Leeds, United Kingdom Last checked Jul 19, 2026

University of Leeds

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Coursework

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For 2026/27 taught assessed coursework, assistance is normally permitted unless the brief restricts it; technology must support your own learning. Paid services are prohibited, with a Disability Services exception.

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Exams

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Examinations are governed by their own assessment format and instructions; no general AI permission is inferred.

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Disclosure

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Acknowledge assistance and reference external material in taught assessed coursework.

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Privacy and data

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The current data-upload permission by role and data class requires further verification.

Tools and eligibility

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University-licensed Copilot availability requires current account-level confirmation and does not grant assessment permission.

Research and publication

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The taught-coursework policy includes taught PGR components; it does not establish permission for non-taught research or publication. Check the applicable PGR rules.

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Academic integrity

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The 2026/27 guidance requires acknowledgement; Schools do not use AI detectors to identify misconduct.

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Teaching guidance

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Tutors set any justified restrictions in assessment briefs for taught assessed coursework.

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Security and procurement

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Procurement and information-security approval have not been verified for current products.

Do

Check the assessment brief for permitted and restricted assistance.
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Check the assessment brief for permitted and restricted assistance.
Scope
2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.
Check the assessment brief for permitted and restricted assistance.
Original evidence and scope
Check the assessment brief for permitted and restricted assistance.
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2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.
This policy applies to the assessed coursework of students on taught programmes (including the taught components of research postgraduate programmes) and is premised on the principle that the use of assistance will normally be permitted. If there are specific circumstances whereby demonstration of the learning outcomes associated with the assessment require restrictions on the use of assistance then these restrictions will be clearly set out in the assessment brief.
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Students are permitted to use technologies to prepare work for assessment if restrictions are not specified within the assessment brief. Technologies may be used in a supportive capacity but will not replace a student’s own learning, understanding and skills. Students should be aware that the accuracy, reliability and security of technologies cannot be guaranteed.
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Acknowledge assistance and cite external material.
Requirement in this scope
Acknowledge assistance and cite external material.
Scope
2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.
Acknowledge assistance and cite external material.
Original evidence and scope
Acknowledge assistance and cite external material.
disclosure:draft-action-2
2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.
Students will reference all external sources of ideas, information, data, or words used in their work, using the appropriate referencing style and acknowledge use of assistance.
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Don’t

Do not replace your own learning, understanding or skills with AI output.
Requirement in this scope
Do not replace your own learning, understanding or skills with AI output.
Scope
2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.
Do not replace your own learning, understanding or skills with AI output.
Original evidence and scope
Do not replace your own learning, understanding or skills with AI output.
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2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.
Students are permitted to use technologies to prepare work for assessment if restrictions are not specified within the assessment brief. Technologies may be used in a supportive capacity but will not replace a student’s own learning, understanding and skills. Students should be aware that the accuracy, reliability and security of technologies cannot be guaranteed.
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Do not use paid services to prepare assessed coursework; Disability Services may recommend an exception.
Requirement in this scope
Do not use paid services to prepare assessed coursework; Disability Services may recommend an exception.
Scope
2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.
Do not use paid services to prepare assessed coursework; Disability Services may recommend an exception.
Original evidence and scope
Do not use paid services to prepare assessed coursework; Disability Services may recommend an exception.
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2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.
Students are not permitted to use paid services to prepare work for assessment. Disabled students may be able to access paid services and assistive technologies if recommended by Disability Services.
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AI use questioned?Investigation, possible outcomes and appeal

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Tool discovery information and cited sources are retained. Current account eligibility, cost, endorsement and assessment permission are not confirmed.

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2026/27 taught assessed coursework, including taught PGR components; research-degree non-taught work and examinations require their own rules.