Academic Affairs ensures the quality and delivery of academic programs and supports.

Encompasses teaching, learning, and research activities within the institution.

  • Attendance Monitoring Policy
  • English Language Policy
  • Academic Misconduct and Academic Integrity Policy
  • Take Home Examination Policy - Drafted
  • Internal Verification Guideline - Drafted
  • Flexible Learning Pathways Guideline
  • Awards & Certification Policy - Drafted


Manages evaluations, exams, and grading systems to ensure academic integrity.

  • Assessment Workload
  • Examinations Regulations
  • External Examiner Policy
  • Assessment Integrity and Student Success Framework
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Confidentiality Policy


Coordinates academic programs, including scheduling and curriculum delivery.

  • SPPU Partnership Types and Oversight Framework
  • Programme Discontinuation Policy
  • International Learners Provision Policy - Draft
  • Award Types Guideline


Oversees quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in academic delivery.

  • Fitness to Continue Study Policy
  • Learning Analytics Policy
  • Policy for Responsible Computing - Draft
  • Student Fitness to Practice Policy


Manages student records, registration, and academic transcripts.

  • Protection of Enrolled Learners (PEL) Policy
  • Placement Education Policy
  • Garda Vetting Policy
  • Student Convictions Policy
  • Student Success and Retention Policy


  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Revocation of University Awards & Credits Policy - Draft
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy 2024
  • External Examiner Policy
  • Guest Speaker Guidelines - Draft
  • Guest Educators Guidelines - Draft
  • Plagiarism Protocol
  • Examination Options for Full-Time, On-Campus International Students
  • Examination Options for Full-Time, On-Campus International Students
  • Certification Processes & Oversight Procedure
  • Results Approval Process Procedure - Draft
  • External Authentication Guideline
  • Reviewing Programme and Module Descriptions Guidelines
  • Award Types Guideline
  • Awards & Certification Policy - Draft
  • Marks and Standards
  • Take-Home Examination Policy
  • Examinations – Regulations and Procedures
  • Provision of Feedback to Students Guidelines
  • Group Work Policy & Procedures
  • Learner Information & Assessment Support
  • Assessment Guideline
  • Flexible Learning Pathways Guideline
  • Assessment Policy
  • Access, Transfer , and Progression (ATP) 2024

If you live outside Ireland, check out our dedicated area for international students.

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For Undergraduate queries: email admissions@spcm.ie.

For Postgraduate queries: email pgadmissions@spcm.ie.

For The Centre for Mission & Ministries queries, email: cmmadmissions@spcm.ie.