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Saving of Rights Policy

Please note that this policy has not yet been revised or converted to the new format.

Where the faculty board considers that a candidate has, since first enrolling for the degree, been unreasonably adversely affected by any change in the regulations, the faculty board must permit the candidate to qualify for the degree under the regulations in force at some time during candidature, provided the board is satisfied that the work so required to be completed is equivalent in standard to that currently required to complete the course of study.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students are not unreasonably adversely affected by any change in university regulations.

Scope

This policy applies to all students and faculties.

Related Documents

Governing Documents

Responsibilities for Implementation

  • University wide - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)
  • Faculty wide - Associate Deans (Teaching), Associate Deans (Research), Faculty Managers

Review Schedule

Academic Board shall consider this policy for review three years after approval, or earlier if required.

Approved

Approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning) on 2 December 2002

Change to "Responsibilities for Implementation" made by Education Committee Meeting 6/2005, 26 October 2005.