Policies and Procedures

We deliver our courses under franchise agreements with our Partner University. This means that their policies and academic regulations take precedence over our own where applicable. William College has its own supporting policies and procedures to cover its responsibilities and ensure staff and students understand the standards and expectations that apply to them.

Partner policies and procedures

Bath Spa University – academic policies and regulationsExternal link · bathspa.ac.uk Birkbeck, University of London – academic policies and regulationsExternal link · bbk.ac.uk

William College Policies

Our policies and procedures cover the areas for which William College is responsible, including the day-to-day operation of the College. Where responsibilities sit with our Partner University, our policies signpost to the relevant partner policies and explain how these responsibilities are managed.

Privacy Notices and Data Protection

Learn how we protect your personal data and comply with UK data protection laws. Our privacy notices explain how we collect, use, and store your information.

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Partner University Policies

William College delivers programmes awarded by our partner universities under franchise arrangements. While many aspects of your student experience are managed by William College, academic regulations, policies and procedures are the responsibility of your awarding university.

We recommend that all students familiarise themselves with the policies of their awarding university. In particular, you may wish to review:

Student Protection Plan
Academic Regulations
Academic Appeals Procedures
Assessment Regulations
Complaints Procedure (where applicable)
Fitness to Study Procedures
Student Handbook

Please visit the relevant partner university website for the full range of policies and procedures applicable to your programme.

Bath Spa University: Policies – Bath Spa University
Birkbeck, University of London: Policies and procedures - Birkbeck, University of London

Student Policies Before You Apply

These documents explain the information you should consider before accepting an offer and becoming a student at William College:

During Your Studies

These policies explain your rights, responsibilities and the support available while studying with William College:

Assessment and Academic Matters

These documents explain how your work is assessed and the academic standards expected of all students:

Note: Academic appeals are managed by the partner university with support from William College. Please see the partner section below for additional information.

Changes to Your Studies

These policies explain how changes to your studies are managed and the options available if your circumstances change:

Concerns and Complaints

If something goes wrong, these policies explain how concerns can be raised and how they will be handled:

Student Complaints Policy and Procedures

Note: Complaints are handled both by William College and the Partner University, depending on the nature and severity. Please see the partner section below for additional information.

Safety, Equality and Student Welfare

These documents describe the College's commitment to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment:

Staff Bring your Own Device (BYOD) Policy