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.
A number of our programmes have external accreditation.
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.
In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to make time-limited amendments to a programme of study for an individual student, subject to the approval of the relevant Pro Dean for Student Education.
Definitive procedure for students on taught programmes or modules to appeal against the results of University examinations and assessments.
The University employs a variety of people to assist in assessments including amenuenses, typists, readers and prompters. This guide explains their roles.
This document consolidates a number of University assessment policies and strategies that have been agreed by committees (particularly the Taught Student Education Board).
During assessment periods, a number of sub-offices are set up across the campus. The guide explains the role of those working within the sub-offices and provides them with practical advice.
Students are expected to attend all timetabled sessions. The University is clear about its expectations of students and in the information that schools provide to students to enable them to attend regularly.
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.
Cheating and plagiarism, fraud and malpractice are taken very seriously. The procedure described here applies to all taught students and for those with taught elements within their research degrees.
The University gives general information relating to assessment of students in its code of practice on assessment. Academic schools provide more specific local guidance in their own school code of practice.
The Secretariat (via its Governance Support and Corporate Affairs teams) is responsible for servicing several of the University's key governing and operational committees.
We do not wish to prevent those with criminal records from benefitting from higher education. This has to be balanced with providing a safe environment in which to work and study.
The University needs to process certain information about its employees, students and other individuals. In so doing, the University must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.
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.
There are some additional considerations for distance learning provision during both programme approval and ongoing review stages. These are described in this policy.
This document includes policy, guidance and examples of good practice in relation to attendance monitoring by staff in schools.
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.
The External Examiner Handbook provides information about University policies and procedures reated to external examining, external examiner appointments and duties, and how the University considers external examiner reports.
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.
The guide provides all the information an exam invigilator will need to know to support them in their role.
A joint honours programme is an interdisciplinary programme where students combine two different subjects in approximately equal proportions in line with the University definition of joint honours.
Schools have overall academic responsibility for all programmes they parent. For joint honours programmes, this includes responsibility for programme amendments, in liaison with co-teaching departments.
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.
Following the request of the Taught Student Education Board the Quality Assurance Team has revisited the definition of ‘major programme amendments’ to ensure that only those proposals presenting substantial changes to existing programmes are classified as such.
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.
The standard format for module codes, particularly relating to M level modules, was defined by Learning and Teaching Board in 2005 and is explained in this document.
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.
The Green Room is the designated campus prayer room, washroom and common room available to all Muslim students and staff.
This document sets out the University’s position and guidance on the use and publication of Open Educational Resources within educational situations at the University.
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.
Members of staff have previously been able to apply for the degree of PhD by published work. This arrangement will be withdrawn from session 2014/15.
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.
The University has agreed ways in which suspected academic misconduct in research degree work will be investigated. Further advice and support is available to PGRs and Schools.
Postgraduate researchers can participate in taught modules, either with formal enrolment and assessment, or by attending part or all of the module without undergoing assessment,in addition to the research if they are useful for training and are approved by their supervisor(s).
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.
Titles of programmes on which students have already been accepted or are currently registered can only be changed if this is unavoidable. A change in programme title affects the validity of student visas for students outside the EEA.
Where a proposed programme title might be associated with the provision of another school, this consultation process should be followed.
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, mentioned in the Research Student Handbook and Guide for Research Degree Supervisors.
If a student is arrested by the police for a criminal offence at any time during their academic career at the University, they are required to report it immediately to the Head of Student Cases.
This Code sets out a framework of shared responsibilities between the University, supervisors and candidates with the aim of delivering successful research degree programmes and to inspire all our research students to develop their full potential.
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 Rules for Award summarise the main requirements of the Curricular Ordinances and Regulations, and how they are applied in practice.
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 Taught Admissions Policy applies to recruitment and admissions to all our taught postgraduate programmes.
Taught postgraduate applicants who need a Student visa to study in the UK are required to pay the University a tuition fee deposit of £1500 or provide evidence of full funding.
The Teaching Enhancement Scheme provides a flexible framework in which staff involved in teaching can enhance their teaching quality.
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.
The Taught Admissions Policy applies to recruitment and admissions to all our undergraduate programmes.
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: