Policies and regulations | University College Birmingham

Governance, Organisation and Management

This section includes information relating to the way the University is governed including documents on the University's strategy and management.

Publication Scheme Freedom Of Information

Annual Review 2021-22

Carbon Management

This section contains information on the University's Carbon Management Plan.

Carbon Management Plan

Modern Slavery Act Statement

This section contains the University College Birmingham Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.

Modern Slavery Act Statement

Human Resources

This section covers information on the University's strategy and management of human resources. The information includes personnel policies and procedures.

Disability Statement

Health And Safety Employee Guide

Health And Safety Policy General Statement

Safeguarding Policy Statement

Safeguarding Processes and Procedures

Prevent Policy

Prevent Policy Statement

Prevent Risk Assessment - March 2023

University College Birmingham Gender Pay Gap Statement

University College Birmingham Gender Pay Gap Statement 2018

University College Birmingham Gender Pay Gap Statement 2019

University College Birmingham Gender Pay Gap Statement 2020

Student Administration and Support

This section covers information on how the University manages the administration and progression of students from admission to course completion, including student services.

External Speaker Approval Form

General Student Regulations

Accommodation Contract Example

Admissions Policy

Assessment Appeal Form

Assessment Appeals Procedure

Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Assessment Policy

Code of Conduct - Fitness To Practise (24/25)

Code of Practice on Leave of Absence Procedures (Deferral)

Extension To Maximum Period Of Study Form

Extenuating Circumstances Code Of Practice

Fitness To Practise Official List For Academic Board

Student Complaint Form

Student Release Form (Rights to Cancel)

Student Charter

Student Complaints Procedure

Student Fitness To Practise Policy

Terms Conditions For The Kick Start Scheme Electronic Tablets Pilot

Terms Conditions For The Kick Start Scheme Funds

Terms and Conditions

Tuition Fee Payment and Refund Policy (Higher Education)

Student Higher Education Withdrawal Policy

Tuition Fee Payment and Refund Policy (Further Education)

Student Further Education (College) Withdrawal Policy

Calculation of Tuition Fees for Students who Withdraw or take a Leave of Absence

Refund Request Form (UK Bank Details)

Refund Request Form (Overseas Bank Details)

Code of Practice on Freedom of Expression

FE Code of Practice for Work Placements

FE Student Placement Handbook

HE Code of Practice for Work Placements

Harassment And Sexual Misconduct Policy

Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Subcontracting Policy

Subcontracting Fees Policy

Code of Practice on Discipline

Disciplinary Process Map

Information Services

This section covers policies and procedures relating to library services and information technology including UCB Online, the University's VLE.

Canvas Acceptable Use Policy

Computer Misuse Policy

Email Policy

Energy Saving Green Issues In It Support And Av

E Safety Advice And Cyberbullying Policy

E Submission Guidance For Downtime

Guidance For Staff Social Networking Sites And Personal Internet Presence

Ilt Procurement Policy

Internet And Intranet Policy

Social Networking

Software Anti Piracy Policy

Standard Hardware And Software Specification

Digital Information Technology Strategy

Cyber Security Strategy

AI Acceptable Use Policy

Learning, Teaching and Assessment

This section covers information on the management of learning and teaching processes and on examination and assessment including policies, procedures and regulations.

Academic Regulations - Part 1 - Awards and Programmes

Academic Regulations - Part 2 - Assessment, Progression and Award

University College Birmingham Classification Scheme (Pre 2019/2020)

University College Birmingham Classification Scheme (Post 2019/2020)

Code of Practice on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

Code of Practice on Reasonable Adjustments for Students in Examinations

Code of Practice on Programme and Module Assessment and Feedback

Code of Practice on the Conduct of External Awarding Body Examinations

Code of Practice on the Conduct of Formal Written Examinations

Moderation Code of Practice

Policy For The Recognition of Prior Learning (prev Accreditation of Prior Achieivement)

Code of Practice on Student Engagement and Reasonable Diligence

Student Code Of Conduct For Examinations

The Conduct And Invigilation Of Examinations

Examinations Contingency Plan Procedure

Word Processor Policy

Programme Specifications

UCB Definitive Documents

Quality and Curriculum Development

This section covers information regarding the management of quality and curriculum development. This includes internal and external mechanisms for reviewing and ensuring quality of the curriculum and teaching provided.

FE Awarding Body Registration and Certification Procedure

Closure of Programmes Procedure

HE Programme Evaluation Template

HE School and Institutional Tef Review Procedure

Module Specification Completion Guide

Module Specification Template

Periodic Review

Programme Design And Development Procedure

Programme Specification Template

Programme Specification Completion Guide

Progression Agreement Procedure

Quality Manual

Validation and Approvals Procedure

Validation Approvals Committee Guidelines

Regulatory Documents

The section covers essential compliance and procedural information.

Access and Participation Plan 2020/21 to 2024/25

Summary of the Access and Participation Plan 2020-21 to 2024-25

Student Protection Plan

Annual Fee Summary University College Birmingham

OfS Transparency Return 2022

OfS Transparency Return 2021

OfS Transparency Return 2019

OfS Provider Impact Report 2019/20

Equal Opportunities Report 2021/22

Annual Fee Summary 2022/23

Annual Fee Summary 2024/25

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Fees and funding

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Withdrawing from or deferring (suspending) your course

If you enrol and subsequently withdraw or defer (suspend) you will be charged fees irrespective of how early in the academic year you wi…

Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

Quality and enhancement

Student survey results, external reports and customer service policy.

Equality of opportunity

We work in a highly respected institution with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

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Charitable status

University College Birmingham (UCB) is an exempt charity subject to the provisions of the Charities Act 2011.

Data protection resources (GDPR)

Details regarding University College Birmingham’s data protection resources (GDPR) including key definitions of the Data Protection Act and other resources.

Gender Pay Gap Report

Data on the gender pay gap, published in response to the University's responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.

External examiners

External examiners are appointed to provide the University with impartial, independent advice and informed comment on our academic standards and student achievement.

Strategic plans

Documents setting out our strategy for teaching, learning and assessment at University College Birmingham.