Academic Manual
Academic Manual
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a. Regulatory Framework and Principles
In this section, you can find the policies and frameworks which define the University's principles and standards for academic regulation and policy.
b. Qualifications and Curriculum
In this section, you can find information on the policies, principles and frameworks that underpin the University's qualifications and curriculum. This includes course and module approval processes, quality assurance activities, collaborative provision, degree apprenticeships, placement learning, and related regulations and guidance.
c. Admissions (Fees, and Funding)
In this section, you can read more on the requirements placed on students before their arrival at the University, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and regulations related to fees and funding. To be admitted onto a programme, applicants must meet both the general entrance requirements and the specific requirements of an approved programme.
d. Student Registration and Attendance
In this section, you can find information on enrolment, registration and attendance requirements at the University. This section also includes information on attendance and engagement monitoring.
e. Taught Student Assessment, Progression and Award
In this section, you can find information on the University's rules and practices related to the assessment of taught students. This includes examinations and assessment, marking and feedback degree classifications. It also covers progression rules, Boards of Examiners, exit and final awards, and specific guidance for postgraduate, undergraduate, and degree apprenticeship programmes. These regulations and policies apply to taught programmes or taught components of research awards and should be read in conjunction with programme and module specifications.
f. Research Students and Awards
In this section, you can find information on the University's rules related to the assessment of research students, as well as the responsibilities of Postgraduate Research supervisors.
g. Higher and Honorary Awards
In this section, you will find University regulations related to the award of honorary degrees and higher doctorate qualifications.
h. Student Support and Success
In this section, you will find the regulations, policies and procedures that are in place to support students during their studies at Warwick.
i. Conduct, Appeals and Complaints
In this section, you will find your rights and responsibilities at the University, including the rules on behaviour and the action the University can take if they are breached.
j. Academic Governance and Organisation
In this section, you can find out more about our academic governance structures as well as how we review and update our regulatory framework.