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
Section 2 – Admissions Policies and Documents
View the Admissions and Policies Documents
Section 3 – Academic Regulations and Structures
- 3.2a Degree Programme Structure (PDF)
- 3.3 General Regulations for First Degrees (PDF)
- 3.4 General Regulations for Higher Degrees (PDF)
- 3.5 Examination Rules for Candidates (PDF)
- 3.6a Academic Integrity and Misconduct (PDF)
- 3.7a Mitigating Circumstances Policy and Procedure (PDF)
- 3.8a Academic Appeals Policy and Procedure (PDF)
- 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)
- 3.9j Special Regulations for language programmes
- 3.9k General Regulations for Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PDF)
- 3.10 Attendance and Engagement 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 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
- 5.11 Suicide Prevention and Response Policy (PDF)
- 5.12a Mental Health Policy (PDF)
- 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)