For diploma students
The information contained in this section is relevant to all diploma programmes for the 2026/27 academic year.
Information for regulations, local rules and Classification Schemes relating to students who studied at the School during 2025/26 can be found on the School Regulations 2025/26 pages. Students who studied at the School prior to 2025/26 can search for the School Regulations for their year of entry in the Previous Academic Sessions.
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 for diploma students |
Summary of 2026/27 undergraduate course and programme changes |
School and academic regulationsDuring 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 undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate 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 for all postgraduate students registered in the 2026/27 academic year |
Extensions, Deferrals and Exceptional Circumstances for all postgraduate students |
Classification schemes |
Scheme for the award of a diploma: sets out the rules by which diplomas are classified. |
For executive programmes offering exit awards, information about the award of a diploma can be found in the relevant Programme regulations for executive programmes |
Regulations relating to appeals, complaints and disciplinary matters |
Assessment Integrity Regulations (for all taught students submitting assessments in or after the 2026/27 academic year).Note: these replace the Regulations on Assessment Offences. |
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Appeals regulations: set out the procedure by which students may appeal against their final degree classification. These regulations will be applied to students submitting appeals from July 2027 onwards. Appeals prior to this date should be submitted according to the following Appeals regulations. |
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 |
Policies relating to students and staff |
For other policies and procedures not listed here, please refer to the Policies and Procedures website. |