This page contains policies and guidance related to assessment.
When reviewing the information on this page, please be aware of following categorisations:
- Policies set parameters for decision-making and provide the "why"; procedures set out a series of actions that should be conducted in a certain manner and explain the "how". Compliance with both policy and procedures is mandatory unless otherwise indicated.
- Guidelines and guidance are provided as tools to assist in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, or provide general information on a subject. Compliance with guidelines and guidance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory, unless otherwise indicated.
Policy & Procedures
Assessment
| Title | Issued | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| Framework for Assessment 2023-24 | Feb 2023 | none scheduled |
| Policy on managing extensions for Dissertations and Coursework | Jun 2023 | Jun 2025 |
Academic integrity and misconduct
| Title | Issued | Next review |
|---|---|---|
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Policy on the use of Turnitin This policy is available on the University's Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct website |
Oct 2021 | Easter 2024 |
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Rules of Behaviour guiding academic misconduct These are outlined in the University's Statutes and Ordinances in Chapter 2, Discipline (2022 version, p.197); see specifically Rule 4(h) defining academic misconduct |
annually | annually |
Guidance & Guidelines
Assessment
| Title | Issued | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance on Marking and Classing | Sept 2022 | tbc |
| Guidance on Retention of Examination Data, Records, and Scripts | October 2023 | June 2026 |
| December 2023 | Oct 2026 | |
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Types of assessment NB: this guidance is currently under review and will be published in early Lent 2024 |
tbc | tbc |
Academic integrity and misconduct
| Title | Issued | Next review |
|---|---|---|
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Staff Guidance on investigating academic misconduct This policy is available on the University's Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct website |
March 2023 | October 2025 |
| March 2021 | none planned | |
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AI and education: guidance for staff This is located on the Blended Learning Service website |
March 2023 | ongoing; page continually updated |
Page revised December 2023; information formerly on this page regarding Examiners has been moved and can be found here.