Regulations Handbook

This Regulations Handbook is the University’s definitive reference point for all academic and non-academic regulations and policies. It includes the University’s assessment framework, including regulations for taught first and higher degrees, academic misconduct, mitigating circumstances, complaints and appeals, examinations. It also includes general regulations relating to students of the University including admission and registration, the library and IT resources, student welfare, equality and diversity, data protection, and the environment.

Section 1 – Introduction and Key Dates

• 1 Principles and Values (PDF)

Section 2 – Admissions Regulations

• 2.1a Student Contract (PDF)
  • 2.1b Student Declaration (Word)
  • 2.1c Payments Procedure (PDF)
• 2.2a Applicants Appeals and Complaints Policy and Procedure (PDF)
  • 2.2b Applicant Appeals and Complaints Appeal Form (Word)
  • 2.2c Applicant Appeals and Complaints Request for Review Form (Word)
• 2.3a Admissions Code of Practice (PDF)
  • 2.3b CAS Code of Practice (PDF)

Section 3 – Academic Regulations and Structures

• • 3.2a Degree Programme Structure (PDF)
    • 3.2b Free Choice Modules (PDF)
  • 3.3 General Regulations for First Degrees (PDF)
    • 3.3.1 Transfer of Studies Form (Word)
    • 3.3.2 Suspension of Studies Form (Word)
    • 3.3.3 Withdrawal Form (Word)
    • 3.3.4 Associate Student Authorisation Form (Word)
    • 3.3.5 Flow Chart for Late Coursework (PDF)
  • 3.4 General Regulations for Higher Degrees (PDF)
  • 3.5 Examination Rules for Candidates (PDF)
  • 3.6a Academic Integrity Policy (PDF)
    • 3.6b Academic Integrity Appeals Form (Word)
    • 3.6c Case Report Form (Word)
  • 3.7a Mitigating Circumstances Policy and Procedure (PDF)
    • 3.7b Faculty of Education and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Mitigating Circumstances Form (Word)
    • 3.7c Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences online mitigating circumstances form
    • 3.7d Faculty of Computing, Law & Psychology Mitigating Circumstances Form
  • 3.8a Academic Appeals Policy and Procedure (PDF)
    • 3.8b Academic Appeals Form (Word) 
  • 3.9 Degree Programme Special Regulations:
    • 3.9a Regulations for the Foundation Programmes including the Foundation Stage of Degrees with Integrated Foundation
    • 3.9b Business School Special Regulations (PDF)
    • 3.9c Special Regulations for Pre Masters (PDF)
    • 3.9d Special Regulations for MA in Residential Education (PDF)
    • 3.9e Graduate Diploma in Computing Special Regulations (PDF)
    • 3.9f Special Regulations Master of Inclusive Leadership (PDF)
    • 3.9g Special Regulations for Psychology BSc Programmes (PDF)
    • 3.9h – Special Regulations for all BSc Computing Programmes (PDF)
    • 3.9i – Special Regulations for all MSc Computing Programmes (PDF)
  • 3.10 Attendance and Engagement Policy (PDF)
    • 3.10a Attendance and Engagement Procedure (PDF)

Section 4 – Convocation

• 4.1 Prizes Policy (PDF)
  • 4.1a Business School Prize Nomination Form (Word)
  • 4.1b The School of Computing Prize Nomination Form (Word)
  • 4.1c English-MFL-History-and-Art-History Prize Nomination Form (Word)
  • 4.1d International Studies and Economics Prize Nomination Form (Word)
  • 4.1e The Law School Prize Nomination Form (Word)
  • 4.1f The School of Medicine Prize Nomination Form (Word)
  • 4.1g The School of Psychology Prize Nomination Form (Word)
• 4.2 Regulations for Academic Dress (PDF)
• 4.3 Honorary Awards and Appointments Policy and Procedure (PDF)

Section 5 – General Policies and Regulations

• 5.1 General Information on Studying at Buckingham (PDF)
• 5.2 General Regulations for Students of the University (PDF)
• 5.3a Non-Academic Misconduct Policy and Disciplinary Procedures (PDF)
• 5.3b NAMP Review & Appeal Form (PDF)
• 5.4 Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy (PDF)
• 5.5a Student Complaints Policy and Procedure (PDF)
• 5.5b Student Complaints Form (Word)
• 5.5c Student Complaints Request for Review (Word)
• 5.6 Library Rules General (PDF)
• 5.7 Drugs Alcohol & Other Substances Policy – Student Guidance and FAQs
• 5.8 University Good Neighbour Guide (PDF)
• 5.9 Social Media Policy (PDF)
• 5.10 Safeguarding Policy
  • • 5.10a Safeguarding: Dealing with Suspicions or Allegations
    • 5.10b Safeguarding: Recording Safeguarding Concerns
    • 5.10c Safeguarding: Recruitment Selection and Employment
    • 5.10d Safeguarding: Risk Assessment
    • 5.10e Safeguarding: Record of Allegation or Suspicion of Abuse form
• 5.11 Suicide Prevention and Response Policy (PDF)
• 5.12a Mental Health Policy (PDF)
  • 5.12b Mental Health Policy Flowchart (PDF)
  • 5.12c Staff Contacts and Responsibilities
• 5.13 Fitness to Study Policy and Procedure – Student Guidance (PDF)
• 5.14 Assistance Dogs Policy for Students (PDF)
• 5.15 Guidance for Student Work and Field Placements (PDF)
• 5.16 Green Flag Marking Policy (PDF)
• 5.17 Use of University Computers and Data Networks (PDF)