Student handbook > Modular scheme handbook
This Handbook is for all Bath Spa students registered for awards within the Modular Scheme wherever you are based for your studies.
The Handbook includes information on the following:
- Modular Scheme Structure and Terminology
- Pathways, Routes and Awards
- Operation of the Scheme
- Your Programme of Studies
- Assessment
- Appeals and Complaints
You can access this handbook online at:
http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/services/registry
Remember, however, that you will also need to refer to documents provided by your partner institution which will inform you of your timetable, tutors and so on. If in doubt, ask your tutor/s for guidance in the first instance.
Student Absence
Students should notify absence to their tutor in the partner college. All genuine reasons for non-attendance should be properly documented and maintained. These documents will be required at subject and examination boards. (See Modular Scheme Handbook).
Mitigating Circumstances
If there are circumstances which have prevented you from completing work for assessment, delayed its submission or otherwise affected your performance on your course, you may submit mitigating circumstances to the Board of Examiners for consideration. It is your responsibility to inform the BSU Registrar in writing, as soon as possible, of these circumstances and in time for them to be considered by the relevant examination board.
(See Modular Scheme Handbook for further information)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is one of a number of activities deemed unfair practice by the University and is subject to severe penalties. Plagiarism means copying someone else’s work without according them due recognition.
It can take several forms although the most familiar relates to written work.
You will find more detailed guidance on how the University deals with unfair practice in the Regulations (on BSU Website). Practical guidance on how to avoid plagiarism and how to submit your coursework is given in your course handbooks and the Modular Scheme Handbook.
If you are in any doubt about good practice in relation to plagiarism, please do not hesitate to consult your tutors.
Student Withdrawal
In the event of you wishing to withdraw from a programme, as well as informing your tutor, you must inform the BSU Registrar in writing as soon as possible.
Course Enquiries
If you want to make an enquiry about your course please send an email to the following address:
This email address should be used for all on-course enquiries, such as:
- Changing modules, routes or programmes
- Assessments
- Mitigating circumstances
- Intercalation
- Transfers
Appeals and Complaints
Appeals against decisions of examination boards are a matter for Bath Spa University. Full information on Appeals regulations and practice is given in the Modular Scheme Handbook.
Complaints about an aspect of your programme should be dealt with, in the first instance, through the procedures of your institution who will liaise closely with the School for Development and Participation. Only when these procedures are exhausted should they progress to the University - unless they are urgent or confidential.
Who to Ask
- Your personal tutor at your place of study is available to guide you on any academic or personal matters, and is normally your first point of contact.
- If he/she is unable to answer your query, you will be directed to the appropriate person in either the partner institution or at Bath Spa University.
Any enquiries which are not satisfactorily resolved elsewhere should be referred to the School for Development and Participation, Bath Spa University: Tel: 01225 875488.