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Academic adjustments for disabled students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-assessing-students-with-disabilities/academic-adjustments-for-disabled-students.pdfThis policy outlines the processes and procedures through which disabled students can request reasonable academic adjustments to both teaching and assessment.…
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Academic adjustments for disabled students Guidance for staff
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-assessing-students-with-disabilities/academic-adjustments-for-disabled-students-guidance-for-staff.pdfThis guidance provides clarification for School staff on the various reasonable adjustments that may be specified in disabled students' support plans. The guidance also provides case study examples on a case-by-case basis.…
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Academic adjustments for disabled students Guidance for students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-assessing-students-with-disabilities/academic-adjustments-for-disabled-students-guidance-for-students.pdfThis guidance provides students with practical information on procedures for declaring a disability and the kind of reasonable adjustments which are available on a case-by-case basis.…
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Academic alerts (staff guidance)
Password protected https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-academic-alerts/internal/academic-alerts-staff-guidance.pdfThis guidance gives supplementary information to staff on the use of the Academic Alerts system and is to be used in conjunction with the Policy on Academic Alerts.…
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Academic alerts (student guidance)
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-academic-alerts/academic-alerts-student-guidance.pdfThis guidance outlines the issues and support available to students in relation to academic alerts and should be read in conjunction with the Policy on Academic Alerts.…
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Academic flexibility for students with recognised sporting talent
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-academic-flexibility-for-sport/academic-flexibility-for-students-with-recognised-sporting-talent.pdfThis policy outlines ways in which an element of flexibility can be given to those students in receipt of sporting scholarships, referred to in this policy, to allow them to compete at the highest level in their sport.…
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Advanced standing credits
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-advance-standing-credit/advanced-standing-credits.pdfThis policy relates to the advanced standing credits awarded to certain students in the Faculties of Divinity, Science and Medicine to enable them to meet the credit requirements defined for their degree.…
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Applying to the postgraduate research fieldwork bursary fund
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-learning-and-teaching-fieldwork-for-pgrs/applying-to-postgraduate-research-fieldwork-bursary-fund.pdfThis guidance gives an overview of the Fieldwork Bursary Fund, outlines the eligibility criteria of the Bursary Fund and how students can apply for a fieldwork bursary.…
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Assessment of Covid-19 impacted research degrees
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-assessment-of-pgrs/assessing-covid-pgr-degrees.pdfThis document provides guidance on the assessment of research theses that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.…
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Assessment of postgraduate research students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-assessment-of-pgrs/pgr-assessment.pdfDetails the rules and regulations governing the assessment of postgraduate research students.…
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Assessment: marking and standard setting
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award/assessment-marking-and-standard-setting.pdfThis policy relates to the formal processes involved in assessment and serves to amplify and clarify details of the procedures surrounding marking.…
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Assessments, policies and procedures: Guidance for staff
Password protected https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award/internal/assessments-policies-and-procedures-guidance-for-staff.pdfGuidance concerning disclosure of personal information by students, School discretion and a key outlining the criteria for a range of possible academic adjustments.…
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Award of posthumous qualifications
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-posthumous-qualification/posthumous-qualifications.pdfThis policy relates to the award of a posthumous qualification in the event of a student's death.…
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Changes to studies
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-changes-to-studies/changes-to-studies.pdfThis policy relates to requests from students to change registered modules or their degree programme.…
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Classification policy
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-classification/classification-policy.pdfThis policy explains which degrees are classified and the classification algorithm used for each classified degree.…
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Collaborative provision of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-curriculum-collaborative-provision-of-ug-and-pg-programmes/collaborative-provision-of-ug-and-pg-programmes.pdfThis policy sets out the framework within which collaborative provision is developed and managed at St Andrews. This includes the principles of collaborative provision, the University's responsibilities and types of collaborative provision.…
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Common reporting scale
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-common-reporting-scale/common-reporting-scale.pdfThe Common reporting scale is a rough guide only, which describes each grade as a classification equivalent.…
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Coursework penalties
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-coursework-penalties/coursework-penalties.pdfThis policy applies to penalties incurred for late coursework and to coursework of incorrect length.…
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Credits and grade conversions for study abroad
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-credits-and-grade-conversion-for-study-abroad/credits-and-grade-conversions-for-study-abroad.pdfThis policy sets out procedures relating to the acquisition and conversion of credits and grades at institutions other than St Andrews, in the course of a St Andrews degree programme.…
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Definitions for classification, grades, marks and the 20-point scale (undergraduate and integrated Masters degrees)
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-grade-and-mark-definitions/grades-definition.pdfTo provide definitions for classification, grades and marks using the 20-point scale.…
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Discounted time for postgraduate research students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-length-of-study-for-pgrs/discounted-time.pdfThis policy details when a student may request discounted time, the process for submitting a request and the evidence required.…
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Doctoral students who teach
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-learning-and-teaching-doctoral-students-who-teach/doctoral-students-who-teach.pdfThis policy outlines the requirements of Schools in selecting and supporting postgraduate teachers and other hourly-paid teaching staff.…
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Early academic intervention
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-early-academic-intervention/early-academic-intervention.pdfThis policy relates to academic interventions at overall degree programme level which aims to help students recognise when their academic progress may be at risk.…
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Early release of module information Guidance for Schools
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-curriculum-early-release-of-module-information/early-release-of-module-information.pdfThese guidelines advise Schools on the early release of module information to students, as identified by the University's Collaboration Statement.…
