queen mary, university of london student guide 2010-11 - qmul

Queen Mary, University of LondonStudent Guide 2010-11

Using the Student Guide

Other formatsThe Student Guide is available in large print format. If you need a large print copy, or if you have any otherspecial requirements, please contact:

Academic Registry and Council SecretariatQueen Mary, University of LondonTel: +44 (0)20 7882 3354email: [email protected]

FeedbackIf you have ideas on how the Student Guide can beimproved in future editions, or on additional topics that it might cover, please let us know at the address givenabove.

The Student Guide offers information on life and study atQueen Mary, University of London. All of the material inthe Guide is institution level information and appliesequally to all students unless specifically stated otherwise.You will also receive a handbook from your school orinstitute containing data specific to your programme ofstudy. The School of Medicine and Dentistry issuesadditional materials that may override some informationgiven in the Student Guide for its students.

The other important College documents that you mayneed to refer to are the Academic Regulations. Theseprovide detailed and authoritative information ongovernance and quality assurance issues, and on studyrequirements. Nothing in either the Student Guide or your school/institute handbook overrides any aspect ofthe Academic Regulations, which always takeprecedence.

You can read the Academic Regulations and the StudentGuide online at: www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk.

Research degreesIf you are completing a research degree then please referto our separate Research Degrees Handbook, available inhard copy and online, at www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk.

DisclaimerThe information given in the Student Guide is correct atthe time of publication in summer 2010. In the unlikelyevent of substantial amendments to the material you willbe informed of the changes.

We cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy ofinformation given by third party publications andwebsites referred to in the Guide.

Contents

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Welcome 4Introduction to Queen Mary 5Campus Information 5Key information 6Student administration 6Communications 6Updating personal details 6Computing facilities 6Student Card 7Academic Regulations 8Academic advice 8Representation 8Disabilities and learning difficulties 10Medical examinations 10Debtors 10Behaviour 10Complaints 11Data protection 11Safety 11Fire 12Insurance 12Lost property 12Parking 12Charity collections 12Posters and leaflets 12Textbooks 13Field courses 13Studying abroad or elsewhere 13Placements and sandwich years 13The Academic Year 14Award requirements 14Attendance and participation 15Enrolment 15Advanced standing 16Tuition fees 17Interruption, withdrawal and termination of registration 17Changing your programme of study 18Modules 18Extenuating circumstances 20Coursework 21

Plagiarism and misconduct in coursework 21Examinations 22Appeals 25Failure 26Resits 27Progression 29Classification 30Graduation 33Student Support Services 34Advice and Counselling Service 34Bursaries, Grants and Scholarships Office 34Career Diagnosis 35Careers Service 35Computing Services 35Disability and Dyslexia Service 37Drapers’ Skills Award 37English Language and Study Skills 38Faith 38International Office 39Language Learning 39Legal Advice Centre 39Library Services 39Mind the Gap 40Nursery 42Occupational Health Service 42Registry 42Residential Services 43Student Health Service 43Students’ Union 44Study Abroad Office 44Tuition Fees 45Further Information 46Glossary 47Useful telephone numbers 50Maps 52Calendar 59

The Student Guide is an important handbookthat will help you in your studies. It explains QMUL procedures and aspects of theregulations that affect you. Read it carefullyand keep it as a source of reference throughoutthe year. If you lose or mislay it then you canobtain another copy from your academic schoolor institute, Registry at Mile End, or the StudentOffice at Whitechapel. The Guide is alsoavailable on the internet at:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk.

If you have questions about anything that you read in the Guide, please enquire at therelevant office. You will be expected to befamiliar with and observe the variousguidelines, regulations and procedures that are covered in this handbook.

The Student Guide summarises the mainprovisions of Queen Mary’s regulations andprocedures and their full text is available online at www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk (see ‘FurtherInformation’ at the end of the Guide). Note thatthe General Regulations and the Examinationand Assessment Regulations apply to allstudents, while in addition there are individualAcademic Regulations that govern your

programme of study. Each school and institutehas its own practices on matters such asattendance requirements, handing incoursework, tutorial arrangements, safetyprocedures, and so on. These and other usefulguidelines for your programme of study arecontained in your departmental handbook.Make sure that you get a copy of the handbookfor each school or institute in which you aretaking modules.

With best wishes for your time at Queen Mary.

Professor Simon Gaskell Principal

Welcome

Welcome to Queen Mary, Universityof London. Congratulations onsecuring a place to study here andwelcome back if you are a returningstudent. I hope that you will have asuccessful, enjoyable and productiveyear with us.

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Queen Mary is a leading college ofthe University of London, createdover time through the merger ofQueen Mary College, WestfieldCollege, The London HospitalMedical School and StBartholomew’s Medical College.

We are a multi-faculty institution with 21academic Schools and Institutes across threefaculties: Humanities and Social Sciences,Science and Engineering, and Medicine andDentistry. With 30 percent of our 15,000students coming from overseas, Queen Mary is a truly diverse institution.

Queen Mary was ranked 13th in the UK in the2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)according to the Times Higher Education. The Guardian places Queen Mary even higher,11th in the UK. Our staff members have beenhonoured by election to Fellowships of theRoyal Society, the British Academy, the RoyalAcademy of Medical Science and the RoyalAcademy of Engineering. Amongst University of London multi-faculty colleges, Queen Marywas ranked fourth, 10 places ahead of KingsCollege London, which was ranked 22nd in thecountry.

Queen Mary’s mission is to:

• Produce research of the highest quality whichplaces us in the top rank of universities.

• Teach our students to the very highestacademic standards, drawing in creative and innovative ways on our research.

• Transfer the knowledge we generate tobusiness and the community, regionally,nationally and internationally.

Campus InformationQueen Mary is based on four sites in central and east London:

Mile EndOur Mile End campus houses the Faculties ofScience and Engineering and Humanities andSocial Sciences (excepting the Centre forCommercial Law Studies).

WhitechapelWhitechapel is the main base of Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry,Queen Mary’s medical and dental faculty.

West Smithfield and Charterhouse SquareThe Charterhouse Square and West Smithfieldsites are home to three of our medicalinstitutes, and teaching and research in some clinical subjects is carried out here.

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Lincoln’s Inn FieldsLincoln’s Inn Fields, the heart of London’s legal world, is the location of our Centre forCommercial Law Studies (CCLS).

The campuses at Mile End and Whitechapelare only one mile apart, and the WestSmithfield, Charterhouse Square and Lincoln’sInn Fields sites are just a short tube journeyfrom Whitechapel or Mile End.

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This section offers answers to some of the mostcommonly asked questions on life at QueenMary. If you need further information on any of the issues covered then please contactAcademic Registry, The Student Office or your academic department.

Who deals with student administration?Academic Registry undertakes mostadministration for students not studyingundergraduate medicine or dentistry, includingregistration and enrolment, maintainingrecords, examination administration andproviding official transcripts. The Student Officeat Whitechapel performs the same functions forundergraduate students in the School ofMedicine and Dentistry (MB,BS and BDSprogrammes).

Academic Registry, CB05, Queen’s Building,Mile End Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5005email: [email protected] www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/registry/index.html

Student Office, G08, Garrod Building, Turner Street, WhitechapelTel: +44 (0)20 7882 2239www.smd-edu.qmul.ac.uk

What is the Student Card?You will receive a photographic identity cardfrom QMUL upon enrolment. This card is veryimportant and you must carry it with you at alltimes on campus. If you cannot produce itupon request, or cannot satisfy staff that it isyour card through comparison of your face andthe photograph, you may be removed from thepremises.

Your Student Number (i.e. 108574125) is alsoprinted on the card. You must take your cardinto all of your examinations to display it forinspection and to copy your student number on to your script.

The card also serves as your library card,Students’ Union card and access card. Manybuildings have security points at which youmust show your card for access, while othersrequire you to scan the card to release thedoors.

It is vital that you keep your card safe. If youlose your card or if it is stolen then you shouldcontact Academic Registry or the StudentOffice for assistance. You will need to completea Replacement Student Card Application form,and a fee is charged for replacement cards. Ifyour card was stolen then you will need to givea crime reference number.

How will QMUL communicate with me?We will communicate with you in several ways.Formal correspondence will be sent to you byletter, so it is vitally important that you keep usup to date with your personal details andaddress. We will also communicate internallythrough messages sent via your school orinstitute and also using notice boards.

It is most common for us contact you by email;you are assigned a QMUL email address whenyou enrol and you need to check your accountdaily. You can access your email account bylogging on to a QMUL computer or, if you areoff-campus, at: http://webmail.stu.qmul.ac.uk.

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General information and news will be posted onthe QMUL Intranet, at:http://connect.qmul.ac.uk. The School ofElectronic Engineering and Computer Sciencedoes not use the main QMUL network, andprovides its students with alternative computingand email accounts.

How do I update my personal details?Each time you change your term-time or homeaddress, or your name, telephone number oranother personal detail you must inform QueenMary. You will be able to update your addressand contact details on line using MySIS,however a change in name must be done inperson at Academic Registry or the StudentOffice with accompanying identification. QMULis not responsible for the non-receipt ofcorrespondence arising from failure to updateyour contact details.

How do I use QMUL computing facilities?Our Computing Services department offers arange of facilities, including a personal log-onfor workstations on campus and a QMUL emailaccount. You will need to register for theseservices at the start of the academic year. TheSchool of Electronic Engineering and ComputerScience does not use the main QMUL network,and provides its students with alternativeaccounts

Your QMUL email account is the main way inwhich we will communicate with you and it isimportant that you check it daily. Computers

and printing facilities are available on campusin open-access rooms and the libraries.

Full information on getting started with yourcomputer account and the facilities available is given on the Computing Services website at:http://qm-web.css.qmul.ac.uk.

What are the Academic Regulations?The Academic Regulations are the definitiveguide to the articulation and management ofour academic standards for taught degreeprogrammes. The regulations containinformation on examination, award andprogression procedures, as well as regulationson study, governance and administrationprocesses at Queen Mary. When you enrol withQMUL as a student you agree to abide by theseand other regulations.

The Student Guide contains summaryinformation on the most commonlyencountered regulations, but you will also need to look at the specific regulations for your individual programme and modules. TheAcademic Regulations are authoritative, and ifyou are in any doubt over an issue this is thedocument that you should consult. You canread the Academic Regulations online, at:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk. If after reading thesedocuments you are still not sure about anyaspect of the Academic Regulations then youshould contact your academic school orinstitute or the Academic Secretariat.

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What are the expectations for studentbehaviour?You are subject to the Code of StudentDiscipline when you are on QMUL premises,involved in QMUL affairs or dealing with othermembers of QMUL. The penalties for breachesof the Code may involve fines, payment ofcompensation or, for more serious offences,suspension or expulsion.

You are expected to behave in an orderlymanner, both on and off campus, and to abideby both the Academic Regulations and theregulations governing student conduct,including the Code of Student Discipline. TheCode of Student Discipline is also available online at: www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk

Be aware that Facebook©, YouTube© and othersocial networking sites can be viewed by allusers of the Internet. Students have beendisciplined in the past for making defamatorystatements about members of staff and otherstudents online as well as for acts whichbrought the name of QMUL into disrepute.

Where can I get advice on my studies?At the start of your studies you will be allocated a personal tutor. Your tutor willprovide guidance and support during yourstudies, and will be familiar with the kinds ofdifficulties that students experience atuniversity. If your personal tutor cannot answerany of your questions, they will know who can.

Each school or institute also has a seniormember of staff with overall responsibility for

student advising, generally called the SeniorTutor, or in the School of Medicine andDentistry the Dean for Student Affairs. This is the person you should see if your personaltutor is not able or available to help on anissue. You may also seek advice from studentsupport officers in your school or institute.

How can I express my views and influencedecision-making?Your views are important to us, and there are a number of ways in which you cancommunicate your opinions.

School and Institute LevelAll school or institute have committeescomposed of student and staff representativesthat enable you to express views on yourdegree programme or any other issues thatconcern you. These Student-Staff LiaisonCommittees (SSLCs) play an active role indeveloping and improving facilities. SSLCproposals go to the Head of school/institute, who reports back to the Committee on theoutcomes. SSLCs also nominate studentmembers to attend Faculty and QMULcommittees. You can stand for the committeeyourself, or report issues to your electedrepresentative.

Your School or Institute will also monitorprogrammes of study by taking soundings ofstudent opinion. This is often done throughquestionnaires and module feedback forms.You should always take the opportunity tocomplete and return these so that you cancontribute to the development of teaching atQueen Mary.

