On this page you will find all of the BU policies and procedures that you need to be aware of, including our Student Agreement.
Student Agreement
You can find the information about our policies, rules and regulations in our Student Agreement. You need to know about these as they include important information about what you can expect from us at BU, what you need to do as a BU student and what happens in certain circumstances, such as if you're not able to make payment of tuition fees or not able to engage with your studies. The Student Agreement (pdf, 653kb) forms the basis of the contractual relationship between you and us, so please read through this agreement before you apply and when we refer to it at other points in our admissions and registration processes.
We will remind you about the student agreement when you accept your offer and register with us, and again when you re-register for a new academic year - you’ll be asked to confirm that you have read, understood and agree to it. Alternative formats are available on request via [email protected].
We have made some changes to the Student Agreement and associated rules and regulations for the academic year 2024/25. This year we have changed the format and style of the student agreement compared to the version you have seen before (when we offered you a place at BU or during previous registration). We have done this to make the agreement easier to read and understand. As we usually do, we have also made changes to the policies and procedures covered by the agreement. The summary of key changes to our academic regulations, policies and procedures (pdf 203kb) is available to download.
Policies and procedures
Academic engagement
3K Academic Engagement and Attendance: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 177kb)
3U Interruption of Study: Procedure (pdf, 213kb)
4K Placements: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 397kb)
Academic offences
Accommodation
Additional learning support (ALS)
Admissions
3A Standard Admissions Regulations: Postgraduate Research Degrees (pdf, 212kb)
3A Standard Admissions Regulations: Taught Programmes (pdf, 195kb)
3B Admissions Policy: Taught Programmes (excluding apprenticeships) (pdf, 337kb)
3B Admissions Policy: Apprenticeships (pdf, 353kb)
3B Recruitment, Selection and Admission (Postgraduate Research Degrees): Policy and Procedure (pdf, 310kb)
3C Admissions Appeals and Complaints Policy and Procedure (pdf, 330kb)
3D Admissions Policy And Procedure For Applicants With A Disability, Medical Condition Or Other Support Need (pdf, 310kb)
3E Admissions Policy for Applicants with a Criminal Record (pdf, 546kb)
3F Proof of Qualification and Identification: Procedure (pdf, 138kb)
3G Student Name: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 204kb)
3K Academic Engagement and Attendance: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 177kb)
3M Admission and Support for Students Under 18: Policy & Procedure (pdf, 145kb)
3N Enrolment: Procedure (pdf, 187kb)
3P Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Policy and Procedure (pdf, 520kb)
3Q Movement of Students between Programmes: Procedure (pdf, 239kb)
3R Programme Update Communications: Procedure (pdf, 198kb)
3U Interruption of Study: Procedure (pdf, 213kb)
Smart Card Policy (pdf, 122kb)
Appeals
Policy and Procedure
3C Admissions Appeals and Complaints Policy and Procedure (pdf, 330kb)
11A Academic Appeals: Policy and Procedure for Taught Awards (pdf, 446kb)
11C Academic Appeals: Policy and Procedure for Research Awards (pdf, 350kb)
11E Student Financial Support and Fee Status Appeals: Procedure (pdf, 199kb)
Associated forms
11A Appendix 1: Academic Appeals Form
11A Appeals: Ground 3 - Student Guidance (pdf, 95kb)
Further information
Check the Making an appeal web page for further details on this process.
Assessment
Student Examinations Procedures Handbook
5D Personal Tutor Policy (pdf, 192kb)
6A Standard Assessment Regulations Undergraduate Programmes (pdf, 374kb)
6A Standard Assessment Regulations Postgraduate Taught Programmes (pdf, 215kb)
6A Standard Assessment Regulations Foundation Degree (pdf, 203kb)
6A Standard Assessment Regulations Higher National Programmes (pdf, 215kb)
6A Standard Assessment Regulations Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programmes (pdf, 211kb)
6A Standard Assessment Regulations Integrated Masters Programmes (pdf, 213kb)
6A Standard Assessment Regulations Postgraduate Research Degrees (pdf, 182kb)
6C Principles of Assessment Design: Policy (pdf, 145kb)
6D Marking, Independent Marking and Moderation: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 349kb)
6F Generic Assessment Criteria Procedure (pdf, 156kb)
6G Invigilation of Exams Procedure (pdf, 241kb)
6M Research Misconduct: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 335kb)
8A Code of Practice for Research Degrees (pdf, 1350kb)
Exceptional circumstances
Student Guidance for Exceptional Circumstances (pdf 120kb)
6J Exceptional Circumstances Policy and Procedure (pdf 178kb)
Check the Exceptional Circumstances web page for full details.
Complaints
Policy and Procedure
3C Admissions Appeals and Complaints Policy and Procedure (pdf, 330kb)
11F Student Complaints: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 376kb)
11L Third Party Involvement: Procedure (pdf, 295kb)
Associated forms
11F Appendix 1: Student Complaint Form
11L Appendix 1: Third Party Representative Form
Further information
Check the Making a complaint web page for further details on this process.
