Charter and statutes
The University of Bradford is a chartered institution whose Royal Charter was awarded in 1966 through the Privy Council. The constitutional framework by which the University operates is based upon is the Charter and Statutes, and ordinances.
The Charter and Statutes have been amended to reflect developments and changes within the University. These were approved by the Privy Council in July 2015.
Charter
The Charter defines the objects, powers, officers and statutory bodies of the University. It defines the University as a teaching, research, and examining body and includes such fundamental powers as that of awarding degrees.
Current
Statutes
The Statutes prescribe details containing members of the University, the powers of the Council and the membership and function of statutory bodies (including the Court, the Council and the Senate).