Academic Handbook
The Academic Handbook comprises a set of academic policies and procedures that support the University's academic quality assurance and enhancement activities relating to its taught and research degree programmes.
These academic policies and procedures reflect relevant strategies of the University. They have been mapped against the expectations of the UK Quality Code for Higher Education to ensure compliance with the external framework.
For further information and guidance on the policies and procedures below, as well as any related forms, please see the QMO page of the Staff Hub.
Part A: Curriculum Design, Approval, Evaluation and Review
Part B: Admissions and Retention
Part C: Assessment
- Assessment and Feedback Policy 2023/24
- Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes
- Academic Appeals Procedure
- Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct Procedure
- Assessment Boards for Taught Programmes 2022/23
- Assessment Boards for Taught Programmes 2023/24
- External Examining for All Taught Programmes
- Higher and Degree Apprenticeship End-Point Assessment Policy
- Personal Mitigating Circumstances Procedure
Part D: Student Conduct
Part E: Research Programmes
- Academic Regulations for Research Awards
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2023/24
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2022/23
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2021/22
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2020/21
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2019/20
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2018/19
Part F: Management and Governance of Schools
Part G: Partnerships and Collaborative Provision
Part H: Related Publications
- Academic Ethics Policy
- Academic Roles Manual: Academic Role Descriptions and Expectations of Academic Standards
- Asylum Applicant Document Retention Processes
- Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies & ATAS Policy
- Committee Handbook
- Doctorate Extension Scheme Policy
- Examination Rules
- Examinations – Information for Invigilators
- External Advisors - Scheme of Fees
- Home Office Compliance Policy
- Start-Up Visa Policy
- Student Visa Reporting Duties Policy
- Student Route and Tier 4 - Guide to Responsibilities
- Student Route Work Placement Policy
- Personalised Academic Support Policy
- Non-UK Visitor Policy
- Programme Development and Review: Procedures and Guidance (Please note that this can only be accessed via a University of Salford staff account)
- Regulations for the Award of Honorary Degree
- Student Complaints Procedure - From August 2022
- Student Complaints Procedure - Before August 2022
- Student Engagement, Interruption and Withdrawal Policy
- Student Name Change Policy
- Student Pregnancy, Maternity, New Parenthood and Adoption Policy
- Student Protection Plan
- Student Refund and Compensation Policy
- Timetable Policy