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Academic governance and policy

The principles that underpin the way Victoria University of Wellington approaches learning and teaching.

Academic policy publications and resources

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A yearly publication which includes dates, deadlines, contact information, statutes, policies, course of study statutes and general University information.

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Associated strategies and frameworks available are:

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These policies set out University regulations—admission, enrolment, fees, graduation, learning and teaching, postgraduate study and changes to courses of study.

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