Assessment (coursework, tests and examinations) procedures 2023 Application

Responsible for: 
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To ensure the integrity of the University’s formal examination and assessment
processes. To provide academic units with support and guidance on these processes.
Achieved when: 
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The integrity of examination processes is affirmed and results for sub-doctoral 
students are processed accurately
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The examination timetable is built with the fewest possible clashes for students and 
ideally no more than one exam per day for students. Faculty requests are taken into 
consideration and accommodated where students will not be adversely affected
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Nominations of Examiners and Assessors are received and entered accurately
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Examination papers are received, checked and printed
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Students who are unable to sit their examinations at the scheduled time and date are 
advised and alternative arrangements adhere to University standards
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A pool of well-trained examination supervisors is maintained
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Appropriate examination conditions are provided for students
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Students who are sitting examinations under special conditions are accommodated
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Applications for aegrotat and compassionate passes are coordinated and processed
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Results are received, and posted to students’ records in a normal timeframe of two 
working days
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The Assessment (Coursework and Examination) Procedures are reviewed annually
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Due dates for submission to Assessment Services are notified in the Procedures and 
on the Examinations website each year
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Examination dates and locations, and examination instructions, are available to 
students online
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Examination scripts are returned to students on application
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Applications for submission of late results are approved under standard criteria
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An annual report is submitted to Education Committee on two-hour and three-hour 
examinations at stage one.

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