Academic Regulations are made by the University Senate to govern student progress. Regulations concerning courses and related arrangements also apply to exchange and visiting students. Regulations for studies leading to awards of bachelor's degrees and associate degrees, MPhil, PhD, Master’s degrees and Professional Doctorates are published separately.

Only Senate can amend the Regulations, or permit exceptions, exemptions, or variations from them. Any variation from the Regulations approved by Senate for a particular programme is set out in the requirements for the programme on the University website.