Academic Regulations, Policy and Procedures

The validity of regulations, policies and procedures

These Academic and General Regulations apply to all taught programmes, unless specified, and to all students registered on those programmes for the year 2025/26 and until further notice.

The University Student Policies and Procedures also apply to all students of the University of Derby.

Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Academic Regulations 25/26

Academic Regulations for Postgraduate Research Programmes

PGR Regulations 25/26

Please note that the Student Code of Conduct, Academic Misconduct and Academic Appeals regulations also apply to Postgraduate Research Students. 

University Student Policies and Procedures

A: Complaints Procedure and Student Guidance for Student Complaints

B: Disciplinary Procedure

C: Professional Conduct and Professional Suitability Procedure

D: Support to Participate in University Life Policy 

E: Sexual Misconduct Policy and Sexual Misconduct Procedure for Students

F: Grievance Procedure: Grievances against Students

G: Student Pregnancy and Family Leave Policy

H: Research ethics

I: University Procedure for supporting transgender students

J: Policy for HE Students under the age of 18 on entry to the University of Derby

K: Policy on drug and alcohol misuse

L: Translation Policy

M: Admissions Policy

N. International Deposit Refund Policy

O: DBS Policy

P: University of Derby Intellectual Property Policy for Students

Q: Student Social Media Guidance 

R: Anonymous and E-Marking Policy 

S: Children on Campus Policy

T: Postgraduate Research Student Fee Waiver Policy

U: Positive Engagement Policy

General regulations

A: Programme Management

B: Assessment Verification and Moderation

C: External Examiners

D: Undergraduate Assessment Boards

E: Postgraduate Assessment Boards

F: Effective Student Feedback and Representation

G: Dual / Joint Award Framework 

H: General Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Greek Translation of Academic Regulations

Coming soon. 

Chinese Translation of Academic Regulations 

Coming soon.