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
Your supervisor
Departmental committees
Department & course representatives
Equality, diversity & inclusion
National Insurance Numbers
Studying at York: Learn more about your programme
Credit-weighting
Professional, statutory & regulatory body (PSRB) accreditation
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 or practice sessions?
Module evaluation
Placement evaluation
Academic integrity
Academic misconduct
Fitness to practise and study
Ethics
Assessment supervision for theory modules
Assessment supervision for practice modules
Acceptable support
Managing your workload through independent study
Library
Online resources - IT services, VLE and others
Departmental study support
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?
What do I need to do to get a degree?
What happens if I fail a module?
Resits, repeats & readmission
Programme extensions and termination
Exceptional circumstances
Submitting an appeal
Your final degree classification
Your Department
Your college
University of York 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