Exams and Assessment Policies
Examinations and Assessment Policies
Here you will find links to policies and procedures, information and further resources relating to examinations and assessment at Newcastle University.
A separate section of the EPGS website is devoted to external examining: External Examiners.
University Policies and Procedures
- Assessment and Feedback Policy
- Assessment Design in Taught Programmes
- Board of Examiners Anonymity Policy
- Moderation and Scaling Policy and Guidance
- Module Moderation Boards and Scaling Guidance
- Off-Campus Assessment Policy
- Online Assignment Submission Principle
- University Regulations
- Guidance on disruption to programme delivery, examinations and assessments arising from an emergency situation
Please note that the new University Framework for Assessment Design in Taught Programmes (see Framework and Implementation Plan below) is being implemented in the Faculties of Medical Sciences, and Science, Agriculture and Engineering for Academic Year 2020-2021 for all new modules, module revisions, as well as any priority areas identified by each Faculty.
Further consultation is currently undertaken in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences with a view to the full implementation of the Framework in all Faculties by Academic Year 2023-2024.
- Assessment Tariff (being phased out - see Framework for Assessment Design in Taught Programmes below)
- Assessment Design in Taught Programmes - University Framework
- Assessment Design in Taught Programmes - Implementation plan
Forms and Further Guidance
- Assessment and Feedback essentials (Accessible Version)
- Assessment Retention Schedule
- Guidance for Group work with peer assessment
- Template for School/Unit Policies on Moderation and Scaling
Related Pages
- Academic Queries and Appeals Procedure
- Academic Misconduct Procedure
- Examinations Alternative Arrangements
- Handbook for External Examiners of Taught Degrees
- Handbook for Examiners of Research Degrees
- NESS Information and Guidance