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Education and Student Experience Strategy
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-quality-and-standards/education-and-student-experience-strategy.pdfThe refreshed University Strategy develops the World-leading, Diverse, and Entrepreneurial themes of our existing Strategy, and brings forward two others in an interconnected way for a fast-changing world – Sustainable and Digital.…
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Entry to honours
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-entry-to-honours/entry-to-honours.pdfThis policy outlines the criteria for entry to honours.…
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Extension guidance – FAQ
Password protected https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-academic-adjustments/internal/extensions-guidance-frequently-asked-questions.pdfGuidance
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Extenuating circumstances
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression/extenuating-circumstances.pdfThis policy provides a clear definition of what the University considers to be extenuating circumstances and the sources of evidence required to substantiate claims affecting academic performance and engagement.…
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External Examiner guidance: Sharing undergraduate and postgraduate external examiner reports
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-quality-and-standards-external-examiners/external-examiner-guidance.pdfThis document provides guidance to External Examiners, School/department staff and students on sharing External Examiner annual reports.…
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External Examining (UG & PGT)
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-quality-and-standards-external-examiners/external-examining.pdfThis policy outlines processes and procedures relating to the role of External Examiners for taught programmes. Guidance on external examining for Postgraduate Research students is available via the Assessment of Postgraduate Research students…
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Feedback to students on assessed work
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-feedback-to-students-on-assessed-work/feedback-on-assessed-work.pdfThis policy explains the importance and general principles of feedback on assessed coursework and examinations.…
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Final module in a PGT programme
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-curriculum-final-module-in-a-pgt-programme/final-module-in-a-pgt-programme.pdfThis policy relates to teaching, supervision and assessment of the final modules (normally 60 credits) of all Taught Postgraduate Masters programmes.…
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Fitness to practise medicine policy
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-fitness-to-practice/ftp_policy_medicine.pdfThe GMC mandates each university with a medical School have an FtP policy applicable to medical students.…
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Global online year one (GOYO): Policy and regulations
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-goyo-regulations/goyo-regulations.pdfThis document details the arrangements and regulations that apply to the Global Online Year One (GOYO) Programme.…
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Handbook: University-led reviews of learning and teaching (Schools/Departments)
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-quality-and-standards-university-led-review-of-learning-and-teaching---guideline-for-schools/handbook-for-schools-&-departments.pdfGuidance for Schools/department on University-led reviews of learning and teaching.…
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Honorary appointments
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-honorary-appointments/honorary-appointments.pdfThis policy includes eligibility and criteria. approval authority, procedures, duration, rights and responsibilities and Academic Profiles for Honorary Appointments.…
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Illegible exam scripts
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-illegible-exam-scripts/illegible-exam-scripts.pdfThis policy relates to the responsibility of UG and PGT students to ensure their examination scripts are legible, and how Schools should proceed in instances where examination scripts are illegible.…
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Independent learning week (ILW)
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-learning-and-teaching-independent-learning-week/independent-learning-week.pdfThis policy relates to the principles of Independent Learning Week (ILA), activities permitted during ILA and communications with students during ILA.…
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Language correction
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-learning-and-teaching-language-correction/language-correction.pdfThis policy provides guidance for students and staff on language correction and proof-reading services.…
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Late submission of exam scripts: guidance for staff
Password protected https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-examination-rules/internal/guidance-for-staff-late-submission-of-exam-scripts.pdfThis document provides guidance for staff on the late submission of exam scripts.…
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Leave of Absence, Re-engagement and Withdrawal
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-leave-of-absence-re-engagement-and-withdrawal/leave-of-absence.pdfThis policy outlines and addresses the conditions and processes through which students can take Leave of Absence, re-engage with their studies following a period of temporary absence, or to cease attending the University through a process of…
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Length of study and associated fees for postgraduate research students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-length-of-study-for-pgrs/pgr-length-of-study.pdfThis policy lays out the study periods for all postgraduate research degrees, including periods of continuation and extension. It includes the process for requesting an extension.…
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Location of studies
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-learning-and-teaching-location-of-studies/location-of-studies.pdfThis policy relates to the expectation that all students reside at a term address within a commutable distance. The policy excludes Distance Learning students.…
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Mental health
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-quality-and-standards/mental-health-strategy.pdfThe University Mental Health Strategy is to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and to support each other in the creation of a healthy, well informed and compassionate working environment in which students and staff can fulfil their…
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Module and programme approval
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-curriculum-module-and-programme-approval/module-and-programme-approval.pdfThis policy relates to all proposals for new modules and new programmes.…
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PhD by portfolio of published work (staff route)
Password protected https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-assessment-of-pgrs/internal/phd-by-portfolio-of-published-work-staff.pdfLays out the requirements and processes for staff wishing to undertake a PhD by portfolio of published work.…
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PhD by portfolio of published work (student route)
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-assessment-of-pgrs/phd-by-portfolio-of-published-works-students.pdfLays out the requirements and processes for students wishing to submit a portfolio of works prepared for publication in lieu of a thesis.…
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Postgraduate change of registration
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-postgraduate-change-of-registration/postgraduate-change-of-registration.pdfThis policy outlines the criteria for re-registering to a different postgraduate degree.…
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Postgraduate research senate regulations
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-senate-regulations/pgr-senate-regs.pdfSenate regulations governing all postgraduate research degrees.…
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Postgraduate Taught Senate Regulations
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-senate-regulations/pgt-senate-regs.pdfSenate regulations governing all postgraduate taught degrees.…