University Academic Misconduct Policy Overview
The University's academic misconduct policy applies to all levels of study and includes actions such as plagiarism, collusion, falsification, and breaching ethical standards. The policy outlines penalties for misconduct, ranging from capped grades to resubmission opportunities. Initial cases involve meeting with academic advisors, while repeated or severe misconduct cases may be referred to an Academic Misconduct Panel. Penalties vary based on the severity of the misconduct, with options for resubmission in certain cases.
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Guide to Academic Misconduct Guide to Academic Misconduct The academic misconduct policy applies to all students at the University, at all levels of study; This is available on the University web site University Regulations academic misconduct policy
What does the University include in its definition of academic misconduct? Misconduct in an Examination or In Class Test Plagiarism Collusion Falsification Self-Plagiarism/Recycling Breaching Ethical Standards Bribery Submitting Fraudulent Mitigating Circumstances
Level F and C students For a first case of academic misconduct students will be required to meet with their academic subjects to identify support and guidance needed to address the issue An opportunity to represent work will be offered, the grade will be capped at E. Students retain the right to a resubmission if needed.
For a For a first case first case of academic misconduct at Level I, H of academic misconduct at Level I, H or M or repeated misconduct at Levels F or C. or M or repeated misconduct at Levels F or C. Stage 1 students will be required to meet with a Senior Academic Advisor (SAA) and the Internal Examiner who suspected academic misconduct; if a conclusion can be reached at this stage the SAA will make a recommendation to the Examination Board; students will be written to advising of the recommendation and the penalty where appropriate.
Where the FSAA cannot reach a recommendation Stage 2: The case is referred to an Academic Misconduct Panel; Students will be able to meet with the Panel to discuss your case; At the end of the meeting the Panel will make a recommendation; The Chair of the Panel will notify the outcome to the student.
Penalties First Case LEVELs F and C First Case ALL OTHER LEVELs For a first case of misconduct - representation for a capped Grade E. The misconduct will not be visible in the grade outcome on the academic transcript but a note will be kept in the system. Plagiarism is deemed to be minor the work may be represented for a capped Grade E, resubmission is allowed; Plagiarism is deemed to be major the work will be awarded a mark of 0 and a misconduct outcome noted but resubmission is allowed as appropriate. If the task is resubmitted the 0 misconduct outcome will be replaced with the mark achieved on resubmission, capped at grade E. The Academic Misconduct Panel/SAA may recommend another outcome.
What if this is a repeated case repeated case of misconduct? For a student before the end of Level C, the outcome is as for an initial case of major misconduct at all other levels; For all other students you will be awarded a Subject Block/ Module aggregate of 0. The Academic Misconduct Panel/SAA may recommend another outcome.
For a second repeated case of misconduct The normal penalty is a termination of studies. The Academic Misconduct Panel/SAA may recommend another outcome.
