Campus Guide

2013-2014
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Contents
About this Campus Guide 13
Academic Calendars for 2013 2014 14
Foundation and Undergraduate Calendar (Autumn Start) 14
Postgraduate Academic Calendar (Autumn Start) 16
Foundation and Undergraduate Calendar (Winter Start) 18
Postgraduate Academic Calendar (Winter Start) 19
Your First Weeks at Middlesex University Dubai 20
Induction 20
Induction Checklist 20
Late Starters 20
Medical History Information 21
Map of the Campus 21
Essential Academic Information 24
Enrolment 24
Attendance 25
Punctuality and Arriving Late to Class 26
Absence from the University 26
Attendance Verifcation 26
Interruption of Studies 26
Withdrawal from the University 27
Assessment and results 27
Coursework 28
Handing in coursework 28
Deadlines 28
Examinations 28
Overview of Examination Regulations 29
Grading System 31
The 20-Point Scale 32
Publication of Module Results 34
Viewing Graded Examination Scripts 34
Re-assessment 34
Progression 35
Deferral of Assessment 39
Special Consideration for Extenuating Circumstances 39
Graduation Ceremony 39
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Plagiarism and Referencing Source Materials 40
Viva Voces 41
Using References and Citation 41
Working in Groups and Teamwork 41
Quality Assurance and student feedback 42
Institutional Audits in the UK 42
Programme Validation by Dubai Government 43
Student Feedback 43
Boards of Study 44
Campus Forums 44
Becoming a Student Representative 45
Module Feedback Surveys 45
Programme Feedback Survey 45
Other Surveys 45
Communicating with the University 46
Communicating with your academic staff members 46
Academic staff offces 46
Appointments for Parents and Guardians 46
Change of Student Name, Address and Contact Information 46
Use your Student Email 47
Offcial Documents issued by the University 47
Credit Statements 47
Transcript of Grades Achieved or Diploma Supplement 47
Additional Transcripts 47
Degree Certifcate 48
Degree Certifcate Attestation 48
Status Letters 48
Recommendation Letters 48
Transfer to London or other Middlesex Campuses 49
Student Exchange Programme 49
University Regulations 49
Student Support 51
Academic Enrichment Service 51
English Language Support 51
Student Learning Assistant (SLA) Scheme 51
Student Learning Assistant Library Guidelines 52
Careers and Employability Service (CES) 52
Counselling 53
Support for Students with Disabilities and Learning Diffculties 54
Scholarships and grants 54
Tuition Fees Easy Payment Plans and Financial Advice 55
Fees Freeze 55
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Research Conferences 56
The Second International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms
in Business and Social Sciences 56
Research Seminars 56
Online Resources 58
UniHub 58
MyUniHub 58
Re-setting MyUniHub Student Portal Password 59
Student Email 59
Benefts of O365 59
Athens Databases 60
Logging onto ATHENS 60
MISIS (Middlesex Integrated Student Information System) 61
OASISPLUS 61
Logging onto OASISPLUS 61
Websites 61
University Facilities 63
Accommodation for Students 63
Information Technology (IT) Resources 63
IT Staff and Contact Information 63
IT Support and Troubleshooting 63
IT Facilities Opening Hours 63
Accessing the University Computer Network 64
IT Rules and Regulations 64
Data Storage on University Computers and DeepFreeze Software 65
Printing Services in the Computer Labs 65
Use of Wi-Fi Internet and Personal Laptops 65
IT Information Factsheets 65
Library Resources 66
Library Opening Hours 66
Enquiry Desk 66
Informational Resources 66
Borrowing Procedure 66
Self-checkout machine 67
Renewing and Returning Borrowed Items 67
Help Sheets 67
Overdue Books 67
Library Fines and Charges 67
Lost Books and Replacement Charges 68
Online Electronic resources 68
Printing Services in the Library 68
Photocopying Service in the Library 68
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Study Rooms 69
Suggest a Book 69
New Book on Display 69
Web Helpdesk 69
Overview of Library Rules 69
Student Visa Facility 70
Applying for a Student Visa 70
Documents required for NEW Student Visa 70
Documents required for Visa Renewal (those already sponsored by
Middlesex University Dubai) 71
Documents required for exchange students applying for a Student Visa 71
Eligibility Criteria for Student Visa 71
University Bus Transportation Service 72
University Bus Schedule (Sharjah & Dubai) 72
