Students on taught courses

Changes to the University modular framework resulted in changes to aspects of the regulations for all students on programmes commencing in 2010 onwards, on some programmes they were applied to all years from 2010.

As a consequence of these regulation changes, for some students who commenced their programmes prior to 2010 there may be some variation to the information on these webpages. If you are in any doubt please refer to your programme handbook or discuss your position with your academic supervisor.   

Recommendations relating to the academic progress of individual students from the Departmental Board of Studies are dealt with centrally through the University's Standing Committee on Assessment and, in some circumstances, Special Cases.

• Academic appeals - If you wish to appeal against a decision made relating to assessment, progression or degree classification.
• Attendance and residence - If you need to be away for any period during semester time or live more than 40 miles away from the University (60 miles if studying part-time).
• Changing attendance status - If you need to switch from part-time attendance to full-time and vice versa.
• Credit load - If you wish to vary your credit load.
• Leave of Absence - If you need to take time out lasting more than four weeks during your programme. See also Leave the University.
• Exceptional circumstances affecting assessment - If you need to submit a claim about exceptional circumstances affecting your assessment(s).
• Programme termination - If your place on your programme is being terminated.
• Programme extensions - If you're seeking an extension to a different programme.
• Programme transfers - If you're seeking transfer to a different programme.
• Resits, repeats and readmission - If you need to resit an examination or assessment, repeat a period of study or are seeking readmission to your programme.
• Support to Study process - This process may be used when there are concerns about a student's wellbeing and is designed to enable us to work with them and to support them to succeed in their academic goals.