Conduct and welfare
3G Student Name: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 204kb)
3K Academic Engagement and Attendance: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 177kb)
3U Interruption of Study: Procedure (pdf, 213kb)
3U Interruption of Studies Form
6G Invigilation of Exams Procedure (pdf, 241kb)
6H Academic Offences: Policy and Procedure for Taught Awards (pdf, 303kb)
6M Research Misconduct: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 335kb)
6M Appendix 1 Research Misconduct: Process Diagram (pdf, 108kb)
8A Code of Practice for Research Degrees (pdf, 1350kb)
8B Research Ethics Code of Practice: Policy and Procedure
11H Fitness to Practise: Procedure (pdf, 266kb)
11J Support to Study: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 229kb)
11K Student Disciplinary: Procedure (pdf, 335kb) - (includes social media activity)
Acceptable Use Policy (pdf, 223kb)
Assistance Dogs and Emotional Support Animals - Application Form
Assistance Dogs and Emotional Support Animals Guidance (word, 123kb)
Campus Closure Policy (pdf, 96kb)
Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom (pdf, 293kb)
Dignity and Respect (Harassment) Policy (word, 104kb)
Equality and Diversity Policy (pdf, 3.3mb)
Fire Alarm Warning Service & Deaf Messaging Facilities at BU for Hearing Impaired Persons (pdf, 245kb)
Hate Crime Reporting Flow Chart
Information sharing protocol in relation to significant student mental health concerns
Intellectual Property Note for Students (pdf, 99kb)
No Smoking Policy and Procedure
Religion, Belief and Non-Belief Policy (word, 81kb)
Safeguarding Guidance for Apprentice Employers
Safeguarding Policy for Apprenticeships
Sickness and Contagious Diseases
Student Agreement 2024/25 v2 (pdf, 653kb)
Student Examinations Procedures Handbook
Student Maternity, Adoption and Parents Policy and Procedure
Transgender Inclusion Policy and Procedure
Course changes
Exceptional circumstances
Policy and procedure
Student Guidance for Exceptional Circumstances (pdf 120kb)
6J Exceptional Circumstances Policy and Procedure (pdf 178kb)
Associated forms
Check the Exceptional Circumstances web page for full details on the following processes:
- To request an extension or exam postponement via your faculty - login to myHub
- To request a board consideration via your faculty - login to myHub
- Self-Certification of Short-Term Sickness Form (word 48kb)
Finance
Additional financial support for international students
Additional financial support for UK students
BU Financial Assistance and Emergency Fund Framework 2024-25 (pdf 219kb)
BU Financial Support Fund Operating Policy & Procedure 2024-25 (pdf 428kb)
BU Financial Support Fund Operating Policy & Procedure 2023-24
BU Financial Support Fund Operating Policy & Procedure 2022-23
BU Financial Support Fund Operating Policy & Procedure 2021-22
BU Financial Support Fund Operating Policy & Procedure 2020-21
BU Financial Support Fund Operating Policy & Procedure 2019-20
BU Financial Support Fund Operating Policy & Procedure 2018-19
BU Hardship Fund Policy & Procedure 2017-18
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2024-25 (pdf, 665kb)
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2023-24 (word, 173kb)
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2022-23
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2021-22
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2020-21
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2019-20
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2018-19
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2017-18
Bursary Policy & Procedures Academic year intake 2016-17
Bursary Scheme Policy 2012-13 to 2015-16 entrants
Fees Policy for Self Funding Students 2024-25
Fees Policy for Students funded by UK Student Finance 2024-25
Fees Policy 2023-24 and Fees Policy Summary 2023-24
Fees Policy 2022-23 and Fees Policy Summary 2022-23
Fees Policy 2021-22 and Fees Policy Summary 2021-22
Fees Policy 2020-21 and Fees Policy Summary 2020-21
Fees Policy 2019-20 and Fees Policy Summary 2019-20
Fees Policy 2018-19 and Fees Policy Summary 2018-19
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2024-25 (September 24, January 25 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2023-24 (September 23, January 24 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2022-23 (September 22, January 23 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2021-22 (September 21, January 22 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2020-21 (September 20, January 21 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2019-20 (September 19, January 20 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2018-19 (September 18, January 19 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2017-18 (September 17, January 18 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2016-17 (September 16, January 17 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2015-16 (September 15, January 16 entry)
Postgraduate Scholarship Policy 2014-15 (September 14, January 15 entry)
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Code of Practice
Scholarship/Bursary Pre-payment Card Terms and Conditions
Student Tuition Fee Payment Management: Policy & Process and Process Overview
Undergraduate Scholarships Policy 2024-25 (September 24 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarships Policy 2023-24 (September 23 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarships Policy 2022-23 (September 22 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarships Policy 2021-22 (September 21 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarships Policy 2020-21 (September 20 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarships Policy 2019-20 (September 19 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarships Policy 2018-19 (September 18, January 19 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarships Policy 2017-18 (September 17, January 18 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarship Policy 2016-17 (September 16, January 17 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarship Policy 2015-16 (September 15, January 16 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarship Policy 2014-15 (September 14, January 15 entry)
Associated forms
Intellectual property
Intellectual Property Note for Students (pdf, 99kb)
International students
IT
Acceptable Use Policy (pdf, 223kb)
Information Security Policy (pdf, 167kb)
Network Code of Connection (pdf, 179kb)
Library
Placements
Research
Policy and Procedure
6A Standard Assessment Regulations Postgraduate Research Degrees (pdf, 212kb)
6M Research Misconduct: Policy and Procedure (pdf, 335kb)
8A Code of Practice for Research Degrees (pdf, 1350kb)
8B Research Ethics Code of Practice: Policy and Procedure
Associated forms
6M Appendix 1 Research Misconduct: Process Diagram (pdf, 108kb)