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Institution levelQueen Mary Students' Union (QMSU)represents our students at local and nationallevels. The Union is run by students forstudents and its policies are decided atmonthly General Meetings, which you areencouraged to attend. Student representativesare elected annually, and include a group ofsabbatical officers who work full-time at QMUL.QMSU includes Barts and The LondonStudents’ Association (BLSA), which is basedat Whitechapel and represents our medical anddental students.

The Union is recognised in the QMUL Charteras our students’ corporate body, and itsrepresentatives sit on Council and most QMULcommittees. Students are also elected to attendSenate. Student representation is vital andallows you to contribute to our decision makingprocesses. You will automatically become amember of QMSU on enrolment, though youmay opt out of membership if you wish.

National levelFinal-year students at all English universitiesare invited to take part in the HEFCE NationalStudent Survey (NSS) each year. This is youropportunity to share your experiences of QueenMary with the wider world and with futurestudents. Please do complete the Survey, andfill it in honestly. If you are a finalist then youwill usually be contacted by email in thesecond semester. The results are important asthey are used in compiling university leaguetables that can determine national university‘rankings’.

In order for HEFCE to carry out the NSS, weneed to inform them of your contact details(generally your QMUL email address). Yourconsent for this is sought as part of theenrolment process, and no information isdisclosed without your consent.

What support is available for students withdisabilities or learning difficulties?We offer a comprehensive range of supportservices for students with disabilities or learningdifficulties. Fuller details are given in theStudent Support Services section of this Guideand online, at: www.dds.qmul.ac.uk

We also offer support for students who mayhave specific English language needs as well as providing academic study support. Moreinformation is given in the Student SupportServices section of this guide and online, at:www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk.


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Do I need to buy textbooks?Buying textbooks is normally optional, althoughyou will find it helpful to have some books ofyour own. Most modules will have one or morerecommended or compulsory titles, and youare expected to budget for these. A limitednumber of copies of popular books willgenerally be available in the Library.

The QMUL bookshop at Mile End stocks mostrecommended titles, and operates a second-hand scheme through which you can sellbooks that you no longer need and buy othersat discounted rates. Be aware that some titlesvary considerably between editions and thatyou may require the most up to date version.

What are the arrangements for field courses?Field work is an integral part of some degreeprogrammes in the School of Geography andthe School of Biological and ChemicalSciences. If you are a student in either of theseschools, speak to your personal tutor and referto your school handbook for detailedinformation.

Can I spend a period studying abroad orelsewhere in the UK?You may be able to spend up to one yearstudying elsewhere in the United Kingdom orabroad, depending on your School or Institutepractices and programme requirements. Theresults that you achieve during this period willcount towards your award, and may berescaled or weighted to bring them in line with QMUL marking. See ‘Study Abroad’ in the Student Support Services section for moredetails.

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Can I do a sandwich year or an industrialplacement?Some programmes of study have a sandwichyear as an integral part of the degree, forexample ‘Computer Science with IndustrialExperience’. On these programmes you will beexpected to do a year in industry and it willcount towards your degree. If you are notstudying a programme like this then you canstill take a year out of your studies undertakinga placement. This should be spent undertakingan activity relevant to your programme of study,however it will not count towards your degreeand will not appear on your transcript.

What is the QMUL policy on medicalexaminations?QMUL reserves the right to require you toundertake a medical examination at any time to determine your fitness to study. We mayrequire full disclosure of any report on yourfitness to study or practise.

If you have been absent due to illness or aninfectious or contagious disease then you mustproduce a medical certificate confirming fitnessto resume your studies. Students on medicaland dental programmes must inform the QMULHealth Centre if they are, or have reason tobelieve they may be, infectious carriers of anydisease or condition specified as requiringnotification.

What happens if I am in debt to QMUL?You will not be entitled to receive your moduleresults, to re-enrol for the following academic

year or to receive any award of QMUL or theUniversity of London until the debt is repaid.

IMPORTANT If you fail to pay your tuition feespromptly and on time then QMUL is entitled toterminate your enrolment and registration. Ifthis happens then you will be de-registered and will no longer be a student of QMUL.

If you are at all worried about your ability to pay your tuition fees, or your situation changesduring the year then you must seek advicefrom the Fees Office, from one of the welfareadvisors in the Advice & Counselling Service orfrom the Bursaries, Grants and Scholarshipsoffice (see Support Services for contact details).

What if I need to make a complaint?We hope that you never need to make acomplaint about any part of your time at QueenMary, but we recognise that problems canoccasionally arise. We have a structuredprocess in place for complaints.

You should begin with an informal complaint atSchool/ Institute or service level: in most casesproblems can be resolved at this stage. If youare unhappy with the outcome then you canmake a formal complaint to the Head ofSchool/ Institute or service, followed by a formalcomplaint at institution level, the outcome ofwhich may be appealed against. Finally, youmay make a petition to the Office of theIndependent Adjudicator (OIA), though it isvery rare for a complaint to reach these laterstages.


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Support is available from the Students’ Union,the Advice and Counselling Service, Student-Staff Liaison Committees, and staff withappropriate knowledge or involvement in thecase.

The Student Complaints Policy is availableonline, at:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/student_complaints/index.html. Please read this in full if you intend to lodge a complaint. For information on schooland institute complaint procedures you should refer to your school or institute’shandbook or website.

How will my personal data be used andprotected?The information that you provide at enrolmentis held on a computerised database andmaintained in accordance with the DataProtection Act. We ensure that the data is held securely and not disclosed to third partieswithout your consent, unless we are obliged todo so by law (for example the annual studentrecord that we submit to the Higher EducationStatistics Agency). When you graduate, yourdetails will be transferred to our AlumniDatabase so that we can stay in touch with you in the future. For more information, visit:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/foi_and_dp/index.html.

The Higher Education Statistical Agency(HESA) requires us to collect details of ourstudents’ ethnicities and disabilities as a means of monitoring the success of equalopportunities policies at a national level. Thisinformation is kept confidential and helps us to

provide you with information on facilities andservices that may be useful. We hope that youwill cooperate with this initiative.

When you enrol or re-enrol on line you will beasked to read a declaration about the methodswe use to store and communicate your datawhen required. You must read this declarationcarefully.

What safety regulations apply at Queen Mary?Your programme of study will inform the safetyregulations that affect you. Schools andinstitutes teaching in laboratories, workshops,clinical settings and performance areas will givespecific guidance in their handbooks; read thiscarefully. You must attend any health andsafety training sessions held by your school orinstitute and abide by the QMUL Health andSafety Policy, which can be viewed online, at:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/policy_zone/index.html#health_safety

What should I do in the event of a fire?On hearing a fire alarm in a QMUL building,you should immediately leave through thenearest emergency exit. Do not go to any otherpart of the building for any reason. Proceed tothe designated emergency assembly area andreport to the Fire Marshal. Do not leave theassembly area or re-enter the building untilinstructed to do so. Failure to follow theseprocedures may lead to disciplinary action.

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Tampering with fire alarms or fire-fightingequipment is a serious offence, and we willtake disciplinary action against any studentresponsible.

What are QMUL’s insurance arrangements?QMUL has insurance arrangements that coverthe safety and wellbeing of enrolled students on College premises or engaged in QMULactivities, but these do not cover personalpossessions, and you are strongly advised tomake arrangements for these yourself. Propertymay potentially be stolen from cloakrooms,cafeterias, examination halls and other campuslocations, so you should ensure that you areprotected. The Students’ Union can advise youon policies specifically designed for students.

If you are living in QMUL accommodation thenyou will have automatic contents insurance forpossessions kept in your room; for detailsconsult the Residences Office’s Handbook for Residents, at: www.residences.qmul.ac.uk

Where is lost property kept?If you have lost something, please contact theSecurity Control Room at the relevant campus.If the item has not been handed in, theSecurity Service will produce a lost propertyreport that can be referred to by your insurancecompany if you make a claim. We will keepyour contact details and a description of thelost property on file in case the item is handedin later. Please see www.security.qmul.ac.uk formore details. Your School/Institute may alsohave its own lost property store.


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Can I park my car on campus?There are no parking facilities available for students unless you have specialcircumstances. Please contact Student and Campus Services if you think you havecircumstances which require a permitwww.security.qmul.ac.uk/Parking/index.html

Can I collect funds for charity on campus?Yes, if you obtain written permission from theSecretary to Council at least two weeks beforethe collection is to be made. Full details can beobtained from the Council Secretariat (E12,Queen’s Building).

Can I display posters or distribute leaflets oncampus?Yes, but only on designated notice boards andwith the permission of the person, office ororganisation responsible for that board.Materials for display or distribution must bearthe name of the group responsible and contactdetails for an authorised person or officer whocan be contacted to deal with queries.

Can I smoke on campus?Only in designated areas, which does notinclude Library square! QMUL is a smoke freecampus and therefore if you need to smokeyou must go off site to do so. You cannotsmoke in the QMUL halls of residence.

Do I need to get a TV licence if I live in halls?If you are living away from home then musthave a TV licence to watch or record television.As well as TV sets and video or DVD recorders,this includes using mobile phones, set-top

boxes, laptops or personal computers toreceive or record television programmes.However if you are returning home for thesummer holidays and only need a licence fornine months, you may qualify for a refund onthe remaining three. You can get moreinformation from the students' section of the TV Licensing website.www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/students-aud1/

Can I work part time for QMUL?There are opportunities to work for QMUL as astudent ambassador or for the Students’ Unionin one of the catering outlets. For informationon working as a student ambassador pleasecontact the Education Liaison and AccessOffice on [email protected]. Please see the Students’ Union website for anyemployment opportunities www.qmsu.org/jobs/.

Although we recognise that most full timestudents are required to work part time, it isstrongly recommended that you keep this to an absolute minimum not to interfere with yourstudies, after all getting a qualification was thereason you came to QMUL!

If you are struggling with your finances (andmost students do at one time or another) thenthere is help available. Please see Advice &Counselling Service or Bursaries, Grants andScholarships Office in the Support Services.

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This section provides key information onacademic processes and regulations that youwill encounter during your time at Queen Mary(QMUL). Processes for dental and medicalstudents will vary detail in some areas, and theSchool of Medicine and Dentistry will supplyadditional materials covering this information.You may find it useful to read this section inparallel with the QMUL Academic Regulationswhich can be found online at:www.arcs/qmul.ac.uk/policyzone.html.

What is expected of me in terms of attendanceand participation?Before enrolling you should have alreadyensured that your programme is acceptableand suitable for you in terms of being able tomeet the specified attendance, learning andassessment requirements. We cannot normallyalter a programme of study to meet anindividual’s needs.

You are expected to attend all elements of yourprogramme of study during the specified termdates (including the entire exam period). Youmust also meet all published assessmentdeadlines and sit tests and invigilated exams.

Your academic school or institute will notify you attendance and assessment requirementsthrough its student handbook, website or noticeboards, or by email. It is your responsibility tofind out what is expected of you at the start ofthe academic year and to arrange your time soas to meet all deadlines and be present in alllearning activities (lectures, seminars, labs etc).

If you are taking modules from more than oneacademic school or institute, remember thatsome schools and institutes have differentcoursework submission procedures; if in doubt,contact your school or institute.

Can I be absent?You may not be absent without permission, andpermission can only be granted by the Head ofSchool/Institute. Certification must be providedfor illness and other such causes of absence,and you must arrange to catch up on missedlectures and work. If you feel you are going tobe absent for a significant period of time (forexample more than two weeks) and thereforemiss too much to be able to catch up, then youshould discuss this with your academic advisor/personal tutor and give serious consideration tointerrupting your studies; see below ‘How do Iinterrupt my enrolment or change myregistration status?’ for more information.

If you fail to meet your academic school orinstitute’s requirements for attendance and/orsubmission of assessment then your registration,from a module or from the programme itself maybe terminated by your department (see ‘what isderegistration?‘ below). QMUL has aresponsibility to the Government and otherexternal agencies to ensure that students attendand submit their assessment. Therefore non-attendance and poor performance is taken veryseriously and if you are consistently absent or donot submit assessment then it is highly likely youwill be deregistered and this informationreported to authorities such as the UK BorderAgency, Transport for London and The StudentLoans Company.

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What is enrolment?Along with registration, completing enrolment ispart of the process of you becoming a studentof QMUL and as such is compulsory. Only onceyou are fully enrolled will you be able to go tolectures and other learning activities as well asaccess facilities such as the Library and theStudent Union. Enrolment also allows us tocheck that your records and fee-payments areup to date and collate important information.When you enrol you also confirm that you willabide by the QMUL Regulations of the College.

