Student Charter
The Student Charter has been developed by the University and the Guild of Students. It applies to all registered students of the University following taught or research programmes, whether studying on or off campus.
Aims of the Student Charter
The aims of the Student Charter are to:
- Demonstrate the University's commitment to providing a high quality environment in which enquiry, research and learning can flourish.
- Set out the general principles of the partnership between the University and its students
- Outline student responsibilities and entitlements
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The Student Charter
All students are responsible for:
- Making the most of their programme of study, their University experience and the other opportunities that the University has to offer
- Complying with the University’s policies and procedures;
- Acting as responsible ambassadors for the University through their good conduct and by ensuring that their actions do not have an adverse impact on the University’s reputation, its environment, the local community or those who work or study at the University
- Engaging with the University in formulating their own education and career goals and in monitoring their progress towards these goals
- Participating in the University’s culture of learning which is based upon critical enquiry, debate and self-motivation
- Pursuing their academic studies in a diligent, honest and professional manner
All students are entitled to:
- Learn within a framework that facilitates enquiry-led learning and helps them achieve the learning outcomes of their programme of study
- Be treated with respect and tolerance in an environment in which academic goals may be pursued without fear or intimidation
- Have access to appropriate learning resources and support so that they can take responsibility for their own learning, and improve their knowledge, understanding, skills and competencies
- Receive effective and timely feedback on their academic work
- Be a member of a University that strives to provide a safe and healthy place in which to work and study and which considers the impact of its activities on the environment and on the local community
- Have access to professional welfare services which are designed to support students who are experiencing difficulties that impede their study
- Receive clear information on tuition and accommodation fees and advice if applying for student loans, access to learning funds or other student funding
- Be informed of, and have an opportunity to comment on, developments in the University and the Guild of Students as well as matters that specifically affect their programme of study and the services that they use
- Be represented by the Guild and be able to participate in its democratic processes and make use of its services and facilities
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Student resources
Links to support and resources offered by the University of Birmingham, organised by subject area.
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University documents
Many of the areas referred to in the Student Charter are described in more detail in other University documents.
Should you have any difficulties interpreting these documents, advice and support are available from a range of sources including your School and the Guild of Students.
The Student Charter is intended to act as a 'signpost' to, and reinforcement of, these other documents, rather than a replacement for them. It is a statement of intention and expectation.
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Feedback
If you have any comments or questions regarding the Student Charter please contact:
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