Student Transport Fee for One Academic Year 72
Shuttle Bus for Dubai Metro 72
Rules governing the use of University Bus Services 72
Other University Facilities 73
Medical Insurance for Students 73
Bookshop 73
Lockers for Hire by Students 73
Student Recreational Areas 73
Student Lounge 73
Postgraduate Lounge 74
Lulu Cafe 74
Reception 74
Student Offce 74
University Merchandise 75
General Information for Students 76
Information about you 76
Your Personal Information 76
Student Number 76
Student Identifcation (ID) Card 76
Your Student Email Address 77
Your Timetable for Classes and Examinations 77
Information about the Campus 77
Campus Opening Hours 77
Dress Code on Campus 78
Food and Drink 78
Smoking 78
Mobile Phones and Music Players on Campus 78
Printing Services on Campus 79
Prayer Rooms 79
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Lost Property 79
Bringing Guests and Visitors to the Campus 79
Campus Security 79
Alarm Response 79
Situation Control 79
Student Protection 79
Identifcation Checking 79
Campus Patrol 80
First Aid on Campus 80
Requesting First Aid Assistance 80
First Aid Qualifed Staff 80
First Aid Treatment and Records 80
Health and Safety 80
General Principles for Health and Safety 80
Roles and Responsibilities 81
Accident Reporting and Investigation 81
Health and Safety Committee 82
Breach of Health and Safety Procedures 82
Display of Anger and Aggression 82
Drugs, Alcohol and Banned Substances 82
Fire Emergencies and Fire Drills 82
Medical Emergencies 83
Information on Facilities around Dubai Knowledge Village 83
Banking and ATM Facilities 83
Car Parking 83
Food Court and Eating Places 83
Health Care Services 83
Public Transport 84
Bus Transport 84
Taxis 84
Dubai Metro 84
Information for International Students 84
About Living in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates 84
Climate and Weather 85
General Dress Code 85
Emergency Contact Numbers 85
Entertainment 85
Food 85
Useful Contact Numbers and Websites 85
Student Life 88
Extra-curricular Activities for Students 88
Events for Blood Donation 88
International Day 88
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Health Day 88
Youth Festival (YF) 88
Sports 89
Middlesex United FC 89
Student Council 90
Career Day 90
Code of Conduct for Students 91
List of Codes of Conduct for Students 91
Dubai Knowledge Village/Dubai International Academic City Student Code of
Conduct 91
Dubai Code of Conduct 91
Student Conduct and Discipline 92
Statement of Student Conduct 92
Preamble 92
Rules on student conduct and discipline 92
A. General Regulations 92
B. Defnition Of Misconduct 93
C. Misconduct which is also a Criminal Offence 94
D. Consideration Of Misconduct, Warnings 94
Guide to warnings likely to be applied 96
E. Accumulation of Recorded Warnings 97
F. Appeal 98
G. Interpretation 98
Annex 1: Relating to the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline 98
Code of Conduct for University Bus Service 98
Code of Conduct in the Student Lounges 99
Rules and Regulations 101
University Regulations for Undergraduate Taught Programmes 101
Section A. The Learning Framework 101
A1 Overview 101
A2 Undergraduate qualifcations 103
A3 Mode of study 104
A4 Associate student 104
A5 Programme of study 104
A6 Progression 104
A7 Collaborative Partnerships and University Regulations 104
Section B. General Regulations for Admission 106
B1 Admission to undergraduate programmes of study 106
B2 General entrance requirement for undergraduate study 106
B3 English language 108
B4 Admissions complaints procedure 109
B5 Fraudulent information used to gain admission 109
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Section C. Regulations for taught programmes of study 110
C1 Enrolment 110
C2 Attendance 110
C3 Transfer between programmes of study 111
C4 Interruption of study 111
C5 Withdrawal and return from withdrawal or transfer 111
C6 Oral examination (Viva voce) 111
C7 Ill health and other extenuating circumstances which may
adversely affect performance 111
C8 Written coursework, dissertations, projects submitted for
assessment 112
C9 Ownership and return of students assessed work 113
C10 Titling of qualifcations 113
C11 Accreditation of placement 114
C12 Eligibility for placement 114
C13 Open programmes of study 115
C14 Credit transfer 115
C15 Exhaustion of credit 115
C16 Modern language degrees 115
C17 Recording of Lectures 115
