Policy Owner: Cavell College
Effective Date: 15 August 2026
Review Date: 15 August 2027
Version: 1.0
1. Purpose
These Academic Regulations provide the framework for the academic standards, assessment, progression, and awards applicable to students at Cavell College.
They are intended to ensure that academic decisions are made fairly, consistently, and transparently.
2. Programme Requirements
Students must meet the academic requirements of their programme, including the required modules, learning outcomes, assessments, attendance or engagement requirements, and credit requirements.
Programme-specific requirements are set out in the relevant programme information and specifications.
3. Assessment
Assessment enables students to demonstrate that they have achieved the required learning outcomes of their programme.
Students are responsible for:
- Completing assessments by published deadlines.
- Following assessment instructions.
- Attending examinations or other scheduled assessments where applicable.
- Submitting their own work.
- Meeting academic integrity requirements.
Assessment arrangements and deadlines will be communicated to students in advance.
4. Academic Progression
Students must achieve the required academic outcomes and credits to progress through their programme.
Progression decisions will be made in accordance with the requirements of the relevant programme and applicable academic procedures.
Where a student does not meet the required progression criteria, the College will communicate the available options where applicable.
5. Reassessment
Where a student does not achieve a required assessment outcome, they may be eligible for reassessment in accordance with the relevant programme regulations.
The conditions, timing, and eligibility for reassessment may vary by programme.
6. Academic Integrity
Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity.
Academic misconduct may include:
- Plagiarism.
- Cheating.
- Collusion.
- Fabrication or falsification of information.
- Unauthorised assistance.
- Misrepresentation of academic work.
Suspected academic misconduct will be handled under the College’s relevant academic integrity and misconduct procedures.
7. Extenuating Circumstances
Where serious and unexpected circumstances affect a student’s ability to complete an assessment, the student may be able to request consideration under the College’s relevant extenuating circumstances procedure.
Students should notify the College as soon as reasonably possible.
8. Academic Appeals
Students may have the right to appeal certain academic decisions where they meet the applicable grounds and requirements.
Academic appeals will be considered in accordance with the College’s relevant appeals procedure.
9. Awards and Completion
Students who successfully meet the academic and programme requirements will be eligible for the relevant award, subject to the applicable awarding and academic arrangements.
The College will provide appropriate certification to students who successfully complete their programme.
10. Academic Standards and Quality
Cavell College is committed to maintaining appropriate academic standards and continually reviewing the quality of its educational provision.
Academic regulations and related procedures may be reviewed and updated to reflect changes in academic, legal, regulatory, or quality requirements.
11. Equality and Accessibility
These Regulations will be applied fairly and consistently.
Cavell College will consider reasonable adjustments and accessibility requirements where appropriate and in accordance with applicable legislation and College policies.
12. Related Policies
These Academic Regulations should be read alongside relevant College policies and procedures, including:
- Academic Integrity and Misconduct Policy
- Student Appeals Procedure
- Student Complaints Procedure
- Extenuating Circumstances Procedure
- Student Terms & Conditions
- Relevant Programme Specifications
Where a specific procedure provides further detail, students should refer to the relevant policy.
13. Review
These Academic Regulations will be reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain appropriate and aligned with applicable academic and regulatory requirements.
Effective Date: 15 August 2026
Next Review Date: 15 August 2027
Contact
Cavell College
56–60 Nelson Street
Whitechapel
London E1 2DE
United Kingdom
Landline: 020 8109 6121
Mobile: +44 7556 598451
Email: info@cavellcollege.co.uk