During your time at QMUL you will be requiredto complete different enrolment activitiesdepending on whether you are a new orreturning student.

Pre-enrolmentThis is an online process, accessed throughMySIS, for new students only, which you shouldhave already completed by confirming personaldetails including your term time address.Completing pre-enrolment is a condition tobeing able to fully enrol.

EnrolmentThis is another process for new students onlywhere you are required to physically attend theenrolment centre, submit importantdocumentation about your fees, your identity,and have your photo taken.

Re-enrolmentRe-enrolment is an online process accessedthrough MySIS which all returning studentsmust complete at the start of each new

academic year. It confirms you have returned,and updates us with key information that mighthave changed over the past year.

Upon enrolment you will be issued with your Student ID Card, which will include aphotograph of your full head and face andmust be carried with you at all times on Collegepremises; see ‘What is the student ID card?’ inthe key information section.

Temporary enrolmentIf you are unable to fully enrol by providing allthe information required at enrolment (forexample you do not have confirmation of yourtuition fee arrangements) then you may betemporarily enrolled for a limited period of time.This will allow you to continue attendinglectures and have some access to libraryfacilities, however it will expire and if you do notprovide the information required by that timeyour enrolment and registration will beterminated and you will no longer be a student.This includes returning students who do notcomplete the online re-enrolment process andreturning international students who do notprovide up to date visa information.

What are the arrangements for tuition fees?Tuition fees cover registration and exam fees.They do not include fees for text books, anyspecialist equipment and some field courses.Payment of tuition fees is a precondition for full enrolment. Exceptionally, you may betemporarily enrolled for a fixed period beforepaying or confirming payment of fees or you may pay through instalments.

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For further information please contact the FeesOffice, details of which are given in the SupportServices section.

IMPORTANT if you fail to pay your fees on time then QMUL is entitled to terminate yourenrolment and registration. If this happens thenyou will be de-registered and you will no longerbe a student of QMUL. If you are at all worriedabout your ability to pay your tuition fees, oryour situation changes during the year then youmust seek advice from the Fees Office or oneof the welfare advisors in the Advice &Counselling Service (see Support Services forcontact details)

If you are de-registered for non-payment of feesbut then pay the outstanding amount you canbe reinstated as a student, however you will becharged an administrative fee for re-enrolmentor registration and reinstatement will normallynot be until the appropriate point during thefollowing academic year

How do I interrupt my enrolment or change myregistration status?Permission for interruption of studies on thegrounds of illness or other good cause may begranted by your academic department and youmay only interrupt for a maximum of two yearsin total; interruption for a period longer thanthis will be granted only in highly exceptionalcircumstances and with the express permissionof the Academic Secretary. Any break in yourstudies for a significant period requiressubmission of an ‘Interruption of Studies’ form,available from Academic Registry and on lineat; www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/registry/index.html

Interrupting your studies will mean thatalthough you remain registered you will ceaseto be an enrolled student of QMUL andtherefore will not be able to attend lectures or use facilities such as the library. If you areresitting out of attendance then you cannotinterrupt your studies, as you are not enrolled.

If you do interrupt then the AcademicRegulations in place at the time of your initialregistration remain in effect. You are advised to contact your tutor and the Advice andCounselling Service before interrupting orwithdrawing; funding regulations changefrequently and it is important that youunderstand how your decision might affect your entitlements in the future.

Until you have formally interrupted orwithdrawn from study you will officially remaina student of QMUL and be liable for tuition feesand, where appropriate, residence fees. Thedeadline for interrupting studies is the end ofsemester two (normally the end of March).

Can I change my programme of study?Yes. This can be straightforward if the twoprogrammes are closely related, but if thechange is more fundamental then you mayneed to start the new programme from thebeginning. This will mean extending yourperiod of study and paying additional tuitionfees. You should note that any results that youhave already achieved will continue to appearon your transcript, even if they do not counttowards the new programme.

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It is possible when changing programme, withthe approval of your school or institute, to studya reduced number of modules on a part-timebasis. This can be useful if you require just afew additional credits to meet the requirementsof your new programme. Normally, however youmust be registered for modules of a minimumvalue of 45 credits.

The ‘Change of Programme of Study’ form,available from Academic Registry and online at www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/registry/index.html,requires signatures from your new (whereappropriate) and existing Heads ofSchool/Institute (or their delegated authority)before the change is approved. You shouldalways consult your personal tutor andAcademic Registry before changing yourprogramme of study.

What are withdrawal and de-registration? Withdrawal from your programme orderegistration by QMUL will lead to theimmediate termination of your enrolment andregistration with the QMUL which means youare no longer a student. If you withdraw or arederegistered from your programme then youmay not use any QMUL facilities.

Deregistration from a module does notnecessarily lead to the termination of yourenrolment. We may deregister you from amodule in the event of unsatisfactoryattendance or failure to submit the specifiedassessment. Where the module is not replacedwith a suitable alternative, the mark awardedwill be either that achieved up to the point ofderegistration, weighted as applicable, or zero.If this happens then it will affect your overalldegree classification, be recorded on your


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transcript and maybe mentioned in anyreferences your academic school or institutegive in the future.

Deregistration from a module(s) or from aprogramme of study will not occur withoutwarning from your academic school or institute,giving you the opportunity to improve or explainyour absence or poor performance. If you arederegistered then you may appeal using theCollege Appeal Regulations (CAR) if you feelyou have grounds on which to do so.

What is module registration?Your programme of study is made up of anumber of different modules, each covering a

key topic or theme. Some (or even all) of themodules may be required for your programmeand you’ll have to take these, but at the start ofeach academic year you can choose your othermodules (electives) from a list set up by yourSchool/Institute. This selection, and itsvalidation by your School/Institute, is calledmodule registration.

If you are not registered for a module then youare not permitted to attend lectures or to takeany assessment for that module If you registerfor a module then you are deemed to be takingit, or to have taken it, even if deregistration orwithdrawal follows, unless you transfer theregistration to another module.

How do I register for a module?From August 2010 module registration will be completed online due to a new StudentInformation System (SIS) being introduced atQMUL. To register for your modules you willlog-in to MySIS (your personal area of SIS) with your usual computer log-in, and makepreliminary choices from a list using thedescriptions to tell you what the modules areabout. Any core or compulsory modules will be preselected but you cannot change these.

Once you are happy with your choices, you will send them to your school or institute forapproval (e.g. they will make sure there aren’tany timetable clashes and you have a balanceof modules in each semester) – you can sendcomments to them with the selection if youwish. All of your selections must be confirmedand approved by the specified deadline. The

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final outcome of your choices will be confirmedto you by email. Module registration has to becompleted by the specified deadline (normallymid October within the first two weeks ofteaching).

All modules have a limited number of places,and priority is given to students who arerequired to take them for their programmes.Therefore it is important that you chose yourelectives and complete module registration assoon as possible.

Can I withdraw from a module?During the first two weeks of each semester,students on certain programmes of study areable to modify their choice of modules byundoing your choices in MySIS. Howeverremember that you may risk losing your placeon popular modules if you don’t act quickly.

Can I take a module from another University of London (UoL) college?Yes. As a student of QMUL you can register totake modules at other UoL colleges such asKings, UCL, SOAS and the LSE. To take such a module you will need to get the approval ofyour academic school or institute as well asapproval from the other college. To register forone of these modules you will need to completethe appropriate form available from AcademicRegistry.

What are the requirements for passing amodule?You must complete all specified assessment to the standard required in the modulespecification and regulations. For examplesome modules will require you to get a specificmark in the coursework element in order topass. An aggregated, weighted mark called the‘module mark’ will be awarded for each moduleyou take.

The pass mark for a module is an overall totalmark of 40 per cent, except for MBBS, BDSand postgraduate programmes, where therequirement is 50 per cent. There may also be specific hurdles for particular items ofassessment in the module, and you shouldalways read the module description for details.In such cases if you do not achieve therequired marks then you will fail the module.

If you pass a module, you cannot take any ofthe assessment again in order to improve yourmark.

How are undergraduate modules graded?Performance in undergraduate modules excepton the MBBS and BDS is graded as follows:

Grade A – 70 - 100%

Grade B – 60 – 69%

Grade C – 50 – 59%

Grade D – 45 – 49%

Grade E – 40 – 44%

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These grades are purely related to academicperformance. Other grades are also awarded to indicate extenuating circumstances,assessment offences, non submission or not sitting assessment, etc.

What is the difference between core andcompulsory modules?The only difference between core andcompulsory modules is that you have to passcore modules. Both have to be taken andtherefore you will not be able to opt out ofthese modules during module registration (see ‘What is module registration?’ above).These are different to elective modules whichyou choose to take and do not have to bepassed. Your school or institute will be able to confirm which modules are core andcompulsory.

How will I be assessed?Modules are often assessed by a combinationof assessment methods; the types used aremostly determined by the subject area. QMULhas identified five different assessmentmethods: invigilated exam, coursework,practical assessment, dissertation/project andprofessional capability. The later of these is only applicable to the MB,BS and BDSprogrammes.

For all types of assessment there will be apublished deadline by which you must submityour work, or date when you will sit theassessment (such as an exam or test). It isimportant that you submit your assessment by

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that date, as academic schools and instituteswill impose a penalty for late submission. If,due to extenuating circumstances, you arehaving difficulties in completing yourcoursework by the deadline, contact therelevant school or institute in advance and askabout submitting late or getting an extension;do not wait until after the deadline. Extensionswill not normally be given without evidence ofvalid extenuating circumstances. Rememberthat handwritten coursework must be legible orit may not be marked.

Will all the assessment I do count? Although the majority of the work you do willcarry marks, some of your assessment will benot be compulsory, and is designed purely togive feedback on your progress. Otherassessment will be ‘required’ and must becompleted to a satisfactory standard though itdoes not count towards the final mark. Finallythere is assessed coursework, which doescount toward the module mark. QMUL has acode of practice for assessment and feedbackwhich you can access atwww.esd.qmul.ac.uk/acprac/learnteach/resources.htm. This will tell you what you canexpect from QMUL in terms of feedback onyour work and how you may be assessed.

When will I know when my exams are takingplace?QMUL will publish the full exam timetable atleast three weeks before the first exam. You willreceive your timetable towards the end of thesecond semester and via your school or

institute and online. If you are resitting out ofattendance then your timetable will be postedto you at the address held by QMUL. If youhave not received your timetable by the end ofthe second semester then you should contact your School/Institute or Academic Registry.

There may be last-minute amendments to thetimetable, so do check the exams notice boardin the Queens’ Building regularly. The entiretimetable, with all amendments, can be viewedonline. Please remember it is yourresponsibility to check your timetable and tolook for possible amendments.

If you have registered for modules at anotherUoL college then the details of the exam will be sent to you once we receive them from therelevant college; this is normally during theEaster vacation. If you do not receive thisinformation, contact the Exams Office at thecollege teaching the module.

Do not make vacation arrangements that willinvolve you being away before the formal endof the exam period, this is due to theoccasional and unavoidable necessity tochange the date of an exam.

Am I entitled to special exam arrangements?If you have a disability or specific learningdifficulty then you may request special examarrangements, for example, additional time orspecial equipment then you should discussyour needs with the Disability and DyslexiaService before the end of the second semester.


Applications made after this date will not beaccepted unless they are the result of a recentaccident or recently diagnosed medicalcondition. Visit the Disability and DyslexiaService website, at: www.dds.qmul.ac.uk.

What happens if I arrive late for my exam?You should make sure that you arrive in goodtime for your exams, allowing sufficient time fortransport difficulties. However if you do arrivelate you may be allowed to enter but you willnot be awarded additional time incompensation. If you arrive more than 30minutes late then you will only be admitted if no other student for your exam has left thevenue. You may not leave the exam venueunaccompanied in the first 30 or final 15minutes.

What should I bring to my exams?Only the materials permitted for the exam asstated in the rubric, together with your StudentID Card. These materials should be kept looseon the desk or in a clear plastic bag or pencilcase. Calculators, dictionaries, word lists andother translation devices are not permittedexcept where specified in the rubric. You willbe asked to place your Student ID Card on your exam desk so that the attendance list and identities can be checked.QMUL is not responsible for the security ofyour belongings, so please do not bringvaluable and unnecessary items with you.

You will be required to put all personalpossessions away from you and ideally in a bagplaced in a designated area of the venue. Youwill be permitted to keep your wallet, purseand/or mobile phone with you but these mustbe stored underneath your desk and NOT inyour pockets. You can have a thin jacket orcardigan but again this must be stored underyour desk (not on the back of the chair) if youare not wearing it.

