University policies

These pages hold the key regulatory policies and procedures, as well as links to the other University policies.

The University is required to register with the Office for Students under the Higher Education and Research Act (HERA) 2017 and has been registered as an approved (fee cap) provider since 2018. The University must comply with the OfS’ ongoing conditions of registration to remain on the register of providers.

OfS compliance map

The University maintains a compliance map against each of the Office for Students’ conditions of registration, to ensure it adheres to regulatory requirements set by the OfS.

The compliance map has been developed using the 'three lines of defence' model to ensure compliance with all obligations imposed by the OfS’ conditions of registration. The map outlines the policies and procedures, processes and frameworks in place at the University which demonstrate compliance with these obligations.

Responsibilities

The University Secretary and Director of Strategic Planning, supported by the Strategic Planning Office, is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and review of the OfS compliance map.

Maintenance and review

The compliance map will be updated when new Conditions of Registration are introduced or existing ones are amended.

The compliance map will be formally reviewed on an annual basis or as required (that is, when changes to the OfS Conditions of Registration are made).