Ineligible programme combinations

The following are examples of programmes of study not eligible for Long Programme recognition:

1. A combination of programmes leading to a target qualification that can be taken without those programmes; for example a stand-alone qualification taken after completion of a Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma. While this may be a common student choice, it does not meet the requirement of being the most direct route taking the least time for completion of the target qualification.
2. A combination that is not the most direct route to the target qualification, even if the recognition period sought is the same as that required for the most direct route. This would occur if students changed direction during study, and is inconsistent with the policy requirement that students not deviate from the approved Long Programme combination.
3. Programmes with a normal completion time of five years, unless there are specific study requirements necessitating more than 200 weeks study. For example, the Bachelor of Chiropractic includes significant practicum work within the 5 year period, resulting in a 227 week study requirement (and approval). Conversely, a Masters degree is normally expected to be completed in 5 years. The final year attracts 120 credits, which equates to 34 weeks of study. Allocating 52 weeks to the 5th year, resulting in the 200 week limit being marginally exceeded, does not meet the policy intent for extended student allowances access. Certain Masters programmes take a total of 6 years, and may be approved as Long Programmes in such cases.