External examining (taught programmes)

Why is your role important?

Your role is essential to the academic well-being of the University, ensuring that:

• Standards are appropriate by reference to published national subject benchmarks, the National Qualifications Framework and the University’s programme and module specifications.
• The assessment process measures student achievement against the intended learning outcomes.
• The assessment process is in line with the University’s Assessment Policy 2014-20.
  
• Our awards are comparable in standard to awards conferred by other UK HE institutions.
  
• The assessment process is operated fairly and equitably and in accordance with University Regulations.
  

Updates for 2019/20

• Guidance on right to work for external examiners 
• External Examiners for modules and taught programmes of study - Policy and procedures.
• Annual briefing letter (update on policy, procedural and regulatory changes).
  
• Academic regulations – summary of changes
  
• General Data Protection Regulation statement.
  

External Examining

• Information for Research Degree Examiners.

Assessment

• Assessment
• Academic Regulations for Programmes of Study
• Assessment Policy 2014-2020

Other University information and guidance

Teaching and Learning Handbook

Student Engagement with their Programme of Study (student attendance)

Academic Partnerships website

External resources

• Higher Education Academy (HEA) resources for External Examiners
• HEA External Examining Handbook
• Degree Standards: External Examining (HEFCE/HEA project to design and pilot generic professional development for external examiners and to explore different forms of calibration exercises).

UK Quality Code for HE

The Code is a key reference point for UK higher education, based on a number of elements that together provide a reference point for effective quality assurance.