New for 2025/26

Updated and new University policies, regulations and guidance for academic session 2025/26 for assessment, student learning and support, and research students.

Policies and regulations have implications for staff and students across the University. Schools and Colleges should take account of the changes listed below in their practice and the information they provide to students and staff.

Key changes and updates to the assessment regulations, degree regulations and academic appeal regulations.

Updates to the Authorised Interruption of Study policy, Withdrawal and Exclusion Procedure and other student-related policies.

The Support for Study Policy has been updated and a return to percentage-based extra time for students with special arrangements has been approved for 2025/26.

Updated Postgraduate Assessment Regulations for Research Degrees, student policies and associated guidance.

Updated policies relevant to programme and course operation and management.

Updates to Progression Boards Policies and Handbook for Boards of Examiners for Taught Courses and Programmes.

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Academic Quality and Standards can provide advice and support for academic and professional staff on academic policies, regulations and guidance. If you have any questions about the University’s academic policy framework, contact us.

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