Ensure that your mobile phone, if you mustbring it, is powered off and left with no alarmsset. The alarm on many models of mobilephones will sound even when the handset isswitched off. If your phone causes adisturbance during an exam then it will beconfiscated and the incident will be treated as an assessment offence.

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Before the start of every exam you must emptyyour pockets completely. This is because evenif you are just in possession of unauthorisedmaterials then you will have been deemed tohave committed an assessment offence.Obviously the use of unauthorised material is an assessment offence, however theAssessment Offence regulations make nodistinction between possession and use andintention is irrelevant. For example you mayleave some revision notes in your pencil case,however even if it was an accident and you hadno intention of using them during the exam,this is an assessment offence and the penaltyis the same had you intended to use them.Please note that unauthorised material includesany notes stored on your mobile phone or otherpersonal media device, all of which can bechecked by an invigilator. You should makeyourself familiar with the Assessment OffenceRegulations and the Assessment Regulationson the Registry website, at:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/registry.

What happens if I miss an exam?If there is no good reason for your absencethen you will be given a mark of zero. If yourabsence was due to extenuating circumstances(an unplanned reason outside of your control)such as medical reasons, you will normally beallowed to sit the exam at the next opportunitywithout the missed exam counting as one ofyour permitted attempts, see ‘What should I do if I am unwell on the day of my exam?’.

What should I do if I am unwell on the day of my exam?Do not attempt an exam if you are unwell. Inattending you are judged fit enough to sit theexam (‘fit to sit’) and the mark that you obtainwill stand. It is important to note that youcannot get extra marks to compensate for any illness you were suffering on the day.

If you feel unable to sit an exam due to illnessthen you must notify your school or institute by submitting a claim for extenuatingcircumstances as soon as possible. This mustbe accompanied by a doctor’s certificate givingdetails of your illness and confirming that youwere unfit to attend on the date of the exam.You should aim to see your doctor on the day.If your claim is accepted by the Exam Boardthen you will then be permitted to take theexam at the first available opportunity as if for a first time (a ‘first sit’).

If you are absent without good reason then youare likely to fail the module (see ‘What happensif I miss an exam?’).

What do I need to do to receive myqualification?Undertake an approved programme of studyand meet the requirements for progression (ifapplicable) and the requirements for award.Each award type has regulations setting out itsrequirements; these are contained within theAcademic Regulations.


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What are academic levels?Each module has a level reflecting its academiccomplexity within its discipline. The levelsrange from 3 (foundation or pre-universitylevel) to 7 (Masters level). If you are following athree year undergraduate degree programmesuch as a BA or BSc then you will be expectedto progress to and graduate with level 6(Honours level) modules in your thirddevelopmental year. A MEng or MSci award isdesignated level 7. The Queen Mary AcademicCredit Framework details the academic level ofeach award and is available online, at:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/policy_zone

What is progression?Progression is the process where you movefrom one developmental year to the next,usually at the end of the academic year. Toprogress you must pass modules to a set valueof academic credit and any specified coremodules. For some postgraduate programmes,you may be required to meet additionalprogression requirements in your taughtmodules before moving on to the project ordissertation. You will not be able to advance tothe next developmental year if you have notmet the requirements for progression.

If you meet the required number of credits forprogression but fail a core module then youmay, subject to the approval of Exam Board,transfer to a pathway or programme for whichyou have met the requirements.

If you do not meet progression hurdles for MEngor MSci then you may be required to transfer tothe associated BEng or BSc programme, while ifyou perform exceptionally well on a BEng or BScprogramme you may be advised to transfer to theassociated MEng or MSci. If you achieve a meritor distinction in FdA or FdSc then you may beoffered admission to the appropriatedevelopmental year of an associated honoursdegree programme.

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What are the progression requirements for myaward?The tables below outline the generalprogression requirements in terms of academiccredits for each award. Most programmes ofstudy also specify core module requirementsfor progression and some MEng and MSciprogrammes require you to get a minimumyear or weighted average to progess. Yourschool or institute will hold this information.

What are the special arrangements for LLBprogression?If you are enrolled on the LLB programme thenyou must pass all modules undertaken eachyear to progress or to complete the award. If you fail any modules then you will, unlessreferred, need to resit the entire diet of exams.If you fail up to one subject in the Intermediateor Part I exams then you may be ‘referred’, orpermitted to resit only the failed subjects at thenext opportunity.

What about the progression rules for the MBBSand BDS?Both of these programmes normally requireyou to pass everything to be able to progress,however you should consult your individualSchool handbook for more information.

What are the credit requirements for myaward*?To receive your award you must take and passmodules to a set value of academic credit. A single module is equivalent to 15 credits.Individual award regulations specify theacademic levels at which credit must beachieved, details of which are given in theAcademic Regulations and the Queen MaryAcademic Credit Framework both of which are available online, at:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/policy_zone


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Progress from/to

Foundation year to DevelopmentalYear 1

Developmental years 1 to 2


For award

Credits you must take

120

120

120

240

Credits you must pass

90

90

180 of total 240

270

BA, BSc, BSc(Econ), BEng, BSc(Eng)

Progress from/to

Foundation Year to DevelopmentalYear 1




For award

Credits you must pass

90

105

210 of total 240

300 of total 360 (MSci)315 of total 360 (MEng)

420

MSci, MEng

Credits you must take

120

120

120

120

480

Note: After the foundation year, level 3 modules do not count towards the requirements forprogression or award.

Note: BA degrees in modern languages have an additional progression hurdle for the year spentabroad, and a correspondingly higher credit requirement for the award. Your school will be able togive you detailed information.


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Award Academic level of award Credits you must take Credits you must pass

BA; BEng; BSc; BSc(Econ); BSc(Eng) 6 360 270

LLB 6 360 360

BA Modern Language programmes with a year abroad 6 480 390

MSci; MEng 7 480 420

Dip HE 5 240 180

Cert HE 4 120 90

FdA; FdSc 4 240 240

Foundation Certificate 3 120 90

Grad Dip 6 120 90

Grad Cert 6 60 45

MA; MSc; MBA; MRes; LLM 7 180 180

MClinDent 7 360 360

PGDip 7 120 120

PGCert 7 60 60

The value of academic credits required varies between awards as follows:

* Credit requirements for awards only apply to students who enrolled in 2008 onwards. If you enrolled in 2007 or earlier thenyour award requirements will be framed in terms of units to be taken and passed and there will not be the same emphasis onacademic levels.

What is my award classification?Your award classification is the ‘grade’ ofdegree with which you will graduate and is based on the College Mark, which is aweighted average of marks from all themodules that you take. The weightings varybetween awards, and are detailed in the tablebelow. The mark is always calculated as thoughthe required number of modules was taken.The College Mark is calculated to one decimalplace.

If you do not meet the requirements for youraward but do have resit entitlements then youmay be offered the opportunity to exit with alower award for which you have met therequirements. If you accept, you will thenbecome ineligible to take the remaining resitopportunities.

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BA (except Geography and modern languages); BEng (except Electronic Engineering); BSc(Eng)(except Electronic Engineering)

BA (Geography); BEng (Electronic Engineering); BSc; BSc(Econ); BSc(Eng) (Electronic Engineering)

BA programmes in modern languages;

BSc Computer Science with Industrial Placement

MSci in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (SBCS); MEng (except SEMS Engineering programmes)

MSci in School of Mathematical Sciences

MEng in SEMS (Engineering programmes)

MSci in Department of Physics; MSci in SBCS (except Pharmaceutical Chemistry); MSci in Department of Computer Science

FdA; FdSc

Grad Cert; Grad Dip

Dip HE

Cert HE

LLB

Award Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

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4

6

4

4

5

6

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-

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4

6

2

3

3

4

4

6

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Profile

2

3

2

3

2

2

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2

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Profile

1

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1

1

1

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1

1

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1

0

College Mark Weightings

Example: A BSc(Econ) is weighted 1:3:6. There are ten weighting units (1+3+6), so one weighting unit is equivalent to 10 per cent of the College Mark. Here, the marks from thefirst developmental year will count for 10 per cent of the College Mark, the second year 30 per cent, and the third year 60 per cent.

Note: Postgraduate programme regulationsmay also specify minimum requireddissertation and project marks for the conferralof a distinction or merit.

Note: If you are studying for LLB, MBBS orBDS then you should refer to the academicregulations for information on awardclassification.

What is advanced standing?If you enrol on a programme for which youhave evidence of prior certified learning youmay be admitted with advanced standingwhich will exempt you from one or two years ofan undergraduate programme or from certainmodules of a postgraduate programme.

Undergraduates may be admitted directly tothe second year of a three year programme or third year of a four year programme. Youcannot normally be admitted directly to thefinal year of an undergraduate degree.Postgraduate students may be given advancedstanding for up to 25% of the taughtcomponent of a masters programme.

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College Mark Classification

70.0 - 100% Distinction

65.0 - 69.9% Merit

40.0 - 64.9% Pass

Grad Cert; Grad Dip; FdA; FdSc


70.0 - 100% First Class Honours

60.0 - 69.9% Second Class Honours, Upper Division

50.0 - 59.9% Second Class Honours, Lower Division

45.0 - 49.9% Third Class Honours

Less than 45.0% Pass Degree (no honours)

BA; BEng; BSc; BSc(Econ); BSc(Eng); MSci; MEng


70.0 - 100% Distinction

65.0 - 69.9% (LLM: 60.0 – 69.9%) Merit

50.0 - 64.9% Pass

MA; MSc; MBA; LLM; MClinDent; MRes; PGCert; PGDip

Award Classifications

The decision to award advanced standing ismade during the admissions process.

If you have advanced standing, then only theassessment completed at Queen Mary duringthe current registration period will be taken intoaccount, placing you on an equal footing withother students. When calculating your CollegeMark (overall average) any advanced standingwill be taken into account by using a differentcalculation.

Advanced standing is not permitted where theprior learning has already counted towards aprevious qualification at the same level.

What are Examination Boards?Examination Boards ensure that marks, awards and classifications are decided fairly andconsistently across QMUL in accordance withthe Academic Regulations. There are twotypes. Subject Examination Boards (SEBs)regulate modules and programmes of study,and report to and advise the DegreeExamination Boards (DEBs), which considerand approve all recommendations for awards,classifications, retakes and failures. Furtherinformation on the terms of reference for eachis given in the Academic Regulations, at:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk.

You should make yourself aware of the date ofthe Subject Exam Board meeting(s) for yourprogramme of study. These are normally held in mid to late June for undergraduateprogrammes, and in October for postgraduateprogrammes.

What is a pass degree?This is a degree without honours. Pass degreesare sometimes offered to students where thereare accepted extenuating circumstances andthe student has achieved a College Mark of 40 per cent or greater, but has only passedbetween 240 and 270 academic credits. There is no pass degree for MSci, MEng orpostgraduate awards. If you are offered andaccept a pass degree then you will lose yourright to further resits.

What is an aegrotat degree?If you miss some or all of your final yearassessment due to illness or severe extenuatingcircumstances and do not qualify for the awardof a degree then you may be offered anaegrotat degree if the examiners are confidentthat you would have reached the requiredstandard had you completed the assessmentand you are unlikely to return to do so.


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You may decline the aegrotat and take themissed assessment at the next availableopportunity in order to gain Honours providedthat you have not exhausted your resitattempts. If you accept the aegrotat then you will lose your right to sit the missedassessment.

When are the graduation ceremonies held?The graduation ceremony is held in the GreatHall*. You may attend in person or ask for it tobe conferred in absentia if you cannot attend. The main ceremonies take place in July forundergraduates and in December forpostgraduates. If you are unable to attend themain ceremony for your award then you mayregister for the next available series ofceremonies. Please note that degrees areawarded at the relevant Degree ExaminationBoard meeting and therefore if you are unable

to attend the ceremony you will still receiveyour degree.

You will be asked to indicate whether or notyou wish to attend your ceremony before yourfinal exams. Do not delay in responding as youmay find that there are no places left if you waituntil your results are published.

After you have graduated, your name andaddress will be transferred to our AlumniRelations database so that we can keep intouch with you. Your degree certificate will beposted to your home address directly from theUniversity of London. It is therefore importantthat your registered address is up to datebefore you leave QMUL. For further informationon graduation, go to:www.qmul.ac.uk/graduation.

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* Except in July 2011 when it will be held at Central Hall, Westminster.

