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Advice
Exclusion from Programme
Registered undergraduate and postgraduate students may be excluded from a programme for any of the following reasons:
- Irredeemable Failures: Failing more than half the required credits for a level or year, without extenuating circumstances.
- Exceeded Assessment Attempts: Reaching the maximum number of assessment attempts and credits.
- Exceeded Maximum Registration Period (MRP): Failing to obtain required credits within the MRP, unless an MRP extension applies per the Student Admission and Registration Regulations.
- Presumed Withdrawal: Failing to engage or attend for more than four weeks without contacting the School.
- Academic Misconduct: Found guilty of major academic misconduct by an Academic Misconduct Panel.
- Fitness to Study: As determined by the Fitness to Study Policy.
- Breach of Contract: Breaching the contract with the School, such as non-payment of fees under the Tuition Fees, Additional Charges, and Deposits Policy and Schedule, disciplinary matters
These rules ensure that students maintain academic progress, adhere to ethical standards, and fulfil their contractual obligations, thereby upholding the integrity and quality of the educational environment.
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Advice
Exclusion Decision Process and Appeals
The Programme Examination Board (PEB) generally handles exclusion decisions, except for breach of contract, fitness to study, or presumed withdrawal, which are managed by the Exclusion Panel under the Executive Committee (EC). The Exclusion Panel, convened by the EC as needed, includes:
- A director from the EC
- A member of the Student Wellbeing Team
- A programme leader with no connection to the case
The Student Wellbeing Team member will minute meetings, which may be in person, hybrid, or virtual. The Panel aims for consensus, but if a vote is needed, the majority rules. In the event of a tie, the Chair has a casting vote.
Deciding bodies must:
- Ensure compliance with regulations and policies, including informing the student and allowing them to make representations.
- Consider continuation options under School regulations and recommendations from bodies like the Academic Misconduct Panel.
- Refer the case to the PEB to assess eligibility for an exit award if exclusion is decided.
- Record full notes and reasons for exclusion in the Automated Governance System (AGS) on the student’s profile.
Upon exclusion, the student will receive formal notification via their registered email and term-time address and will lose access to School services, resources, and facilities. Refunds will follow the School’s Refunds and Compensation Policy, and the School will recover any outstanding debts. Relevant immigration authorities will be notified as needed. The student may request a review under the School’s complaint procedures.
Appeal processes are outlined in related regulations and policies. Students can also use the Student Complaints and Academic Appeals Policy and will be informed of relevant external processes, such as the Office of the Independent Adjudicator.
These procedures ensure that exclusion decisions are fair, consistent, and thoroughly considered, providing transparency and opportunities for review. This upholds the integrity of the School’s academic and behavioural standards.
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