Attendance

Attendance at all classes is compulsory, and we expect you to attend all your lectures, seminars, practical sessions (workshops and student-led practice) and exams. Attendance registers are taken in classes and information relating to your absences will be recorded online by module tutors on Campus M.  You may also be given a code to perform a self-check in.  

Of course, there are legitimate excuses for missing class, e.g. illness or bereavement. We know that many students have to find employment to finance their university studies. However, employment commitments will not be regarded as a sufficient excuse for lack of engagement or absence. It is important that you prioritize your studies and find a schedule of employment that works around your Univeristy timetable.

If you are going to be absent, please inform your seminar leader or lecturers as soon as possible after the missed teaching activity, if not before.  You may also want to copy in your advisor.

What will happen if you have been absent from class 

We regard non-attendance first and foremost as a matter of pastoral concern.  Please see our QM Learning Engagement Policy

Lateness

If you arrive late for a class, please speak to your module tutor (you may ask to do this privately at the end of the class) to explain why you arrived late. If your module tutor considers your reason for being late as valid, they may mark you as present on the register. However, if you continue to arrive late and aren't able to provide a valid reason for your lateness, your module tutor has the discretion to mark you as absent; you may also be asked to discuss your attendance with your Advisor, including any support you might need.