These Student Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between the School of Pan African Studies (“the School,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and the individual enrolling in our programmes (“the Student,” “you,” or “your”).

 

By accepting an offer of admission or enrolling in any course or programme provided by the School, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

 

1.1 The School provides world-class online graduate and professional programmes focused on African development, politics, philosophy, and economics.

 

1.2 Our curriculum is industry-aligned and decolonized, centering Africa as the primary ontological base. We operate within a framework of Pan-Africanism, aiming for epistemic justice and the transformation of the diaspora into a specialised class of experts on continental development.

 

1.3 By enrolling, you acknowledge and agree to engage with our curriculum in the spirit of these values.

 

2.1 Your enrollment is subject to the satisfaction of any entry requirements specified for your chosen programme (e.g., Professional Certificates in African Philosophy, African Politics, Sociology of Africa, etc.)

 

.2.2 You must provide accurate and complete information during the application process. Discovery of fraudulent information may lead to the immediate termination of your enrollment without a refund.

 

2.3 When the contract is formed: the contract between you and the School is formed when you accept our offer of a place (for example by clicking “accept”, confirming by email, completing enrollment steps) and/or paying the required deposit or tuition fee (depending on what we ask you to do first). From that point, these terms apply.

 

2.4 If we make you an offer that is conditional (for example, subject to providing documents or meeting entry requirements), the contract is formed once the conditions are met and you have accepted the offer (and/or paid where required).

 

3.1 All tuition fees are set out in the programme documentation or on our website (panafricanstudies.net).

 

3.2 Fees must be paid in accordance with the payment schedule agreed upon at the time of enrollment. Unless we agree otherwise in writing, you are responsible for ensuring payments are made on time (including where you use a third-party payer such as an employer).

 

3.3 If you do not pay fees by the specified deadlines, we may (acting reasonably and proportionately): (a) charge reasonable administration costs and/or interest where allowed by law; (b) suspend your access to the online learning platform and teaching; (c) withhold results, transcripts, references, and/or certificates until your account is settled; and/or (d) terminate your enrollment in line with Section 11.

 

3.4 Fees are inclusive of all digital core learning materials. Supplemental physical texts or external examination fees, if any, are the responsibility of the Student

 

.3.5 Fee changes: we do not normally increase fees after you have enrolled for a specific course/cohort. If we do increase fees for future cohorts or future study periods, any increase will be limited to no more than the increase in the UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) (or a broadly equivalent official measure if CPI is replaced) over the relevant period, unless (a) a change in law or regulatory requirements makes a higher increase necessary, or (b) we have clearly told you about a different pricing model for your programme at the point you enrolled.

 

3.6 Payment methods: we accept payment using the methods made available at checkout and/or notified to you in writing (for example debit/credit card and other secure online payment methods). Available payment methods may vary by country.

 

3.7 Instalment plans (subject to approval): recognising the diverse economic contexts of our global community and our diaspora “Brain Gain” model, you may apply for an instalment plan where this option is offered. Instalment plans are subject to our approval (acting reasonably) and will only take effect once confirmed by us in writing, including the instalment amounts and due dates.

 

3.8 Missed installments and platform access: if you fail to meet an instalment deadline, we may (acting reasonably and proportionately) temporarily suspend your access to the online learning platform and teaching until the overdue amount is paid or an alternative arrangement is agreed in writing. This is without prejudice to our other rights under these Terms, including those in Section 3.3 and Section 11

 

.3.9 Global Learner Protections (secure payments and cross-border charges): we will use secure payment gateways and take reasonable steps to protect payment data. Where you pay from outside the UK, additional bank, card, intermediary, and/or currency conversion charges may apply depending on your provider. We will be transparent about any additional charges we know about or impose and will make reasonable efforts to flag likely cross-border payment costs before you complete payment. You are responsible for charges imposed by your bank or payment provider that are outside our control.

 

4.1 Statutory right to cancel (14-day cooling-off period): if you enroll online or at a distance, you have a legal right under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 to cancel within 14 days without giving any reason (the “Cooling-off Period”). The Cooling-off Period starts the day after the contract is formed (see Section 2).

 

4.2 How to cancel during the Cooling-off Period: you must tell us clearly (for example by email) that you want to cancel. We may ask for details to identify you and your course, but you do not need to use a specific form.

 

4.3 Refunds during the Cooling-off Period: if you cancel during the Cooling-off Period, we will refund all payments received from you for the course. If you asked us to start providing services (for example access to learning materials or teaching) during the Cooling-off Period, we may deduct a reasonable amount to reflect what has been provided up to the date you told us you were cancelling, where the law allows.

 

4.4 Withdrawal after the Cooling-off Period: if you wish to withdraw after the Cooling-off Period, refunds (if any) and any compensation are governed by the School’s Refund and Compensation Policy.

 

4.5 If the School cancels a programme or significantly changes the delivery such that it no longer meets the original description, the provisions of the Student Protection Plan will apply.

 

5.1 All programmes are delivered online. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate internet access and the necessary hardware/software to participate in the programme.

