Do I need ethics approval?

If it involves people (adults or children), may raise ethical issues or issues of harm, or involves human data then the answer is probably yes.

• Even if I am staff? Yes
• And if I am a student? Yes

If what you propose does require approval, please visit our How do I apply for ethics approval? page where you will find information on how to apply.

Further guidance

• Ethics flow chart (MS Word , 82kb)
• Framework for the consideration of ethical decisions (MS Word , 27kb)