Policies, procedures and regulations for postgraduate students starting in 2020/21
We’ve collected together the codes of conduct, policies and procedures that you need to be aware of, covering both your academic studies and wider university life. Please take the time to read through the following documents. Please be aware that some policies for students starting at the University in 2020/21 are not yet available.
- Student agreement (PDF, 326kB)
- Accommodation guarantee (PDF, 291kB)
- Student protection plan (PDF, 234kB)
Admissions
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and we are committed to promoting equal opportunities.
The life of the University is enriched by having a body of students which reflects the community at large.
We select people who have the ability and motivation to benefit from their intended programmes of study and who will make positive contributions to the life of the University.
We have a clear set of principles and procedures when dealing with admissions. Further details can be found in the following documents:
- Admissions principles and procedures for postgraduate research programmes (PDF, 318kB)
- Admissions principles and procedures for postgraduate taught programmes (PDF, 314kB)
- Admissions statements for all postgraduate programmes
- Applicant feedback and complaints procedures (PDF, 108kB)
- Application fee policy (PDF, 130kB)
- Criminal convictions: guidelines for the recruitment of students with a criminal conviction (PDF, 225kB). The University has signed the Unlock fair chance pledge, committing to offering applicants with criminal records a fair chance.
- English language entry requirements policy (PDF, 95kB) (applicable to international students only)
- Fraudulent applications policy (PDF, 128kB)
Academic study
- Complaints procedure for students (PDF, 137kB)
- Disciplinary regulations for students (PDF, 171kB)
- Examination regulations
- Support to study policy (PDF, 69kB)
- Intellectual Property Policy for Students (PDF, 142kB)
- Turnitin UK - JISC Plagiarism Detection Service (PDF, 155kB)
- Whistleblowing Policy (PDF, 170kB)
- Regulations and code of practice for research degree programmes
- Regulations and code of practice for taught programmes
- Rules and regulations for students
Behaviour and wellbeing
- University Acceptable Behaviour Policy Statement (PDF, 29kB)
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS - formerly CRB)
- Freedom of Speech Policy (PDF, 91kB)
- Support for students with a disability (PDF, 442kB)
Fees and payments
IT, web and library
- Acceptable Use Policy for Computing Facilities
- Regulations on Use of Library Services and Facilities (PDF, 110kB)
- How the University uses student personal data
- Policy for Recording Educational Activities (PDF, 58kB)
Research
- Postgraduate research students who teach
- Research misconduct regulations (PDF, 262kB)
- Research practice regulations (PDF, 257kB)
Transport
Visas and immigration
- Visas and immigration: essential information (applicable to international students only)