Changes to policy and curriculum

Academic Regulations 2019/20 (Taught Courses)

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In September 2019 an amendment was made to the Academic Regulations 2019/20 (Taught Courses). This change potentially affect all students.

The changes made

1. Section I5 a) - Amendment to add 'academic progress' to the subsection. This now reads as "In order to ensure coherence of academic study, external credibility and satisfactory academic progress, there are time limits on all Open University registered qualifications. You must therefore complete your qualification within the time limits set."

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