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More about saved Courses * Home * Student Info * The Student Contract The Student Contract Our responsibilities Our responsibilities to you include legal obligations under consumer law, which include making sure you can easily find important information about: * The University * Your course * Other aspects of University life When you accept an offer of a place, you enter into a contract with the University which includes obligations on both sides. The main terms you need to be aware of are set out in the Terms and Conditions which are available below.  The Terms and Conditions also explain which documents form the contract you will be entering with the University. Your responsibilities as a student include: * Attending the University and engaging fully with your studies whether in a formal teaching environment, in group work with your peers or in self-directed study * Following the rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to you as a student (the Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures) * Paying your fees Our Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions 2027/28 Terms and Conditions 2026/27 Terms and Conditions 2025/26 Terms and Conditions 2024/25 Terms and Conditions 2023/24 Terms and Conditions 2022/23 Terms and Conditions 2021/22 Terms and Conditions 2020/21 Terms and Conditions 2019/20 Terms and Conditions 2018/19 Terms and Conditions 2017/18 Please note that where favourable changes are made to students in subsequent years terms and conditions, they will generally be incorporated for the benefit of all students, regardless of the year of entry. Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures The Academic Regulations and other policies and procedures below will apply to you as a student. It is important that you are aware of them and understand their relevance to you. Please note that there may be additional policies that will apply to you which are specific to your Faculty or School. Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures 2027/28 Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in Academic Year 2026/27 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract . Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow. Academic policies * Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2026/27 – Eighth Edition * Academic Regulations: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Student 2026/27 * Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Taught Students 2026/27 * Academic Regulations: Doctoral Research Students 2026/27 * Variations from the Academic Regulations: Undergraduate Courses * Variations from the Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Courses * Assessment and Feedback Policy * Change of Circumstances Policy * * Emergency Regulations * Extenuating Circumstances Procedure * Intellectual Property policy * Late Submission of Assessment Policy * Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations * Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: Home Students * Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: International Students * Student Representation Policy * Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy Tuition Fees/Finance policies * Tuition Fee Payment Policy ( This Policy is currently under review, and the finalised version is anticipated to be published in August 2026) * Sanctioned Countries Policy * Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan Student Governance procedures * Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals * Student Complaints Procedure * * Academic Appeals Procedure * * Student Disciplinary Procedure * * Academic Misconduct Procedure ( This Policy is currently under review, and the finalised version is anticipated to be published in September 2026) * Student Suspension Guidance * University Panel Guidance * DBS Panel Guidance * Fitness to Practise procedure * Fitness to Study procedure * Drug and Substance Misuse Policy * Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure * Student Gender-Based Violence Policy * * Student Bullying and Harassment Policy * Student Governance procedure documents * Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form * Formal Academic Appeal form * Formal Complaint Review Request form * Formal Complaint form * Formal Complaint form (Apprenticeships and Partner Institutions) * Formal Complaint form (Group Complaint) * Student Disciplinary Review Request form IT * IT Acceptable Use Policy * Information Security Policy * Student Account Management Policy * Multi-Factor Authentication Policy * Copyright File Sharing Policy Library * Library Rules and Regulations General * Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document * Privacy Notices * Safeguarding Policy * Student Protection Plan * Access and Participation Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28 * Student Disability and Mental Health Policy * Reasonable Adjustments Panel * University Community Agreement * * Definitions of Harmful Behaviours and Related Issues * * Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech * Student Pregnancy, Maternity, Adoption and Family-Related Leave Policy Accommodation Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. See further information on the licence . Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements. Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures 2026/27 Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in  Academic Year 2026/27 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract . Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow. Academic policies * Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2026/27 – Eighth Edition * Academic Regulations: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Student 2026/27 * Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Taught Students 2026/27 * Academic Regulations: Doctoral Research Students 2026/27 * Variations from the Academic Regulations: Undergraduate Courses * Variations from the Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Courses * Assessment and Feedback Policy * Change of Circumstances Policy * * Emergency Regulations * Extenuating Circumstances Procedure * Intellectual Property policy * Late Submission of Assessment Policy * Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations * Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: Home Students * Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: International Students * Student Representation Policy * Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy Tuition Fees/Finance policies * Tuition Fee Payment Policy  ( This Policy is currently under review, and the finalised version is anticipated to be published in August 2026) * Sanctioned Countries Policy * Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan Student Governance procedures * Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals * Student Complaints Procedure * * Academic Appeals Procedure * * Student Disciplinary Procedure * * Academic Misconduct Procedure   ( This Policy is currently under review, and the finalised version is anticipated to be published in September 2026) * Student Suspension Guidance * University Panel Guidance * DBS Panel Guidance * Fitness to Practise procedure * Fitness to Study procedure * Drug and Substance Misuse Policy * Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure * Student Gender-Based Violence Policy * * Student Bullying and Harassment Policy * Student Governance procedure documents * Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form * Formal Academic Appeal form * Formal Complaint Review Request form * Formal Complaint form * Formal Complaint form (Apprenticeships and Partner Institutions) * Formal Complaint form (Group Complaint) * Student Disciplinary Review Request form IT * IT Acceptable Use Policy * Information Security Policy * Student Account Management Policy * Multi-Factor Authentication Policy * Copyright File Sharing Policy Library * Library Rules and Regulations General * Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document * Privacy Notices * Safeguarding Policy * Student Protection Plan * Access and Participation Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28 * Student Disability and Mental Health Policy * Reasonable Adjustments Panel * University Community Agreement * * Definitions of Harmful Behaviours and Related Issues * * Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech * Student Pregnancy, Maternity, Adoption and Family-Related Leave Policy Accommodation Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. See  further information on the licence . Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements. Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures 2025/26 Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in  Academic Year 2025/26 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract . Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow. Academic policies * Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2025/26 – Eighth Edition * Academic Regulations: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Student 2025/26 * Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Taught Students 2025/26 * Variations from the Academic Regulations: Undergraduate Courses * Variations from the Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Courses * Assessment and Feedback Policy * * Change of Circumstances Policy * * Emergency Regulations * Extenuating Circumstances Procedure * Intellectual Property policy * * Late Submission of Assessment Policy * Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations * Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: Home Students* * Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: International Students * Student Representation Policy * Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy Tuition Fees/Finance policies * Tuition Fee Payment Policy * * Sanctioned Countries Policy * Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan Student Governance procedures * Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals * Student Complaints Procedure * Academic Appeals Procedure * Student Disciplinary Procedure * Academic Misconduct Procedure * Student Suspension Guidance * University Panel Guidance * DBS Panel Guidance * Fitness to Practise procedur