Guides and codes
A number of University regulations, sets of guidance and Codes of Practice apply to your studies.
These codes include formal regulations on assessment, and information on the roles and responsibilities of students, staff and the University.
Please familiarise yourself with all the relevant regulations. They help clarify what is expected of you and will help you time here go smoothly.
Code of practice for taught postgraduate programmes
Provided by Academic Services, this code of practice is written for both students and staff involved in taught postgraduate programmes.
It provides practical advice on issues you might encounter in taking or running a taught postgraduate programme; it sets out guidance on procedures and good practice, and draws attention to rights and responsibilities of both students and staff.
Academic Services guidelines for students
Academic Services provide further useful information for masters students on:
- assessment processes
- academic feedback
- academic misconduct procedures
- plagiarism
- Special Circumstances
- academic appeals
- University feedback and complaints mechanisms
- the Code of Discipline
You can read these guidelines on the Academic Services site.
This article was published on Mar 29, 2012