This page is a one-stop shop for all student-related regulations, policies and procedures. If you are studying at a partner institution, please also take a look at information for partner students for further information.
Student regulations, policies and procedures
Here you'll find a list of University rules and regulations that relate to your studies and assessment
Academic regulations and procedures
These regulations, policies and procedures include those affecting both your academic experience and wider university life.
Please note, these are regulations based on academic progression and awards. Students subject to immigration control should be aware that there may be additional restrictions on their progression, such as
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These are the standard University academic regulations. Students must also refer to their programme documentation, where any non-standard regulations will be explained.
Academic Regulations 2024–25 (in full)
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Academic Regulations 2024–25 (in full)
Academic Regulations 2023–24 (in full)
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Academic Regulations 2023–24 (in full)
Summary of changes for 2024–25 "> Summary of changes for 2024–25
Link to Document: Section B Student Registration and Enrolment 24-25
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Specialised academic regulatory frameworks
Regulatory framework for undergraduate awards: two-year degrees "> Regulatory framework for undergraduate awards: two-year degreesLink to Document: Regulatory Framework for Undergraduate Awards - Two Year DegreesLink textOpen this link in a new tabRegulatory framework for postgraduate education awards and the certificate in education "> Regulatory framework for postgraduate education awards and the certificate in educationLink to Document: Regulatory Framework for Postgraduate Education Awards and the Certificate in EducationLink textOpen this link in a new tabRegulatory Framework for Taught Postgraduate Awards in Physician Associate Studies (2019) "> Regulatory Framework for Taught Postgraduate Awards in Physician Associate Studies (2019)Link to Document: Regulatory framework for taught postgraduate awards in physician associate studies 2019Link textOpen this link in a new tabRegulatory Framework for Taught Postgraduate Awards in Physician Associate Studies (2020) "> Regulatory Framework for Taught Postgraduate Awards in Physician Associate Studies (2020)Link to Document: Regulatory framework for taught postgraduate awards in physician associate studies 2020Link textOpen this link in a new tabRegulatory Framework for Professional Development and Short Courses "> Regulatory Framework for Professional Development and Short CoursesLink to Document: Regulatory Framework for Professional Development Short CoursesLink textOpen this link in a new tab
Assessment and academic progression
Anonymous Assessment Policy "> Anonymous Assessment Policy Assessment Setting, Marking and Moderation Policy "> Assessment Setting, Marking and Moderation PolicyLink to Document: Assessment Setting, Marking and Moderation Policy 2023-24Link textOpen this link in a new tabAssessment Policy "> Assessment Policy Addendum to Assessment Policy – Delivering Open Book Assessments "> Addendum to Assessment Policy – Delivering Open Book AssessmentsLink to Document: Addendum to Assessment Policy – Delivering Open Book AssessmentsLink textOpen this link in a new tabAssessment Offences and Research Misconduct Procedure "> Assessment Offences and Research Misconduct ProcedureLink to Document: Assessment Offences and Research Misconduct ProcedureLink textOpen this link in a new tabDefinitions of elements and components of assessment "> Definitions of elements and components of assessmentLink to Document: Definitions of Elements and Components of AssessmentLink textOpen this link in a new tabDegree Outcome Statement "> Degree Outcome Statement Examinations "> Examinations (including dictionary and calculator policies)Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Procedures "> Extenuating Circumstances Policy and ProceduresLink to Document: Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Procedures 24-25Link textOpen this link in a new tabExternal Examiners for taught modules and programmes policy and procedures "> External Examiners for taught modules and programmes policy and proceduresLink textOpen this link in a new tabOperational instructions for subject assessment panels and award assessment boards "> Operational instructions for subject assessment panels and award assessment boardsLink to Document: Operational instructions for subject assessment panels and award assessment boardsLink textOpen this link in a new tabPolicy for the use of originality checking software "> Policy for the use of originality checking softwareLink to Document: Policy for the use of originality checking softwareLink textOpen this link in a new tabResults and degree classifications "> Results and degree classificationsLink to Article: Your results, how to find them, and what they meanLink textOpen this link in a new tabSupport for Study Policy "> Support for Study Policy - Temporary medical condition or injuries during exams (login required)
Postgraduate research
Standard regulations related to research degrees are included in the full academic regulations, sections A–E, above.
