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 Policies and Documents

View the Admissions and Policies Documents

Section 3 – Academic Regulations and Structures

• 3.1a Degree Programme Structure (PDF)
  • 3.1b Free Choice Modules (PDF)
• 3.2 General Academic Regulations (PDF)
  • 3.2a General Regulations for First Degrees (December 2024 finalists) (PDF)
  • 3.2b General Regulations for Higher Degrees (December 2024 finalists) (PDF)
  • 3.2.1 Transfer of Studies Form (Word)
  • 3.2.2 Suspension of Studies Form (Word)
  • 3.2.3 Withdrawal Form (Word)
  • 3.2.4 Associate Student Authorisation Form (Word)
  • 3.2.5 Flow Chart for Late Coursework (PDF)
• 3.3 Examination Rules for Candidates (PDF)
  • 3.3a On Campus Examination Guide (PDF)
  • Contingency Arrangements – ExamSoft Examinations (PDF)
• 3.4a Academic Integrity and Misconduct (PDF)
  • 3.4b Academic Integrity Appeals Form (Word)
  • 3.4c Case Report Form (Word)
• 3.5a Mitigating Circumstances Policy and Procedure (PDF)
  • 3.5b Faculty of Education and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Mitigating Circumstances Form (Word)
  • 3.5c Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences online mitigating circumstances form
  • 3.5d Faculty of Computing, Law & Psychology Mitigating Circumstances Form
• 3.6a Academic Appeals Policy and Procedure (PDF)
  • 3.6b Academic Appeals Form (Word) 
• 3.7 Attendance and Engagement Policy (PDF)
  • 3.7a Attendance and Engagement Procedure (PDF)
• 3.8 Academic Artificial Intelligence Policy (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 Procedure (PDF)
• 5.5b Student Complaint Form (Word)
• 5.5c Student Complaints Review Form (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 (Word)
  • • 5.10a Safeguarding Procedure (PDF)
    • 5.10b Safeguarding: Dealing with Suspicions or Allegations (PDF)
    • 5.10c Safeguarding: Recording Safeguarding Concerns (PDF)
    • 5.10d Safeguarding: Recruitment Selection and Employment (PDF)
    • 5.10e Safeguarding: Risk Assessment (PDF)
• 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)
• 5.18 Student Reasonable Adjustment Policy (PDF)
  • 5.18a Student Reasonable Adjustment Procedure (PDF)