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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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Recognition of prior learning
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-recognition-prior-learning/recognition-of-prior-learning.pdfThis policy relates to recognition of prior learning (RPL) which has taken place elsewhere.…
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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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Work placements
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-learning-and-teaching-work-placements/work-placements.pdfThis policy relates to work placements and includes the definition and scope, principles, learning outcomes, roles and responsibilities, assessment and recognition, quality assurance, risk management, work placement agreements and UKVI compliance.…
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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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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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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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Take-home exams
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-take-home-exams-and-assessment-deadlines/take-home-policy.pdfThis policy provides a definition and requirements for Take-Home exams.…
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Assessment policies and procedures
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award/assessment-policies-and-procedures.pdfThis policy relates to the process of assessment and role of external examiners, assessment irregularities, deferred assessment, S Coding and the procedure for students requesting academic adjustments due to exceptional circumstances.…
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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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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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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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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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Taught postgraduate guidelines for credit, grades and awards
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-pgt-guidelines-for-credit-grades-and-awards/pgt-guidelines-for-credit-grades-and-awards.pdfThese guidelines describe the credit value of modules and the module reporting scale for Postgraduate Taught Masters degrees. In addition, the guidelines include information on St Andrews GPA, Dip-down modules, reassessment and Postgraduate Diploma.…
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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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Running Boards of Adjudication
Password protected https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-good-academic-practice/internal/board-convener-guidance.pdfProcedure which should be followed when conducting/participating in a Board of Adjudication concerning academic misconduct.…
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S-coding guidance
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-s-coding/s-coding-guidance.pdfThis guidance is intended to help students understand the effects of S-coding and should be read in conjunction with the policy on S-coding.…
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Higher degree senate regulations
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-senate-regulations/higher-degree-senate-regs.pdfSenate Regulations governing higher doctorates.…
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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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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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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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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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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.…
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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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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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Registration and induction of postgraduate research students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-pgr-registration-and-induction/pgr-registration-induction.pdfPolicy on the registration and induction of postgraduate research students. Includes policy on co-tutelle agreements and changes to mode of study.…
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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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Requests for review of decision for entry to Honours
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-entry-to-honours/requests-for-review-of-decision-for-entry-to-honours.pdfThis policy outlines the criteria for review of the decision of refusal to entry to Honours and the process involved in requesting a review.…
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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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Undergraduate Senate Regulations
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-senate-regulations/undergraduate-senate-regs.pdfSenate regulations governing all undergraduate degrees.…
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Take-home exams: Guidance for staff
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-take-home-exams-and-assessment-deadlines/take-home-exams-guidance-for-staff.pdfThis document provides guidance for staff in organising Take-home exams.…
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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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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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Student Academic Representation
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-quality-and-standards-student-academic-representation/student-academic-representation.pdfThis policy merges role and remit of School Presidents policy with Student Staff Consultative Committees policy to include information about the Postgraduate Student Representation Structure.…
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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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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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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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Higher degrees
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-higher-degrees/higher-degrees.pdfThis policy describes the criteria, eligibility, application process and appeal procedure for awarding Higher Degrees, including DLitt, DSc and MD by Portfolio.…
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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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Overarching Senate Regulations
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-senate-regulations/overarching-senate-regs.pdfOverarching Senate Regulations which apply to all students at the University of St Andrews.…
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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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Take-home exams: Guidance for students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-assessment-examination-and-award-take-home-exams-and-assessment-deadlines/take-home-exams-guidance-for-students.pdfThis document provides students with guidance for Take-home exams…
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URLT Handbook for units
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-quality-and-standards-university-led-review-of-learning-and-teaching---guideline-for-units/handbook-for-units.pdfGuidance for units regarding the University-led reviews of learning and teaching.…
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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.pdf ++++Guidance
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Student absence
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-student-progression-student-absence/student-absence.pdfThis policy relates to student absence and includes the definition of absence, working periods, self-certificates of absence, timing, procedures for responding to self-certificate of absence, incomplete module assessment and documentary evidence…
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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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Workload Guiding Principles
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/policy/academic-policies-quality-and-standards/workload-guiding-principles.pdfThis guidance outlines the basic principles that should be followed when constructing a workload model and when allocating workload to staff within the model.…
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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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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.…