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.

MyEd

Personalised Exam Timetables can be viewed in Office 365. 

Office 365

Exam web timetables allow you to find the date, time and locations of your exams. 

Exam Web Timetables


Make sure you are familiar with the exam hall regulations.

Exam Hall Regulations

Find out more about the University's Postgraduate Assessment Regulations.

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 (%)GradeDescription
90-100A1An excellent performance, satisfactory for a distinction
80-89A2An excellent performance, satisfactory for a distinction
70-79A3An excellent performance, satisfactory for a distinction
60-69B
A very good performance
50-59CA good performance, satisfactory for a masters degree
40-49DA satisfactory performance for the diploma and certificate, but inadequate for a masters degree
30-39EMarginal Fail
20-29FClear Fail
10-19GBad Fail
0-9HBad Fail

Appeals and Complaints

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: 

  • The sorts of things about which you can and can’t submit a formal complaint  
  • Who can make a complaint
  • How and when to submit a complaint
  • Stages of investigation that may take place
  • Possible resolutions

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