Last updated July 2024
Academic Regulations 2024/25
The following regulations apply to current students who register onto the academic regulations in academic year 2024/25. The regulations for
2023/24 and earlier will still apply for some students, and can be found on the left hand banner.
Please note that all regulations are subject to review as part of the commencement of a new academic year.
Please email
Quality & Standards if you need assistance in finding older versions of the Academic Regulations.
The self-enrolment Moodle course
Understanding & Applying The University Academic Regulations is available to support staff in understanding and applying Sections A-C of the academic regulations.
Emergency Regulations Policy (Myanmar) to provide guidance on the application of the academic regulations following disruption resultant from the political unrest in Myanmar [updated 1 August 2024]. Download as .docx file
Section A: General Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Section B: Undergraduate Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Section C: Taught Master’s Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Section D: Research Degree Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Section E: Regulations for Pre-Registration Programmes of Study within the School of Health & Social Care 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Section F: Regulations for Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration), Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) and Social Work Programmes of Study 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Section G: Academic Regulations for Provision Offered Within The Edinburgh Napier University International College (ENUIC) 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Approved Exemptions to University Academic Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Amendments to Academic Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Guidance for the Development of Extended Masters-level Provision
University Complaints Handling Procedure
The University's Complaints Handling Procedure is composed of four documents, accompanied by a procedural guidance document and by a document outlining unacceptable actions. For an overview of the process, particularly where there are time constraints, it is recommended that the Procedure Guidance document is consulted in the first instance.
Complaints Handling Procedure - PART 1 Introduction and Overview
Complaints Handling Procedure - PART 2 When to Use
Complaints Handling Procedure - PART 3 Process
Complaints Handling Procedure - PART 4 Governance
Complaints Handling Procedure - Guidance
Complaints Handling Procedure - Unacceptable Actions Policy
Appeals, Extenuating Circumstances, Extensions, Deferrals.
Regulations for Academic Appeals 2024-25 - Download as .docx file
Extenuating Circumstances, Extensions and Deferrals Regulations 2024-25 - Download as .docx file
Coursework Extension Request Form (RE1) 2024-25 - Download as .docx file
Deferral of Assessment and Retrospective Extenuating Circumstances Form (DE1), now via Student Portal
Fitness to Practise Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Student Conduct & Academic Integrity
Graduate Academic Integrity Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Student Conduct Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Academic Integrity Regulations 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Dual Career Athlete and Coach Policy 2024/25 - Download as .docx file
Applying the Regulations in Assessment Boards
The School Support Service's intranet page on Student Decision and Status Related Codes details the decision codes used in assessment board processing, along with associated flow charts.