Introduction to the department
Together York
Purpose of this handbook
Welcome to your department
Student Services
Staff contacts
Communicating with you
Departmental facilities
Health, safety and security
Your supervisor
Departmental committees
Course reps/ Student Action Groups
Student evaluation of modules/ student perceptions of teaching
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Studying nursing at York
Programme aims and learning outcomes
Programme structure and progression
Dissertation/project (MNurs only)
Reading lists
Credit-weighting
Professional, statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) accreditation
Problems with your programme
Change your plan - leave of absence, transferring or withdrawal
Studying at university
Teaching methods
Code of conduct - teaching sessions
Attendance and absence
Feedback on learning and assessment
What do I need to do to succeed in my programme?
Academic integrity
Ethics
Departmental study support
Managing your workload through independent study
Online resources - IT facilities, VLE and others
Library
Study spaces
Study skills
Languages for all (LFA)
Prizes
Assessment, marking, feedback and standards
Assessment methods
Formal examination requirements
Assessment format and submission of work
Penalties
Failure to submit
How is my work marked?
What happens if I fail a module?
Resits, repeats and readmission
Programme extensions and termination
Exceptional circumstances affecting assessment
Submitting an appeal
External examiners
Your final degree classification
Regulations and student discipline
Paying your fees
Student visa holders
Campus rules
Complaints
Data protection
Your department
Your college
Student unions
Student Hub
Student communities
Accessibility and disability support
Campus safety
Faith contacts
Support for harassment and sexual violence
Report + Support
Placement year
Careers
Graduation
Access to university services
References and transcripts
Keep in touch
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