Regulation changes 2020/21

Changes to Examination Regulations published in the Gazette during academic year 2020/21

The files containing individual changes have been consolidated into a single file for each board/combined board. Within each file the regulation changes are in the following order:

  • chronological, then
  • academic precedence, then
  • alphabetical

The easiest way to navigate the individual files is to use the bookmarks or document outline; alternatively, text search will work within the file.

Combined file of Planning and Resource Allocation Committee regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2021 07 22 Regulations on Financial Matters (i)
  • 2021 07 22 Regulations on Financial Matters (ii)
  • 2021 07 22 Regulations on Financial Matters (iii)

Combined file of Education Committee regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2020 10 01 General Regulations Governing Research Degrees
  • 2020 10 01 General Regulations for the Degree of DPhil
  • 2020 10 01 General Regulations for the Degree of MSc by Research
  • 2020 10 01 General Regulations for the Degree of MLitt
  • 2020 10 08 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations – Part 14
  • 2020 10 15 Regulations concerning the status of Graduate Taught Students
  • 2020 11 26 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations – Part 14
  • 2021 01 08 Research Degrees in the Medical Sciences Division
  • 2021 02 25 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations – Part 14
  • 2021 06 10 General Regulations for the Degree of Master of Science by Coursework
  • 2021 06 17 Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre
  • 2021 07 22 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations – Part 11
  • 2021 07 22 Regulations for the Conduct of University Examinations – Part 12
  • 2021 07 22 General Regulations for the Degree of Master of Science by Coursework (i)
  • 2021 07 22 General Regulations for the Degree of Master of Science by Coursework (ii)
  • 2021 07 22 General Regulations for the Degree of Master of Studies
  • 2021 07 22 General Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy
  • 2021 07 22 Research Degrees in the Medical Sciences Division

Combined file of Continuing Education Board regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2020 10 22 MSt in History of Design
  • 2020 10 22 PGDip in History of Design
  • 2021 01 21 PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
  • 2021 05 16 PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2021 05 16 PGCert in Cognitive Behavioural Studies
  • 2021 05 16 PGCert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2021 05 16 PGCert in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2021 06 17 PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2021 06 17 PGCert in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2021 06 24 MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • 2021 06 24 MSt in Creative Writing
  • 2021 06 24 MSt in Diplomatic Studies
  • 2021 06 24 MSt in Historical Studies
  • 2021 06 24 MSt in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
  • 2021 06 24 MSt in Psychodynamic Practice
  • 2021 0701 Diploma in English Social and Local History
  • 2021 07 22 All taught programmes (Continuing Education)
  • 2021 07 22 All taught programmes (Continuing Education & MPLS)
  • 2021 07 22 All taught programmes (Continuing Education & Medical Sciences)
  • 2021 07 22 MSc in Translational Health Sciences (full time)
  • 2021 07 22 MSc in Translational Health Sciences (part time)
  • 2021 07 22 MSt in Practical Ethics
  • 2021 07 22 Bachelor in Theology
  • 2021 07 22 Diploma in Theological Studies
  • 2021 07 22 Certificate in Theological Studies

Combined file of Continuing Education Board/Humanities Board regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2020 11 26 PGCert in Practical Ethics (corrigendum)

Combined file of Continuing Education Board/Medical Sciences Board regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2020 09 24 PGDip in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2020 09 24 PGCert in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2020 11 26 Postgraduate Programme in Evidence-Based Healthcare
  • 2021 01 08 MSc in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2021 01 08 PGDip in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2021 01 08 PGCert in Surgical Science and Practice
  • 2021 05 27 PG Programme in Evidence-Based Healthcare

