Taught student guidance
There are key activities in your life as a taught student at Leeds which you should be aware of. Find links to information within this website and elsewhere.
As a student you sign up to the Student Contract, agreeing to abide by the rules, regulations, procedures and codes governing your studies, learning and conduct at the University.
If you need pdf versions of the rules and regulations associated with this guidance, you can download zip file: rules and regulations.
Student regulations and rules
The University has a series of legal documents which lay down its powers, the way in which it acts and its requirements. These are the Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations. All members of the University are subject to these.
The list of following rules are relevant to taught students of the University. By signing up to the student contract, you are agreeing to abide by these rules and regulations.
- University Charter
- University Statutes
- Curricular Ordinances and Regulations cover all taught programmes of study and set out the rules about the structure of your programme and its assessment
- The Rules for Award (PDF) are applied when you have completed your programme of study. These rules have been developed to ensure that the way in which awards are determined is as transparent and as clear as possible to staff and students.
- The whistleblowing procedure (PDF) sets out the way in which the University will implement its responsibilities in respect of whistleblowing.
- Cheating, plagiarism, fraudulent or fabricated coursework and malpractice in University examinations and assessments (PDF) (procedure)
- Code of practice on student health and conduct (DOCX)
- Unsatisfactory Students Procedure (PDF)
- Referred Students Procedure (DOCX)
Arrival and induction
You should ensure you meet your financial obligations to the University and read the finance section of this website.
- Arrival section in this site
- Getting your student card
- Finding your timetable
- Accessing Minerva
- Council tax exemption (full time students)
Registration, enrolment
All students need to register at the start of each year of study. As part of the registration process you are expected to confirm your agreement to abide by the rules, regulations, procedures and codes governing your studies, learning and conduct at the University and use of the services provided by the University as given in the Student Contract.
Making changes
Often during your student career, you need to make changes such as address, module, programme or visa. The most
Attendance
You should read a number of University policies which give your obligations on attendance at the University:
- Code of practice on attendance
- Curricular Ordinances and Regulations (See ordinance IX)
- General Academic Regulations
We also provide guidance on other issues which may affect your attendance:
Exams and assessment
The University has a Code of Practice on Assessment which forms a key part of the Partnership. Your school will give you more detailed information, for example, about the deadlines for the submission and return of assessed work and the procedures which must be followed.
You should also read our guidance on mitigating circumstances if you miss an exam or assessment due to illness or challenging circumstances.
Classification
You can read about the University’s approach to classification of your bachelor’s degree with classified honours, integrated masters or bachelors degree, or taught postgraduate award.
Cheating and plagiarism
- Cheating in exams
- Plagiarism
- Fraudulent or fabricated coursework
- Malpractice in University assessments
- Cheating, plagiarism, fraudulent or fabricated coursework and malpractice in University examinations and assessments (PDF) (procedure)
Complaints and appeals
Complaints
Through the University's student complaints procedure, we aim to investigate and resolve - effectively, fairly and transparently - any concern raised by a registered undergraduate or postgraduate student.
Read the full student complaints procedure.
Contacts for complaints:
Leeds University Union (LUU) Student Advice Centre
- LUU Building
- Phone: +44(0)113 3801290
- Email: advice@luu.leeds.ac.uk
University's Complaints Officer
- David Wardle
- The Secretariat, Level 11, EC Stoner Building
- Phone: +44(0)113 3434452
- Email: d.wardle@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Appeals
If you make an appeal, you will be deal with the Student Cases team in the Secretariat. They maintain some relevant policies and information documents:
Leaving the University
Leaving the University before completing your studies
We have some guidance and information if you have to leave the University before you complete your studies:
- leaving the University
- finance implications of leaving early
- changes in circumstances, including transferring to another university
- suspensions, temporary leave and external studies for international students
Graduation
Details of graduation, including deadlines for registering and the ceremony schedule, are in our graduation section.