Policy Index

The Policy Index is continually being updated to support communication of University policies and guidance.  Please contact us for further guidance.

  • Policies set parameters for decision-making and provide the "why"; procedures set out a series of actions that should be conducted in a certain manner and explain the "how".  Compliance with both policy and procedures is mandatory unless otherwise indicated.
  • Guidelines and guidance are provided as tools to assist in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, or to provide general information on a subject.  Compliance with guidelines and guidance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory, unless otherwise indicated.
  • Frameworks are holistic documents containing elements of both policy and guidance, applied to a specific task or concept.
  • Codes of Practice are contractual implications or expectations of behaviour on the University, or on a proportion of the University.
CategoryContents
Assessment

Contents

Policy

  • Framework for Assessment 2024-25
  • Policy on the use of Turnitin
  • Rules of Behaviour guiding academic misconduct
  • Managing extensions to coursework and dissertations including self-certification

Guidance

  • Guidance on Marking and Classing
  • Guidance on Retention of Examination Data, Records and Scripts
  • Assessment practices and expectations
  • Types of assessment
  • Guidance in cases of non-submission of the final piece of summative assessed work for PGT courses
  • Staff Guidance on Investigating Academic Misconduct
  • AI and Education: Guidance for staff
Codes of Practice

Contents

  • Code of Practice: Access and Inclusion for Disabled Students
  • Code of Practice, Taught Master's students
  • Code of Practice, Research students
Examiners (Taught Courses)

Contents

External Examiners (taught courses)

  • Guidance by the General Board on the arrangements for External Examiners
  • Reporting requirements for External Examiners
  • External Examiners report form
  • Handbook for External Examiners

Internal Examiners (taught courses)

  • Links to policies and procedures for Internal Examiners, including:
    • appointment and payment forms
    • dispensation for non-attendance at the final meeting
    • Examiners Guide for taught courses
Managing courses

Contents

Policy

  • Framework for Administering Bodies
  • Framework for collaborative postgraduate educational provision
  • Postgraduate course length policy
  • Safeguarding students working away

Guidance

  • Guidance on compliance with Competition and Market Authority (CMA) requirements
  • Learning Aims and Outcomes
  • Degree Outcomes Statement
  • Guidance for Degree Committees
  • Guidance on Monitoring Academic Engagement for Postgraduate Taught Students
  • Mutual Expectations document
  • Teaching Continuity
  • Framework for Accreditation Management 
Recording

Contents

Policy

  • Policy on Recording of Teaching Materials

Guidance

  • Guidance for Recording
  • Template consent forms
  • Information on consent and ownership
Student engagement

Contents

Policy

  • Standards for Student Academic representation
  • Student Consultation Framework
  • Student Protection Plan
  • Attendance Policy

Guidance

  • Expectations for feedback to students