Policies and Procedures

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As a university, we are governed by certain policies and protocols that ensure our students benefit from excellent teaching practices and services designed to enhance their employability and help them develop lifelong learning skills.

In this section you can find:

Degree outcomes statement

Our Degree Outcomes Statement sets out how we maintain academic standards and protect the value of our qualifications over time. It includes the outcomes of our internal review of degree classifications awarded over the last five years.

Access and participation plan

This document sets out the ways in which we intend to safeguard and promote fair access to higher education through our outreach work, financial support, etc. and includes targets and milestones which we set for ourselves.

Student protection plan

Our Student Protection Plan sets out set out what students can expect to happen should a course, campus, or institution close.

BCU tax strategy

This document applies to Birmingham City University and all its related, subsidiary entities.

Prevent duty

We have a statutory obligation to implement the Prevent Duty.

Safeguarding Policy

We aim to provide a safe environment in which to work, study and research.

The Student Contract

Outlines the contractual relationship between the University and its students and provides the various rules, regulations, policies and procedures that form part of the contract

Privacy Notices

This page outlines the information collected by the University and how we use it, as we are fully committed to safeguarding and preserving your privacy when visiting our family of websites or communicating electronically with us.

Data Protection Policy and Appropriate Policy Document

The University’s framework for managing the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation requirements.

Freedom of Information Act

Information relating to The Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Ethical Principles and Practice Policy

Find out more about our commitment to ethical principles.

Policy and Code of Practice on Whistleblowing

How to raise concerns about malpractice at the University if you are an employee or work here.

Anti-Bribery Policy

Information regarding the University's zero-tolerance approach to bribery.

Cookie policy

We use cookies on our website to enhance your experience.

External speaker and event policy

This document sets out the policy governing events involving external speakers.

External speaker and event procedures

These procedures enable us to assess the potential risks of an event.

External speaker event form

This form is for booking external speakers.

Gift policy

The University’s policy in relation to the acceptance of donations, endowments and legacies.

The Modern Slavery Statement

Birmingham City University has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery.

Criminal Finances Act 2017

The University's Statement of Commitment on the Criminal Finances Act 2017.

Gender Pay Gap Statement

This statement provides the gender pay gap at Birmingham City University for the 2022/23 reporting year (using the relevant data based on a snapshot date of 31 March 2022)

Equal Pay Audit

A new report is forthcoming and will soon be available on this page.