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THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
1. Programme title and designation
Mathematics and Computer Science
Single honours
Joint
Major/minor
X
2. Final award
Award
Title
BSc
Mathematics and
Computer Science
3. Nested awards
Award
Title
N/A
N/A
4. Exit awards
Award
Title
Ordinary
Degree (BSc)
Credit
Value
360
ECTS
equivalent
180
Any special criteria
Credit
Value
N/A
ECTS
equivalent
N/A
Any special criteria
Credit
Value
300
ECTS
equivalent
150
Any special criteria
120
N/A
60
N/A
Mathematics and
Computer Science
Undergraduate
Natural and
240
Diploma
Mathematical
Sciences
Undergraduate
Natural and
120
Certificate
Mathematical
Sciences
5. Level in the qualifications framework
N/A
N/A
N/A
H
6. Attendance
Full-time
Mode of attendance
X
Minimum length of programme
3 years
Maximum length of programme
10 years
7. Awarding institution/body
8. Teaching institution
9. Proposing department
10. Programme organiser and contact
details
11. UCAS code (if appropriate)
PAF Originally approved: 26 June 2007
PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
Part-time
N/A
Distance
learning
N/A
King’s College London
King’s College London
Mathematics
Professor Reimer Kuehn
Tel.: 020 7848 1035
E-mail: [email protected]
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12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/
professional and statutory body guidelines
13. Date of production of specification
Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research
Computer Science
April 2005, updated in January 2007 for the CF
14. Date of programme review
2014/15 Academic Session
16. Educational aims of the programme
1. To teach the broadly accepted canon of university level undergraduate mathematics.
2. To develop, through the study of mathematics, habits of independent rigorous thought and skill at
solving problems, and to enable students to experience the excitement and satisfaction of discovery
and solution.
3. To train students to think logically and to present reasoned arguments clearly.
4. To show the power of mathematics as an intellectual activity.
5. To provide demanding courses within the capabilities of the students admitted to the Department;
to give them confidence through the acquisition of technical and transferable skills and so
encourage them to develop the ability to work and think for themselves.
6. To provide an environment which offers students the opportunity to become active members of
the mathematics community.
7. Equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge and experience of the theory and practice of
Computer Science, and core areas of Pure and Applied Mathematics, so that they might be able to
successfully pursue a professional career and/or postgraduate study.
8. Offer students opportunities to develop analytical and practical transferable skills and prepare
them to play a creative role in the community.
9. Develop students’ understanding and appreciation of the changing role of information technology
in society and motivate them to pursue continual professional development.
10. Enable students to combine the analytical and modelling skills that they acquire through the study
of Mathematics with the programming and software engineering skills that they acquire through
the study of Computer Science, so that they might construct novel abstract representations of
application domains and appropriate algorithms for implementation to solve specific problems
arising in their professional career.
11. Ensure that students acquire an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities and
of the impact of computing technologies in a wide and varied range of contexts.
17. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes
The student should acquire:
 An understanding of the depth of the main areas of modern mathematics at a level comparable
with that of major national mathematics departments and at a standard comparable with that of the
bachelor degree in other subjects
 An acceptable level of understanding of the compulsory material in the programme
 An acceptable level of skill in calculation and manipulation within this body of knowledge
 Application of core concepts and principles at least in a well defined context
 Appreciation of the importance of mathematics and its applications, and of the excitement and
satisfaction of discovery
 A range of transferable skills including the ability to think logically, to solve problems and to
present reasoned arguments clearly, as well as some IT skills.
 The ability to work independently, pursuing meaningful independent study.
In the final year students are expected to consolidate the understanding of year 1 and 2 compulsory
material, demonstrating ability to use this in a variety of contexts, and a critical awareness of its range
of application and validity. Students are expected to increase their knowledge in some areas of either
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PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
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abstract pure mathematics or application, or both.
Knowledge and understanding
The programme provides a knowledge and
These are achieved through the following
understanding of the following:
teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Basic theoretical concepts of Computer
Science.
2. Hardware and systems platforms
(computer architecture, networks and
communications etc.) and programming
concepts and various programming
paradigms.
