Revised Academic Misconduct Policy: academic conduct regulation
Change effective from: 2017/18 Summary of change This is a complete re-write of the current Academic Misconduct Policy. The following key changes have been made:- […]
Approved changes
Standard Assessment Regulations: compensation
Change effective from: 2017/18 Summary of change In 2017/18, compensation will be applied to a student profile at the Semester 2 Boards (for standard courses), […]
New regulation – Standard Assessment Regulations: withdrawal for non-engagement
Change effective from: 2017/18 Summary of change Where there is evidence of non-engagement with the course, the University may deem a student as having withdrawn. […]
Standard Assessment Regulations: continued reassessment
Change effective from: Changes will be applied for the first time for students trailing modules into 2018/19 Summary of change Progression rules: the amount of […]
Policy for Summative Assessment: late submission of coursework
Change effective from: 2017/18 Summary of change Coursework submitted within one working day (i.e. 24 hours) after the deadline date and time without an authorised […]
Examination Conduct Policy: use of calculators
Change effective from: 2017/18 Summary of change From 2017/18, all calculators used in examinations must display an approved calculator sticker. Students will be informed in […]
Annual summary of changes to regulations and policies
A summary of changes to Assessment Regulations and Policies for 2016/17 is now available to view on the Registry Services pages of the staff intranet; […]
Recognition of Prior Learning
Change effective from: Policy approved April 2015; new online process live 3 October 2016. Summary of change The University Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy […]
Policy for Summative Assessment
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change The Policy lists a number of statements relating to summative assessment. It draws together existing assessment policy, clarifies […]
Legal representation at meetings
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change Following review of the University position regarding the attendance of a member of the legal profession at meetings […]
Methods of calculation of Integrated Masters honours classifications
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change One of the methods used to calculate Integrated Masters honours classifications is changing. Method 1 is being retained- […]
Disciplinary Regulations for Students
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change The Disciplinary Regulations for Students have been updated to align with other student regulations and policies. It should […]
Course Planning Guidance: International Student Work Placements
Change effective from: September 2016. Summary of change New guidance for Course Planners has been prepared by the University’s UKVI Compliance Manager (Registry Services) concerning the […]
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity (Contact Hours) Policy
Change effective from: September 2016. Summary of change Following consultation with faculties during 2015/16, the Academic Board has agreed a Student Engagement with Learning (Contact Hours) […]
Policy for the Verification of Assessment and Standardisation and Moderation of Marking
Change effective from: September 2016. Summary of change A new policy on the verification, standardisation and moderation of assessment has been developed to maintain the […]
Changes to Annual Review – Course Improvement Plans
Change effective from: August 2016. Summary of change The Course Review element of the Annual Review process has been redeveloped and is now re-titled as […]
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Change effective from: Immediate effect Summary of change The RPL policy was refreshed in April 2015. It covers Recognition of Prior Certificated (RPCL) and Experiential […]
Collaborative Course Leader (role title and definition)
Change effective from: September 2015 Summary of change A revised role definition and title for Collaborative Course Leader (CCL) was approved by the Academic Quality, […]
Threshold Standards for Supporting Learning with Technology Policy
Change effective from: 2015/16 Summary of change The policy sets out mandatory minimum Threshold Standards to ensure that all subject areas meet the University’s expectations […]
The Quality Manual
Change effective from: January 2016 Summary of change All the University’s existing quality procedures (validation, annual and periodic review, modifications, external examiners, collaborative provision, etc.) […]
Maximum duration regulation (Regulation 1 in Standard Assessment Regulations)
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change The Standard Assessment Regulations for 2016/17 now include maximum durations for undergraduate courses. Maximum durations for postgraduate courses […]
Fitness to Study
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change Student Fitness to Study Regulations were approved by Academic Board on 15 December 2015. These new regulations build […]
Level 7 pass mark – including pass and merit ranges
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change In order to bring the University in line with the HE sector and to comply with accreditation requirements […]