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
Departmental committees
Apprenticeship monitoring board
YUSU advice & support (ASC)
Department & course representatives
Equality, diversity & inclusion
Statement of purpose
Programme aims
Programme learning outcomes
Teaching and learning on the programme
Composition of theory and practice credit and module hours (full programme)
Composition of theory and practice credit and module hours (accelerated programme)
Module outline and course plan
Stage progression
Skills acquisition and development through the programme
Summary of summative assessments across theory modules
Accreditation
Recording your professional qualification
Review of good health, conduct and character status
Raising concerns
Work-based learning
Change your plan - transferring, absence or withdrawal
Studying at university
Teaching methods
Code of conduct
Attendance
What if I cannot attend scheduled teaching or practice sessions?
Module evaluation statement
Academic integrity - compulsory exercise
Academic misconduct
Fitness to practise and study
Tripartite reviews
Ethics
Work-related references, academic transcripts and confirmation of study
Practice allocation
Support in practice
Simulated practice learning
Attendance in external and base practice placements
Professional indemnity cover
Uniform and personal appearance guidance
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
Support services
Study skills
Languages for all (LFA)
Accessibility & disability support
Prizes
Your Department
Your college
Students' union
Student communities
Student Hub
Open Door
Campus safety
Faith contacts
Sexual violence liaison officers
Report + Support
Activities and societies
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?
How can I tell if I am making progress?
What happens if I fail a module?
Resits, repeats & readmission
Programme extensions and termination
Exceptional circumstances
Making an appeal
Your final degree classification
Award requirements: how many credits are needed for award?
Careers
Access to university services
References & transcripts
Keep in touch
List of acronyms