3. Systematic development of large scale
software (systems analysis, design,
implementation and evaluation).
4. Modern information technology
(parallel/distributed computing, network
computing, internet technology, automated
verification and reasoning, artificial
intelligence, databases, computer graphics,
multimedia, information security etc.).
5. The role of the software engineer in the
development and application of computing
technology and solutions in a global
context.
In Mathematics the main teaching method is the
lecture, but there are also tutorials, problem
classes and an optional project is available.
In Computer Science these are achieved
through the following teaching/learning
methods
and strategies:
A combination of lectures, tutorials, small
group supervision, supervised laboratory
classes, coursework, individual and group
projects throughout the 3 years of the
programme.
Assessment in Mathematics:
Usually solely by unseen written examination
in January and May, but for some modules also
by course work.
Assessment in Computer Science:
Coursework, written examinations, assessed
group and individual projects. The latter
includes assessment of written reports, software
demonstration, and oral presentation.
Skills and other attributes
These are achieved through the following
Intellectual skills:
teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. To formulate mathematical models of
problems and solve them.
In Mathematics intellectual skills are
2. To reason logically, and to present
developed via lectures and the work the students
arguments clearly.
are required to carry out in order to understand
3. To be self directed in solving problems
the material and to solve the set problems. The
and understanding new material.
questions asked by students and answers given
4. Plan, conduct and report a programme of
by the lecturer during lectures also play an
original research.
important part.
5. Analyse and solve mathematical and
computing problems.
In Computer Science these are achieved
6. Understand the role of logical
through the following teaching/learning
mathematical argument and deductive
methods and strategies:
reasoning.
Intellectual skills are developed through a
7. Design a system, component or process to
combination of lectures, tutorials, small group
meet a need.
supervision, supervised laboratory classes,
8. Be creative in the solution of problems
coursework, individual projects throughout the
and in the development of designs.
3 years of the programme.
9. Evaluate designs, processes and products,
Analysis and problem solving skills are further
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PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
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and make improvements.
10. Integrate and evaluate information and
data from a variety of sources.
11. Take a holistic approach in solving
problems and designing systems, applying
professional judgements to balance risks,
costs, benefits, safety, reliability,
aesthetics and environmental impact.
developed through coursework, laboratories,
tutorials and supervision of project work.
Assessment:
In Mathematics analysis and problem solving
skills are assessed through examination.
In Computer Science analysis and problem
solving skills are assessed through unseen
written examinations and coursework.
Research and design skills are assessed through
laboratory work, coursework reports and project
reports and presentations.
Practical skills:
1. Use of ‘Maple’, a computer algebra
package and programming language.
2. Mathematical modelling of an application
domain of interest
3. Design, analysis and implementation of
algorithms for problem solving.
4. Specification, design and implementation
of computer-based systems.
5. Evaluation of systems and design tradeoffs.
6. Effective contribution to development
teamwork.
7. Prepare technical presentations.
8. Write technical reports, produce technical
documentation.
9. Give oral presentations.
10. Use the scientific literature effectively.
11. Take notes effectively.
12. Use computational tools and mathematical
packages.
Generic/transferable skills:
1. Apply mathematical and logical skills to
problems
2. Manage time and plan work-load.
3. Learn independently with a spirit of actual
enquiry.
4. Effective note taking.
5. Communicate effectively (in writing,
verbally and through diagrams and graphs).
6. Contribute to teamwork, both as a
member and as a leader.
7. Transfer techniques and solutions from
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PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
These are achieved through the following
teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Practical skills are developed through a
combination of lectures, tutorials, small group
supervision, supervised laboratory classes,
coursework, individual projects throughout the
3 years of the programme, especially in the
context of coursework and individual projects.
Assessment:
First year students are required to pass a test in
the use of Maple.
Practical skills are assessed through coursework
reports and individual project reports and
presentations.
These are achieved through the following
teaching/learning methods and strategies:
These Skills are essential by-products of
learning the material given in lectures and
solving the problems set.
More precisely, transferable skills are
developed through a combination of lectures,
tutorials, small group supervision, supervised
laboratory classes, coursework, individual
projects throughout the 3 years of the
programme.
