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 2024-25 (PDF, 3.9MB)
Code of Practice for Assessment Briefing Note 2024-25 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Code of Practice for Assessment & Academic Related Matters 2023-24 (PDF, 4.0MB)
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 2024-25 (PDF 89.3 kB)
Section 2: Governing Principles 2024-25 (PDF 90.4 kB)
Section 3: Implications of RPL and award 2024-25 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 4: Change of Programme Policy and Procedure 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 5: Module Enrolment and Changes Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 6: Suspension of Study for Taught Students Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 7: Parental Leave Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 8: Apprenticeships Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 9: Assessment Formats Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 10: Non-examination Assessment Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 11: Examination Policy 2024-25 (PDF, 0.3 MB)
Section 12: Retention of Student Work Policy 2024-25 (38.2 kB)
Section 13: Contingency Plans for Staff Shortages 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 14: Reasonable Adjustments Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 15: Alternative Assessment Policy 2024-25 (PDF 99.6 KB)
Section 16: Independent Learning Units Policy 2024-25 (PDF 102 KB)
Section 17: Exceptional Circumstances Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.4 MB)
Section 18: Programme Extension Policy 2024-25 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 19: Module Repeats Policy 2024-25 (PDF, 92.3 KB)
Section 20: Incoming Exchange Students Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 21: Outgoing Exchange Students Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 22: Turnitin Policy 2024-25 (PDF 99 kB)
Section 23: Academic Misconduct Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 24: Student Engagement Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 25: Withdrawal Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 26: Support to Study Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 27: Visa Compliance Review for Visa Breaches Policy 2024-25 (PDF 83.5KB)
Section 28: Fitness to Study Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 29: Fitness to Practise Policy 2024-25 (PDF, 0.2 MB)
Section 30: Marking and Moderation Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 31: Anonymous Marking Policy 2024-25 (PDF 95.8 kB)
Section 32: Agreed Sanctions Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 33: Feedback Policy 2024-25 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 34: Verification and Submission of Marks Policy 2024-25 (PDF, 88 kB)
Section 35: Marking Scales 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 36: Undergraduate Progression 2024-25 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 37: Postgraduate and Graduate Progression 2024-25 (PDF 99 KB)
Section 38: Reassessment 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 39: Undergraduate Awards 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 40: Postgraduate Awards 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 41: Aegrotat and Posthumous Awards 2024-25 (PDF 81.7 kB)
Section 42: External Examiners for Taught Programmes 2024-25 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 43: School Assessment Board meetings 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 44: Protocol for School Assessment Board Analysis 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 45: Scaling of Marks Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 46: Special Cases Panel 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 47: University Assessment Board 2024-25 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 48: Recording and Publication of Results 2024-25 (PDF 99.5 kB)
Section 49: Graduation, Certificates, Transcripts and Prizes 2024-25 (PDF 0.1MB)
Section 50: Appeals Policy 2024-25 (PDF 0.2 MB)
These documents describe the purpose, constitution and terms of reference for the University's School assessment panels and School assessment boards.
School Assessment Panel (SAP) Terms of Reference 2023-24 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
School Assessment Board (SAB) Terms of Reference 2023-24 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
This document contains the scales for converting marks from study abroad institutions.
