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Regulations for the Associate of General Studies


1. General
1.1 These regulations are made under paragraphs 1 to 4 of the Regulations for the Award of Sub-degree Qualifications (Sub-degrees).
1.2 In these regulations definitions shall apply as in the Regulations for the Award of Sub-degree Qualifications and in the Interpretation Section of the Academic Rules and Regulations.
   
2. Associate of General Studies (AGS)
2.1 To be eligible for the award of Associate of General Studies, a student shall:
  2.1.1 comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and
  2.1.2 comply with the Regulations for the Award of Sub-degree Qualifications (Sub-degrees); and
  2.1.3 obtain at least 80 credits in courses at Pre-foundation, Foundation, Middle or Higher level, of which at least 40 credits must be obtained at Middle or Higher level, and (for students registering for the first time with the University on 1 October 2005 or thereafter,) no more than 10 of which credits may be obtained at Pre-foundation level.

March 2005