Undergraduate Handbook

The links below provide access to information and advice on a range of issues relating to teaching and learning relevant to undergraduate students undertaking courses at all levels in the School of History.

Full information on University matters relating to undergraduate students is available in the University Student Handbook. You should always refer to the University handbook in addition to the information below.

Full details of university procedures and regulations can be found in the Student Handbook. The advice on this page is designed to highlight important aspects of the student handbook and to explain specific regulations and procedures in the School of History.

Orientation/Pre-Sessional Week and Reading Week
Advising (University Regulations)

Pre-Advising, Advising (School of History information, 2011-2012)
Communication
Academic Alerts

Attendance
. Absence Reporting
. Absences from Examinations

Assessment
. Marking Scale - First and Second Levels
. Marking Scale - Honours Level
. Assessment Criteria for Dissertations
. Assessment Criteria for Oral Coursework
. Feedback
. Penalties for late work
. Extensions
. Oral Assessment - Student Peer Assessment Form   [MS Word file for downloading]
. Oral Assessment - Tutor Assessment Form   [MS Word file for downloading]
. Academic Misconduct
. Feedback on Examinations
. Appeals, Complaints and Discipline
. Examinations - timetables, rules, resits
. Notification of circumstances affecting exam performance
. School Final Deadlines
. Illegible Exam Scripts
. Recording Devices in Lectures
. Printing and Binding
. Academic Flexibility for Students with Recognised Sporting Talent
. Student Fees
. Disability Support
. Key Contact Information

Progression, Classification, Reporting, S-Coding

. Deans' List
. Prizes and Awards
. Research Internship Programme (URIP)
. Special Circumstances - 'S' Code
. Reporting of Module Results
. Progression to Honours - Prerequisites
. Honours Classification

Guidelines
. School Essay Style Guide
. Honours Dissertation in History
. Honours Project in History
. Essay Writing Guidelines


Timetables for 2011-2012

Reading Week
Health & Safety
Student-Staff Consultative Committees
School President and class reps
Key Contact Information
. Key University Contacts
. School Contacts
. School Office Holders

Personal Details

Ethical Requirements Regarding Research
Reference Request Form
Senate Regulations
Student Support and Guidance (including disabilities-related guidance)
Study Abroad
Withdrawal from a module
Withdrawal from studies

Further advice on these issues, and on any other matters relating to teaching and learning in the School of History, may be obtained from any member of staff.