Overview
The University is committed to ensuring that methods of assessment are effective in measuring student attainment of the intended learning outcomes and that assessment policy and practices are effective in monitoring the validity, equity and reliability of assessment. The University meets that commitment through its policies and procedures. Information can be found by following the links on the Assessment Home Page.
Assessment Policies
The School is responsible for ensuring that the principles, procedures and processes of assessment are publicised to students through appropriate channels.
Schools wishing to hold 'in-house' examinations or tests (including on-line assessments and 'take away' examinations) should ensure that they publish written policies on the use of such assessments. Schools holding such assessments whilst students are still being taught on other modules should ensure that there is no conflict between those assessments and student attendance at teaching or other activity associated with other modules the student is taking. They should also ensure that the needs of students with dyslexia, disabilities and/or long-term medical conditions are considered when conducting such assessments. The School's policy must be included in a School's student handbook(s) or otherwise drawn to the attention of students.
The School is responsible for ensuring that the rules and regulations for progressing from one stage of a programme to another and for qualifying for an award are publicised to students through appropriate channels.
The School is responsible for ensuring that all involved in the assessment of students, including support staff who have responsibilities in this area, are competent to undertake their roles.
Conduct of Examinations - Policies and procedures relating to formal written exams
Extenuating Circumstances - There may be cases where a student's performance in an assessment is affected by extenuating circumstances. The procedure and form can be found here. Guidelines for obtaining medical certification from Cripps Health Centre can be found online.
Marking and Classification - Policies and procedures relating to marking and classification
Academic Offences - It is an academic offence to attempt to gain for oneself or another person an unpermitted advantage in an assessment. Examples of academic offences are cheating in examinations, plagiarism, impersonation and the fabrication of results. The Regulations Governing Suspected Academic Offences describe the action to be taken in the event of a suspected academic offence and the procedure for the conduct of an Academic Offences Committee.
Appeals - See the Academic Appeals section
External Examiners - Policies and procedures relating to external examiners
Graduation - Policies and procedures relating to Graduation.