What happens if I fail one or more modules?If you do not achieve the minimumrequirements to pass (normally just achieving a pass mark) then you will fail the module. You may, depending on your programme, be permitted a specified number of furtherattempts to pass by resitting the assessment or retaking the module.

What is condoned failure?Postgraduate students must pass all theirmodules to meet their award requirements.However, the relevant Subject Exam Board maydisregard failure in up to 30 credits where youhave achieved a module mark of 30 - 49percent in each the failed modules and youroverall average is 50 per cent or greater. This isknown as condoned failure. Some awards have

special regulations that either do not permitcondoned failure or which specify differentrequirements for condoned failure, pleasecheck with your school/institute for moreinformation.

What is the difference between a resit and aretake?A resit requires simply that you sit theassessment on a further occasion; you will notneed to attend any teaching for the module.You will either resit the assessment you failedor one item of assessment weighted at 100 percent (this is called synoptic re-assessment),depending on the regulations for each module.You should contact the school/instituteresponsible for the module if you are unsurewhat type of re-assessment is applicable. Themodule mark for your resit will be pegged (nonMBBS, BDS only), and will count for the year in which you originally took the module ratherthan the year of the resit. You will need to pay a registration fee but no tuition fees for thatmodule. A resit counts as one of your permittedattempts for a module.

A retake requires attendance at classes,completion of all elements of assessment forthe module (whether or not previously passedor not) and payment of additional tuition feeson a pro rata basis. Permission to retake will beapproved by the relevant Examination Board.Retake module marks are not pegged. For LLB,MBBS and BDS students, permission to retakewill normally require you to retake the entiredevelopmental year rather than just themodules that you have failed.


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Please always seek advice from your school or institute if you need to resit or retake a module.

When do resits take place?Normally during the next academic year,although some Schools offer late-summerexams in August for undergraduate students.This allows students who do not meetprogression requirements a chance to rejointheir original cohort.

The provision of late-summer resits is asfollows:

• No late-summer resits: Business andManagement; Electronic Engineering andComputer Science; English and Drama;History; Languages, Linguistics and Film;Politics and International Relations.

• Late-summer resits for first developmentalyear only: Engineering and Materials Science;Mathematics; Geography.

• Late-summer resits for first and seconddevelopmental years: Biological andChemical Sciences; Economics and Finance Physics.

MBBS students have a resit period in lateAugust. Timing of BDS resits are dependent on your developmental year of study.

Finalists and postgraduate students are notpermitted late summer assessment.

Do I have to pay to resit?Yes, this is currently £65 credit module.

What are pegged marks?Module marks (the overall total) for most resitsare ‘pegged’ at the minimum pass mark.Regardless of the quality of your answers, youcannot achieve a higher score for the modulethan the minimum pass mark. You may notnormally resit or retake a module that you havealready passed in order to improve your mark.

Resits for LLB, LLM, MBBS and BDS studentsare not pegged. Marks for retakes, first sits andfirst takes are not pegged for any student.

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How do I register for resits? Non MBBS, BDS and LLB students only

Students in attendanceIf you have progressed to your nextdevelopmental year but have failed a module(s)and still have a number of attempts left to pass,then during the online module registrationprocess in MySIS at the beginning of theacademic year you will be able to confirmwhether or not you wish to take the resit. This is your opportunity to ‘opt out’ as unlessyou state otherwise you will be registered forthe resit.

If you do not opt out of any resits by theprescribed deadline then you will be registeredfor these resits and expected to take therelevant assessment.

If the next available opportunity to take yourresit is in the late summer (undergraduatestudents only) then you will not be able to optout and will be expected to submit or sit therelevant assessment.

Students out of attendanceIf you have not progressed to the nextdevelopmental year or have failed to meet therequirements for award then you will still berequired to register for your resits by thepublished deadline using the online task viaMySIS. This is an ‘opt in’ task as unless youchose to take a resit you will not be registeredfor it. Please note that MySIS will prevent youfrom opting out of so many resits that you areunable to meet the progression or award


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Failure must always be agreed by the relevantSubject Exam Board before resit assessmentcan take place.

What happens if I miss a resit attempt?The missed resit will count as one of your permitted attempts and the DegreeExamination Board may agree to terminate your registration and enrolment.

What happens if I need to resit a module that has been discontinued?Assessment for modules that are no longertaught are only offered for one year after thediscontinuation date. After that point, therelevant Subject Examination Board mayimpose an alternative form of assessment.

What are extenuating circumstances?If you believe that your ability to attend orsubmit a particular item of assessment hasbeen negatively affected by unplannedcircumstances beyond your control then you may wish to submit an extenuatingcircumstances claim. Extenuatingcircumstances include events such as illness or the death of a close relative (parent,guardian, sibling). They do not includecomputer difficulties, transport delays, printingproblems, misreading your exam timetable orplanned holidays.

Please note that if you do attend or submit yourassessment then extenuating circumstancescannot be taken in to account when marking orby giving you another attempt. If you miss theassessment then you will be given another

requirements for your programme. If you do not ‘opt in’ and register for your resits by thepublished deadline then you will lose the rightto any further attempts to pass the module.

What is a ‘first sit’ or ‘first take’?First sits and first takes allow you to resit or retake the relevant module(s) without itcounting as one of your permitted attempts. For first sits or first takes the module marks are not pegged and the module will count for the year in which you originally took it.First sits and first takes always take place at thefirst available opportunity. For undergraduatestudents only this may be in the late summer,depending on progression requirements andSchool practice.

If you are awarded a first sit then depending onthe reassessment practice for the module youwill either complete the missing assessmentonly (the mark for which will be combined withyour other assessment marks for that module)or take one item of assessment weighted at100 per cent.

How many times may I attempt a module?Most undergraduate students have threeattempts in total: the first attempt or first sit,and two resit or retake opportunities. However,LLB students have four attempts while MBBSand BDS students have only two.

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It is your own responsibility to make a claim for extenuating circumstances, not that of yourtutor. Ensure that if you do have what youbelieve to be a valid claim that you completethe submission process in accordance withyour school or institute’s guidelines anddeadlines.

Please be assured that any claim you make is strictly confidential, will not be discussedgenerally by members of staff, and certainly not made available to other students. Althoughsome circumstances are often difficult to talkabout it is important that you make themknown as soon as possible if they arenegatively affecting your academic progress. It is very difficult for extenuating circumstances to be taken into account if you do not disclosethem at the appropriate time (before theExamination Board meeting).

opportunity, you will not receive any additionalmarks.

Extenuating circumstances forms will beavailable from your School or Institute. If youbelieve that you have a case for considerationthen you should submit this form withsupporting documentation (for examplemedical certification, death certificate, policereport and crime number, or other writtenevidence from a person in authority) to thedesignated office in your school or institute by the specified deadline. All claims must bereceived no later than 24 hours before therelevant Examination Board meeting. Note thatalthough the accompanying documentation canbe submitted after the form, claims without anyevidence cannot be accepted.

All claims for extenuating circumstances are considered by a subcommittee of theExamination Board which makesrecommendations for approval by the SubjectExamination Board. The claims themselves and the proceedings of the subcommittee arestrictly confidential and will not normally bediscussed at the full Examination Boardmeeting.

If you have continuing problems then you mustkeep your personal tutor informed as often asnecessary. The Exam Board needs to knowwhether your circumstances have changed orare unaltered.

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What is an assessment offence?Allegations of any of the following will be dealtwith according to the Assessment OffencesRegulations;

• Breaches of any sections of the AcademicRegulations relating to the conduct ofassessment.

• Plagiarism.

• Fraudulent reporting of source material.

• Fraudulent reporting of experimental results,research or other investigative work.

• The use, or attempted use, of ghost writingservices for any part of assessment.

What is plagiarism?During your studies you are not barred fromusing other authors’ works, however plagiarismis the failure to credit the writings or ideas ofanother person that you have used in your ownwork. In such cases you are, deliberately orinadvertently, attempting to pass off their workas your own. Plagiarism is considered to be aserious offence, and carries severeconsequences under the Assessment OffencesRegulations. You may also commit plagiarismby failing to reference your own work that youhave already used in a previous assignment, or by failing to appropriately credit the input of other students in assessed group projects.Queen Mary holds and uses technology thatcan automatically detect where the work ofanother has been used in your submission andis used to indicate where work is plagiarised.

It is your responsibility to ensure that youunderstand plagiarism and how to avoid it. The recommendations below will help, but if in doubt ask for further guidance from yourpersonal tutor.

• Record your sources when taking notes, and cite these where you use ideas from the original source.

• Ensure that references are not lost whencutting and pasting information betweendocuments.

• Be sensible: generally accepted views do notalways require acknowledgment (e.g. lighttravels faster than sound).

• Be particularly careful with quotations andparaphrasing.

• Ensure that all sources are referencedappropriately in the text of your work and fully credited in your bibliography.

If you feel you need additional guidance withyour academic writing (or with your English for non-native speakers) then the LanguageLearning Unit offer numerous tutorials andworkshops free of charge to students. Pleasesee ‘English Language and Study Skills’ in theStudent Services section.

What is an exam offence?The possession of unauthorised materials orany other extraneous aid (such as a mobilephone), making a disturbance, attempting tocopy from another student, forging your exam


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timetable or accessing the question paperbefore the exam are all examples of examoffences.

Unauthorised materials are anything which youare not specifically permitted to access duringthe exam, revision notes or text books forexample. It is simply the possession of thesethat is considered the offence, not the intentionto use them and therefore it is very importantyou ensure that any notes you have are notaccessible during the exam, and this includesstoring notes in the toilets. If you find you haveanything on you during the exam please putyour hand up and give the material to aninvigilator.

Mobile phones and some mobile entertainmentdevices (MP3 players, iPod touch© etc) arepermitted in an exam venue but must bepowered off and the battery removed ifpossible so that it cannot make a noise duringthe exam. Do NOT just switch your phone tosilent. Your phone must be stored in your bagin the designated area or on the floor under theexam desk; it must never be stored in yourpocket. You will be reminded to empty yourpockets when you enter the venue and askedagain if you temporarily leave to use the toilet.As many mobile phones can access theinternet it is even more important that youmake sure your phone is turned off and not inyour pocket. If you go to the toilet, are asked toempty your pocket and your iPhone©,Blackberry© or other such device is foundswitched on then this will be an offence andyour phone will be confiscated.

Exam offences are considered very seriouslyand therefore the penalties are very severe; youmay fail all the modules you took this year, besuspended or even expelled from QMUL iffound guilty.

If you are suspected of an offence during anexam then an invigilator will inform you of thisannotate your exam script and impound anyprohibited materials (including mobile phones)and the script. You will be able to continue theexam, using a new script if necessary.

Any allegation of an exam offence will beinvestigated by the Academic Secretary’sdesignated nominee in accordance with theAssessment Offence Regulations. If thisinvestigation reveals a genuine offence then the matter will be referred to the Chair of theAssessment Offences Panel, and you will benotified. For more information visit:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/exams/assessment_offences/

What are the penalties for an assessmentoffence?The penalties for an assessment offence rangefrom a formal warning to expulsion fromQMUL. The penalty applied will depend onmany factors, including the value and type of the assessment, and whether it is a firstoffence or not.

When an accusation of an assessment offence is made then it will be investigated either by asuitable member of staff in the School or Instituteor by the Academic Secretary’s nominee.

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If the item of assessment is not an exam and is worth 30 per cent or less of the modulemark, then it will normally be investigated byyour school/institute and the penalties that canbe applied will range from a formal warning toa mark of zero for the assessment.

If the assessment is an exam or is worth morethan 30 per cent of the total module mark thenthe matter will be referred to the AcademicSecretary’s nominee, who will notify the Chairof the Assessment Offences Panel. If you donot deny the offence, the Chair of theAssessment Offences Panel can impose arange of penalties from a formal warning tofailure of your entire diet of modules. Harsherpenalties may be imposed only by a full panelhearing where guilt is found but not admitted,including the recommendation for expulsionfrom QMUL.

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You will always be given the opportunity toexplain the circumstances of the allegedmisconduct.

Please refer to the Academic Regulations forfull details of procedures and penalties formisconduct in assessment. These are availableon line at, www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk.

You may appeal against a decision of theAssessment Offences Panel or its Chair. Thismust be done, in writing, to the AcademicSecretary within 14 days of receivingnotification of the decision. The College AppealRegulations contain further details and can befound online at,www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/student_complaints/index.html

Can I appeal against my module or degreeresults?Yes, we do have procedures to request thereview of Exam Board decisions and these are known as academic appeals. If you areconsidering this route, please refer to the fullinformation on academic appeals availableonline at,www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/exams/academic_appeals

You must submit your appeal using theappropriate pro forma within 14 days of thepublication of your results to: [email protected]. Although interviews arenot required you may request a meeting withthe member of the Academic Secretariat whowill be dealing with your case.

