Policies, procedures and regulations for postgraduate students starting in 2024/25
We’ve collected together the codes of conduct, policies and procedures related to the application process and other aspects of postgraduate study. Please take the time to read through the following documents. You can also find general policies for all students on the University Secretary's Office website.
Admissions
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and we are committed to promoting equal opportunities.
The life of the University is enriched by having a body of students which reflects the community at large.
We select people who have the ability and motivation to benefit from their intended programmes of study and who will make positive contributions to the life of the University.
We have a clear set of principles and procedures when dealing with admissions. Further details can be found in the following documents:
- Admissions principles and procedures for postgraduate taught Programmes (PDF, 258kB)
- Admissions principles and procedures for postgraduate research programmes (PDF, 258kB)
- Admissions statements for all postgraduate programmes
- Applicant complaints and appeals policy (PDF, 229kB)
- Applicant feedback policy (PDF, 179kB)
- Application fee policy (PDF, 238kB)
- Criminal convictions: guidelines for the recruitment of students with a criminal conviction
- Document Verification and Fraudulent Applications Policy (PDF, 164kB)
- English language entry requirements policy (PDF, 215kB)
Academic study
Please find all policies relating to academic study on the University Secretary's Office rules and regulations for students page.
- Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes
- Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes
- Regulations and Code of Practice for Educational Collaborative Arrangements
- Digital Equity Policy 24-25 (PDF, 170kB)
Behaviour and wellbeing
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS - formerly CRB)
- Student Protection Plan
- Supporting disabled students (PDF, 133kB)
- Health Sciences Fitness to Practise Procedure
Fees and payments
Research
Visas and immigration
- Our Tier 4 sponsor obligations
- Visas and immigration: essential information (applicable to international students only)