Having integrity means being honest and sticking to morals that most people would agree with, such as telling the truth. The University is a 'learning community' within which students and staff learn from each other, from their peers and through original research. All members of the University are expected to maintain high standards of academic conduct and professional relationships based on courtesy, honesty and mutual respect. In maintaining this learning community, the concept of academic integrity is fundamental.
Academic Integrity Statement for Students
Further advice and guidance on academic integrity and academic misconduct are available from your module tutors, the Students’ Union and the Student Development and Study Skills Service.
As a member of the academic community at the University of South Wales, we expect you to work in accordance with the following principles:
Academic Misconduct is failure to comply with the principles above, ie, “‘any action or attempted action that may result in creating an unfair academic advantage or disadvantage for any other member(s) of the academic community.” (section 7.2 'Definition of academic misconduct' of the Academic Integrity Regulations)
Examples of Academic Misconduct include plagiarism, cheating, contract cheating, falsification, recycling and collusion.
Please access the current Academic Integrity Regulations for the definitions of each type.
For more detailed descriptions please access the Examples of Academic Misconduct document.
If you breach academic integrity by committing academic misconduct then you are not doing what you came to University to do, which is to learn and become a better, more skilled and more knowledgeable person. You will have gaps in your knowledge that future colleagues and employers will pick up on, and which may cost you dearly.
If another student on your course commits academic misconduct, it is you they are cheating, by devaluing your hard work and accomplishments. If you think another student is doing this, then please talk to your course team.
Acting with academic integrity enables you to demonstrate your own knowledge, skills and understanding of the subject and then to receive feedback to help you progress
The Academic Integrity Regulations for the current academic year can be found below. Please see the bottom of this webpage for regulations from previous academic years.
Queries relating to academic misconduct should be directed to [email protected]