The following regulations, policies and procedures apply to the assessment of all Northumbria University taught awards unless specific exceptions have been approved by the Education Committee, and Academic Board where appropriate. These regulations and policies are designed to ensure that academic standards are maintained and that there is fairness and consistency in how student results are agreed.
Academic Regulations for Taught Awards (ARTA) are subject to annual review to ensure academic standards are maintained and that there is fairness and consistency in how student results are agreed.
Academic Regulations for Taught Awards 2023/24 **This edition of the Academic Regulations, supersedes previous versions and applies to all students at levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 at the University enrolling or re-enrolling on taught programmes in the 2023/24 academic year.**
Approved Variations to Academic Regulations for Taught Awards
Acceptable conduct in taught classes and other learning environments
Fit to sit policy (Law: Legal Practice Course (LPC) programmes)
Glossary of Key Terms - Academic Regulations for Taught Awards
Ongoing Support for Disability or Medical Condition - Student Guidance
Personal Extenuating Circumstances affecting Assessed Work - Student Guide
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and HE Credit Framework Form
Student disability and Unforseen Medical Circumstances Policy
Student guide to Personal Extenuating Circumstances evidence
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