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.
Student regulations, policies and procedures
Here you'll find a list of University rules and regulations that relate to your studies and assessment
Academic regulations and procedures
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.
Academic Regulations 2024–25 (in full)
Academic Regulations 2023–24 (in full)
Regulatory framework for undergraduate awards: two-year degrees Regulatory framework for postgraduate education awards and the certificate in education Regulatory Framework for Taught Postgraduate Awards in Physician Associate Studies (2019) 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 Addendum to Assessment Policy – Delivering Open Book Assessments Assessment Offences and Research Misconduct Procedure -
Definitions of elements and components of assessment -
Degree Outcome Statement -
Examinations (including dictionary and calculator policies) -
Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Procedures External Examiners for taught modules and programmes policy and procedures Operational instructions for subject assessment panels and award assessment boards Policy for the use of originality checking software Results and degree classifications -
Support for Study Policy - Temporary medical condition or injuries during exams (login required)
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 procedures
Student life policies
General
Admissions policy 2023-24 -
Admissions policy 2024-25 -
Deposit and refund policy for international applicants -
Attendance and engagement policy Student conduct -
Student name policy 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) -
Student sexual violence and misconduct policy -
Suicide Safety Strategy -
Freedom of Speech Code of Practice -
Recognition of prior learning policy -
CAS and Student visa sponsorship policy -
Student responsibilities (Student visa) policy -
Undergraduate home contextual offer policy -
Complaints from applicants procedure
Equality and diversity
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Dignity and respect policy Equality, diversity and inclusion policy -
Student pregnancy, adoption or becoming a parent policy -
Reasonable adjustments policy – 2023/24 academic year -
Religious observance, teaching, learning and assessment
Library, computing and information management
Information governance policies -
Freedom of information policy -
Information classification policy -
Information security policy -
Library and digital support policy – access - Library and digital support customer feedback policy
- TIS Customer Feedback Policy
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 handbook
The student handbook is an A to Z guide of useful information and student-focused services.