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5. External examiners - undergraduates / taught postgraduates

  1. Audience: This policy is for the attention of Heads of Schools, Directors of Teaching, Directors of Postgraduate Studies, Registry and CAPOD.
  2. Scope: This policy applies to all undergraduate and taught postgraduate External Examiners in the University.
  3. Responsibilities: Policy author: Proctor's Office. Responsibility for the implementation of the policy lies with Heads of Schools and Deans.
  4. Relationship with existing policies: This policy supersedes the Policy on External Examining dated June 2010. More information about the role of External Examiners can also be found within the Policy documents “Assessment Policies and Procedures” and “Assessment: Marking and Standard Setting”.
  5. Contact details: For advice and support on any aspect of this policy please contact the Proctor's Office
  • FINAL: Policy for the Administration of External Examiners (UG & PGT)
  • Authors: Executive Officer to the Proctor
  • Approved: by Academic Council on 16 May 2012
  • Implementation date: Start session 2012-2013
  • Review date: January 2013

Contact details

Nicola Milton, Executive Officer to the Proctor

Proctor's Office
College Gate

North Street
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9AJ
Scotland, United Kingdom

Tel: 01334 462131
Fax:01334 467432

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