Standard regulations related to research degrees are included in the full academic regulations, sections A–E, above.
Research ethics policy "> Research ethics policy
General academic procedures
Appeals procedure "> Appeals procedure Important dates in the academic year - P "> Important dates in the academic year Module choice - P "> Module choice Return to studies following withdrawal policy "> Return to studies following withdrawal policyLink to Document: Return to studies following withdrawal policyLink textOpen this link in a new tab- Transferring to a different programme of study (login required)
- Withdrawing from your programme of study (login required)
Student life policies
General
- Admissions Policy 2025-26
- Admissions Policy 2024-25
Complaints from applicants procedure "> Complaints from applicants procedure Student conduct - P "> Student conduct Student name policy "> Student name policy Fitness to practise policy and procedure "> Fitness to practise policy and procedure Guidelines for providing references for students "> Guidelines for providing references for studentsLink to Document: Guidelines for providing references for studentsLink textOpen this link in a new tabMilitary duties – guidance for students "> Military duties – guidance for students Safeguarding policy (including Prevent) "> Safeguarding policy (including Prevent) Smoke free policy "> Smoke free policy Raising concerns at the University of Plymouth (whistleblowing policy) "> Raising concerns at the University of Plymouth (whistleblowing policy)Link to Article: Raising concerns at the University of PlymouthLink textOpen this link in a new tabStudent sexual violence and misconduct policy (2024-25) "> Student sexual violence and misconduct policy (2024-25)Link to Document: Student sexual violence and misconduct policy 2022Link textOpen this link in a new tabStudent Sexual Misconduct Policy (2025-26) "> Student Sexual Misconduct Policy (2025-26) Student Prevention of Harassment Policy (2025-26) "> Student Prevention of Harassment Policy (2025-26)Link to Document: Student Prevention of Harassment Policy 2025-26Link textOpen this link in a new tabSuicide Safety Strategy "> Suicide Safety Strategy Freedom of Speech Code of Practice "> Freedom of Speech Code of Practice Recognition of prior learning policy "> Recognition of prior learning policy CAS and Student visa sponsorship policy "> CAS and Student visa sponsorship policyLink to Document: CAS and Student Visa Sponsorship Policy 2023 24 finalLink textOpen this link in a new tabStudent responsibilities (Student visa) policy "> Student responsibilities (Student visa) policyLink to Document: Student Responsibilities Student Visa Policy finalLink textOpen this link in a new tabUndergraduate home contextual offer policy "> Undergraduate home contextual offer policyLink to Document: Undergraduate Home Contextual Offer Policy Aug 23Link textOpen this link in a new tabLearning Analytics Policy "> Learning Analytics Policy Student Guide to Learning Analytics "> Student Guide to Learning Analytics Student Trusted Contact Policy 2025 "> Student Trusted Contact Policy 2025
Equality and diversity
Equality, diversity and inclusion policies "> Equality, diversity and inclusion policies Student pregnancy, adoption or becoming a parent policy "> Student pregnancy, adoption or becoming a parent policyLink to Document: Student pregnancy, adoption or becoming a parent policyLink textOpen this link in a new tabReasonable adjustments policy "> Reasonable adjustments policy Religious observance, teaching, learning and assessment - P "> Religious observance, teaching, learning and assessmentLink to Article: Religious observance, teaching, learning and assessmentLink textOpen this link in a new tab
Library, computing and information management
Information governance policies - P "> Information governance policies Freedom of information policy "> Freedom of information policy Information classification policy "> Information classification policy Information security policy "> Information security policy Library and digital support policy – access "> Library and digital support policy – access - Library and digital support customer feedback policy
- TIS Customer Feedback Policy
Student complaints
Complaints and appeals - P "> Complaints and appeals
Student finance policies
Fees policy 2025-26 "> Fees policy 2025-26 Fees policy 2024-25 "> Fees policy 2024-25 Return of Title IV Aid policy - P "> Return of Title IV Aid policy Bench Fees Policy "> Bench Fees Policy
Complaints and appeals
If you have any concerns to raise, or are experiencing problems and difficulties, the Complaints and Appeals Office are here to help.
Student handbook
The student handbook is an A to Z guide of useful information and student-focused services.