Policies and other key documents relating to Student Education are listed alphabetically.
Relevant policies and key documents are also presented in each main section of this site.
Academic Misconduct is taken very seriously. The procedure described here applies to all taught students and for those with taught elements within their research degrees.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning process allows for the formal recognition of prior learning.
The guide explains the role of the invigilator in an ad hoc assessment and provides advice to support the invigilator in carrying out their role.
Definitive procedure for students on taught programmes or modules to appeal against the results of University examinations and assessments.
This policy sets out expectations for the attendance and engagement monitoring for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.
This policy relates to recording of activities with an educational purpose by the University, its students or others.
Refreshed strategy to reflect advances which are transforming the tools available for blended learning, including MOOCs, lecture capture and multimedia management capabilities, social media, Open Educational Resources and mobile devices.
The University gives general information relating to assessment of students in its Code of Practice on Assessment.
The Secretariat (via its Governance Support and Corporate Affairs teams) is responsible for servicing several of the University's key governing and operational committees.
The University needs to process certain information about its employees, students and other individuals. In so doing, the University must comply with Data Protection legislation.
All students are expected to uphold standards of integrity in their work. The declaration of academic integrity is signed at registration and with all submitted course work.
This policy explains the expected behaviour at the University. It tells you what to do if you feel you are being bullied, harassed or victimised, or if you witness any inappropriate behaviour.
Inclusiveness is one of the core University values. This framework explains how we will incorporate inclusiveness throughout our cultures, business and day-to-day organisational practice.
Scripts cannot be returned to candidates following an exam, but candidates may receive feedback on their performance if they wish.
In cases where a student habitually fails to attend teaching, and the Unsatisfactory Students Procedure has been followed, sometimes it is appropriate to exclude the student from assessment.
This relates to students registered on programmes leading to award by relevant statutory bodies in medicine, dentistry, midwifery, nursing, radiography, other healthcare professions and teaching.
Disciplinary regulations apply to all students - undergraduate and postgraduate, other than those who are also members of staff
Where a school has serious concerns over a student's health, they can request that the student be declared medically unfit to continue their programme of study.
Intellectual property is defined as "knowledge and its creative application". The University treats staff and students equally in relation to intellectual property rights.
Students studying or working abroad as part of their programme need to have a level of competence in the language in which they will be working. Guidelines are provided for schools.
This strategy and code of practice covers all aspects of the use of Learning Analytics in relation to student education for taught students at the University of Leeds.
Some practices may not fall under the strict definition of cheating or plagiarism, yet may undermine the integrity of the University's academic assessments.
The University is committed to maintaining the integrity of academic research and regards it as fundamental that the conduct of research and the dissemination of the results of research are truthful and fair.
The Student Counselling team may provide letters of support for students claiming mitigating circumstances, or letters confirming attendance for counselling.
Guides for staff who support students through the module enrolment process can be found on the Curriculum and Catalogues Microsoft Team and associated Curriculum Intranet (SharePoint) website.
Ordinances define the qualifications the University awards and the associated regulations. They form part of the University Constitution.
The policy describes the University's approach to supporting students who care for children or dependent adults.
This paper encourages schools to consider introducing such schemes at School-level to support students’ induction and transition through various stages and levels of their studies.
In cases of cheating and plagiarism it is important that any penalties applied are appropriate and proportionate.
Personal tutorials offered by academic staff in schools are an integral part of the pastoral and academic support for all students on taught programmes.
Students on placements or studying abroad continue to be Leeds students and we continue to provide support to them. Some aspects of support may differ from that provided in Leeds.
The Sub Group for Placement and Internships has developed a guide to support you in your role as a Placement Leader, Placement Year Academic Tutor or Placement Administrator.
This policy describes the University's approach to supporting students who are pregnant, adopting or have very young children. It provides guidance to students and staff who may advise their students.
This policy, intended for the guidance of students and academic staff, relates to the proof-reading of any text to be submitted as part of academic course work, including dissertations.
Each school is required to select a single referencing style for use by all their taught students. Schools that have adopted the Harvard or Numeric referencing styles are required to use the standardised Leeds version.
A decision to "refer" a thesis normally means that the thesis is potentially of a standard to be awarded a degree but some alterations or improvements need to be made within a specified time period.
Students can be 'referred' if they have seriously or repeatedly failed examinations. In some instances it is possible for a student to be excluded from the University without previous warning.
Key regulations, learning outcomes, procedure and policy documents that apply to research students at Leeds.
Additional, programme-specific information is provided to support research degree examiners.
Fieldwork is an essential part of University teaching and research, enabling and inspiring many staff and students’ academic and personal development.
The University and its staff, students and partners need to take responsible ownership for data, meet relevant legal requirements, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data.
Postgraduate research students are encouraged to publish their work and disseminate their results before or after thesis submission. There are considerations about how previously published work should be included in the thesis.
The Special Cases Committee takes decisions relating to student progression in cases which fall outside the normal institutional regulations.
Students who have concerns or complaints about their academic provision, student experience or how they feel they are being treated should follow the student complaints procedure.
Student Staff Partnership Forums (SSPFs) are an important formal channel of communication and provide the opportunity for students and staff to work in partnership on matters relating to student education.
In exceptional circumstances where it may be important for examiners to have access to supporting information, postgraduate research students may submit a CD of supplementary material alongside their thesis submission.
The policy sets out the University's approach to constructing the teaching timetable, booking rooms and teaching space facilities and support.
This section contains published University Timetabling policies and timelines. It also contains useful guidance documents for other systems that are linked to the timetabling system.
Students' use of the University's computer systems are subject to specific regulations on discipline.
Students living in University accommodation are subject to specific regulations governing discipline and behaviour.
The procedure is applied to all taught students whose work, attendance, engagement or progress is unsatisfactory under the general academic regulations.
Updated September 2022: To allow flexibility to explore the most appropriate format, as needed for academic or other reasons, there are three possible models for a research degree transfer or final viva: