This page is a one-stop shop for all student-related regulations, policies and procedures. If you are studying at a partner institution, please also take a look at information for partner students for further information.
Academic regulations and proceduresÌý
These regulations, policies and procedures include those affecting both your academic experience and wider university life.
Please note, these are regulations based on academic progression and awards. Students subject to immigration control should be aware that there may be additional restrictions on their progression, such as
applying for a Student visa .
These are the standard University academic regulations. Students must also refer to their programme documentation, where any non-standard regulations will be explained.Ìý
Academic Regulations 2023–24 (in full)
Academic Regulations 2022–23 (in full) Ìý
Specialised academic regulatory frameworksÌý
Regulatory framework for undergraduate awards: two-year degrees -
Regulatory framework for postgraduate education awards and the certificate in education Ìý -
Regulatory Framework for Taught Postgraduate Awards in Physician Associate Studies (2019) Ìý Regulatory Framework for Taught Postgraduate Awards in Physician Associate Studies (2020) Regulatory Framework for Professional Development and Short Courses
Assessment and academic progression
Anonymous Assessment Policy Assessment Setting, Marking and Moderation Policy -
Assessment Policy Ìý Addendum to Assessment Policy – Delivering Open Book Assessments Assessment Offences and Research Misconduct Procedure -
Definitions of elements and components of assessment Ìý -
Degree Outcome Statement Ìý -
Examinations (including dictionary and calculator policies) Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Procedures -
External Examiners for taught modules and programmes policy and procedures Ìý -
Operational instructions for subject assessment panels and award assessment boards Ìý Policy for the use of originality checking software Results and degree classifications -
Study and wellbeing review policy Ìý Study and wellbeing review policy guidance notes for students -
Temporary medical condition or injuries during exams Ìý
Postgraduate research
Standard regulations related to research degrees are included in the full academic regulations, sections A–E, above.
Standard regulations related to research degrees are included in the full academic regulations, sections A–E, above.
General academic proceduresÌý
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Appeals procedure Ìý Attendance -
Important dates in the academic year Ìý Module choice Return to studies following withdrawal policy - (login required)
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Student life policies
GeneralÌý
Admissions policy 2023-24 -
Admissions policy 2024-25 Ìý -
Deposit and refund policy for international applicants Ìý Attendance and engagement policy Student conduct -
Student name policy Ìý - (University of Plymouth login required)
Fitness to practise policy and procedure Guidelines for providing references for students Military duties – guidance for students Safeguarding policy (including Prevent) Smoke free policy -
Raising concerns at the University of Plymouth (whistleblowing policy) Ìý -
Student sexual violence and misconduct policy Ìý -
Suicide Safety Strategy Ìý -
Freedom of speech policy Ìý -
Recognition of prior learning policy Ìý -
CAS and Student visa sponsorship policy Ìý -
Student responsibilities (Student visa) policy Ìý -
Undergraduate home contextual offer policy Ìý -
Complaints from applicants procedure Ìý
Equality and diversity
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Dignity and respect policy Ìý Equality, diversity and inclusion policy -
Policy on pregnancy adoption and becoming a parent whilst studying Ìý -
Reasonable adjustments policy – 2023/24 academic year Ìý -
Religious observance, teaching, learning and assessment Ìý -
Trans policy for staff and students Ìý
Library, computing and information management
Information governance policies -
Freedom of information policy Ìý -
Information classification policy Ìý -
Information security policy Ìý Intellectual property (IP) matters -
Library and digital support policy – access Ìý
Student complaints
Student finance policies
Complaints and appeals
If you have any concerns to raise, or are experiencing problems and difficulties, the Complaints and Appeals Office are here to help.
Student handbookÌý
The student handbook is an A to Z guide of useful information and student-focused services.