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 2023-24 (PDF, 4.0MB)
Code of Practice for Assessment Briefing Note 2023-24 (PDF, 0.1MB)
Code of Practice for Assessment & Academic-Related Matters 2022-23 (PDF, 3.6MB)
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 2023-24 (PDF 89.4 kB)
Section 2: Governing Principles 2023-24 (PDF 94.8 kB)
Section 3: Key Dates 2023-24 (PDF, 34.6 kB)
Section 4: Recognition of Prior Learning Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 5: Change of Programme Policy and Procedure 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 6: Module Enrolment and Changes Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 7: Suspension of Study for Taught Students Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 8: Parental Leave Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 9: Apprenticeships Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 10: Assessment Formats 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 11: Non-examination Assessment Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 12: Examination Policy 2023-24 (PDF, 0.3 MB)
Section 13: Retention of Student Work Policy 2023-24 (32.9 kB)
Section 14: Contingency Plans for Staff Shortages 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 15: Reasonable Adjustments Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 16: Alternative Assessment Policy 2023-24 (PDF 89.5 KB)
Section 17: Independent Learning Units Policy 2023-24 (PDF 86.2 KB)
Section 18: Exceptional Circumstances Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.4 MB)
Section 19: Programme Extension Policy 2023-24 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 20: Module Repeats Policy 2023-24 (PDF, 89.6 KB)
Section 21: Incoming Exchange Students Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 22: Outgoing Exchange Students Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 23: Turnitin Policy 2023-24 (PDF 98.8 kB)
Section 24: Academic Misconduct Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 25: Student Attendance Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 26: Presumed Withdrawal Policy 2023-24 (PDF 75.9 KB)
Section 27: Support to Study Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 28: Fitness to Study Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 29: Fitness to Practise Policy 2023-24 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 30: Marking and Moderation Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 31: Anonymous Marking Policy 2023-24 (PDF 80.1 kB)
Section 32: Agreed Penalties Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 33: Feedback Policy 2023-24 (PDF, 98.6 kB)
Section 34: Verification and Submission of Marks Policy 2023-24 (PDF, 76 kB)
Section 35: Assessment Schemes 2023-34 (PDF, 92.7 kB)
Section 36: Scheme A Marking Scales 2023-34 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 37: Scheme A Undergraduate Progression 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 38: Scheme A Postgraduate and Graduate Progression 2023-34 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 39: Scheme A Reassessment 2023-34 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 40: Scheme A Undergraduate Awards 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 41: Scheme A Postgraduate Awards 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 42: Scheme B Marking Scales 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 43: Scheme B Undergraduate Progression 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 44: Scheme B Postgraduate and Graduate Progression 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 45: Scheme B Reassessment 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 46: Scheme B Undergraduate Awards 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 47: Scheme B Postgraduate Awards 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 48: Aegrotat and Posthumous Awards 2023-24 (PDF 81.3 kB)
Section 49: External Examiners for Taught Programmes 2023-24 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 50: School Assessment Board meetings 2023-24 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 51: Protocol for School Assessment Board Analysis 2023-24 (PDF 98.7 kB)
Section 52: Scaling of Marks Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 53: Special Cases Panel 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 54: Progress and Award Examination Panel 2023-24 (PDF 91 kB)
Section 55: Recording and Publication of Results 2023-24 (PDF 90.7 kB)
Section 56: Professional Registration Procedure 2023-24 (PDF 70.1 kB)
Section 57: Graduation, Certificates, Transcripts and Prizes 2023-24 (PDF 0.1MB)
Section 58: Appeals Policy 2023-24 (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.
