All of the following criteria must be met in order for study and assessment of an ISM to be negotiated and for Faculty approval to be sought:

i. there is no appropriate alternative module available and running
ii. the appropriate academic level and amount of credit sought is consistent with the anticipated learning outcomes
iii. the proposed ISM would be a coherent contribution to the student’s programme of study
iv. the student demonstrates a level of competence, and ability to benefit from independent study
v. the proposal does not demand resources more than pro rata to a cognate taught module
vi. the appropriate level of resources must be made available