External examining (taught programmes)

Information about requirements, support and external resources for external examiners
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 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.

Other useful documents

External examining

Assesment

Other University information and guidance

Other useful links

External resources

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.

Concerns about standards and quality in Higher Education

If you have a serious concern relating to academic standards or quality and you have exhausted all internal procedures, including the submission of a confidential report to the Vice-Chancellor, you may invoke the QAA’s Concerns scheme.

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