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As a student, there are important university policies and procedures that you need to familiarise yourself with. 
At Edge Hill we are open and transparent, and we aim to provide you with clear information on what you can expect from us during your time here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n Student Terms and Conditions <\/div>\n \n
\n All policies and procedures forming your agreement with the University <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Your Student Charter <\/div>\n \n
\n How students, staff and the Students\u2019 Union work together to enhance your student experience <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Academic Regulations <\/div>\n \n
\n Rules and regulations governing your assessments and final award <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Your personal details <\/div>\n \n
\n Keep your student record up to date to receive essential information from us <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Communicating with you <\/div>\n \n
\n How we will keep you up to date with key information about your studies <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Making a complaint <\/div>\n \n
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\n How the university spends your tuition fees <\/div>\n \n
\n Delivering value for money for all students at Edge Hill <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Student Protection Plan <\/div>\n \n
\n What we do to protect the future of Edge Hill and your course <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Refund and Compensation Policy <\/div>\n \n
\n Explains when and how the University deals with refunds or compensation <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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