Code of Practice on Assessment

The Code of Practice on Assessment sets out the frameworks for the structure and assessment of taught undergraduate and modular postgraduate degrees and awards. It defines the conventions for qualification descriptors and for the classification of degrees and awards.

It contains the regulations for the conduct of exams, for student progression procedures and for assessment appeals procedures. It also includes the University’s policies on feedback on assessment, group work, coursework submission, academic integrity, extenuating circumstances and on adjustments for disabled students.

Occasionally it is necessary to adjust and revise policies and regulations. As a result of changes to the Code of Practice on Assessment there are now multiple versions of appendices B and C which apply to different cohorts of students depending on the date they started their programmes. These appendices relate to the model for non-clinical undergraduate programmes (Appendix B) and to the model and award classifications for PGT modular programmes (Appendix C).  When referring to these appendices please ensure you use the correct version.

If you are in any doubt about which appendix to use, or would like further advice on the Code of Practice on Assessment, please contact the Academic Quality and Standards Division.

Code of Practice on Assessment (PDF, 343KB).

Code of practice on assessment appendices

• CoPA Appendix A (PDF): University marks scale, marking descriptors and qualifications descriptors
• CoPA Appendix B 10-11 to 13-14 (PDF): Model for non-clinical first degree programmes – model for the 2010-11 to 2013-14 cohort
• CoPA Appendix B 14-15 to 24-25 (PDF): Model for non-clinical first degree programmes – model for the 2014-15 to 2024-25 cohorts
• CoPA Appendix C 2011-14 (PDF): University framework for full-time and part-time modular postgraduate programmes – framework for the 2011-12 to 2013-14 cohorts
• CoPA Appendix C 14-15 (PDF): University framework for postgraduate modular provision – framework for the 2014-15 cohort
• CoPA Appendix C 2015-25 (PDF): University framework for postgraduate modular provision – framework for the 2015-16 to 2024-25 cohorts
• CoPA Appendix D (PDF): Regulations for the conduct of examinations
• CoPA Appendix D annexe 1 (PDF): Guidelines for the application of the regulations to class tests
• CoPA Appendix D annexe 2 (PDF): Procedures for protecting the interests of students in the event of major disruption
• CoPA Appendix D annexe 3 (PDF): Regulations for online assessments
• CoPA Appendix D annexe 4 (PDF): Academic misconduct policy and procedures
• CoPA Appendix E (PDF): Guide on the progress of students on taught programmes of study
• CoPA Appendix F (PDF): Assessment appeals procedure for undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes
• CoPA Appendix G (PDF): Policy on assessment of group-work for taught provision
• CoPA Appendix G annexe 1 (PDF): Policy on assessment of group-work for taught provision - guidelines for staff
• CoPA Appendix H (PDF): External examiner system for taught provision
• CoPA Appendix I (PDF): System for the classification of three-year non-clinical undergraduate degrees
• CoPA Appendix J (PDF): Classification of four-year and five-year non-clinical undergraduate degrees
• CoPA Appendix K (PDF): Policy on adjustments to examination arrangements for disabled students
• CoPA Appendix K annexe 1 (PDF): Guidelines for marking and feedback for students with specific learning difficulties (SpLDs)
• CoPA Appendix L (PDF): Academic integrity policy
• CoPA Appendix L annexe 1 (PDF):  Academic integrity policy: guidelines for students
• CoPA Appendix L annexe 2 (PDF): Academic integrity policy: guidelines for staff
• Appendix L Annexe 1 - Template (DOCX): Template - academic integrity
• CoPA Appendix M (PDF): Policy on extenuating circumstances in relation to performance in assessments and examinations
• CoPA Appendix M annexe 1 (PDF): Extenuating circumstances policy: guidelines for staff and students
• Extenuating Circumstances Form (DOCX): Extenuating circumstances application form
• Extenuating Circumstances Form for Online Students (DOCX): Extenuating circumstances application form for online students studying with Kaplan only
• Exemption from Late Penalties Application Form (DOCX): Exemption from late penalties application form
• CoPA Appendix N (PDF): Policy on feedback on assessment
• CoPA Appendix O (PDF): Student athlete academic support policy
• CoPA Appendix P (PDF): University framework for the Certificate and Diploma in Professional Studies - applicable to the 2014-15 to 2023-24 cohorts
• CoPA Appendix Q (PDF): Coursework Submission Policy
• CoPA Appendix R (PDF): Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• CoPA Appendix R annexe 1 (PDF): Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) student guide
• CoPA Appendix R annexe 2 (PDF): Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) staff guide
• CoPA Appendix R annexe 3 (PDF): Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process flowchart
• CoPA Appendix R - RPL Application Form (DOCX): Application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• CoPA Appendix S (PDF): Flexible assessment policy.