What is Academic Misconduct?
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Academic Misconduct is a breach of the trust that exists between students and academic staff in relation to good academic practice. The University considers behaviour by Students, which do not uphold the principles of Academic Integrity and honesty and that misrepresents their academic achievement, to be Academic Misconduct.

Academic Misconduct includes but is not limited to:
  • Plagiarism
  • Self-plagiarism
  • Collusion
  • Cheating
  • Contract Cheating
  • Misrepresentation and Falsification

Academic Misconduct is considered an extremely serious offence. Further information on Academic Misconduct is available.
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