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one problem domain to another.
8. Use information technology.
9. Retrieve information using catalogues and
search engines.
10. Manage resources (human, financial,
material).
11. Learn independently in familiar and
unfamiliar situations with openmindedness and in the spirit of critical
enquiry.
12. Learn effectively for the purpose of
continuing professional development and
in a wider context throughout their career.
Skill 5 is developed through most of the
curriculum.
Skill 6 is developed through collaborative work
for coursework and participation in discussion
groups.
Skill 7 is developed mostly through group and
individual project work.
Assessment:
Skill 1 is assessed by the unseen January and
May examinations in each module.
Skill 5 is assessed through coursework reports,
presentations and oral and written
examinations.
Skills 7, 10 and 11 (in part) are assessed mostly
in the context of the individual project.
The other skills are not formally assessed but
are necessary for learning material presented in
lectures and for solving problems set.
18. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark
statement(s)/professional and statutory body guidelines
The programme is consistent with the relevant heading (`theory based (as opposed to practice based)
mathematics’) of the Benchmark for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research, and with the
Benchmark for Computing.
The Computer Science part of the curriculum and the teaching methods employed have been designed
(and recently updated) taking fully into account the relevant subject benchmark (computing) both in
terms of body of knowledge covered and in terms of the skills and abilities that students should
develop while undertaking this programme of study. It is compulsory for students to pass coursework
in Computer Science.
19. Programme structure and award requirements
(a) numbers of compulsory and optional units to be taken in each year of the programme
Year 1: 120 compulsory
Year 2: 105 compulsory, 15 optional
Year 3: 120 optional
Students may be permitted to take additional modules up to a maximum value of 30 credits with
academic approval.
(b) range of credit levels permitted within the programme
4, 5, 6 exceptionally students may be permitted to take a level 7 module
(c) maximum number of credits permitted at the lowest level
150
PAF Originally approved: 26 June 2007
PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
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(d) minimum number of credits required at the highest level
90
(e) progression and award requirements (if different from the standard)
To progress from year 1 to year 2 a student must gain an average mark of at least 40% in level 4
mathematics modules, with no mark lower than 33% and 90 credits passed overall.
(f) maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded)
45 credits at level 4, 5, 6 or 30 at level 4, 5 or 6 plus 15 at level 7.
In all cases, the condoning of failed marks will be at the discretion of the programme examination
board and in accordance with the College regulations, excepting the above.
(g) are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3, 20.7?
yes
(h) other relevant information to explain the programme structure
In year 3 students may participate in the Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme by taking either module
Maths Education and Communication or Science Education and Communication; students are not
permitted to take both modules.
Students who transfer between BSc and MSci Mathematics and Computer Science can do so without
penalty until the end of year 2. Students transferring from BSc to MSci in year three will normally
have to conform to compulsory year three units.
Students may be permitted to take modules from other Departments within King’s or intercollegiate
mathematics modules with academic approval.
Students may not obtain credit from modules based on largely overlapping content. (See below for
details of modules).
Where mathematics modules contain summative coursework, the coursework will only be used in
calculating the overall mark at the first attempt. Resit students will be judged solely on their
examination performance in level 4, 5 and 6 for mathematics modules.
