Policies and documents
Assessment
The Code of Practice brings together all matters related to the process of assessment. It presents the University's assessment policies and procedures by topic following the sequence of the assessment process.
Code of Practice for Assessment & Academic Related Matters 2025-26 (PDF 3.9 MB)
Code of Practice for Assessment Briefing Note 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Code of Practice for Assessment & Academic Related Matters 2024-25 (PDF, 3.9MB)
The Code of Practice brings together all matters related to the process of assessment. It presents the University's assessment policies and procedures by topic following the sequence of the assessment process.
Section 1: Introduction 2025-26 (PDF 96.4 kB)
Section 2: Governing Principles 2025-26 (PDF 97.8 kB)
Section 3: Change of Programme Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 4: Module Enrolment and Changes Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 5: Suspension of Study for Taught Students Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 6: Student Parental Leave Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 7: Assessment Formats Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 8: Non-examination Assessment Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 9: Examination Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 10: Reasonable Adjustments Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 11: Alternative Assessment Policy 2025-26 (PDF 98.7 KB)
Section 12: Independent Learning Unit Policy 2025-26 (PDF 99.5 KB)
Section 13: Exceptional Circumstances Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.4 MB)
Section 14: Programme Extension Policy 2025-26 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 15: Module Repeats Policy 2025-26 (PDF, 91.7 KB)
Section 16: Incoming Exchange Students Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 17: Outgoing Exchange Students Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 18: Student Engagement Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 19: Support to Study Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 20: Visa Compliance Review for Visa Breaches Policy 2025-26 (PDF 83.3KB)
Section 21: Fitness to Study Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 22: Fitness to Practise Policy 2025-26 (PDF, 0.2 MB)
Section 23: Withdrawal Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 24: Marking and Moderation Policy 2025-26 (PDF 179.1 KB)
Section 25: Anonymous Marking Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 26: Agreed Sanctions Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 27: Academic Misconduct Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 28: Turnitin Policy 2025-26 (PDF 99.8 kB)
Section 29: Feedback Policy 2025-26 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 30: Marking Scales and Conventions Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 31: Undergraduate Progression Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 32: Postgraduate and Graduate Progression Policy 2025-26 (PDF 99 KB)
Section 33: Reassessment Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 34: Implications of RPL and Award Policy 2025-26 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 35: Undergraduate Awards Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 36: Postgraduate Awards Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 37: Aegrotat and Posthumous Awards Policy 2025-26 (PDF 84.4 kB)
Section 38: Apprenticeships Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 39: External Examiners for Taught Programmes Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 40: Submission and Verification of Marks Policy 2025-26 (PDF 88 kB)
Section 41: School Assessment Board Meetings Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 42: Protocol for School Assessment Board Analysis 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 43: Scaling of Marks Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 44: Special Cases Panel Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 45: University Assessment Board Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 46: Recording and Publication of Results Policy 2025-26 (PDF 97.9 kB)
Section 47: Graduation, Certificates, Transcripts and Prizes 2025-26 (PDF 0.1MB)
Section 48: Appeals Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 49: Retention of Student Work Policy 2025-26 (39.1 kB)
Section 50: Contingency Plans for Staff Shortages Policy 2025-26 (PDF 0.1 MB)
This document describes the purpose, constitution and terms of reference for the University's School Assessment Boards.
School Assessment Board (SAB) Terms of Reference 2025-26 (PDF, 0.2 MB)
School Assessment Board (SAB) Terms of Reference 2024-25 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
School Assessment Panel (SAP) Terms of Reference 2024-25 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
This document contains the scales for converting marks from study abroad institutions.
