All Policies and Codes of Practice remain valid, regardless of anticipated date of review, until formally revoked or replaced by the University.
Please note that all documents and forms in this page are in PDF format unless specified otherwise
Academic Freedom
Access and Participation
- Access and Participation Plan (up to 2019/20)
- Impact Report for Access and Participation Plan (2019/20)
- Access and Participation Plan (2020/21 to 2024/25)
- Access and Participation Plan - Approval Letter from OfS (2020/21 to 2024/25)
- Access and Participation Plan (2020/21 to 2024/25) Summary
- Access and Participation Plan (2020/21 to 2024/25) with 2023/24 variance
Accommodation
Admissions
- Admissions Complaint Procedure (Revised July 2021)
- Admissions Complaint Procedure - Appendix 1 - Applicant Complaint Form (Revised July 2021)
- Admissions Complaint Procedure - Appendix 2 - Applicant Request for Review (Revised July 2021)
- Code of Practice for Admissions of Students 2019
- Code of Practice for Admissions of Students 2020
- Code of Practice for the Admission of Students (2021)
- Code of Practice for the Recognition of Prior Learning (2021)
- Code of Practice for DBS Checks for Applicants and Students (Revised March 2021)
- English Language Requirements Policy 2020 (Revised December 2020)
- Fitness to Teach Policy for Applicants 2019 Entry
- Policy in Respect of the Admission and Welfare of Students who are under the Age of 18 at entry (Revised July 2019)
- Student Agreement for Students Enrolling 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
- Student Agreement for Students Enrolling 2021-22
- Student Agreement for Students Enrolling 2022-23
- Student Agreement for Students enrolling in 2023 - 24
- BGU Conditions of Enrolment 2016-17
- BGU Conditions of Enrolment 2017-18
- BGU Conditions of Enrolment 2018-19
- Tier 4 Policy (Updated November 2020)
- Student Route Compliance Policy (New)
Assessment and Awards
- Code of Practice for the Assessment of Students (Amended July 2019)
- Code of Practice for the Annual Monitoring of Academic Programmes
- Code of Practice for Anonymous Marking (revised March 2021)
- Code of Practice for Changes to Validated Programmes (amended December 2018)
- Code of Practice for Collaborative Provision (amended March 2023)
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Boards of Examiners (revised March 2021)
- Code of Practice for External Examining (revised March 2021)
- Code of Practice for Flexible and Distributed Learning (revised June 2019)
- Code of Practice for the Periodic Review of Academic Provision
- Code of Practice for the Validation of Programmes (Amended July 2019)
- Code of Practice for Work-based Learning (Revised June 2019)
- Guidance on Rounding
- Guidance on Marking and Moderation
- Procedures Governing the Administration and Conduct of Examinations
- Student Attendance, Engagement and Absence Policy (revised July 2021)
- Procedure for the Issue of Duplicate Certificates or Transcripts
- Application for a Duplicate Academic Transcript/Diploma Supplement (Word only)
- Application for a Duplicate Degree/Professional Qualification Certificate (Word only)
- Assignment Extension Request Form
Bullying and Harassment
Careers and Employability
- Careers Policy (2023)
Codes of Conduct
Collaborative Partnerships
Complaints, Misconduct, Academic Support and Appeals
- Extenuating Circumstances Request Form
- Code of Practice on Academic Appeals (amended July 2019)
- Code of Practice for Academic Misconduct (revised March 2021)
- Safeguarding Children and at-risk Adults Policy (revised June 2023)
- Code of Practice for Students with Access Needs (amended March 2018)
- Code of Practice for Extenuating Circumstances (reviewed March 2020)
- Code of Practice for Support of Study
- Professional Suitability Policy
- Student Complaints Procedure
- Student Disciplinary Procedure (revised July 2021)
- Student Personal Development Plans Policy (revised June 2021)
- Student Personal Development Plans Notes of Guidance (revised June 2021)
- Procedure for dealing with Complaints (non-student)
Degree Outcomes Statement
Diversity & Equality
- Dignity Policy for Staff and Students
- Diversity and Equality Policy
- ESF Equality and Equal Opportunities Implementation Plan
- Race and Ethnicity Policy
- Religion and Belief Policy
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Policy
- On 25 November 2020, the University voted to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of Antisemitism.
