Academic Regulations

The Regent’s University London Academic Regulations contain all the academic regulations and procedures which constitute the University's framework for quality and standards. The 2019-20 version of the Academic Regulations takes effect from 1 September 2019 until 31 August 2020.

The 2018-19 version of the Academic Regulations takes effect from 1 September 2018 until 31 August 2019 and is available by request from [email protected].

Staff and students are expected to consult the Academic Regulations in the first instance for any queries relating to academic regulatory matters. The Academic Regulations are made up of eight sections as follows, sections A to H can be found using the links on this page. 

Section Title of Section Content of Section
A Context
  • University mission and aims.
  • Admissions procedures.
  • Information related to quality standards, including explanations of quality assurance, enhancement, and audit.
  • Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
  • Subject Benchmark statements.
B Quality Assurance
and Enhancement Processes
  • Summary of the Processes of Accreditation, Validation and Revalidation.
  • Summary of Arrangements for Validation/Revalidation of Programmes of Study by Regent’s University London.
  • Modifications to Programmes procedures.
  • Programme Discontinuation.
  • Annual Programme Evaluation and Monitoring.
  • Student Feedback Systems.
  • Collaborative Provision.
C Academic Regulations

General Regulations that apply to students across all Levels including:

  • List of Regent’s University London Programmes and Progressions and / or Awards to which they lead.
  • Minimum study requirements and allowable Recognition of Prior Learning.
  • Breaks in Studies and withdrawal from a programme.
  • Attendance and Lateness.
  • Examination Regulations.
  • Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct.
  • Extenuating Circumstances.
  • Procedures for dealing with the loss of examination scripts and coursework assessment material.
  • Student Appeals and Complaints
D Foundation Level (Level 3) 
Academic Regulations

These regulations apply to students at Level 3 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (e.g. Foundation programmes):

  • The Admission of Students to a Foundation Programme at Level 3.
  • Assessment and Progression.
E Undergraduate Level (Levels 4-6)
Academic Regulations

These regulations apply to students at Levels 4-6 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (e.g. Undergraduate programmes):

  • The Admission of Students to a Programme at Level 4.
  • Assessment and Progression.
  • Awards.
F Master Level (Level 7)
Academic Regulations

These regulations apply to students at Level 7 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (e.g. Postgraduate programmes):

  • The Admission of Students to Level 7 Programmes.
  • Assessment and Progression.
  • Awards.
G Taught Doctorate Level (Level 8)
Academic Regulations		 These regulations apply to students at Level 8 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (e.g. Doctoral programmes).
H Assessment Boards and
External Examiners
  • Assessment Board Requirements.
  • Membership, Terms of Reference and Standing Orders of assessment boards at Regent’s University London.
  • External examiners’ roles and responsibilities.
  • External examiner nomination process.

 

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