PAF Originally approved: 26 June 2007
PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
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Prohibited module combinations
In general
PCCMXXXa
In particular
4CCM115a
4CCM121a
4CCM122a
4CCM131a
4CCM131a
4CCM141a
5CCM211a
5CCM222a
5CCM223a
5CCM224a
5CCM232a
5CCM241a
5CCM251a
5CCM328b
6CCM320a
6CCM321a
6CCM322a
6CCM326a
6CCM327a
6CCM330a
6CCM334a
(CM334Z)
6CCM335a
6CCM338a
(CM338Z)
6CCM350a
6CCM352a
6CCM356a
7CCM359b
6CCM436a
6CCM451b
7CCM467a
Numbers and Functions (CM115A)
Introduction to Abstract Algebra (CM121A)
Geometry I (CM122A)
Introduction to Dynamical Systems (CM131A)
Introduction to Dynamical Systems (CM131A)
Probability and Statistics I (CM141A)
PDEs and Complex Variable (CM211A)
Linear Algebra (CM222A)
Geometry of Surfaces (CM223A)
Elementary Number Theory (CM224X)
Groups and Symmetries (CM232A)
Probability and Statistics II (CM241X)
Discrete Mathematics (CM251X)
Logic
Topics in Mathematics (CM320X)
Real Analysis II (CM321A)
Complex Analysis (CM322C)
Galois Theory (CM326Z)
Topology (CM327Z)
Maths Education and Communication (CM330X)
Space-time Geometry & General Relativity
Non-Linear Dynamics (CM335Z)
Mathematical Finance II: Continuous Time
Rings and Modules (CM350Z)
Chaotic Dynamics (CM352Y)
Linear Systems with Control Theory (CM356Y)
Numerical Methods
Quantum Mechanics II (CM436Z)
Neural Networks (CM451Z)
Applied Probability and Stochastics (CM467Z)
PAF Originally approved: 26 June 2007
PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
And
QCCMXXXb
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
5CCM115b
5CCM121b
5CCM122b
5CCM131b
6CCM357a
5CCM141b
6CCM211b
6CCM222b
6CCM223b
6CCM224b
6CCM232b
6CCM241b
6CCM251b
6CCM328a
7CCM320b
7CCM321b
7CCM322b
7CCM326b
7CCM327b
7CCM330b
And
And
7CCM334b
7CCM335b
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
And
7CCM338b
7CCM350b
7CCM352b
6CCM357a
6CCM359a
7CCMMS31
7CCM451b
7CCMFM01
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Programme Structure
Title
4CCM111a Calculus I
4CCM112a Calculus II
4CCS1CS1 Computer Systems I
4
4
4
15
15
15
Status (I, Cr, Cp, O) for
each type of programme
Major
/
Single Joint minor
Cp
Cp
Cp
4CCS1DST Data Structures
4
15
Cp
No
4CCM113a Linear Methods
4
15
Cp
No
4CCM141a Probability and Statistics I
4
15
Cp
No
4CCS1PRA Programming Applications
4
15
Cp
No
4CCS1PRP Programming practice
4
15
Cp
No
5CCM250a Applied Analytic Methods
5CCS02DB Database Systems
5CCS2ELA Elementary Logic with Applications
5CCM121b Introduction to Abstract Algebra for Joint Honours
5CCM115b Numbers and Functions for Joint Honours
5CCS2OSC Operating Systems and Concurrency
5CCS2PLD Programming Language Design and Paradigms
Choose 1 from either
5CCM223A Geometry of Surfaces
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Cp
Cp
Cp
Cp
Cp
Cp
Cp
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam,
coursework
Exam
Exam,
coursework
Exam,
coursework
Exam,
coursework
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
5
15
O
No
Exam
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PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
Credit
level
Credit
value
Assessment
Progression
Single
Joint
No
No
No
Major
/
minor
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5CCM241A Probability & Statistics II
6CCM251b Discrete Mathematics
6CCM224b Elementary Number Theory
6CCM223b Geometry of Surfaces
6CCM232b Groups and Symmetries
5
6
6
6
6
15
15
15
15
15
O
O
O
O
O
No
No
No
No
No
6CCM360a History and Dev of Mathematics
6
15
O
No
6CCM231b Intermediate Dynamics
6CCM222b Linear Algebra
6CCMCS05 Mathematical Biology
6CCM388a Mathematical Finance I: Discrete Time
6CCM338a Mathematical Finance II: Continuous Time
6CCM314A Mathematical Theory of Collective Behaviour
6CCM330a Maths Education and Communication
6CCM359a Numerical Methods
6CCM211b Partial Differential Equations and Complex Variable
6CCM241b Probability and Statistics II
6CCM351a Representation theory of finite groups
6CCMCS02 Theory of Complex Networks
6CCM320a Topics in Mathematics
Other level 5 & 6 courses & level 5 or 6 (or equivalent) courses at other
colleges of the University of London, or at Imperial College - subject to the
approval of the Third Year Programme Director.
