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
Your supervisor
Departmental committees
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
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 integrity
Ethics
Work-related references, academic transcripts and confirmation of study
Assessment supervision
Managing your workload through independent study
Library
Study spaces
Online resources - IT services, VLE and others
Departmental study support
Study skills
Languages for all (LFA)
Guide to assessment
Assessment methods
Formal examination requirements
Assessment format and submission of work
Penalties
External examiners
Feedback on assessment
How is my work marked?
Resits & repeats
Exceptional circumstances
Submitting an appeal
Do I receive a certificate?
Your department
Your college
Students' union
Student Hub
Accessibility & disability support
Mental health support
Campus Safety
Faith contacts
Sexual violence liaison officers
Report + Support
Regulations & student discipline
Campus rules
Complaints
Data protection
List of acronyms