The IRHA’s working definition is of Antisemitism is as follows:
Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.
Estates and Sustainability
- Environmental and Sustainability Policy
- Campus Pest Control Policy
- Vehicle Fleet Policy (reviewed November 2021)
- Asbestos Policy
- Contractor Management Policy
- Adverse Weather Policy
- Sustainable Food Policy (new – March 2023)
Finance
- Anti–Corruption, Fraud and Bribery Policy (revised November 2021)
- Financial Regulations, Procedures and Procurement Policy (revised November 2021)
- Gifts and Hospitality Policy (revised November 2021)
- Anti-Money Laundering Policy (revised November 2021)
- Treasury Management Policy (revised November 2021)
- Tuition Fee Register, Charges and Student Debt Policy 2019/20-2020/21 (revised March 2020)
- Tuition Fee Register, Charges and Student Debt Policy for 2021-22 and 2022-23 (revised - July 2021)
- Tuition Fee Register, Charges and Student Debt Policy for 2021-22 and 2022-23 (revised November 2021)
- Tuition Fee, Charges and Student Debt Policy for 2022-23 and 2023-24
- Refund and Compensation Policy (revised March 2021)
- Standard Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Goods
- Ethical Investment Policy - New 2023
Freedom of Speech
Graduation
- Graduation Terms and Conditions (Updated March 2023)
- Honorary Awards Nomination Procedure (amended November 2022)
Health & Safety
- Health and Safety Policy (revised March 2023)
- Health and Safety Policy Appendix 1 - Accident Reporting
- Health and Safety Policy Appendix 2 – Employee Acknowledgement Form
- Snow and Ice Clearing Policy
Human Resources
- Additional Hours Policy and Procedure for Support Staff (Lieu)
- Capability Policy and Procedure
- Change Management Policy (New)
- Compassionate Leave Policy (NEW)
- Counselling Policy
- Disciplinary and Dismissal Policy and Procedure
- Employee DBS Check and Criminal Convictions Policy (NEW)
- Employee Exit Policy and Procedure (NEW)
- Flexible Working Policy (revised November 2021)
- Flexible Working Request Form
- Flexi-time Scheme (revised March 2020)
- Grievance Policy and Procedure
- Induction Policy and Procedure for Academic and Support Staff
- Infectious Diseases in the Workplace Procedure (Added March 2022)
- Learning and Development Policy Procedure and Guidance (revised May 2022)
- Leaver/Exit Interview Policy and Procedure
- Manager Guidance to Supporting an employee following a death (NEW)
- Market Pay Policy
- Market Pay Policy - Appendix 1 - Application to Award a Market Supplement
- Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive and Parental Leave Arrangements for all Staff
- Nepotism and Personal Relationships Policy
- Parental Bereavement Leave Policy (NEW)
- Pay and Reward Policy
- Pay and Reward Policy - Appendix 1 - Application for the award of discretionary implement/accelerated progression
- Preventing Illegal Working Policy
- Probationary Policy
- Recruitment and Selection Policy (revised February 2021)
- Redundancy Policy (revised May 2022)
- Relocation of Expenses for New Staff Policy
- Relocation of Expenses for New Staff Policy- Appendix 1 -Claim for Relocation Expenses
- Retirement Policy
- Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure
- Shared Parental Leave Policy
- Statement of Policy regarding the exercise of discretions within the LGPS (2015)
- Supporting Employees Experiencing Menopause Policy (New March 2023)
- Time off for Dependants Policy (NEW)
- Whistleblowing Policy
IT Services
- IT Systems Acceptable Use Policy
- IT Systems Security Policy (revised April 2021)
- Janet Acceptable Use Policy
- Notes of Guidance on the Use of Social Media for Staff and Students
- Software Support & Originality Software Procedure
- Bring Your Own Device Policy (new April 2021)
Policies, Procedures and Regulations for Apprenticeships and Externally Awarded Qualifications (excluding Level 8)
- Appeals Policy for externally awarded qualifications
- Apprenticeship and Externally Awarded Qualification Registration and Certification Policy
- Assessment and Internal Verification Policy for Externally Awarded Qualifications
- Assessment Malpractice and Maladministration Policy for Externally Awarded Qualifications
- Code of Practice – Recognition of Prior Learning for Externally Awarded Qualifications
- Conflict of Interest Statement for Externally Awarded Qualifications
- Procedure for complaints in relation to externally awarded qualifications and apprenticeships (revised May 2022)
Professional Support Services
Records Management and Personal Data
- Code of Practice on Copyright (revised December 2019)
- Collections Management Policy
- Data Breach Policy (amended March 2018)
- Data Protection Policy (amended May 2018)
- Intellectual Property Policy (revised July 2020).
