Key policy and regulations changes
Explore Kingston University's key policy and regulations changes.
Key policy and regulations changes
We regularly review our policies and regulations to make sure that these continue to be in the best interests of our students and safeguard our academic standards. The changes you see here, will have been considered in detail at one or more of the University's sub-committees before being approved by the University's senior academic committee, Academic Council, which is constituted by elected academic staff and has student union representation.
Further advice: Please contact Kingston Students' Union, or your Personal Tutor in the first instance if you would like to discuss the University's policies and regulations and how they impact you in any more detail
This table provides the full detail of all changes to the University's suite of General and Academic Regulations, Policies and Guidance for 2024/25:
- Removal of the level 3 Foundation Certificate and Foundation Diploma as awards of the University (note that the University delivers a Foundation Diploma which is awarded by Pearsons).
- Addition of the Master in Science (MSci) as an approved award of the University
Clarification for maximum periods of registration
Where an award includes an integrated foundation year, the standard period of course registration may be extended by one course year and the maximum registration period may be extended by two course years.
Periods spent by a student as a Kingston Students' Union elected officer will not count towards the maximum period of registration for their intended award.
Amendment to the postgraduate placement progression regulation
Students must have successfully completed a total of 120 credits from a combination of taught and/or project modules to progress to a professional placement year.
Previously, students had to pass 120 taught credits (this did not include dissertation/ project module credit).
The University Attendance Policy for 2024/5 has been updated to include new guidance on engagement and access to Student Finance. You may lose access to funding if you do not attend classes or engage with Canvas in a significant manner. During this time, the Student Engagement Team will help you create an action plan to support your re-engagement. If you do not follow the plan or improve attendance within 4 weeks, the University may withdraw you from your course in line with its General Regulations.
Visit the Engagement page on My Kingston for more information and to access support from the Engagement Team.