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Policies and procedures

International Office policies

Terms of use

This section sets out the terms and conditions for your use of the website located at www.bcu.ac.uk; and any services made available through the "Website".

Privacy Policy

This policy applies to all University websites and provides an explanation as to what happens to any personal data that you provide to us, or that we collect from you.

Tuition fee deposit refund policy

This document sets out the University's policy with regards to tuition fee deposit refunds.

International Agents Policy

This Policy sets out the University’s approach to working with International Agents.

International Deposits Policy

This document sets out the University's policy with regards to tuition fee deposit refunds.

Policy - International Admissions

This policy outlines the principles which govern the organisation and delivery of the admissions process for new international students.

UKCISA Code of Ethics for Advising Students

The UK Council for International Student Affairs provides a Code of Ethics for advising international students.

International Enrolment Policy

This policy sets out the International Office's approach to the enrolment of international students.

Marketing and Recruitment Policy

We ensure that our marketing and recruitment activity meets the highest level of professional integrity.

British Council Good Practice Guide for Agents

The UK Council provides a good practice guide for agents.

Authority Form Guidance

Procedure for the Agent Authority Form.

University policies

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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.

Subject Access Request Procedure

A procedure for UK GDPR ‘Right of Access’ requests.

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.

Freedom of Speech Code of Practice

This Code of Practice sets out the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic freedom within the law.

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 & Ethnicity Pay Gaps Reporting

This report provides the Gender & Ethnicity Pay Gaps at Birmingham City University for the 2023/24 reporting year.

Equal Pay Audit

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

Data breach reporting procedure

All potential or actual personal data security breaches should be reported as soon as they are discovered.

Trade Union Facility Time Report

The data covers the relevant period of 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. View the previous period's data.

Risk Management policy

This Risk Management policy explains the University’s underlying approach to risk management.

Apprenticeship Subcontracting Policy

This policy sets out Birmingham City University’s approach to subcontracting of its higher and degree apprenticeship provision.

Intimate Relationship Policy

All employees of the university, at all times, are expected to maintain professional relationships with students.