This 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…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Leave of absence, re-engagement and withdrawal

Published date:

13 November 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This 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.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Length of study for PGRs

Published date:

23 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy relates to the expectation that all students reside at a term address within a commutable distance. The policy excludes Distance Learning students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Location of studies

Published date:

17 January 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy governs the recording of teaching spaces in the central timetabling system and the management of AV and IT equipment in those spaces.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Technology enhanced learning

Published date:

20 June 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The 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…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

15 December 2023

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to all proposals for new modules and new programmes.…

File location:

Academic policies > Curriculum > Module and programme approval

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document provides guidance for staff and students on the University's Module Evaluation Questionnaire.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

17 November 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Overarching Senate Regulations which apply to all students at the University of St Andrews.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Senate regulations

Published date:

11 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy relates to support available to postgraduate research students due to pregnancy or adoption of a child, and applies to students who become pregnant, partners who are pregnant and students adopting a child.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Parental leave for PGRs

Published date:

30 June 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Lays out the requirements and processes for staff wishing to undertake a PhD by portfolio of published work.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Assessment of PGRs

Published date:

16 June 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Lays out the requirements and processes for students wishing to submit a portfolio of works prepared for publication in lieu of a thesis.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Assessment of PGRs

Published date:

1 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy outlines the criteria for re-registering to a different postgraduate degree.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Postgraduate change of registration

Published date:

4 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate research degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Senate regulations

Published date:

16 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > PG Senate regulations

Published date:

27 June 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > PG Senate regulations

Published date:

14 October 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > PG Senate regulations

Published date:

8 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGT and PGR students

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > PG Senate regulations

Published date:

12 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGT and PGR students

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > PG Senate regulations

Published date:

11 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGT and PGR students

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate taught degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Senate regulations

Published date:

16 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGT only

To provide additional guidance on the structure of progress reviews and the responsibilities of everyone involved.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Progress reviews and termination of studies for PGR students

Published date:

10 October 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students