Combined file of Humanities Board regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2020 09 24 MPhil in English Studies (Medieval Period)
  • 2020 09 24 MPhil in Oriental Studies
  • 2020 09 24 MSt in Islamic Art and Archaeology
  • 2020 09 24 MSt in Oriental Studies
  • 2020 09 24 MFA
  • 2020 09 24 FHS of Fine Art
  • 2020 09 24 FHS of History of Art
  • 2020 09 24 FHS of Oriental Studies
  • 2020 09 24 Prelims in Fine Art
  • 2020 09 24 Prelims in History and Economics
  • 2020 09 24 Prelims in Modern Languages
  • 2020 09 24 Prelims in Oriental Studies
  • 2020 10 01 MPhil in Music
  • 2020 10 01 MSt in Music
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of Classics and Modern Languages
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of European and Middle Eastern Languages
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of History and Modern Languages
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of Modern Languages (i)
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of Modern Languages (ii)
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of Modern Languages and Linguistics
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of Music
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of Oriental Studies
  • 2020 10 01 FHS of Philosophy and Modern Languages
  • 2020 10 01 Prelims in Music
  • 2020 10 29 Prelims in History of Art
  • 2020 11 12 Prelims in Music
  • 2021 01 14 FHS of Oriental Studies
  • 2021 01 14 Mods in Classics
  • 2021 01 21 FHS of History of Art
  • 2021 01 21 FHS of Music
  • 2021 01 21 Prelims in Oriental Studies
  • 2021 01 28 MPhil in Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics
  • 2021 01 28 FHS of Oriental Studies
  • 2021 02 25 Research Degrees in English Language and Literature
  • 2021 02 25 MPhil in Slavonic Studies
  • 2021 03 04 MPhil in Oriental Studies (Jewish Studies)
  • 2021 03 04 MTh
  • 2021 04 22 FHS of Classics and Oriental Studies
  • 2021 04 22 MPhil in Theology
  • 2021 05 27 MPhil in English Studies (Medieval Period)
  • 2021 06 24 MFA
  • 2021 07 22 All taught programmes (Humanities & Social Sciences)
  • 2021 07 22 All taught programmes (Humanities)
  • 2021 07 22 MSc in Economic and Social History
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in Economic and Social History
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in Greek and or Roman History
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in History
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in Oriental Studies (i)
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in Oriental Studies (ii)
  • 2021 07 22 MSt in Greek and or Roman History
  • 2021 07 22 MSt in History (full-time)
  • 2021 07 22 MSt in History (pat-time)
  • 2021 07 22 MSt in History of Art and Visual Culture
  • 2021 07 22 MSt in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics (Research Preparation)
  • 2021 07 22 MSt in Oriental Studies
  • 2021 07 22 MSt in Philosophy
  • 2021 07 22 BPhil
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Classics and Modern Languages
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Computer Science and Philosophy
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of English and Modern Languages
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of European and Middle Eastern Languages
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of History and Modern Languages
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Modern Languages
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Music
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Oriental Studies
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Philosophy and Modern Languages
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
  • 2021 07 22 Prelims in Modern Languages
  • 2021 07 22 Prelims in Music
  • 2021 07 22 Prelims in Oriental Studies
  • 2021 07 22 Prelims in Religion and Oriental Studies
  • 2021 23 25 MPhil in Oriental Studies

Combined file of Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Board regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine
  • 2020 09 24 FHS in Materials Science (i)
  • 2020 09 24 FHS in Materials Science (ii)
  • 2020 09 24 FHS in Materials Science (iii)
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Mathematical & Computational Finance
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Mathematical & Theoretical Physics
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Mathematical Modelling & Scientific Computing
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Mathematical Sciences
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Mathematics & the Foundations of Computer Science
  • 2020 11 12 FHS of Engineering Science
  • 2020 11 12 FHS of Mathematical & Theoretical Physics
  • 2020 11 12 FHS of Mathematics & Statistics
  • 2021 02 25 Research Degrees in Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics)
  • 2021 02 25 MBiol
  • 2021 03 11 MBiol
  • 2021 03 11 FHS of Biological Sciences
  • 2021 07 22 All taught programmes (MPLS)

Combined file of Medical Sciences Board regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2020 09 24 Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre
  • 2020 09 24 General Regulations for the degree of MSc by coursework
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Clinical Trials
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Integrated Immunology
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in International Health & Tropical Medicine
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Neuroscience
  • 2020 09 24 Graduate-entry Medicine
  • 2020 09 24 Clinical Medicine (Second 8M Examination)
  • 2020 09 24 Pre-clinical Medicine - First 8M Parts I and 11
  • 2020 09 24 FHS of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • 2020 09 24 Prelims in Graduate-entry Medicine
  • 2020 09 24 Prelims in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • 2020 09 24 PGCert in Statistics and Epidemiology
  • 2020 10 29 FHS of Experimental Psychology (i)
  • 2020 10 29 FHS of Experimental Psychology (ii)
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine
  • 2020 12 03 MSc in Clinical Trials
  • 2021 01 08 FHS of Biochemistry
  • 2021 01 15 DCIinPsych
  • 2021 04 22 FHS of Experimental Psychology
  • 2021 04 22 FHS of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
  • 2021 04 22 Prelims in Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
  • 2021 06 10 MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine
  • 2021 06 10 MSc in Musculoskeletal Science
  • 2021 06 10 MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine
  • 2021 06 10 MSc in Psychological Research
  • 2021 06 10 MSc in Radiation Biology
  • 2021 06 17 Clinical Medicine (Second BM)
  • 2021 06 17 Graduate-entry Medicine
  • 2021 06 17 FHS of Cell and Systems Biology
  • 2021 06 17 FHS of Medical Sciences
  • 2021 06 17 FHS of Neuroscience
  • 2021 07 22 Regulations for Degrees in Medicine and Surgery
  • 2021 07 22 All taught programmes (Medical Sciences)
  • 2021 07 22 MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology
  • 2021 07 22 MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine

Combined file of Social Sciences Board regulation changes (PDF file; opens in new window)

Contents of file:

  • 2020 09 24 Research Degrees in Politics and International Relations
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice (full time)
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice (part time)
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Educational Assessment
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Law and Finance
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Migration Studies
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Modern South Asian Studies
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Political Theory Research
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Politics Research
  • 2020 09 24 MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
  • 2020 09 24 MPhil in Comparative Social Policy
  • 2020 09 24 MPhil in International Relations
  • 2020 09 24 MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies
  • 2020 09 24 MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government, Political Theory, European Politics and Society)
  • 2020 09 24 EMBA
  • 2020 09 24 MBA
  • 2020 09 24 BCL & MJur
  • 2020 09 24 FHS of Archaeology and Anthropology
  • 2020 09 24 FHS of Human Sciences
  • 2020 10 29 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • 2020 11 05 MSc in Archaeology
  • 2020 11 12 General Regulations for the Degree of BPhil or MPhil
  • 2020 11 12 General Regulations for the degree of MSc by coursework
  • 2020 11 12 MPhil in Global and Area Studies
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Education
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Learning & Teaching
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Medical Education
  • 2020 11 12 MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise & the Environment
  • 2020 11 12 EMBA
  • 2020 11 12 PGDip in AI for Business (part-time)
  • 2020 11 12 PGDip in Financial Strategy (pat-time)
  • 2020 11 12 PGDip in Global Business (part-time)
  • 2020 11 12 PGDip in Learning & Teaching (part-time)
  • 2020 11 12 PGDip in Organisational Leadership (part-time)
  • 2020 11 12 PGDip in Strategy & Innovation
  • 2020 11 20 MPhil in Economics
  • 2020 11 26 Research Degrees in Oxford Internet Institute
  • 2020 12 03 MSc in Learning and Teaching
  • 2020 12 03 MSc in Russian and East European Studies
  • 2020 12 03 MPhil in Russian and East European Studies
  • 2021 03 04 DPhil Education Integrated Thesis
  • 2021 05 13 PGDip in AI for Business
  • 2021 05 13 PGDip in Strategy and Innovation (part-time)
  • 2021 05 27 MSc in Major Programme Management
  • 2021 05 27 MSc in Taxation
  • 2021 06 10 MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
  • 2021 06 10 MSc in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching (part time)
  • 2021 06 10 MSc in Education
  • 2021 06 17 MSc in Economics for Development
  • 2021 06 17 PGDip in Organisational Leadership (part-time)
  • 2021 05 27 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • 2021 06 24 Research Degrees in Politics and International Relations
  • 2021 06 24 Research Degrees in the Said Business School
  • 2021 06 24 MSc in Comparative Social Policy
  • 2021 06 24 MSc in Financial Economics
  • 2021 06 24 MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
  • 2021 06 24 FHS of Economics and Management
  • 2021 07 01 MSc in Social Science of the Internet (full-time)
  • 2021 07 01 MSc in Social Science of the Internet (part-time)
  • 2021 07 01 FHS of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • 2021 07 01 Prelims in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • 2021 07 22 MSc in Archaeology
  • 2021 07 22 MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
  • 2021 07 22 MSc in Financial Economics
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in Comparative Social Policy
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in Economics
  • 2021 07 22 MPhil in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
  • 2021 07 22 MBA
  • 2021 07 22 All taught programmes (Social Sciences)
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Archaeology and Anthropology
  • 2021 07 22 FHS of Economics and Management
  • 2021 07 22 Honour Moderations in Archaeology and Anthropology
  • 2021 07 22 Prelims in Human Sciences
  • 2021 07 22 PGDip in Leadership Coaching (part-time)