Academic Regulations
The links below take you to the formal rules governing the university's courses (approved by Senate), together with supporting guidelines for staff (guidelines).
2025/2026
The University's Examining Bodies
Degree Apprenticeships Programme Regulations
Undergraduate Awards Continuation and Completion for Students from Oct 2025
Marking Scales for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Programmes
Indicative Assessment Descriptors
Programmes of Study (Regulations)
These Programme Regulations govern a specific type of taught Degree or Certificate programme. Each set explains key terminology, summarises key elements such as the structure of the curriculum and the duration of study and refers, as appropriate, to the relevant sections of the Assessment Regulations. To view a set of regulations, click on the title.
Taught Postgraduate Programme Regulations
Integrated Masters Programme Regulations including Foundation/ Placement
Bachelors Programme Regulations with Foundation Year
PGCE Program Regulations Studying with a Partner
Foundation Degree Programme Regulations
Degree Apprenticeships Programme Regulations
Assessment of Students (Regulations)
Click on the title below to see the regulations governing the aspect of assessment you are interested in.
Undergraduate Awards Continuation and Completion STUDENTS FROM OCTOBER 25 ONWARD
Undergraduate Awards Continuation and Completion STUDENTS FROM OCTOBER 24 ONWARD
Undergraduate Awards Continuation and Completion Starters BEFORE OCT 24
The University's Internal Examiners and Assessment Co-ordinators
The University's Examining Bodies
Supplement to the Emergency Regulations
Postgraduate Taught Awards Continuation and Completion
Completion of Level M for Integrated Masters students
Assessment of Students (Guidelines)
Click on the title below to see the guidelines for the aspect of assessment you are interested in.
Coursework Submission Arrangements, and the Conduct of Examinations and In Class
Dissertations and Research Projects
Mitigating Circumstances Policy
Procedural Guidelines for External Examiners
Returning and Retaining Work, Giving Feedback, and Disclosing Formal Results
Internal Moderation Guidelines
Framework of Qualifications