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
Module leader
Programme leader
Departmental committees
Department & course representatives
Equality, Diversity & inclusion
Studying at York: Learn more about your programme
Working whilst studying
Problems with your programme
Change your plan - transferring, leave of absence or withdrawal
Studying at university
Teaching methods
Attendance
What if I cannot attend scheduled teaching sessions?
Academic integrity
Academic misconduct
Breach of confidentiality
Work-related references, academic transcripts and confirmation of study
Acceptable support
Managing your workload through independent study
Library
Study spaces
Reading lists
Online resources - IT services, VLE and others
Study skills
Languages for all (LFA)
Prizes
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?
How can I tell if I am making progress?
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
Credit-weighting
Your final degree classification
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
Careers
Access to university services
References & transcripts
Keep in touch
List of acronyms