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3.2 Principles of assessment
- Audience: This policy is for the attention of:- All academic staff, in particular Heads of Schools; Directors of Teaching; Module Co-ordinators; Examinations Officers; Directors of Postgraduate Studies; External Examiners; Pro Deans; Registry, Student Services.
- Scope: This policy applies to all undergraduate and taught postgraduate students in the University.
- Responsibilities: Policy author: Vice-Principal (Proctor), Dean of Arts, Dean of Science. Responsibility for the implementation of the policy lies with the Vice-Principal (Proctor), Deans of Arts and Science.
- Relationship with existing policies: This policy supersedes the version dated April 2009 which has now been withdrawn. This document should be read in conjunction with the paper Assessment Policies and Procedures.
- Contact details: For advice and support on any aspect of this policy please contact the Vice-Principal (Proctor), Dean of Arts or Dean of Science.
- Assessment: Marking and Standard Setting
- Authors: Vice-Principal (Proctor), Dean of Arts, Dean of Science
- Approved: Academic Council - 24 April 2009
- Implementation date: Session 2009/2010
- Last amended: (Groupwork), Approved by Academic Council on 29 January 2010
Grade Adjustment threshold (17, not 16.5), August 2011
- Review date: November 2011
