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 2026-27 (PDF 4.9 MB)
Code of Practice for Assessment Briefing Note 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Code of Practice for Assessment & Academic Related Matters 2025-26 (PDF 3.9 MB)
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 2026-27 (PDF 1.1 MB)
Section 2: Governing Principles 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 3: Change of Programme Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 4: Module Enrolment and Changes Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 5: Suspension of Study for Taught Students Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 6: Student Parental Leave Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 7: Assessment Formats Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 8: Non-examination Assessment Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 9: Examination Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 10: Reasonable Adjustments Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 11: Alternative Assessment Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 12: Independent Learning Unit Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 13: Exceptional Circumstances Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.4 MB)
Section 14: Programme Extension Policy 2026-27 (PDF, 0.2 MB)
Section 15: Module Repeats Policy 2026-27 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 16: Incoming Exchange Students Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 17: Outgoing Exchange Students Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 18: Student Engagement Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 19: Support to Study Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 20: Visa Compliance Review for Visa Breaches Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1MB)
Section 21: Fitness to Study Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 22: Fitness to Practise Policy 2026-27 (PDF, 0.2 MB)
Section 23: Withdrawal Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 24: Marking and Moderation Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 25: Anonymous Marking Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 26: Agreed Sanctions Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 27: Academic Misconduct Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 28: Turnitin Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 29: Feedback Policy 2026-27 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Section 30: Marking Scales and Conventions Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 31: Undergraduate Progression Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 32: Postgraduate and Graduate Progression Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 33: Reassessment Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 34: Implications of RPL and Award Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 35: Undergraduate Awards Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 36: Postgraduate Awards Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 37: Aegrotat and Posthumous Awards Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 38: Apprenticeships Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 39: External Examiners for Taught Programmes Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.3 MB)
Section 40: Submission and Verification of Marks Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 41: School Assessment Board Meetings Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 42: Protocol for School Assessment Board Analysis 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 43: Scaling of Marks Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 44: Special Cases Panel Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 45: University Assessment Board Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 46: Recording and Publication of Results Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Section 47: Graduation, Certificates, Transcripts and Prizes 2026-27 (PDF 0.1MB)
Section 48: Appeals Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 MB)
Section 49: Retention of Student Work Policy 2026-27 (0.2 MB)
Section 50: Contingency Plans for Staff Shortages Policy 2026-27 (PDF 0.2 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)
This document contains the scales for converting marks from study abroad institutions.
