This policy governs all University examinations and students are advised to read and understand these Rules before sitting examinations.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Examination rules

Published date:

25 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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

To provide information and guidance on the responsibilities that students have regarding payment of any fees and charges due to the University, the procedures that will be followed should payment not be made, and the consequences of non-payment.…

File location:

Financial matters > Income and debt management

Published date:

21 March 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All 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:

16 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

The University of St Andrews is required to ensure that the engagement of all Student visa students is monitored for the purposes of compliance under the Student route framework.…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

29 November 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

The following terms and conditions apply to all University of St Andrews scholarships, prizes, bursaries and awards (collectively "Awards").…

File location:

Student administration > Academic financial support > Scholarships

Published date:

28 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This 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.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Advance standing credit

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To advise people how their personal data are used by the University.…

File location:

Information governance and management > Data protection > Privacy Information

Published date:

19 October 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This document outlines the policy and procedure relating to accommodation subsidies for individual athletes and sports representing the University.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

5 December 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document outlines the approach that the University of St Andrews takes in managing and maintaining compliance with all Student visa requirements, and details the structures used to deliver this approach, as well as the responsibilities of the…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

14 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document provides students with guidance for Take-home exams…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Take home exams and assessment deadlines

Published date:

21 September 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All students

The purpose of the policy is to encourage a culture where harassment and bullying will not be tolerated and to outline the steps that can be taken to deal with any issues of harassment and bullying and prevent their recurrence.…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

14 August 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

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:

27 June 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All 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:

29 March 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy outlines the processes and procedures through which disabled students can request reasonable academic adjustments to both teaching and assessment.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Assessing students with disabilities

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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:

24 August 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

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 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 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 deals with fines issued for breaches of Government and University Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

20 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This 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.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Assessing students with disabilities

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Guidance

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

Policy sets out the terms and conditions for all students in the university.…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

18 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This 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.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Credits and grade conversion for study abroad

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

The Honour Code is a statement that establishes the standards, behaviour and academic integrity expected of all matriculated students who form part of the academic community at the University of St Andrews. All students must agree to abide by and…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

23 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Introduction and Disclaimer to students and graduates using the jobs portal on CareerConnect.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Career development > Services

Published date:

29 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy outlines the criteria for entry to honours.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Entry to honours

Published date:

18 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

A policy document that informs prospective students and their influencers how the University will review their application, what is required and policy procedure guidance on what to do in certain instances related to applying to study at the…

File location:

Student administration > Admissions

Published date:

1 December 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

The Admissions policy is a governance document that covers all relevant aspects of the application process to allow all applicants from all cohorts to clearly understand the parameters within which they are applying ensuring fairness…

File location:

Student administration > Admissions

Published date:

30 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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:

28 March 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

PGR only