Policies
University Studies at West Suffolk College Policies
Admissions Policy
For applicants to University Studies to study on UEA or Pearson awards.
General Terms and Conditions & Tuition Fee
Applies to all students studying on UEA or Pearson awards.
Non-Academic Complaints Policy (HE)
**All students on UEA and Pearson awards can raise complaints on this form.
Non-Academic Complaints Policy (Access)
For use by Students on Access to HE Diplomas only.
Student Bursary Guidelines 2025-26
Student Bursary Guidelines 2024-25
For students in need of additional financial support.
Safeguarding
Framework
The WSC approach to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Student Communication & Public Information Policy
Governs University Studies approach to information dissemination.
Student Protection Plan
Ensuring the protection of all students.
Student Disciplinary Policy
Applies to all students on UEA and Pearson awards.
Student Transfer Policy
Applies to all students on UEA and Pearson awards considering transfer.
GDPR Policy
Ensuring that the processing of personal data carried out by the College is in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Submission of Work Guidelines
View guidelines for submitting your work.
Approved Calculators and Dictionaries
Students are only permitted to use the approved non-programmable calculators and dictionaries in examinations.
*Policy subject to approval
**Students on University of Suffolk awards may utilise the informal (Stage 1) aspect of the US complaints policy to seek local redress, but for escalated complaints should contact OSAAC at the University of Suffolk here.
University of East Anglia Award Policies
General Regulations
The general rules and regulations governing academic delivery.
Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy (APEL)
For applicants wishing to transfer credit into a UEA award.
Recruitment, Selection and Admission Appeals Policy
For applicants appealing an admission decision of the College.
Academic Appeals & Complaints Policy
For students wishing to appeal an academic judgement or board finding.
Notice to Students Interrupting Study
For UEA students pausing their studies in 20/21 only.
External Examiner System for Awards
Outlines external examination processes and expectations.
Professional Misconduct or Unsuitability Policy
Deals with questions of student fitness to study in applied settings.
Fitness to
Study Policy
Deals with questions of student fitness to study in academic settings.
Group Work Assessment Policy
Framework for assessment of collaborative projects in degree settings.
Extenuating Circumstances Regulations
For students seeking to extend formal deadlines for assessed work.
Remarking Policy
For students who wish to contest a marking decision.
Plagiarism & Collusion
Policy
Framework for dealing with suspected academic malpractice.
Internal Moderation & Double Marking Policy
Framework for the course-level peer scrutiny of marking.
Awards Regulations
Regulations on the assessment and progression of Bachelor’s (&c) awards.
Approval of Concessions
An outline of UEA’s approach to concessions for Partners.
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
Enables applicants and/or current students on taught courses to gain recognition for qualifications they have already achieved