims in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • 2016 10 06 PGCE
  • 2016 10 13 FHS of Economics and Management
  • 2016 11 24 DPhil in Management Studies
  • 2016 11 24 MSc in Teaching English Language in University Settings
  • 2016 11 24 Final Honour School of Human Sciences
  • 2016 11 24 Honour Moderations in Archaeology and Anthropology
  • 2016 12 01 PGCert in Archaeology
  • 2017 01 12 MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • 2017 01 12 MSc in Education
  • 2017 01 19 Research Degrees in Anthropology
  • 2017 01 19 Research Degrees in Geography
  • 2017 01 26 FHS of Archaeology and Anthropology
  • 2017 01 26 Professional GCE
  • 2017 01 26 PGCE
  • 2017 02 09 DPhil in Law
  • 2017 03 09 Doctoral Training Programme in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology
  • 2017 03 23 Research Degrees in Anthropology
  • 2017 06 22 DPhil in Public Policy
  • 2017 06 22 MSc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology
  • 2017 06 22 MSc in Learning and Teaching
  • 2017 06 22 MSc in Social Anthropology
  • 2017 06 22 MSc in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology
  • 2017 06 22 MPhil in Comparative Social Policy
  • 2017 06 22 MPhil in Social Anthropology
  • 2017 06 22 MPhil in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology
  • 2017 06 22 MPP
  • 2017 06 22 BCL and MJur
  • 2017 06 22 FHS of Archaeology and Anthropology
  • 2017 06 22 FHS of Economics and Management
  • 2017 06 29 MSc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology
  • 2017 06 29 MSc in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology
  • 2017 07 20 DPhil in Archaeology
  • 2017 07 20 DPhil in Politics and International Relations
  • 2017 07 20 DPhil in Public Policy (i)
  • 2017 07 20 DPhil in Public Policy (ii)
  • 2017 07 20 DPhils in Economics, Social Policy and Intervention, Sociology, International Development
  • 2017 07 20 General Regulations for the Degree of MSc by coursework
  • 2017 07 20 General Regulations for the Degree of BPhil and MPhil
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in International Relations
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Japanese Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MPP
  • 2017 07 20 MJur, MPhil in Law
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Archaeology and Anthropology
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Economics and Management (i)
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Economics and Management (ii)
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Geography
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Human Sciences
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (i)
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (ii)
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (iii)
  • 2017 07 20 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (iv)
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Contemporary India
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Evidence-based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Japanese Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Law and Finance
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Modern Japanese Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Modern South Asian Studies
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Social Science of the Internet
  • 2017 07 20 MSc in Taxation
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Financial Strategy
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Global Business
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Organisational Leadership
  • 2017 07 20 PGDip in Strategy and Innovation