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Policy

Academic adjustments for disabled students policy

Our policy on the provision of academic-related reasonable adjustments for disabled students and responsibilities and procedures in this respect

Agreement

Academic integrity declaration

Students are to confirm that assignments are their work and follow University rules on plagiarism, collusion, and AI use. Breaches may lead to an investigation.

Code of conduct

Academic misconduct by students code of practice

Find out what academic misconduct is, how to prevent it, and what the procedures and penalties are if you are found to have committed this offence

Template

Annual programme review report template and guidance

Template and guidance to be followed by staff when completing annual programme quality enhancement reports

Template

Annual School learning and teaching enhancement report template and guidance

Guidance to be followed when completing School learning and teaching enhancement reports, together with a downloadable template to complete the report.

Policy

Assessment policy for taught provision

This Policy provides a framework for Schools to manage approaches to assessment and feedback

Policy

Assessment policy for taught provision 2025/26

This Policy has been updated and provides a framework for Schools to manage approaches to assessment and feedback for the 2025/26 academic session

Policy

Assessment Policy Statement

This Policy provides a statement about the changes made to the new Assessment policy for taught provision for 2025/26 academic session

Policy

Code of practice on student placements and exchanges

This Code of Practice provides a framework for placement learning or study abroad to safeguard the interests of students, the University and external providers.

Code of practice

Collaborative Code of Practice for Global Partnerships

The Collaborative Code of Practice supports us in successfully developing and managing academic related partnerships

Factsheet

Curriculum Design Principles

Download our Curriculum Design Principles, which underpin all our programme development.

Factsheet

Dundee Module Baseline

The Dundee Module Baseline (DMB) supports excellence in online and blended delivery of teaching at the University of Dundee.

Form

Emergency Powers procedure and pro forma

When approval of new programmes or modules must occur rapidly, they may be adopted under 'Emergency Powers'. Use the Emergency Powers pro forma for approval

Statement

Equality impact statement relating to Student Placement Toolkit

The statement sets out the level of relevance where the Student Placement Toolkit takes account of equality issues and where gaps are identified

Policy

External examining of taught programmes policy

This Policy sets out the role, powers and responsibilities we assign to its Schools and External Examiners for undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes

Template

Financial planning spreadsheet for taught postgraduate programmes

Financial planning spreadsheet to be used by staff for taught postgraduate programmes.

Policy

Guidance for invigilators of examinations

This guidance is to assist invigilators in their role in overseeing the conduct of examinations.

Policy

Guidance notes on mitigating circumstances and recurring circumstances and the process for their consideration

Guidance notes on mitigating and recurring circumstances for academic year 2023-24

Policy

Guidance on proofreading of written submissions for assessment

Acceptable practice regarding proofreading of written work by students for summative assessments including dissertations and doctoral theses

Policy

Guidance on the conduct of Boards of Examiners

Information about the conduct and operation of boards of examiners

Template

Guidance on the development of the Reflective Analysis

Guidance and template for staff to be used in relation to the Reflective Analysis.

Handbook

Handbook for Schools about processes and practices relating to external examining

A handbook to download containing the processes and practices relating to the appointment, role, responsibilities, and report of external examiners.

Checklist

Inclusive curriculum checklist, guidance and good practice example

This checklist aims to support reflection on the inclusiveness of the University’s programmes

Factsheet

Mapping of University Policies and Practices to the UK Quality Code (2018)

This downloadable pdf shows how the University's policies and practices are mapped to the UK Quality Code.

Policy

Module and programme handbook policy and guidance

Template

Module specification template and guidance

Module specification and supporting information template for staff.

Template

New programme initiation template

This form should be submitted by Schools wanting to propose new programmes.

Form

New taught programme rationale and business case

Download and complete the form and financial template for the new taught programme rationale and business case.

Template

Non-credit bearing module template

Download and fill in the template for new non-credit bearing taught provision.

Policy

Online assessment taxonomy

This policy documents the various modes of assessment at the University

Policy

Online exams policy and procedural guidelines 2022/23

This document outlines the policy and procedural guidelines for the delivery and conduct of remote online exams.

Policy

Peer support of teaching policy and guidelines

This policy applies to all staff with significant teaching roles and aims to encourage and support the improvement of teaching and personal staff development.

Policy

Policy and guidance on the annual review of taught provision

This policy provides the process for the Annual Review of Taught Provision report for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and modules

Policy

Policy and guidance on the approval of new taught provision

This policy and guidance applies to all proposals for new taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and/or modules

Policy

Policy and guidelines on the recording of lectures

This policy and guide is for the use of recording lectures in physical classrooms and applies to all students and staff involved in teaching and learning.

Procedure

Postgraduate appeals procedure

Procedure for postgraduate students to follow if they wish to appeal a decision.

Template

Postgraduate programme specification template and guidance

Download the postgraduate programme specification and supporting information template, in addition to the guidance that must be followed when completing this.

Policy

Postgraduate research degrees periodic review policy

This policy provides the minimum standards expected of the periodic review process for postgraduate research and guidance on the operational processes

Form

Pro forma for proposed substantive changes to modules, programmes, or regulations

Form to be completed by staff when proposing changes to modules, programmes, or regulations.

Factsheet

Professional, statutory, and regulatory body accreditation

An overview of accreditation and a list of courses accredited by professional, statutory, and regulatory bodies.

Factsheet

Quality and Academic Standards AY24-25 planner

Calendar of activities related to Quality and Academic Standards

Factsheet

Quality Enhancement and Standards Review – Action Plan

This action plan summarises the response from the University of Dundee to the Quality Enhancement and Standards Review (QESR)

Policy

Reading and resource list policy

Policy

Recognition of prior learning policy

This policy outlines the process and basic criteria for recognition of prior learning

Report

Reflective Analysis for ELIR 4

Download the report for the Reflective Analysis, produced for the 2018 Enhancement-Led Institutional Review.

Policy

Regulations for the conduct of examinations

University regulations for the conduct of examinations.

Brochure/leaflet

Research degrees quality code

This code sets out the University of Dundee’s standards and requirements for the quality of research degree provision.

Strategy

Retention and progression strategy

The University's strategy to achieve the highest rates of student retention and progression.

Statement

Statement on Rights Retention for Authors

The University of Dundee Rights Retention Statement for authors.

Agreement

Student partnership agreement

How the University and the Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) work together to develop an annual Student Partnership Agreement (SPA)

Policy

Taught Programmes Periodic Review Policy

The periodic review aims to ensure compliance with The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

Policy

Taught Programmes: Student attendance and engagement policy

This policy provides the framework for student attendance and engagement.

Rules and regulations

Undergraduate appeals procedure regulations

Regulations governing undergraduate appeals.

Template

Undergraduate programme specification template and guidance

Download the undergraduate programme specification and supporting information template, in addition to the guidance that must be followed when completing this.

Code of conduct

Use of generative artificial intelligence for students

Guidelines for the appropriate use and acknowledgement of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in assessments and assignments

Policy

Virtual Classroom: online active learning sessions - Guidance for Staff

This policy explains when virtual classroom sessions should be recorded and what steps you need to take

Policy

Wednesday afternoon policy