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The Academic Standards & Quality Enhancement Committee, through the Learning Enhancement Directorate and its Centres, keeps under review academic governance arrangements related to taught programmes of study and the student experience. This authority is derived from the University's Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and General Regulations, and delegated from Senate per the University's Delegated Authority Framework.

In June 2024, Senate approved a standardised set of regulations for all taught programmes effective from the September of academic year 2024/25 onwards. These updated Regulations can be found below. Previous programme regulations can be accessed in programme handbooks prior to 2024/25.

Individual cases to depart from these Regulations are considered by the Regulations Sub-Committee of the Academic Standards and Quality Enhancement Committee. In cases where there may be a discrepancy between previously approved programme specifications and the current version of the University's Regulations for Taught Programmes, the Regulations take precedence, unless a departure has been approved by the Regulations Sub-Committee.

Policies, Procedures, Codes of Practice, Protocols & Guidance

The Learning Enhancement Directorate leads, and is involved in, the development of a range of instruments, in line with the University's Policy Framework, that support the continuous enhancement of our academic quality and student experience.

Policies in Development & Review
Policy Name Key Contact Anticipated Launch
Accreditation of Prior Learning Dr Kieran Higgins, Centre for Curriculum Enhancement & Approval September 2026
Student Athletes Dr Kieran Higgins, Centre for Curriculum Enhancement & Approval September 2026
Academic Misconduct Procedure (Review)Jennie Hammond, Student Academic Affairs Team, Centre for Quality EnhancementSeptember 2026
Criminal Disclosure Procedure for Applicants and Current StudentsRebecca Roberts, Student Academic Affairs Team, Centre for Quality EnhancementTBC
Student Bullying, Harassment and Stalking PolicyRebecca Roberts, Student Academic Affairs Team, Centre for Quality EnhancementTBC
Student Sexual Misconduct and Violence PolicyRebecca Roberts, Student Academic Affairs Team, Centre for Quality EnhancementTBC
Fitness to StudyRebecca Roberts, Student Academic Affairs Team, Centre for Quality EnhancementTBC
Residual Obligations to Students (Course Closure or Termination Partner Institution Agreement)Dr Mark McGahon, Centre for Curriculum Enhancement & ApprovalTBC