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CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE ASSESSMENT OF TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
Effective date: March 2016.
The Code of Practice on the Assessment of Taught Programmes applies to all taught
programmes which lead to an award of the University, including validated programmes.
1. General Principles
The University is committed to ensuring that:
- the principles, procedures and processes of assessment are explicit;
- the assessment methods and practices used in programmes are effective in
measuring student attainment of the range of intended learning outcomes,
with due regard to relevant subject benchmark statements, national
qualifications frameworks, and requirements of relevant professional, statutory
and/or regulatory bodies (PSRBs);
- the assessment of programmes is valid, reliable, consistent and fair;
- assessment promotes effective student learning.
2. Dissemination of information and guidance on assessment
Information for students
Information about the University's assessment regime and appeals procedures is
included in the following publications:
Information provided centrally
Guide to Undergraduate Assessment, Guide to Assessment for Taught
Postgraduate Students and Examination arrangements: what you need to know...
The following information is included in the Guide to Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Assessment or Examination arrangements: what you need to know... or in the case of
Greenlands based programmes the relevant Programme Handbook or the Guide to
sitting exams:
the periods within which centrally administered examinations are held;
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the University marking and grading conventions;
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procedures in relation to medical and other extenuating circumstances;
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general information on the consequences of assessment (progression/award,
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re-examination) and the right of appeal (Senate Standing Committee on
Examination Results and procedures for review of irregularities in relation to
module marks);
academic misconduct;
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dates and location of publication of results;
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re-examination arrangements.
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