Section D. Regulations for Assessment Boards and Progression
Committees 116
D1 Structure of Assessment Boards and Progression Committees 116
D2 Authority of Assessment Boards and Programme Progression
Committees 118
D3 Quoracy 118
D4 Delegation of functions 119
D5 Record of proceedings 119
D6 General Discretion 120
D7 Interpretation of assessment regulations for programmes of
study 120
D8 Extenuating circumstances 120
D9 Appointment of external examination assessors and external
examination auditors* 122
D10 Rights and responsibilities of external examination assessors 122
D11 Rights and responsibilities of external examination auditors 123
D12 Procedures for when external examination assessors or
auditors refuse to consent to the decisions of an Assessment Board 124
D13 Responsibilities of internal examiners 124
D14 Assessment responsibilities 124
Section E. Assessment and progression regulations for taught
programmes 125
E1 Calendar of assessment 125
E2 Progression of undergraduate students 126
E3 Progression of postgraduate students 126
E4 Qualifcations and classifcation 126
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E5 Grading scheme 129
E6 Failure to complete assessment 130
E7 Reassessment in modules 130
E8 Deferral of assessment 131
E9 Repeating modules 132
E10 Compensation 133
E11 Extenuating circumstances 134
E12 Publication of results 134
E13 Certifcates, transcripts/diploma supplements and credit
statements 134
University Regulations for Postgraduate Taught Programmes 135
Section A. The Learning Framework 135
A1 Overview 135
A2 Postgraduate qualifcations 137
A3 Mode of study 138
A4 Associate student 138
A5 Programme of study 138
A6 Progression 139
A7 Collaborative Partnerships and University Regulations 139
Section B. General Regulations for Admission 140
B1 Applies only to undergraduate students. 140
B2 General entrance requirement for postgraduate study 140
B3 English language 141
B4 Admissions Complaints 141
B5 Fraudulent information used to gain Admission 142
Section C. Regulations for taught programmes of study 142
C1 Enrolment 142
C2 Attendance 142
C3 Transfer between programmes of study 143
C4 Interruption of study 143
C5 Withdrawal and return from withdrawal or transfer 144
C6 Oral examination (Viva voce) 144
C7 Ill health and other extenuating circumstances which may
adversely affect performance 144
C8 Written coursework, dissertations, projects submitted for
assessment 144
C9 Ownership and return of students assessed work 146
C10 Titling of qualifcations 146
C11 Accreditation of placement or similar work-based activity 146
C12 Eligibility for placement 146
C13 Open programmes of study 147
C14 Credit transfer 147
C15 Exhaustion of credit 147
C16 Recording of lectures 147
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Section D. Regulations for Assessment Boards 147
D1 Structure of Assessment Boards and Progression Committees 147
D2 Authority of Assessment Boards and Programme Progression
Committees 150
D3 Quoracy 150
D4 Delegation of functions 151
D5 Record of proceedings 151
D6 General Discretion 152
D7 Interpretation of assessment regulations for programmes of
study 152
D8 Extenuating circumstances 152
D9 Appointment of external examination assessors and external
examination auditors* 154
D10 Rights and responsibilities of external examination assessors 154
D11 Rights and responsibilities of external examination auditors 155
D12 Procedures for when external examination assessors or
auditors refuse to consent to the decisions of an Assessment Board 156
D13 Responsibilities of internal examiners 156
D14 Assessment responsibilities 156
Section E. Assessment and progression regulations for taught
programmes 157
E1 Calendar of assessment 157
E2 Progression of postgraduate students 158
E3 Progression of postgraduate students 158
E4 Qualifcations and classifcation 159
E5 Grading scheme 160
E6 Failure to complete assessment 162
E7 Reassessment in modules 162
E8 Deferral of assessment 163
E9 Repeating modules 164
E10 Compensation 164
E11 Extenuating circumstances 165
E12 Publication of results 165
E13 Certifcates, transcripts/ diploma supplements and credit
statements 165
University Regulations for ALL Taught Programmes 166
Section F. Infringement of assessment regulations/ academic misconduct 166
F1 Introduction 166
F2 Examples of academic misconduct 166
F3 Recommended initial procedures 167
F4 Procedure for reporting the incident to the Secretary to
