External examining (taught programmes)

Why is your role important?

• 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 2021 - 25.
• 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

Other University information and guidance

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 UK Quality Code for Higher Education: Expectations and Practices.
• The UK Quality Code for Higher Education: Advice and Guidance.
• Subject Benchmark Statements