Diploma

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The information contained in this section is relevant to all diploma programmes.

The School reserves the right at all times to withdraw, suspend or alter particular courses and syllabuses, and to alter the level of fees. Courses are on occasion capped (limited to a maximum number of students) or subject to entry conditions requiring the approval of the course convenor. The School cannot guarantee that places on specific courses will be available.

Course and programme information

Programme regulations

Undergraduate course guides
Graduate course guides

Summary of 2017/18 undergraduate course and programme changes
Summary of 2017/18 graduate course and programme changes

School and academic regulations

During your period of study at the School there are various regulations that apply to you:

Regulations relating to academic study

Code of good practice for taught diploma programmes: teaching, learning and assessment: explains the basic reciprocal obligations and responsibilities of staff and students.

Regulations for diplomas: set out the 'ground rules' for your programme.

General academic regulations

Statement on editorial help

Classification schemes

Scheme for the award of a diploma: sets out the rules by which diplomas are classified.

Scheme for the award of a Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Scheme for the award of a Diploma in Health Economics, Policy and Management

Scheme for the award of a Diploma in Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Cardiovascular Sciences

Scheme for the award of a Diploma in Law

Scheme for the award of a Diploma in Behavioural Science

Scheme for the award of a Diploma in Political Economy of Europe (programme withdrawn 2016/17)

Scheme for the award of a Diploma in Public Administration

Scheme for the award of a Diploma in Public Policy

Regulations relating to assessment offences
The School uses two sets of regulations in this area: one covering plagiarism and one covering all other academic offences (such as exam cheating).

Regulations on assessment offences: plagiarism

Regulations on assessment offences other than plagiarism

Regulations relating to appeals, complaints and disciplinary matters

Appeals Regulations: set out the procedure by which students may appeal against their final degree classification.

Student Complaint Procedure: helps you to resolve any problems that may rise during your programme of study.

Disciplinary procedure for students: sets out a number of standards to which the School expects you to keep and makes it possible for an investigation to take place if those standards are breached.

Regulations relating to School services

Library rules

Policy statement on the use of Information Technology

Conditions of use of IT facilities

Data protection

School's policy on disability

Regulations relating to student activity

Ethics Code

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policy statement

Procedure for considering allegations of harassment involving students

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment policy

Student drugs and alcohol policy