- Privacy Policy (amended August 2020)
- Records Management Policy
- Student Record Change of Detail Request
- Digital Learning Lecture Capture Policy (new March 2021)
Regulations for Awards
- Minor Awards Regulations (amended July 2019)
- Regulations for the Award of Foundation and Honours Degrees (from September 2009)
- Regulations for the Award of Foundation and Honours Degrees (from September 2015)
- Regulations for the Award of Foundation and Honours Degrees (from September 2017)
- Supplement to the Regulations for the Award of Honours Degrees and Foundation Degrees – For BA (Hons) Business Team Entrepreneurship
- Supplement to the Regulations for the Award of Honours Degrees and Foundation Degrees (from September 2017)
- Supplementary Regulations for Awards of pGDE and PGDE
- Supplement to the Regulations for Undergraduate Awards for Programmes with a Foundation Year
- Regulations for PGCE Programmes (from September 2014)
- Regulations for PGCE Programmes (from September 2015)
- Regulations for Research Degree Programmes
- Regulations for Taught Master's (from September 2013)
- Regulations for Taught Master's (from September 2015)
- Regulations for Taught Master's (from September 2018)
- Regulations for Undergraduate Awards (Amended July 2019) (for students enrolling from September 2018 onwards)
- Regulations for Postgraduate and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (for students enrolling from September 2021)
- University Awards and Credit Framework (Revised July 2021)
- Regulations for Undergraduate Awards (for Students Enrolling from September 2018)
- Force Majeure Emergency Regulations
- Supplement to the Regulations for Undergraduate Awards for Programmes with a Foundation Year (for programmes starting 2020)
- Guidance on Rounding
- Supplementary Regulations for recommending the award of Qualified Teacher Status (for students starting in September 2021)
- Academic Regulations Governing Taught Qualifications (for students enrolling on programmes with a foundation year from September 2022 and for all other taught qualifications from September 2023)
Research
- Code of Conduct for Doctoral Research
- Code of Practice for Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Open Access Publications Policy
- Consent Form Template (Word only)
- Research Ethics Policy (Amended March 2022)
- Procedure for Seeking Research Ethics Approval (New March 2022)
- Participant Information Sheet Template (Word only)
- Research Ethics Application Form (Word only)
- Data Collection Statement for Research Excellence Framework 2021
Strategic University Documents
- BGU Strategy (2019-2025)
- BGU Five Year Strategy (2014-2019)
- Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
- Internationalisation Strategy
- Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy
- Risk Management Policy
- Provider Fee Information 2021-22
Student Advice
- Access Needs Disclosure – Response and Support Procedure (amended March 2018)
- Confidentiality Policy
- Student Maternity/Paternity, Secondary Carer and Adoption Leave Policy (amended March 2018)
- Risk Assessment Form for Expectant Parents
- Student Protection Plan
- Student Emergency Contact Procedure
Student Charter
Transfers, Withdrawals and Suspensions
- Code of Practice for Intercalation (Suspension of Studies) (revised May 2021)
- Application to Intercalate
- Code of Practice for Student Transfer between Academic Programmes
- Programme of Study Transfer Request
- Withdrawal from Study Application
Transport, Accommodation and Subsistence
- Adverse Weather Procedure
- Car Parking Policy & Procedure
- Student Transport, Accommodation and Subsistence Policy (amended August 2020)
- Student Transport, Accommodation and Subsistence Policy (Applicable to students enrolling from 1st September 2023)