Academic appeals can be made on twogrounds:

• Procedural error where the process leading tothe decision being appealed against was notconducted in accordance with the QMUL’sprocedure, such that there is reasonabledoubt as to whether the outcome might havebeen different had the error not occurred.Procedural error includes allegedadministrative/clerical error and bias in the operation of the procedure.

• That exceptional circumstances, illness orother relevant factors had, for good reason,not been made known at the time or had not been taken into account properly.

Where there are insufficient grounds to reviewthe decision your appeal will be rejected andyou will be informed of this, with a fullexplanation for the decision. Please note thatthe following are NOT considered valid groundsfor an appeal:

• Appeals against the academic judgment of internal or external examiners.

• Lack of awareness of the relevant procedureor regulations.

• The retrospective reporting of extenuatingcircumstances that might have beenreasonably made known at the time.

• Appeals that are based on the informalassessment of your work by members ofacademic staff.

• Marginal failure to attain a higher class ofdegree.

• Vexatious or frivolous appeals.

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Where there are valid grounds then your appealwill be upheld and either a procedural orregulatory error will be amended or in casesrelating to extenuating circumstances the casewill be referred to the relevant Exam Board toreview its original decision.

If you are unsatisfied with the outcome thenyou may request that the Principal’s Nominee(currently the Vice-Principal for Teaching andLearning) reviews the case on the grounds ofprocedural error only. You do not have to takeup this option and may instead refer your caseto the Office of the Independent Adjudicator forHigher Education, see below.

If you are unhappy with the outcome of yourappeal then you may approach the Office ofthe Independent Adjudicator (OIA) within threemonths of receiving your completion ofprocedures letter. For further information on academic appeals please visit:www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/exams/academic_appeals

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We offer a wide range of support services forour students, from healthcare and counsellingto academic and career developmentworkshops. This guide outlines details of themain services available to you at Queen Maryand provides contact information for you toaccess the facilities. For fuller information on a service, look online or get in touch directly.

Academic RegistryRegistry deals with most aspects ofadministration for your degree, includingenrolment, module registration, recordkeeping, personal details, student Oyster cardapplications, examinations and production ofcertificates and transcripts. We generallyprovide support to all students and can helpwith a wide variety of queries. If you are notsure about something or do not know who tocontact, ask us.

Registry is located on the ground floor of theQueens’ Building (CB05). There is a separateStudent Office for the School of Medicine andDentistry at Whitechapel, in the GarrodBuilding on Turner Street.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 5005 (Academic Registry – Mile End)020 7882 2239 (Student Office)email: [email protected] www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/registry

Advice and Counselling ServiceThe Advice and Counselling Service offers free and confidential professional services tostudents. The service is located on the groundfloor of the Geography Building at Mile End,and is open on weekdays throughout the year,including most vacations. Detailed informationand advice is available online.

Welfare AdviceOur welfare advisers can advise on solutionsand options relating to financial, legal andpractical issues, to help you concentrate onyour studies. The service can advise you aboutyour rights and entitlements, and also offers anadvocacy service if you need professionalrepresentation to remedy your difficulties. The service also offers preventative advice, on issues such as planning a budget andmaximising your income from a range ofsources, to help you avoid problems emergingduring your studies.

CounsellingBeing a student can present many personaland emotional challenges, and these cansometimes have negative effects. Counsellingcan help you to understand difficultexperiences and feelings. If you are finding lifedifficult, the opportunity to think and talkreflectively about your difficulties can bringrelief and meaningful changes. Counselling isoffered for any personal issue that may affectyou.

International students: Extending your visaOur welfare advisers can advise internationalstudents about all types of immigrationapplication, including Tier 4 and Post StudyWork. The welfare advisers in the Advice andCounselling Service are the only staff at QMULwho are authorised by the UK government tooffer immigration advice to our students. Seethe Advice and Counselling Service website forinformation about immigration issues.

The Advice and Counselling Service offers adaily drop in service Monday to Friday duringthe main College term times. For moreinformation and our contact details please visit our website. If you are on a placement,studying abroad, or find it difficult to get to Mile End, some services can be provided viatelephone or email.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 8717email: [email protected] www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk

Bursaries, Grants and Scholarships

Student LoansIf you have applied for funds from StudentFinance Direct then you will receive the firstinstalment once you have enrolled fully for theacademic year.

BursariesIf you are eligible for a Queen Mary Bursaryyou will automatically be sent informationregarding this to your QMUL email account.

Access to Learning FundUK students who have taken out their fullmaintenance loan entitlement (if eligible) mayapply for help from the Access to LearningFund. Information and application forms areavailable from the Bursaries, Grants andScholarships Office (Queens’ Building, CB02)and from Registry.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 5079email: [email protected]/bursaries

Dean’s Benevolence FundStudents in the School of Medicine andDentistry in financial difficulties may apply forgrants or loans. Priority is given to students ingood standing who need short-term assistanceto help them complete their studies.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 2124

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Career DiagnosisCareer Diagnosis is a website for medicalstudents that helps you to focus on careeradvancement, consider specialty choices andprepare for the working environment. Theadvice and information on the site iscomplimented by talks and workshops run bythe careers service. Details are available online.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 2818email: [email protected]

Careers Service• Looking for part-time work or an internship?

• Need help with your CV or a job interview?

• Want to find out about your options when yougraduate?

The QMUL Careers team runs services andemployer events to help you get work while youstudy and after you graduate. The service islocated in room WG3, near the Octagon in theQueens’ Building, Mile End and is openMonday to Friday 10.30-5.00 (4.00 onFridays).

• Drop by for one-to-one careers information oradvice; appointments run Mon-Thurs 10.30-12.30 and 2.00-4.30 Please book by phoneor in person.

• Meet employers at our career taster eventsand recruitment fairs (see the careers websitefor a full listing).

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• Attend workshops for training in jobapplications and interview and assessmentcentre techniques.

• Find job vacancies on the careers servicewebsite, part-time, internship and full-time.

We look forward to meeting you!


Disability and Dyslexia ServiceThe College’s Disability and Dyslexia Service(DDS) offers advice, guidance and support forstudents with disabilities, including specificlearning difficulties like dyslexia and dyspraxia,from application through to graduation. Therange of support that the DDS is able to provideincludes:

• Support and guidance in applying for theDisabled Student’s Allowance

• A fund for supporting international studentswith disabilities

• Liaison with academic staff regarding‘reasonable adjustments’

• Support in ensuring that course materials arefully accessible for disabled students

• Screenings for students who think they mighthave specific learning difficulties

• Advice and guidance in arrangingappointments with an educationalpsychologist to assess whether a student is dyslexic

• One-to-one study skills support for studentswith dyslexia and other specific learningdifficulties

• On-site DSA assessments of need for dyslexicstudents

• Mentoring support (including peer mentoring)for students with mental health issues andAsperger’s syndrome

• Note-taking and other human support

• Access to assistive technology

• Guidance in accessing examinationconcessions such as additional time

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 2756Fax: 020 7882 5223email: [email protected]

The Drapers’ Skills AwardThe Drapers’ Skills Award is an innovativeprogramme developed by Queen Mary toprepare you for the challenges of employment.The scheme, which broadens learning beyondpurely academic study, has been endorsed bythe London Chamber of Commerce. You areencouraged to take active roles in the learningopportunities available at Queen Mary,participating in activities such as clubs,societies, and field trips and working on


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personal development, employment-relatedlearning and career planning. Progress isassessed through interactive reflective learningtasks.

The scheme is run through the LearningInstitute, and is open to all non SMD studentsin the Faculties of Arts, Humanities, SocialSciences & Law, Natural Sciences, andEngineering & Mathematical Sciences. Placesare limited so it is best to apply early. Tasks arecompleted over two years, in most cases fromthe middle of the first year until the middle ofthe third year. On completion you will receiveofficial recognition on your transcriptsupplementary to the modules making up yourdegree award.

If you are interested in taking part then youshould contact your personal tutor or theLearning Institute for further information.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 2818 email: [email protected] www.esd.qmul.ac.uk/sande/drapers.htm

English Language and Study SkillsEnglish Language and Study Skills provide awide range of learning support services, whichare open to all and are free of charge. Theseinclude in-sessional English courses,workshops and individual tutorials to helpimprove writing and study skills (includingtutorials with a Royal Literary Fund Fellow) and academic support in mathematics and the sciences.

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Further information and booking forms areavailable on the ELSS website.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 2827www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/elss/study/index.htmlemail: [email protected]

FaithThe College chaplaincy, St Benet’s, is locatednear the main entrance to the Queens’Building. St Benet’s is an inclusive Christianchaplaincy and all students and staff, of anyfaith background or of none, are welcome at St Benet’s, which is open 9.00 – 17.00 onweekdays during term-time. St Benet’s offersconfidential pastoral support, informal Sundaymorning services and a range of other socialactivities.

Queen Mary also has a multi-faith centreavailable for students and staff of all faiths touse. The Centre is located on the Mile Endcampus and has two rooms (Prayer Rooms 1 and 2) that are carpeted and free fromfurniture with floor cushions provided. TheCentre is open each weekday in term-timebetween 9.00am and 7.30pm and is availablefor use by any recognised faith society of theQMUL Students’ Union.

International OfficeThe International Office (Queens’ BuildingE104) offers general advice and services forstudents from overseas studying at QueenMary. If the International Office staff cannotassist you directly they will direct you to theappropriate QMUL or external service. TheStudy Abroad and International ExchangeProgramme Office (Queens E09) offers adviceand support to Study Abroad Associatestudents and deals with queries from studentsinterested in participating in QMUL’sInternational Exchange Programme.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 3066www.qmul.ac.uk/international

IT ServicesIT Services provides you with centralisedcomputing facilities and support. We offer openaccess PC suites and a range of software forcourses and general use, including Internetaccess and email. The use of IT facilities iscovered by QMUL regulations prohibiting,among other things, software piracy andunauthorised computer use.

Wireless networking is available in the Librariesand elsewhere across the campus sites to allowyou to connect to the QMUL network. Halls ofresidence are fully networked with a wiredsocket in each study bedroom. Access to e-mail, filestore and other services relevant toyour study at Queen Mary is available from theInternet as a whole.

There are a large number of faith groupsocieties affiliated to the Students’ Union. Fulldetails, including contact details are availablefrom the Queen Mary faith website below.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 3179 (Reverend Jenny Petersen)www.faith.qmul.ac.uk

Contact Multi Faith Centrewww.qm-mfc.co.uk

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Language LearningLanguage Learning offers the opportunity todevelop your skills in other languages. Coursesare free and available at all levels in French,Spanish, German and Japanese, and classes in Chinese and Arabic are available on request.Courses run for between two and four hours aweek over one, two, or three semesters.Additional information and application formsare available online.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 2842www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/language/index.html

The IT Services Helpdesk is located in theQueens’ Building (W209) at Mile End, sellingcomputer products such as memory sticks and offering the use of scanners and colourprinters. Charges are made for printouts.Registration for IT Services occurs duringenrolment and details are available online.

The largest clusters of open access computersat Queen Mary can be found at the locationsbelow. Be aware that opening hours vary. Mostsuites are open during normal working hoursand evenings, with reduced hours at weekendsand during vacations; others are accessible atall times using your Student Card for access.Some rooms may be booked for teachingduring the day. Many schools and institutesprovide additional computer suites for their own students.

Contact (Help Desk)Telephone: 020 7882 5297email: [email protected] http://qm-web.its.qmul.ac.uk

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Mile End campus Whitechapel campus West Smithfield campus

Main Library Whitechapel Library West Smithfield Library

Queens’ Building Garrod Building Robin Brook Centre

The Hive

Joseph Priestley Building

Francis Bancroft Building

Library ServicesThere are three principal libraries at QueenMary, on each of the three main campuses.The Mile End Library supports all subjectstaught on that campus, while the WhitechapelMedical Library and the West SmithfieldMedical Library are the specialist libraries formedicine and dentistry. In addition, The Hive,adjacent to the Mile End Library, provides arelaxed and informal environment for groupand social study.

As well as wide-ranging collections of print andelectronic books, journals and other resources,all libraries have Help Points, individual andgroup study spaces, clusters of networked PCs,wireless access for laptops, scanning, printingand photocopying facilities, provision for DVDand video viewing, and disability support.Electronic resources can be accessed via theLibrary website from both on and off campus.

