This policy relates to assessments scheduled using an online delivery method. Students must ensure that they have read and fully understand this policy before sitting online examinations.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Examination rules

Published date:

3 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Detailing the remit of Academic Misconduct Officers and contacts within the Proctor's Office.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Good academic practice

Published date:

2 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

This policy outlines the requirements of Schools in selecting and supporting postgraduate teachers and other hourly-paid teaching staff.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Doctoral students who teach

Published date:

10 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This document provides guidance on engaging in a shared online teaching space. It articulates the issues as experienced by both staff and students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Setting up our shared space

Published date:

17 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Guidance for Academic Misconduct Officers and academic staff involved in the academic misconduct process.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Good academic practice

Published date:

18 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

This policy relates to recognition of prior learning (RPL) which has taken place elsewhere.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Recognition prior learning

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This policy relates to the award of a posthumous qualification in the event of a student's death.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Posthumous qualification

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Guidance for Schools on marking of continuous assessment, examinations and module boards during the Covid-19 pandemic.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All schools

This 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.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Academic alerts

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy explains the importance and general principles of feedback on assessed coursework and examinations.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Feedback to students on assessed work

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This guidance outlines dates and processes in relation to timely communications of curricular changes to current students and applications to ensure that the University comply with Consumer Protection Legislation (2014).…

File location:

Academic policies > Curriculum > Consumer protection and curriculum guidance

Published date:

3 March 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document provides an overview of how the University reviews its curriculum portfolio on a regular basis including programmes and modules.…

File location:

Academic policies > Curriculum > curriculum-at-st-andrews

Published date:

5 May 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document provides guidance on the assessment of research theses that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.…

File location:

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

Published date:

19 May 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy explains the rationale and procedure for V-coding being applied to a student record.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > V coding

Published date:

31 May 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This guidance is intended to help students understand the effects of S-coding and should be read in conjunction with the policy on S-coding.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > S-coding

Published date:

31 May 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT 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

This guidance document highlights the various forms of academic adjustments available to students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Academic adjustments

Published date:

16 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy describes the criteria, eligibility, application process and appeal procedure for awarding Higher Degrees, including DLitt, DSc and MD by Portfolio.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Higher degrees

Published date:

28 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to academic interventions at overall degree programme level which aims to help students recognise when their academic progress may be at risk.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Early academic intervention

Published date:

2 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

Policy on the registration and induction of postgraduate research students. Includes policy on co-tutelle agreements and changes to mode of study.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > PGR Registration and induction

Published date:

2 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Policy on the provision of research skills training for postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > PGR Research skills training

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy outlines the criteria for re-registering to a longer or higher postgraduate degree.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Postgraduate change of registration

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy relates to postgraduate research activities and outlines the approval process and the requirements and responsibilities of the University and postgraduate research students in relation to fieldwork.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Fieldwork for PGRs

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

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:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This 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.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Fieldwork for PGRs

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This document provides guidance on the use and appointment of external supervisors for postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Supervision

Published date:

11 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

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

Procedure which should be followed when conducting/participating in a Board of Adjudication concerning academic misconduct.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Good academic practice

Published date:

19 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance concerning disclosure of personal information by students, School discretion and a key outlining the criteria for a range of possible academic adjustments.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award

Published date:

19 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document provides guidance for staff on the late submission of exam scripts.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Examination rules

Published date:

24 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This 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.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression

Published date:

25 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to the recording of lectures by students for personal use.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Recording devices in lectures and tutorials

Published date:

27 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document details the arrangements and regulations that apply to the Global Online Year One (GOYO) Programme.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > GOYO regulations

Published date:

30 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

This policy explains the Honours Classification Algorithm used in calculating all Honours-level grades awarded in the Honours years.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Honours degree classification

Published date:

6 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Undergraduate students

This policy concerns all matters relating to Good Academic Practice including high principles, processes, sanctions, record keeping and anonymity and appeals.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Good academic practice

Published date:

14 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students