Contents
Introduction to the Department
Purpose of this handbook
Disclaimer
Welcome to your Department
Departmental Student Services
Staff contacts
Communicating with you
Departmental facilities
Health, safety & security
Your supervisor
Module leader
Programme leader
Departmental committees
YUSU advice & support (ASC)
University of York Graduates' Association
Department & course representatives
Equality, diversity & inclusion
National Insurance Numbers
Programme aims & learning outcomes
Programme structure & progression
Dissertation: general tips
Professional, statutory & regulatory body (PSRB) approval
Working whilst studying
Problems with your programme
Change your plan - transferring, absence or withdrawal
Teaching methods
Attendance
What if I cannot attend scheduled teaching sessions?
Academic integrity - compulsory exercise
Module evaluation statement
Academic misconduct
Fitness to practise and study
Ethics
Work-related references, academic transcripts and confirmation of study
General
Practice hours
Electronic ongoing achievement record in practice (E-OAR)
Practice failure
Practice experience suspension/exclusion
Placement evaluation
Religious observance in practice
Uniform and personal appearance guidance
Your Department
Your college
Students' union
Student Hub
Accessibility & disability support
Open Door
Campus safety
Faith contacts
Sexual violence liaison officers
Report + Support
AssessmentÂ
Feedback
Acceptable support
Managing your workload through independent study
Library
Online resources - IT services, VLE and others
Support services
Study skills
Languages for all (LFA)
Prizes
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?
What do I need to get a degree?
What happens if I fail a module?
What happens if I fail my dissertation?
Resits, repeats & readmission
Programme extensions and termination
Exceptional circumstances
Submitting an appeal
Award requirements: how many credits are needed for award?
Credit-weighting
Your final degree classification
Regulations & student discipline
Complaints
Data protection
Careers
Access to university services
References & transcripts
Keep in touch
List of acronyms