 

5.2 The School reserves the right to update the curriculum or change the teaching staff (including world-leading intellectuals and scholars) to ensure the programme remains industry-aligned and current.

 

5.3 Changes to your course (what may change and why): sometimes we need to make changes to a course or programme. This may be to (a) keep content accurate and up to date; (b) respond to student feedback; (c) reflect new research, policy, or industry practice; (d) improve learning design; (e) ensure quality standards; (f) deal with staff availability; (g) deal with technology/platform changes; or (h) comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

5.4 Minor changes: we may make minor changes at any time (for example, updating reading lists, refining session topics, replacing a guest speaker, adjusting assessment instructions, or making small timetable adjustments). These should not materially disadvantage you.

 

5.5 Material changes: where a change is likely to be material (for example, significant changes to core content, learning outcomes, mode of delivery, assessment method/weighting, total study hours, start/end dates, or the withdrawal of a module that is central to the award), we will (a) tell you as soon as reasonably possible, (b) explain the change and your options, and (c) consult with affected students where it’s reasonable to do so.

 

5.6 If you are disadvantaged by a material change: if we reasonably agree the change materially disadvantages you, we will offer one or more of the following (as appropriate): (a) an alternative course or equivalent module (where available); (b) additional academic support; (c) the right to withdraw without academic penalty; and/or (d) a refund and/or compensation in line with our Refund and Compensation Policy and Student Protection Plan.

 

5.7 Code of Conduct: You are expected to engage respectfully with faculty and fellow students. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior that contradicts our commitment to Pan-African solidarity and epistemic justice will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.

 

6.1 All intellectual property rights in the course materials, including but not limited to lecture notes, videos, curriculum designs, and research frameworks, are owned by the School of Pan African Studies.

6.2 You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use these materials for your personal educational purposes only during your studies with us

 

.6.3 You may not record, copy, reproduce, publish, upload, share, sell, or distribute our course materials (in whole or in part) to any third party without our express written permission, except where permitted by law.

 

6.4 Your work: you generally own the intellectual property rights in the original work you create as part of your studies (for example essays, presentations, projects), unless it incorporates third-party content you do not own or unless we agree otherwise in writing.

 

6.5 Licence to the School: you grant the School a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, store, copy, reproduce, adapt (for format/accessibility), and communicate your submitted work for the purposes of (a) assessing your work; (b) internal and external moderation; (c) academic integrity checks; (d) maintaining academic records and archives; (e) dealing with complaints/appeals and regulatory requests; and (f) quality assurance. We will not publish your work publicly as an example or marketing material without your permission (unless the work is already public or anonymised).

 

7.1 The School processes your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

7.2 Our Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights. By enrolling, you confirm you have read the Privacy Policy (available on our website) and understand that we will process your data to provide education services and manage our relationship with you.

 

7.3 Your data is used for the purposes of managing your studies, providing student support, and fulfilling our legal and regulatory obligations (including those to the Office for Students (OfS) where applicable).

 

8.1 Participation/attendance: because our programmes are delivered online, “attendance” includes active participation in scheduled sessions where applicable, engaging with learning materials, and meeting deadlines. If your programme includes live seminars, tutorials, or scheduled cohort activities, you are expected to attend or watch the recording (where provided) and keep up with required tasks.

 

8.2 Academic integrity: you are required to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism, collusion, contract cheating, falsification of data, or misrepresentation of authorship is prohibited.

 

8.3 Use of AI tools: unless we explicitly allow it for a specific assessment, you must not use AI tools to generate or rewrite assessed work in a way that misrepresents it as your own. Where AI use is permitted, you must follow the assessment instructions (including any disclosure/citation requirements).

 

8.4 Any breach of these obligations (including the Code of Conduct in Section 5) may be investigated and may result in outcomes including the failure of an assessment/module, suspension, or termination of your enrollment (see Section 11).

 

9.1 If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your experience, you should follow the School’s Complaints Procedure (to be drafted/published). We will tell you where to find the latest version and how to submit a complaint.

 

9.2 If, after exhausting the School’s internal procedures, the complaint remains unresolved, you may have the right to refer the matter to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) or the relevant regulatory body (where applicable).

 

10.1 The School shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control (Force Majeure), including but not limited to industrial action, technical failures of third-party platforms, or geopolitical instability.

 

10.2 Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes our liability for (a) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.

 

10.3 Subject to Section 10.2, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, the School’s total liability to you in connection with your studies shall be limited to the total amount of tuition fees paid by you for the relevant course.

 

10.4 Subject to Section 10.2, we will not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses (for example, loss of profit, loss of opportunity, or loss of earnings), and we will not be liable for losses arising from your equipment, internet connection, or third-party services failing outside our control.

 

11.1 The School may terminate this agreement if:a) You fail to pay your fees;b) You breach the Code of Conduct or Academic Integrity policies;c) You fail to meet the required academic progression standards.

 

12.1 These Terms and any dispute arising out of them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.12.2 Both parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

 

By proceeding with your enrollment at the School of Pan African Studies, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions .By proceeding with your enrollment at the School of Pan African Studies, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

 

 

 

Effective Date: 26th February 2026