Contents
Introduction to the Department
Purpose of this handbook
Disclaimer
Welcome to your Department
Departmental Student Services
Staff contacts
Communicating with the Department
Departmental facilities
Health, safety & security
Your supervisor
Departmental committees
YUSU advice & support (ASC)
Equality, Diversity & inclusion
Studying freestanding modules at York
Module provision and aims
How can I use the credit for further study - recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Problems with your programme
Making a complaint
Change your plan
Readmission following module withdrawal or failure
Professional, statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) accreditation
Funding information
Studying at university
Teaching methods
Attendance
What if I cannot attend scheduled teaching sessions?
Informing your employer
Module evaluation statement
Academic misconduct
Ethics
Work-related references, academic transcripts and confirmation of study
Assessment supervision
Managing your workload through independent study
Library
Online resources - IT services, VLE and others
Departmental study support
Support services
Study skills
Languages for all (LFA)
Your department
Your college
Students' unions
Student Hub
Accessibility & disability support
Open Door
Campus Safety
Faith contacts
Sexual violence liaison officers
Report + Support
Guide to assessment
Assessment methods
Assessment format and submission of work
Penalties
Formal examination requirements
External examiners
Feedback on assessment
How is my work marked?
Resits & repeats
Exceptional circumstances
Making an appeal
Do I receive a certificate?
Regulations & student discipline
Complaints
Data protection
List of acronyms