To help you make best use of the extensivecollections, Academic Liaison Librariansprovide support for your information needs,during induction, and throughout your studies.As an extension of the Mile End Librarycollection, Queen Mary also funds access andborrowing rights for all students at SenateHouse Library, formerly the main University ofLondon Library, which has one of the largestarts, humanities and social science collectionsamongst UK university libraries.

Legal Advice CentreQueen Mary’s School of Law runs an awardwinning Legal Advice Centre, offering freeguidance on problems concerning landlord and tenant, employment, private contracts,consumer transactions, civil partnerships andintellectual property. It also operates Pink Law,which are advice sessions specifically aimed atthe LGBT community. Advice is given by lawstudents under the supervision of volunteersolicitors. The Centre cannot advise you onclaims against QMUL or current students.Detailed information is available online.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 3931email: [email protected] www.advicecentre.law.qmul.ac.uk


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Library study environmentWhen using the Library you are subject toregulations designed to create an efficientservice and pleasant environment. Rememberthat the Library is a place for study, not a socialplace.

• Consider the needs of other users of theLibrary.

• Be silent in the individual study areas.

• Keep noise to a minimum in all other areas.

• Confine group working to the designatedareas.

There are sanctions for noncompliance with theregulations.

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Library opening hoursThese are the planned term-time openinghours for 2010-11 and may be subject tochange. Check for the most up to date timeson the Library website. Mile End Library isusually open 24/7 before and during the main examination period.

Contactswww.library.qmul.ac.ukTelephone: 020 7882 8800email: [email protected] (Mile End)[email protected] (Whitechapel & WestSmithfield)

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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Vacations

Mile End

08.30 – 24.00

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08.30 – 24.00

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11.00 – 17.00

13.00 – 19.00

Whitechapel

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10.00 – 21.00

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8.00 – 20.00

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Check times on the Library website

The Nursery is housed in purpose builtpremises with outside play areas on the MileEnd campus, and is open 8.30 - 17.30 onweekdays. Please contact the Nursery directlyfor an information pack.


Occupational Health ServiceOccupational Health (OH) is a distinct branchof preventative health care, which specialises in the relationship between work and health. At Queen Mary it is primarily concerned inpreventing study related ill health, particularlyin students of the School of Medicine andDentistry.

The OH Service is provided by a small team of highly trained specialists, including: OHAdvisers who are trained nurses with a specialqualification or experience in OH and aConsultant Occupational Physician.

The OH Service is located on the ground floorof the Geography Building on the Mile EndCampus and is open Monday – Friday, 09.00 –16.30.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 8700email: [email protected]://qm-web.ohs.qmul.ac.uk/

Mind the GapMind the Gap is an online resource designed tohelp you recognise and develop the skills thatyou develop while studying at Queen Mary. Theproject offers an array of materials, including aJourney Planner for your time at university, withguidance about the skills you should bedeveloping through your academic and extra-curricular activities, tools to help you study, andinformation about planning for your career aftergraduation.

Mind the Gap is managed jointly by a numberof departments at Queen Mary. For furtherinformation, and to get involved, visit thewebsite.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 2811www.mindthegap.qmul.ac.ukemail: [email protected]

NurseryQueen Mary’s Nursery provides day care forchildren aged three months to five years. Theservice is available for students and staff atQueen Mary and to people outside QMUL. All practitioners are fully qualified and receivecontinuous professional training on early yearspractice. The Nursery is Ofsted registered andholds a Quality Assurance Award from theNational Day Nurseries Association.


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Residential Services

Residential Services incorporates:

The Residences Office, based in the Queen’sBuilding (Room E01) at Mile End, deals withstudent halls applications, room allocations and residential fee payments. The Office alsoprovides comprehensive guidance on privatesector housing.

Residences Reception, based in FranceHouse, Westfield Way at Mile End, offers a 24hour reception handling all enquiries relating tothe management of residential accommodationand maintenance requests.

Residential Support and Pastoral Care, alsobased in France House Reception, handleissues relating to discipline, pastoral care andsocial events.

If you are a resident in QMUL accommodationyou should consult the Handbook forResidents for comprehensive information on allhall related issues, and contact details for therelevant section of Residential Services.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 5522email: [email protected] www.residences.qmul.ac.uk

Student Health ServiceThe Student Health Service provides medicalsupport for our students, and is located on theground floor of the Geography Building at MileEnd. If you live in the E1, E2, E3 or E14

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postcode areas then you should register withthe Health Service’s doctors at the start of term.You can also register online atwww.globetown.org/qmu. If you live outside ofthese areas then you can be treated whilst oncampus by requesting Immediately NecessaryTreatment or Temporary Resident status, butyou should also register with a local generalpractitioner.

All UK residents, students from countries withreciprocal agreements and students studying inthe UK for over six months are eligible for freeNHS treatment. Those ineligible for NHStreatment will receive free emergencytreatment, but will be charged for consultingGPs or specialists. If you are studying in Britainfor less than six months it is essential that youarrange health insurance cover.

In an emergency on campus, first-aid staff canbe contacted on 020 7882 3333.

You must ensure that you are immunisedagainst meningitis C. This can be arrangedthrough your own doctor or the Student HealthService.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 3744 (Monday – Friday9.00 – 16.30)020 8980 3023 (Monday – Friday 16.30 –18.30; College vacations) 020 7377 7151 (weekends and out of hours) www.globetown.org/qmu

States, Australia and Singapore allow travelfurther afield for some disciplines. Certaindepartments have additional exchangeprogrammes specific to their fields of study,and many language students spend acompulsory year abroad as part of their awardrequirements.

In general, if you are registered for a three-yearundergraduate degree then you may spend thefirst semester or the whole academic yearabroad in your second developmental year,while if you are registered for a four-yearprogramme you may spend one or twosemesters abroad in the third developmentalyear. There may be preconditions of languageability for certain countries; the Language andLearning Unit can offer tutoring.

If you are considering studying overseas youshould discuss your options with your personaltutor first. Detailed advice on the InternationalExchange Programme is available online. If youare interested in participating in an Erasmusexchange you should discuss this with theErasmus coordinator in your department. Youwill be permitted to study abroad only if youhave met your progression requirements.

During your time abroad you will sitexaminations set by your host institution andthe results will count towards your award.Therefore you will need to make sure thatthese are equivalent in ‘volume’ to those youwould be taking at Queen Mary, or there maybe implications for your degree classification.


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Students’ UnionQueen Mary Students’ Union (QMSU) is led by elected students who work to improve allaspects of your time at university. They cansupport and advise you on all elements of yourtime at university, as well as representing yourviews to QMUL and national authorities. QMSUencompasses Barts and The London Students’Association (BLSA) which represents Medicaland Dental Students. BLSA is based atWhitechapel. You will automatically become amember of QMSU on enrolment, though youmay opt out of membership if you wish.

The Students’ Union operates a number offacilities including the QMotion Health andFitness Centre, the Drapers’ Bar, and a rangeof catering and retail outlets and social venuesacross the College. QMSU also hosts a widerange of student societies and sports clubs.They also offer independent advice andrepresentation services to students. Fullinformation on all Students’ Union services is available online.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 8030www.qmsu.org (QMSU)www.bartslondon.com (BLSA)

Study Abroad & International ExchangeProgramme OfficeMany students at Queen Mary have theopportunity to study abroad for a period. TheSocrates Erasmus programme permits study at institutions in Europe, while Queen Mary’srelationships with universities in the United

If in doubt you should consult AcademicRegistry or your personal tutor. If you haveoutstanding resit examinations that fall duringyour time abroad then you must return toQueen Mary to sit them at the normal time.

ContactTelephone: 020 7882 5074www.qmul.ac.uk/qmlearning/exchanges

Tuition FeesThe invoicing and collection of tuition fees is the responsibility of the Finance Office(Queens’ Building, W117).

It is important that you keep up to date withtuition fee payments, as students in debt canbe de-registered and cease to be students ofQMUL. As de-registration normally occurs inMarch this means students who are de-registered are unable to take any examinations.

If you are a debtor (and not de-registered) atthe end of the academic year, you will not bepermitted to attend graduation or enrol for thenext year and your results and award will bewithheld. If you are in debt or are facingfinancial difficulties then you are advised toseek advice from the welfare offices in Adviceand Counselling.

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Please note if you are de-registered it may bepossible to be reinstated once the debt hasbeen cleared, however this is subject to anadministrative charge (currently £250) andreinstatement does not occur until theappropriate point the following academic year.


The Student Guide is a brief, user-friendlysummary of key information and, as such,cannot cover every detail of the regulations andprocedures that will affect you. This page givesa list of the principal regulations andprocedures that govern your behaviour andconduct whilst you are at Queen Mary orinvolved in QMUL activities:

Further information on all issues covered in the Student Guide, and details of all General,Academic and other regulations can be foundat: www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk.

Significant College Policies and Codes of Practices include:

• Academic Regulations

• Code of Student Discipline

• Code of Practice on Alcohol and Drugs

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• Code of Practice on Assessment and Feedback

• Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech

• Code of Practice on Safety

• Code of Practice on Sexual and RacialHarassment

• Complaints policy

• Computing Facilities Regulations

• Harassment Policy

• Information Security Policy

• Library Regulations

• Photocopying Policy

• Race Equality Statement

• School of Medicine and DentistryUndergraduate Student Charter

• Web Policy

This section explains some of the main termsthat you are likely to encounter in the StudentGuide and in your studies.

Academic Credit refers to an indicator of theamount and level of learning. Academic creditis awarded in multiples of 15.

Academic Level refers to the relative complexity,depth of study and learner autonomy requiredin relation to a module in the context of itsdiscipline: each module will be ascribed a levelon the following scale:

3 Foundation - pre-degree level. (Previouslyreferred to as level 0)

4 Introductory (previously referred to as level 1)

5 Intermediate (previously referred to as level 2)

6 Final (previously referred to as level 3)

7 Masters (previously referred to as level M)

Advanced Standing refers to prior certificatedstudy, at another institution, that is deemed tobe equivalent to QMUL modules from whichexemption is being sought.

Assessed Coursework refers to coursework thata student is required to complete and submit,and which contributes (either in whole or inpart) to the module mark and award.

Award refers to undergraduate, graduate andpostgraduate certificates, diplomas, bachelors(with and without honours) degrees,undergraduate masters and postgraduate

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masters degrees. The awards offered by QMULare detailed in its Ordinances and Regulations

College refers to Queen Mary and WestfieldCollege which operates under the name ofQueen Mary, University of London (QMUL).

College Mark refers to the weighted average of a student’s performance calculated inaccordance with the regulations for the award,on which the classification of the award isbased.

Component of assessment see Element ofAssessment.

Compulsory module refers to a module thatmust be taken in order to meet requirementsfor progression and/or award.

Core Module refers to a module that must bepassed in order to met award regulations.

Co-requisite module refers to a specifiedmodule that must be taken at the same time as another specified module.

Course or Course Unit in these regulations isreferred to as ‘module’.

Delegated Authority refers to instances wherethe authority invested in an individual or bodyis delegated to another individual or body forthe purposes specified.

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Field of Study refers to a description of themodules passed by a student, which isrepresented in the title of the degree awardedto that student.

First Sit refers to the repeat of all or part ofmodule assessment following a certifiedabsence at the first attempt due to extenuatingcircumstances acceptable to the ExaminationBoard. A first sit replaces the first attempt anddoes not count towards the value of academiccredit for which a student must normally beregistered in an academic or developmentalyear. First sit module marks are uncapped.

First Take refers to the repeat of a modulefollowing failure at a previous attempt, whichinvolves attendance and completion of allelements of the module, and the submission ofall coursework, whether assessed or not. Firsttakes count towards the value of academiccredit for which a student must normally beregistered in an academic, or developmental,year. Module marks for first takes areuncapped.

Intercollegiate Examiner refers to an appointedExternal Examiner from another College of theUniversity of London.

Invigilated Examination refers to a timetabledsummative examination, which contributes(either in whole or in part) to the module mark.

Level see academic level

Developmental Year refers to a year of aprogramme which is usually one academicyear of full-time study, during which a studentis normally required to be registered formodules to the value of 120 credits. Adevelopmental year for part-time studentsnormally lasts two academic years.

Dissertation, also known as project or researchproject, refers to an extended piece ofindependent study that is assessed by theoutput report or long essay. In many mastersprogrammes, the dissertation/projectcomprises a significant proportion of theprogramme. In these regulations, references to dissertation are also referring to researchproject or project.

