Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design with Honours (BCGD(Hons))

1.	The University of Waikato Personal Programmes of Study Regulations apply in these regulations with respect to papers prescribed in the Computer Graphic Design entry in the University of Waikato Calendar as University of Waikato papers.
2.	The UCOL Whanganui School of Design Academic Regulations apply in these regulations with respect to papers prescribed in the Computer Graphic Design entry in the University of Waikato Calendar as UCOL Whanganui School of Design papers.
Admission
3.	Candidates for the Degree must have
	(a)	qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design, jointly awarded by the University of Waikato and the UCOL Whanganui School of Design, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Boards of both institutions to be equivalent, and
	(b)	satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject(s) being presented for the Degree, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Boards of both institutions.
4.	In exceptional circumstances, based on academic merit and relevant experience, candidates who do not meet the requirements of section 3 of these regulations may be considered for admission subject to the completion of any qualifying papers the Academic Boards of both institutions may prescribe which must be completed either prior to or concurrently.
Requirements for the Degree
5.	The normal minimum period of enrolment for completion of the Degree is one year.
6.	Candidates must enrol in the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Waikato and the UCOL Whanganui School of Design and follow an approved programme of study.
7.	Candidates must complete a specified programme as prescribed in the Computer Graphic Design entry in the University of Waikato Calendar, and must pass all papers on the first attempt.
Award of Honours
8.	In accordance with criteria approved for this purpose by the Academic Boards of both institutions, the Degree may be awarded with
	(a)	First Class Honours, or
	(b)	Second Class Honours (first division), or
	(c)	Second Class Honours (second division), or
	(d)	Third Class Honours.
Variations
9.	The Chairperson of the Computer Graphic Design Joint Committee or delegated authority may vary or waive these regulations in individual cases.