Policies & Procedures > Academic

Policies primarily related to Education and Research

Academic Planning: Programs & Courses

  • Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
    Assessment is a core academic activity and an essential component of the learning process. Its main purposes are to encourage student learning, to make judgements about student achievements, and to mo...
  • Education Agent Engagement Policy
    This policy outlines the principles and procedures for the administration of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s relationships with Education Agents to ensure compliance with all applicable Acts, Regulations and Standar...
  • Third Party Arrangements in Education Delivery Policy
    This policy sets out the requirements for development, approval, management, review and monitoring of Third Party Arrangements (TPAs). The policy aims to ensure that ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide students ha...
  • Timetabling Policy and Procedures
    This policy sets out how the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ intends to achieve coordinated and consistent timetabling practices of Teaching Activities across the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ in order to facilitate the timely production of...
  • Transnational Education Policy
    This policy outlines the principles that underpin the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s transnational education arrangements.

Admission, Enrolment, Assessment & Progress: Coursework Students

  • Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ acknowledges the need for clear and effective credit arrangements to increase opportunities for students to access education, improve student mobility between sectors and institutions, ...
  • Academic Integrity Policy
    This policy supports Academic Integrity across all learning and teaching activities at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, by specifying the main principles of Academic Integrity, and the responsibility of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥...
  • Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
    This policy describes the ways in which the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ identifies students who are making satisfactory academic progress and describes students considered at risk by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. It outlines the me...
  • Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy
    This Policy sets out the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's approach to the selection of applicants for admission to coursework programs. It reflects the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s commitment to the highest academic standard...
  • Coursework Academic Programs Policy
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide (hereafter the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥) offers coursework academic programs leading to awards which comply with the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Qualifications Framework (AQF). This policy sets out the re...
  • Credit-bearing Micro-credentials Policy
    This Policy outlines the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s approach to the design, development, delivery, quality assurance and awarding of Credit-bearing Micro-credentials.
  • Jointly Conferred Coursework Awards Policy
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ delivers jointly conferred awards through approved partnerships in order to develop its education portfolio, broaden its international outlook, enhance the experience of students and st...
  • Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) Policy
    This policy describes the modified arrangements that the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ may provide to a student in the event that their capacity to demonstrate their true level of competence in an assessment or examinat...

Admission, Enrolment, Assessment & Progress: Research Students

  • Jointly-Conferred PhD Awards Policy
    This Policy provides procedures on how to develop, assess, establish, monitor and review Jointly-Conferred PhD Awards with ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n and international institutions. It encompasses two types of agree...

Prizes, Honours & Ceremonies

Research Management

  • Admissions to Research Programs Policy
    This Policy sets out the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's approach to the selection of applicants for admission to research programs. It reflects the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s commitments to the highest academic standards...
  • Cold Storage Management Policy
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ recognises the importance and value of its Critical Materials required for research and teaching purposes, and is committed to their effective storage and management. Critical Material...
  • Externally-Funded Researcher Support Policy
    Research Fellows and Grant Funded Researchers play a vital role in the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, and contribute to a vibrant research culture that characterises our research-intensive institution. The purpose of th...
  • Intellectual Property Policy
    This Policy aims to encourage originators of IP to be active participants in the systemic exchange and application of research findings and outcomes; to leverage the strengths of all parties, internal...
  • Open Access Policy
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is committed to generating world-class research with tangible outputs of global significance and engaging with the community to make research accessible to more people. The Open Access ...
  • Research Education and Supervision Policy Restricted to Staff & Students
    The intent of the Policy is to provide guidance for, and support and development of, a positive approach to research education and supervision, enabling students to produce high-quality outcomes withi...
  • Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies Policy Restricted to Staff & Students
    The Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies Policy outlines the principles that underpin the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's research ambition, encouraging our researchers to secure external funding to ...
  • Tied Research Funds Policy
    Staff members are encouraged to secure external research funding in support of their research and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s strategic vision. Funding is often subject to an Agreement with the Funding Body, and...
  • ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Research Institutes and Centres Policy
    This Policy sets out the Principles for initiating, managing and evaluating ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Research Institutes and Centres.

Research Practice & Compliance

Student Assistance, Scholarships & Fees

  • Fees for Award Programs and Courses Policy
    To ensure a breadth of postgraduate program offerings beyond those supported by the Commonwealth, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ charges tuition fees for some programs.

    This policy describes the principles, proces...

  • Student Complaint Resolution Policy
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is committed to providing services that deliver an excellent and rewarding student experience. This policy refers to the formal process by which a Student may pursue a Complaint about a...
  • Student Critical Incidents Response Policy and Procedure
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is committed to providing a safe environment for students and staff. This policy informs students and staff of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s approach to Student Critical Incident respons...
  • Student Fees Refund Policy and Procedures
    This policy provides formal guidance on the circumstances under which fee refunds relating to transactions on a students' ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ account are to be provided to students, and the manner in which the...
  • Student Health Assessment and Leave Policy and Procedures
    Students have the primary responsibility for maintaining their own health and wellbeing. In addition, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ has a framework of policies and services to assist students to manage ongoing or in...
  • Student Loan Policy
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s Student Loan Fund provides financial support to Students whose academic progress is or may be impeded due to a lack of financial resources. The fund is self-sustaining and relies on c...
  • Student Travel Risk Policy and Student International Travel Risk Procedure
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ acknowledges that travel may pose a risk to student safety and is committed to supporting students in managing their travel safely and effectively.
  • Support For Students Policy
    The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide seeks to make education an accessible, relevant, and enriching experience for a diverse range of Students. The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ recognises that this diversity means its Students w...

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