Academic Board for investigation 168
F5 Procedure for investigation by the Secretary to Academic Board 169
F6 Panel to investigate the allegation of academic misconduct 170
F7 Procedure for the Panel of Investigation in session 170
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F8 Decision of the Assessment Board 171
F9 Guidelines for penalties for academic misconduct 171
F10 General 173
F11 Fast-track Procedures for FHEQ level 3/4 cases of Academic
Misconduct 173
F12 Principles 174
F13 Administrative Charge 174
Section G. Appeal regulations and procedures 174
G1 Defnition of an appeal 174
G2 Reasons for making an appeal 175
G3 Reasons why an appeal will normally be rejected 175
G4 Before making a formal appeal 176
G5 How to make a formal appeal 176
G6 Progression of an appellant while an appeal is being considered 177
G7 Confdentiality 178
G8 Procedure for considering an appeal 178
G9 The grounds for appeal are not established 178
G10 The grounds for appeal are established 179
G11 Preparation for the Appeal Panel 180
G12 The appeal panel in session 181
G13 Decision of the Appeal Panel 182
G14 Procedure following an appeal panel 182
G15 Powers of Academic Board 183
G16 Higher Education Independent Adjudicator (OIA) 183
G17 General 183
Section H. Student responsibilities 184
H1 Enrolment and Registration 184
H2 Contact address 185
H3 Fees 185
H4 Materials and equipment 186
H5 Conduct 186
H6 Attendance and withdrawal 186
H7 Assessment 186
H8 Visas and Immigration 188
Section J. Middlesex University qualifcations 188
J1 Middlesex University qualifcations 188
J2 Qualifcations with merit or distinction 190
J3 Bachelors qualifcations 191
J4 Aegrotat awards 191
J5 Posthumous awards 191
J6 Rescinding of qualifcations 191
J7 Qualifcation certifcates 191
J8 Undergraduate qualifcations 191
J9 Professional qualifcations 193
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J10 Taught postgraduate qualifcations 194
J11 Taught Masters degrees 195
J12 Higher qualifcations in Work Based Learning 196
J13 Research and higher qualifcations 197
J14 FHEQ level 8 (Higher doctorates) 198
J15 Honorary awards 199
Section K. Examination room rules for candidates 199
K1 Preliminary information 199
K2 Before the examination 199
K3 During the examination 200
K4 After the examination 201
Section L. The invigilation of examinations 201
L1 Appointment of invigilators 201
L2 Guidelines to invigilators 202
L3 Academic misconduct 203
L4 To fnish the examination 203
Section M. Code of Assessment Practice minimum requirements 204
M1 Principles 204
M2 Coursework minimal requirements 205
M3 Examinations minimal requirements 206
M4 Proposition Modules/ Dissertations/Projects minimal
requirements 206
M5 Other forms of assessment minimal requirements 207
M6 Variations from this code of practice 207
M7 Other issues 207
Module Level Descriptors 208
Scope 208
Key defnitions 209
FHEQ level 3 209
FHEQ level 4 210
FHEQ level 5 211
FHEQ level 6 211
FHEQ level 7 212
Grade Criteria Guide 212
Student Complaints and Grievances procedures 214
1. Purpose 214
2. Scope 214
3. Principles which underpin the general student complaints procedures 214
4. Procedures 215
5. Notes 216
6. Interpretation 217
7. Record keeping and review of procedures 217
University Membership 217
Other regulations and procedures 218
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The Halls Policy Agreement and Orientation Guide 219
1. Mission Statement 219
2. The Halls Structure 219
3. The Halls Management Team 219
4. The Halls Policy 220
5. Health, Safety and Security Policy 223
6. Curfew Policy 224
7. Fees Policy 225
8. Visiting Policy 227
9. Disciplinary Procedures 227
10. Policy Violations 229
The Halls Fee Structure for the Academic Year 229
Special Discounted Rates 229
How to book your place in The Halls: 230
Tuition Fees, Payment Plans and Refund Regulations 231
UAE Laws and Regulations 239
Appendices 240
A. Student Notes for Guidance for Allegations of Academic Misconduct 240
How to use these Notes for Guidance 240
Academic Misconduct: Defnitions and Regulations 240
Your progress as a student at Middlesex University until the matter is
resolved 240
Where to get advice 241
Who is told an allegation has been made 241
B. Confguring Internet Explorer to use OASISPlus on your personal computer 245
C. MISIS Enrolment Step-by-Step Guide 248
D. Staff Directory 254
Regional Offces 257