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The Student Contract
Our responsibilities
Our responsibilities to you include legal obligations under consumer law, which include making sure you can easily find important information about:
The University
Your course
Other aspects of University life
When you accept an offer of a place, you enter into a contract with the University which includes obligations on both sides. The main terms you need to be aware of are set out in the Terms and Conditions which are available below.
The Terms and Conditions also explain which documents form the contract you will be entering with the University.
Your responsibilities as a student include:
Attending the University and engaging fully with your studies whether in a formal teaching environment, in group work with your peers or in self-directed study
Following the rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to you as a student (the Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures)
Paying your fees
Our Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions 2026/27
Terms and Conditions 2025/26
Terms and Conditions 2024/25
Terms and Conditions 2023/24
Terms and Conditions 2022/23
Terms and Conditions 2021/22
Terms and Conditions 2020/21
Terms and Conditions 2019/20
Terms and Conditions 2018/19
Terms and Conditions 2017/18
Please note that where favourable changes are made to students in subsequent years terms and conditions, they will generally be incorporated for the benefit of all students, regardless of the year of entry.
Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures
The Academic Regulations and other policies and procedures below will apply to you as a student. It is important that you are aware of them and understand their relevance to you. Please note that there may be additional policies that will apply to you which are specific to your Faculty or School.
Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
Academic Year 2026/27 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2025/26 – Eighth Edition
Academic Regulations: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Student 2025/26
Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Taught Students 2025/26
Variations from the Academic Regulations: Undergraduate Courses
Variations from the Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Courses
Assessment and Feedback Policy
Change of Circumstances Policy
Emergency Regulations
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
Intellectual Property policy
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: Home Students
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: International Students
Student Representation Policy
Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy
Sanctioned Countries Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Student Gender-Based Violence Policy
Student Bullying and Harassment Policy
Student Governance procedure documents
Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form
Formal Academic Appeal form
Formal Complaint Review Request form
Formal Complaint form
Formal Complaint form (Apprenticeships and Partner Institutions)
Formal Complaint form (Group Complaint)
Student Disciplinary Review Request form
IT
IT Acceptable Use Policy
Information Security Policy
Student Account Management Policy
Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
Copyright File Sharing Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
General
Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
University Community Agreement
Definitions of Harmful Behaviours and Related Issues
Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech
Student Pregnancy, Maternity, Adoption and Family-Related Leave Policy
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. See
further information on the licence
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks.
Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
Academic Year 2025/26 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2025/26 – Eighth Edition
Academic Regulations: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Student 2025/26
Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Taught Students 2025/26
Variations from the Academic Regulations: Undergraduate Courses
Variations from the Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Courses
Assessment and Feedback Policy
*
Change of Circumstances Policy
*
Emergency Regulations
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
Intellectual Property policy
*
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: Home Students*
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: International Students
Student Representation Policy
Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy
*
Sanctioned Countries Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Student Gender-Based Violence Policy
Student Bullying and Harassment Policy
Student Governance procedure documents
Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form
Formal Academic Appeal form
Formal Complaint Review Request form
Formal Complaint form
Formal Complaint form (Apprenticeships and Partner Institutions)
Formal Complaint form (Group Complaint)
Student Disciplinary Review Request form
IT
IT Acceptable Use Policy
Information Security Policy
Student Account Management Policy
Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
Copyright File Sharing Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
*
General
Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy
/
Safeguarding Policy
(
partially applicable in
2025/26
)
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
University Community Agreement
Definitions of Harmful Behaviours and Related Issues
Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. See
further information on the licence
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks.
Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
Academic Year 2024/25 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2024/25 – Seventh Edition
*
Academic Regulations for New and Returning Students 2024/25 – Second Edition
*
Assessment and Feedback Policy
*
Change of Circumstances Policy
*
Emergency Regulations
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
*
Intellectual Property policy
*
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy
*
Student Representation Policy
Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy*
Sanctioned Countries Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
*
Student Complaints Procedure*
- minor amend made to freedom of speech section
Academic Appeals Procedure
*
Student Disciplinary Procedure
*
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Respect at BCU
Student Gender-Based Violence Policy
Student Bullying and Harassment Policy
Student Governance procedure documents
Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form
Formal Academic Appeal form
Formal Complaint Review Request form
Formal Complaint form
Formal Complaint form (Apprenticeships and Partner Institutions)
Formal Complaint form (Group Complaint)
Student Disciplinary Review Request form
IT
IT Acceptable Use Policy
Information Security Policy
Student Account Management Policy
Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
Copyright File Sharing Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
General
Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy - 2026/27
Safeguarding Policy - 2025/26
Safeguarding Policy - 2024/25
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
*
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. See
further information on the licence
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks.
Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
Academic Year 2023/24 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Academic Regulations 2023/24
*
Birmingham City University Academic Regulations 2023-24 - sixth edition
*
Change of Circumstances Policy
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
Instructions to Candidates in written examinations
Intellectual Property policy
Assessment and Feedback Policy
*
Emergency Regulations
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
Voice Over Internet Protocol Procedure
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Respect at BCU
Student Governance procedure documents
Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form
Formal Academic Appeal form
Formal Complaint Review Request form
Formal Complaint form
IT
Copyright and file sharing policy
Information Security policy
Computer Systems and Networks policy
Guidance Notes for the Use of Computer Systems and Networks
Conditions of Use of the Automated Laptop Loan Service
Rules and Regulations
Student Password Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
General
Data Protection Policy*
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy and Process
(effective from July 23)
Safeguarding Policy and Process
(effective from June 24)
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. The licence and further information can be found
here
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
this document
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Birmingham City University Academic Regulations 2022-23 - fifth edition
*
Change of Circumstances Policy
*
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
*
Student Academic Engagement Policy
*
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
*
Instructions to Candidates in written examinations
Intellectual Property policy
Assessment and Feedback Policy
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy
*
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
*
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
*
Voice Over Internet Protocol Procedure
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Respect at BCU
IT
Copyright and file sharing policy
Information Security policy
Computer Systems and Networks policy
Guidance Notes for the Use of Computer Systems and Networks
Conditions of Use of the Automated Laptop Loan Service
Rules and Regulations
Student Password Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
General
Data Protection Policy
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy and Process
*
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
*
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. The licence and further information can be found
here
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found
in this document
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Birmingham City University Academic Regulations 2021-22 - fourth edition
*
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy
*
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure (2019)
and
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure (Jan 2022)
*
Instructions to Candidates in written examinations
Intellectual Property policy
*
Assessment and Feedback Policy
*
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fee Policy
*
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure*
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure*
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
Voice Over Internet Protocol Procedure
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
*
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Respect at BCU
*
IT
Copyright and file sharing policy
Information Security policy
Computer Systems and Networks policy
Guidance Notes for the Use of Computer Systems and Networks
Conditions of Use of the Automated Laptop Loan Service
Rules and Regulations
Student Password Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
*
General
Data Protection Policy
Privacy Policy
Safeguarding Policy
*
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
*
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
*
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. The licence and further information can be found
here
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
this document.
Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Birmingham City University Academic Regulations 2020-21 - third edition
*
Student attendance policy
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure 2019/20
Instructions to Candidates in written examinations
Intellectual Property policy
Tuition Fee/Finance policies
Tuition Fee Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
-
COVID-19 Student behaviour policy
*
Academic Misconduct Procedure
*
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
*
Voice Over Internet Protocol Procedure
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drugs and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
*
IT
Copyright and file sharing policy
Information Security policy
Computer Systems and Networks policy
Guidance Notes for the Use of Computer Systems and Networks
Conditions of Use of the Automated Laptop Loan Service
Rules and Regulations
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
*
General
Data Protection Policy
*
Privacy Policy
Safeguarding Policy
*
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. The licence and further information can be found
here
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
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The Student Contract
Our responsibilities
Our responsibilities to you include legal obligations under consumer law, which include making sure you can easily find important information about:
The University
Your course
Other aspects of University life
When you accept an offer of a place, you enter into a contract with the University which includes obligations on both sides. The main terms you need to be aware of are set out in the Terms and Conditions which are available below.
The Terms and Conditions also explain which documents form the contract you will be entering with the University.
Your responsibilities as a student include:
Attending the University and engaging fully with your studies whether in a formal teaching environment, in group work with your peers or in self-directed study
Following the rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to you as a student (the Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures)
Paying your fees
Our Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions 2026/27
Terms and Conditions 2025/26
Terms and Conditions 2024/25
Terms and Conditions 2023/24
Terms and Conditions 2022/23
Terms and Conditions 2021/22
Terms and Conditions 2020/21
Terms and Conditions 2019/20
Terms and Conditions 2018/19
Terms and Conditions 2017/18
Please note that where favourable changes are made to students in subsequent years terms and conditions, they will generally be incorporated for the benefit of all students, regardless of the year of entry.
Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures
The Academic Regulations and other policies and procedures below will apply to you as a student. It is important that you are aware of them and understand their relevance to you. Please note that there may be additional policies that will apply to you which are specific to your Faculty or School.
Academic Regulations and other relevant policies and procedures
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
Academic Year 2026/27 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2025/26 – Eighth Edition
Academic Regulations: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Student 2025/26
Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Taught Students 2025/26
Variations from the Academic Regulations: Undergraduate Courses
Variations from the Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Courses
Assessment and Feedback Policy
Change of Circumstances Policy
Emergency Regulations
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
Intellectual Property policy
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: Home Students
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: International Students
Student Representation Policy
Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy
Sanctioned Countries Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Student Gender-Based Violence Policy
Student Bullying and Harassment Policy
Student Governance procedure documents
Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form
Formal Academic Appeal form
Formal Complaint Review Request form
Formal Complaint form
Formal Complaint form (Apprenticeships and Partner Institutions)
Formal Complaint form (Group Complaint)
Student Disciplinary Review Request form
IT
IT Acceptable Use Policy
Information Security Policy
Student Account Management Policy
Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
Copyright File Sharing Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
General
Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
University Community Agreement
Definitions of Harmful Behaviours and Related Issues
Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech
Student Pregnancy, Maternity, Adoption and Family-Related Leave Policy
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. See
further information on the licence
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks.
Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
Academic Year 2025/26 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2025/26 – Eighth Edition
Academic Regulations: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Student 2025/26
Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Taught Students 2025/26
Variations from the Academic Regulations: Undergraduate Courses
Variations from the Academic Regulations: Postgraduate Courses
Assessment and Feedback Policy
*
Change of Circumstances Policy
*
Emergency Regulations
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
Intellectual Property policy
*
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: Home Students*
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: International Students
Student Representation Policy
Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy
*
Sanctioned Countries Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Student Gender-Based Violence Policy
Student Bullying and Harassment Policy
Student Governance procedure documents
Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form
Formal Academic Appeal form
Formal Complaint Review Request form
Formal Complaint form
Formal Complaint form (Apprenticeships and Partner Institutions)
Formal Complaint form (Group Complaint)
Student Disciplinary Review Request form
IT
IT Acceptable Use Policy
Information Security Policy
Student Account Management Policy
Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
Copyright File Sharing Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
*
General
Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy
/
Safeguarding Policy
(
partially applicable in
2025/26
)
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
University Community Agreement
Definitions of Harmful Behaviours and Related Issues
Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. See
further information on the licence
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks.
Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
Academic Year 2024/25 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Academic Regulations for Continuing Students 2024/25 – Seventh Edition
*
Academic Regulations for New and Returning Students 2024/25 – Second Edition
*
Assessment and Feedback Policy
*
Change of Circumstances Policy
*
Emergency Regulations
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
*
Intellectual Property policy
*
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
Postgraduate Research Student Academic Regulations
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy
*
Student Representation Policy
Apprenticeship Attendance and Engagement Policy
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy*
Sanctioned Countries Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
*
Student Complaints Procedure*
- minor amend made to freedom of speech section
Academic Appeals Procedure
*
Student Disciplinary Procedure
*
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Respect at BCU
Student Gender-Based Violence Policy
Student Bullying and Harassment Policy
Student Governance procedure documents
Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form
Formal Academic Appeal form
Formal Complaint Review Request form
Formal Complaint form
Formal Complaint form (Apprenticeships and Partner Institutions)
Formal Complaint form (Group Complaint)
Student Disciplinary Review Request form
IT
IT Acceptable Use Policy
Information Security Policy
Student Account Management Policy
Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
Copyright File Sharing Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
General
Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy - 2026/27
Safeguarding Policy - 2025/26
Safeguarding Policy - 2024/25
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
*
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. See
further information on the licence
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks.
Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
Academic Year 2023/24 Changes to Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Student Contract
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Academic Regulations 2023/24
*
Birmingham City University Academic Regulations 2023-24 - sixth edition
*
Change of Circumstances Policy
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
Instructions to Candidates in written examinations
Intellectual Property policy
Assessment and Feedback Policy
*
Emergency Regulations
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
Voice Over Internet Protocol Procedure
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Respect at BCU
Student Governance procedure documents
Formal Academic Appeal Review Request form
Formal Academic Appeal form
Formal Complaint Review Request form
Formal Complaint form
IT
Copyright and file sharing policy
Information Security policy
Computer Systems and Networks policy
Guidance Notes for the Use of Computer Systems and Networks
Conditions of Use of the Automated Laptop Loan Service
Rules and Regulations
Student Password Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
General
Data Protection Policy*
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy and Process
(effective from July 23)
Safeguarding Policy and Process
(effective from June 24)
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. The licence and further information can be found
here
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
this document
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Birmingham City University Academic Regulations 2022-23 - fifth edition
*
Change of Circumstances Policy
*
Late Submission of Assessment Policy
*
Student Academic Engagement Policy
*
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
*
Instructions to Candidates in written examinations
Intellectual Property policy
Assessment and Feedback Policy
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fees Payment Policy
*
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
*
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
DBS Panel Guidance
*
Voice Over Internet Protocol Procedure
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Respect at BCU
IT
Copyright and file sharing policy
Information Security policy
Computer Systems and Networks policy
Guidance Notes for the Use of Computer Systems and Networks
Conditions of Use of the Automated Laptop Loan Service
Rules and Regulations
Student Password Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
General
Data Protection Policy
Privacy Notices
Safeguarding Policy and Process
*
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
*
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. The licence and further information can be found
here
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found
in this document
. Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Birmingham City University Academic Regulations 2021-22 - fourth edition
*
Student Attendance and Engagement Policy
*
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure (2019)
and
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure (Jan 2022)
*
Instructions to Candidates in written examinations
Intellectual Property policy
*
Assessment and Feedback Policy
*
Tuition Fees/Finance policies
Tuition Fee Policy
*
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure*
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure*
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
Voice Over Internet Protocol Procedure
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drug and Substance Misuse Policy
*
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
Respect at BCU
*
IT
Copyright and file sharing policy
Information Security policy
Computer Systems and Networks policy
Guidance Notes for the Use of Computer Systems and Networks
Conditions of Use of the Automated Laptop Loan Service
Rules and Regulations
Student Password Policy
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
*
General
Data Protection Policy
Privacy Policy
Safeguarding Policy
*
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20
Student Disability and Mental Health Policy
*
Reasonable Adjustments Panel
*
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. The licence and further information can be found
here
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
Please note that the Academic Regulations and the policies and procedures below may be subject to some revision. In the event that any changes are made during this academic year, the relevant document will be marked with an asterisk * and details of the changes made can be found in
this document.
Where necessary, further communications with applicants and students will follow.
Academic policies
Birmingham City University Academic Regulations 2020-21 - third edition
*
Student attendance policy
Extenuating Circumstances Procedure 2019/20
Instructions to Candidates in written examinations
Intellectual Property policy
Tuition Fee/Finance policies
Tuition Fee Policy
Refund and Compensation policy for course closures - See Annex 1 to Student Protection Plan
Student Governance procedures
Guiding Principles for Complaints and Appeals
Student Complaints Procedure
Academic Appeals Procedure
Student Disciplinary Procedure
-
COVID-19 Student behaviour policy
*
Academic Misconduct Procedure
*
Student Suspension Guidance
University Panel Guidance
*
Voice Over Internet Protocol Procedure
Fitness to Practise procedure
Fitness to Study procedure
Drugs and Substance Misuse Policy
Students with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure
*
IT
Copyright and file sharing policy
Information Security policy
Computer Systems and Networks policy
Guidance Notes for the Use of Computer Systems and Networks
Conditions of Use of the Automated Laptop Loan Service
Rules and Regulations
Library
Library Rules and Regulations
*
General
Data Protection Policy
*
Privacy Policy
Safeguarding Policy
*
Student Protection Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20
Accommodation
Where students wish to reside in University accommodation, they are required to enter into a separate contract (a licence) with the University. The licence and further information can be found
here
. Please note this contract only applies to University managed accommodation namely University Locks. Other providers and private landlords will have their own separate terms and conditions which students should consider carefully before accepting. Students are advised to obtain independent legal advice before signing any legally binding agreements.
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