

The University has various forms for you to complete and submit should you need to inform them of a change in your circumstances.
The following are also available only in hard-copy format from The Gateway, and the Students' Union Academic Affairs Department:* Complaints Process Forms & Guidance leaflet
We often have queries from students asking what the codes on transcripts mean. Usually an explanation sheet is included when the transcript is sent out but if it has not been included and you are not sure what it means the linked document below which explains the codes will be Transcript Codes
We also have lots of queries from students asking how a final degree classification is reached. There are lots of academic factors that can affect a final degree classification, for example there are sometimes programme specific regulations that have to be taken into account , but an explanation of the process can be found within the MCS Regulations that can be found on the Docushare section of the University website.
The University regulations and procedures can be found on the 'docushare' section of the University website using the following URL:https://docushare.sunderland.ac.uk/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-63![]()
The linked extract from the Regulations below gives an indication how classifications are Extract from MCS Regulations![]()