Exams
How to find the exam timetable, exam policies, information on results, grading and appeals.
Central timetabling aim to achieve an even distribution of exam times. However the need to accommodate a range of course combinations may unavoidably result in you having to sit two exams on consecutive days.
All examinations and matters relating to them, such as timetables and venues, are arranged by the central Examinations Unit.
Exam timetables are decided centrally and published electronically by Student Administration.
- Please ensure that you attend the correct exam for your course – check the course code if similar exams are listed.
- Ensure that your student record lists all courses for which you will be assessed.
- Enrolment for a course will automatically register you for the degree examination (if that course has an examination). You can check the courses which you are registered for via MyEd.
Personalised Exam Timetables can be viewed in Office 365.
Exam web timetables allow you to find the date, time and locations of your exams.
Make sure you are familiar with the exam hall regulations.
Find out more about the University's Postgraduate Assessment Regulations.
Assessment of the taught components of all MSc programmes within the University is based on the University’s postgraduate marking scheme detailed below:
| Mark (%) | Grade | Description | |
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| 90-100 | A1 | An excellent performance, satisfactory for a distinction | |
| 80-89 | A2 | An excellent performance, satisfactory for a distinction | |
| 70-79 | A3 | An excellent performance, satisfactory for a distinction | |
| 60-69 | B |
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| 50-59 | C | A good performance, satisfactory for a masters degree | |
| 40-49 | D | A satisfactory performance for the diploma and certificate, but inadequate for a masters degree | |
| 30-39 | E | Marginal Fail | |
| 20-29 | F | Clear Fail | |
| 10-19 | G | Bad Fail | |
| 0-9 | H | Bad Fail |
Most problems can be solved by simply talking to an appropriate member of staff and letting them know what you think has gone wrong.
You can also speak to an Adviser at the Students' Association Advice Place. Advisers have experience and knowledge of University procedures and can also assist with potential complaints about interpersonal matters involving students or staff.
We are committed to providing an excellent education and high-quality services to our students from enrolment to graduation. We value the information that we can learn from your comments or complaints as they can help us improve the student experience.
If something goes wrong or you are dissatisfied with what we are providing, please tell us – you should feel free to raise matters of concern without risk of disadvantage. The log of a complaint is not connected in any way to your student record.
The University's complaint procedure webpage will give you information on:
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The sorts of things about which you can and can’t submit a formal complaint
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Who can make a complaint
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How and when to submit a complaint
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Stages of investigation that may take place
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Possible resolutions
If you wish to appeal against a decision made by a Board of Examiners, you will find the guidelines and procedure on the Academic Services website.
The only grounds for appeal are that:
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For good reason (which was beyond your control) the examiners were not made aware of relevant information that affected your performance.
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You have reason to believe that the University did not conduct the assessment properly.