6CCS3AST Advanced Security Topics
6CCS3AIN Artificial Intelligence
6CCS3AFL Automata & Formal Languages
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
PAF Originally approved: 26 June 2007
PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
5,6
6
6
6
O
15
15
15
O
O
O
N
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam,
coursework
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Coursework
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
No
N
No
No
Exam
Exam
Written exam
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6CCS3GRS Computer Graphics Systems
6CCS3CIS Cryptography and Information Security
6CCS3DSM Distributed Systems
6CCS3PRJ Final Year Individual Project (Computer Science)
6CCS3INS Internet Systems
6CCS3OME Optimization Methods
6CCPS3PAL Parallel Algorithms
6CCS3SAD Software Architecture and Design
6CCS3SIA Software Engineering of Internet Applications
6CCS3SMT Software Measurement and Testing
6CCS3TSP Text Searching and Processing
Other optional modules may be taken where the timetable allows, subject to
the approval of the Programme Director
# 5CCM122B may be taken in year 3 with academic approval
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
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15
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15
O
O
O
O
O
O
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O
O
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O
No
No
No
No
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N
No
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No
No
N
O
Exam
Exam
Exam
Coursework
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Various
20. Marking criteria
The marking scheme for this programme follows the College generic criteria and additionally those in the School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
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PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
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PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 2 – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Not all of the information in this section will be relevant for all programmes and for some
programmes this section will not be relevant at all
1. Programme name
BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science
2. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of London has
the necessary approval been sought from Academic Board?
Yes
No
Not applicable
X
Please attach a copy of the request to Academic Board
3. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject
combination, either educational or academic
The subjects have much in common and provide a broad education in subjects of great relevance.
Which is the lead department and/or School?
Mathematics
4. If the programme involves time outside the College longer than a term, please indicate how
the time will be spent, the length of time out and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of
the programme N/A
Year abroad
Year in employment
Time spent …………………………..
Placement
Other (please
specify)
Compulsory/optional ……………………….
5. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that which is a
requirement of a professional or statutory body
N/A
6. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a professional or
statutory body
N/A
PAF Originally approved: 26 June 2007
PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
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7. In cases where parts or all of the programme (other than those in box 4 above) are delivered
either away from one of the College campuses and/or by a body or bodies external to the College
please provide the following details
Name and address of the off-campus location and/or external body
There is no requirement for students to take courses at colleges of the University of London outside
King’s, but subject to the approval of the relevant Programme Director permission may be granted to
students in their Final Year to take courses at:
Imperial College
University College (University of London)
Queen Mary College (University of London)
Royal Holloway College (University of London)
Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body
The vast majority of students take all their modules at King’s. However, subject to the approval of
the relevant Programme Director permission may be granted to students in their Final Year to take
modules at other colleges of the University of London (as specified above) or at Imperial College; in
practice students exercising this option will take not normally more than 30 credits outside Kings.
Nature of the involvement of external body
All the colleges listed above are major colleges of London University or of equally high standing and
run their own Mathematics programmes.
Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location
They offer the same high quality resources as are available at King’s.
What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery of the
programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the external body?
All the colleges which are listed above have their own procedures for ensuring that a high quality
programme is delivered.
Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location
N/A
Additionally, for Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme 6CCM330a (CM330X)/CS3SEC:
Name and address of the off-campus location and/or external body
The Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme: London secondary schools
Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body
Up to 2% (optional 3rd year 15 credit module)
Nature of the involvement of external body
Students spend a few hours per week in a London secondary School, supervised by the staff of that
school, assisting in the teaching of Mathematics (6CCM330a) or Computer Science (CS3SEC).
Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location
Normal secondary school resources
What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery of the
programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the external body?
PAF Originally approved: 26 June 2007
PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
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Programme approval 2006/07
All schools are visited by staff from the relevant KCL department, and an individual teacher is
responsible for the student in the school. A member of KCL staff monitors the students while they are
in the Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme.
Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location
Not applicable
PAF Originally approved: 26 June 2007
PAF Amended for 2010-11 by ASQ: 5th May 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 11th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 28 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 20 September 2012
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