Academic handbook
The Academic Handbook contains the core policies and procedures that underpin the design, delivery and quality assurance of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s taught and research degree programmes. It outlines the principles that guide academic practice and ensures our approaches align with the expectations of the .
Are you a current student?
You can find the Student Handbook, that includes key information to help you throughout your time at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, on the Current students page.
Additional information for staff
Further information and guidance on the policies and procedures, as well as any related forms, can be found on the .
Documents
Part A: Curriculum Design, Approval, Evaluation and Review
Part B: Admissions and Retention
Part C: Assessment
- Assessment and Feedback Policy (2025-2026)
- Academic Appeals Procedure
- Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct Procedure
- Alternative and Modified Assessment Policy and Procedure for Disabled Students - To request an Alternative or Modified Assessment, please contact the Disability Inclusion Service at disability@salford.ac.uk
- Assessment Boards for Taught Programmes
- Exceptional Circumstances Procedure (from 2025/26, formerly Personal Mitigating Circumstances or PMCs)
- External Examining for All Taught Programmes
- Higher and Degree Apprenticeship End-Point Assessment Policy
Part D: Student Conduct
Part E: Academic Regulations
- Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes
- Academic Regulations for Research Awards
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2025/26
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2024/25
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2023/24
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2022/23
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2021/22
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2020/21
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2019/20
- Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes 2018/19
Part F: Partnerships and Collaborative Provision
Part G: Related Publications
- Academic Ethics Policy
- Academic Roles Manual: Academic Role Descriptions and Expectations of Academic Standards
- Asylum Applicant Document Retention Processes
- Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies and ATAS Policy
- Examinations – Information for Invigilators
- External Advisors - Scheme of Fees
- External Examiners - Scheme of Fees
- Generative AI Policy
- Home Office Compliance Policy
- Student Visa Reporting Duties Policy
- Student Route and Tier 4 - Guide to Responsibilities
- Student Visa Holders Placement Policy
- Personalised Academic Support Policy
- Non-UK Visitor Policy
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- Regulations for the Award of Honorary Degree
- Scheme of Academic Governance
- Student Complaints Procedure
- Student Engagement, Interruption and Withdrawal Policy
- Student Name Change Policy
- Student Pregnancy, Maternity, New Parenthood and Adoption Policy
- Student Protection Plan
- Student Refund and Compensation Policy
- Timetable Policy