Academic Misconduct
In order for the University to protect the integrity of its assessment process and the quality of its degrees, students must adhere to its regulations about academic conduct. In short, students must submit work that is entirely their own and must not engage in any behaviour that compromises their assessment or offers them a potential unfair advantage over other students. The relevant sections of the University Regulations are:
All registered students are subject to this Code, and it may also be used in relation to former students if they were registered at the time of the alleged breach. The Code lists examples of academic misconduct, but the list is not exhaustive. Under this Code, one of the Senior Senate Assessors will review each case and decide how it should be dealt with. In most cases this will be by interview or written statement, but some cases may be returned to Schools to deal with and others may be escalated to the Senate Student Academic Conduct Committee.
Allegations of plagiarism, collusion, AI misuse, contract cheating, and examination misconduct will be dealt with under this Code, as well as some allegations of fraudulent behaviour if the purpose of the fraud is to gain academic advantage.
The Plagiarism Statement outlines to students what might constitute plagiarism and it applies to all students at all levels. The Statement also describes the process under which allegations of plagiarism at non-Honours level will be handled. Some cases at Honours or postgraduate levels might also be handled in this way, where the Senior Senate Assessor returns a case for School action.
Instructions to Candidates on their Conduct in Written Examinations
These instructions clearly explain to students what is and is not permitted in on campus exams. This information is also sent to students in other formats prior to each exam diet.
Allegations made under these instructions include possession of prohibited items, communicating with other students, taking additional time and disrupting an exam. These will be dealt with under the Code of Student Conduct.
Declaration of Originality [Word]
All assignments must be submitted with a copy of the Declaration of Originality signed by the student (or the online equivalent where assessment is submitted online).
The primary purpose of the form is to remind students of the University's policy on plagiarism in assessed work.
Schools may customise the form with their own name but should not alter the content. Specific School requirements, such as word counts, may be incorporated by adding new lines or making minor amendments to existing text.