Element of Assessment refers to an individualitem of assessment; the assessment for amodule may comprise several elements ofassessment.

Enrolment refers to a process that leads to anindividual with an offer of a place to studybecoming a student of QMUL.

Extenuating Circumstances refer to unplannedsituations which are deemed to be outside of astudent’s control and have a negative impacton their abilty to take assessment.

External Examiner refers to a seniorprofessional academic, from outside QueenMary, who monitors the assessment processfor fairness and academic standards.

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Module Assessment refers to assessment of theperformance of a student on a module, whichmay include a variety of elements and forms,including assessed coursework, a writtenexamination or a project report.

Module refers to an approved block of teachingand learning that leads to the award ofacademic credit and forms part of aprogramme of study.

Module Mark refers to the overall module result that may be an aggregate of marks forcomponents of assessment. These may beweighted.

My SIS refers to the web portal you will use asa student to access information we hold on youand your academic record, especially yourmarks and module registration details.

Notional Study Hours refers to the number ofhours required to complete an academic credit,module or programme.

Pathway refers to a specific combination ofmodules within a programme leading to anamed award.

Pre-requisite module refers to a specifiedmodule that must be taken before the nextspecified module is taken.

Programme regulations refers to the regulationsof a programme of study, approved by Senateor its delegated authority.

Programme of study (programme) refers to an overall package of modules approved bySenate, or its delegated authority, to lead to an award of the University of London or QMUL.

Project or research project see dissertation

QMACF is the acronym for the Queen MaryAcademic Credit Framework, implemented inSeptember 2008, and refers to a structure ofacademic credit and levels for all modules andprogrammes leading to taught awards of QMULor University of London.

Qualifying mark refers to a specified minimummark that must be obtained in one or moreelements of assessment in order to pass amodule. This is in addition to the requirementto obtain a pass in the module mark in order to pass a module. E.g. “students must obtain a minimum aggregated, weighted mark of 30%for coursework as well as a module mark of40% in order to pass the module”.

Registration refers to a process where studentsof QMUL sign up for a programme of study andits associated modules.

Required coursework refers to coursework that a student is required to complete to theprescribed standard, and to submit, but whichdoes not contribute to the result.

Research Students refers to students registeredfor a programme of research study designatedas such. Research studies programmes haveseparate academic regulations.

Resit refers to the repeat of all or part of amodule assessment following failure at aprevious attempt, which does not involve therepeat of any attendance on the module.Resits do not count towards the value ofacademic credit for which a student mustnormally be registered in an academic, ordevelopmental, year.

Retake refers to the repeat of a modulefollowing failure at a previous attempt, whichinvolves attendance and completion of allelements of the module, and the submission of all coursework, whether assessed or not.Retakes count towards the value of academiccredit for which a student must normally beregistered in an academic, or developmental,year. Retakes incur a pro-rata tuition fee.

SIS is the acronymn for the ‘StudentInformation System’. This is the QMUL studentrecord system.

Special Regulations refers to regulations for a programme that diverge from the generalAcademic Regulations, for good reason, andare approved by Senate or its delegatedauthority.

Students refers to students of QMUL.Ordinance D1 describes those persons who arestudents of QMUL and associate students ofQMUL. These regulations apply to all studentsundertaking undergraduate and postgraduatetaught study at QMUL who are designated as a student or associate student and any otherperson, or group of persons, whom Senatedeclares to be a student of QMUL.

Subject in the case of LLB refers to anindividual assessed component of teaching andlearning that is packaged to form a programmeof study. Where ‘module’ is referred to in theseregulations, it also refers to ‘subject’ unlessstated otherwise. This also applies to otherprogrammes that operate under the LLBregulations.

Taught component refers in postgraduateprogrammes to the part of the programme thatis delivered as modules and is distinguishedfrom the dissertation/project.

Total credit value refers to the overall amount of academic credit required for an award.

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Threshold requirement refers to a requirementused in the progression regulations for MEngand MSci programmes. This stipulates theyear or aggregate average a student mustachieve in order to progress to the nextdevelopment year. This is in addition to thecredit requirements for progression.

University refers to the University of London,unless otherwise specified.

Assessment types definitions

Invigilated examination (short code EXM): Aformal, timed and invigilated assessment thattakes place under the regulations for invigilated

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examinations. To include but not limited to:seen and unseen examinations (including on-line examinations) that take place in QMUL’sformal examination periods.

Coursework (short code CWK): An assessmentthat takes place during the module. To includebut not limited to: essays, reports,presentations, poster presentations,seminar/tutorial work, in-class or in-semestertests, mid-sessional examinations, projectproposals, gobbet exercises and homeworksheets.

Practical (short code PRA): An assessment thatrequires the application or demonstration ofknowledge and/or skills/competencies in apractical context. To include: laboratory work,computer work, performances, fieldwork,Organised Structured Clinical Examinations and oral assessments in languages.

Dissertation/project (short code DIS): Anextended piece of independent study that isassessed by the output report or long essay. To include but not limited to: dissertations,research projects and project reports.

Professional capability (short code CAP): Anassessment of a student’s professional attitudeand conduct to meet the requirements of aProfessional and Statutory Regulatory Body. To include but not limited to: assessment ofbehaviour and conduct (primarily for primaryqualifying medical and dental qualifications but may be appropriate in other programmes).

EmergenciesSecurity (Mile End) 020 7882 3333– Emergency

GeneralMain Switchboard 020 7882 5555

Security (Mile End) 020 7882 5000– General

Security 020 7882 6020 (Charterhouse Square)

Security (Whitechapel) 020 7882 2599

QMUL AdministrationAcademic Registry and Council Secretariat 020 7882 3354

Admissions and Recruitment Office 020 7882 5511

Bursaries, Grants and Scholarships Office 020 7882 5079

Fees Office 020 7882 3087

International Office 020 7882 3066

Academic Registry 020 7882 5005

Residences Office 020 7882 5522

Student Office 020 7882 2239

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Support and ServicesAdvice and Counselling 020 7882 8717

Careers Service 020 7882 8533

Chaplaincy 020 7882 3179

Computing Services Helpdesk 020 7882 5297

Disability and Dyslexia Service 020 7882 2756

English Language and Study Skills 020 7882 2827

Language Learning 020 7882 2842

Legal Advice Centre 020 7882 3668

Library Enquiries (Mile End) 020 7882 3300

Library Enquiries (West Smithfield) 020 7882 7110

Library Enquiries (Whitechapel) 020 7882 7112

Nursery 020 7882 2782

Occupational Health 020 7882 8700

Student Health Service (Globe Town Surgery) 020 7377 7151

Students’ Union 020 7882 8030

Study Abroad Office 020 7882 5074

External ServicesEmergency Services (police, ambulance, fire-brigade) 999 or 112

Bow Road Police station (for non emergencies) 0300 123 1212

Citizens Advice Bureau 020 8980 3728

NHS Direct (medical advice over the phone) 0845 4647

Nightline (confidential advice line for students, by students) 020 7631 0101

Office of the Independent Adjudicator 0118 959 9813

Samaritans (confidential, impartial support for those in distress) 08457 90 90 90

SANEline (Confidential support for those with mental illness) 0845 767 8000

Shelter (source of free housing advice) 0808 800 4444

Student Loans Company 0845 607 7577

The Havens (local support centre for victims of sexual assault) 020 7247 4787

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Campus MapMile End

1 Albert Stern House and Cottages(Student Residences)

2 Arts Research Centre3 Beaumont Court (StudentResidences)

4 Catering Building- The Hive - Gallery - Ground -Bank - Book shop - Conferenceand Hospitality Office

5 Chapman House(Student Residences)

6 Chesney House(Student Residences)

7 Computer Science8 Creed Court (StudentResidences)

9 School of Law (also at Lincoln’sInn Fields site)

10 East Gate11 Engineering Building

- School of Engineering andMaterials Sciences Departmentof Electronic Engineering

12 Faculty of Arts

13 Francis Bancroft Building- Mason Lecture Theatre -CMLT - School of Businessand Management - Educationand Staff Development -Turnball Centre - Biophysicsin Dentistry - Biomaterials -Disability and Dyslexia Service- Audio Visual Services -Language Lab - Bar Med

14 G E Fogg Building- School of Biological andChemical Sciences

15 G O Jones Building- Department of Physics -Learning Resource Centre -Lecture Theatre

16 Geography Building- Drapers’ Lecture Theatre -Advice and Counselling -Health Centre - Departmentof Geography

17 Graduate Centre for Humanitiesand Social Science (Lock-keeper’s Cottage)

18 Hatton House (StudentResidences)

19 QMotion (Health and FitnessCentre) Students’ Union shop

20 Humanities Building (under construction 2008)

21 Ifor Evans Place (Student Residences)

22 Informatics TeachingLaboratory (ITL)

23 Library24 Lindop House

(Student Residences)25 Lodge House

(Student Residences)26 Lynden House

(Student Residences)27 Mathematical Sciences28 Maurice Court (Student

Residences) 29 Maynard House

(Student Residences)30 Multi-Faith Centre31 Nursery32 People’s Palace- Great Hall - Skeel LT

33 Pooley House (Student Residences)

35 Principal’s Office34 Queens’ Building

- Main Reception/Enquiries -College Administration -Admissions Office -Residences Office - SecurityLodge - The Octagon -Department of Economics

36 Richard Feilden House- Blomeley Centre (StudentUnion Offices) - The Curve -Student Residences

37 Selincourt House(Student Residences)

38 Sir Christopher France House(Student Residences)

39 St Benet’s Chaplaincy40 Student Village Shop 41 Varey House

(Student Residences)42 Joseph Priestley Building

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Whitechapel Tube Station

1 Abernethy Building2 Accident & Emergency – The Royal London Hospital

3 Arthritis and Rheumatism CouncilBuilding (ARC)

4 BioEnterprise Innovation Centre5 Blizard Building5a Perrin lecture theatre6 64 Turner Street7 David Hughes Building

Childrens Unit

8 City University/School of Nursingand Midwifery

9 Dental Institute/Student Union10 Fielden House11 Floyer House (StudentResidences)12 Laird Hall (Student Residences)13 Garrod Building14 Out Patients Department15 Pathology and Pharmacy Building16 Royal London Hospital

17 St Philip’s SMD Church Library and Museum

18 The Wingate Building19 Temporary Building in Walden

Street opposite the Blizardbuilding– Occupational Health– Professionals Complementary to Dentistry

– Joint R&D Office

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Campus MapWest Smithfield

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Campus MapCharterhouse Square

1 Dawson Hall (StudentResidences)

2 John Vane Science Centre

3 Joseph Rotblat Building (Old Anatomy Building)

4 Wolfson Institute of PreventiveMedicine

5 Dean Rees House6 13-14 Charterhouse Square7 Lodge House 8 Heart Centre

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Campus MapLincoln’s Inn Fields

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Lincoln’s Inn Fields Soane Museum

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Towards Barbican for Charterhouse Square Campus

Towards Russell Squarefor the Institute of AdvancedLegal Studies and University of London Senate House Library

The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Centre for Commercial Law Studies

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Calendar of important dates

Below is a summary of important dates for students, including semester dates, holidays, examinations and revision week. Youare expected to be at QMUL throughout semester 1, 2 and during the full examination period, regardless of whether you have any examinations scheduled for this time.

27 August 2010 Online re-enrolment opens for continuing students

6 September 2010 Module registration opens

22 September 2010 Enrolment for new students begins

22 September 2010 Start of the first semester

27 September 2010 Start of teaching for most programmes

8 October 2010 Deadline for module registration to be completed

8 October 2010 Deadline for continuing students to re-enrol

22 October 2010 Deadline for temporarily enrolled students to complete enrolment or re-enrolment

8 – 12 November 2010 Semester 1 reading week

7 – 8 December 2010 Winter graduation ceremonies

17 December 2010 End of first semester

20 December 2010 –

7 January 2011 Winter holiday

10 January 2011 Start of the second semester

21 January 2011 Deadline for semester 2 module registration

21 – 26 February 2011 Semester 2 reading week

Late March 2010 Publication of examination timetables

1 April 2011 End of the second semester

4 – 22 April 2011 Spring holiday

25 – 29 April 2011 Revision week

2 May – 10 June 2011 Examination period

July 2011 Summer graduation ceremonies

Late August 2011 Late summer examination period

Note: Many dates will differ significantly for medical and dental students. If you are studying medicine or dentistry you will receive an alternative calendar as part of your programmeresources.

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