Assessment regulations

Current taught and postgraduate research assessment regulations and previous academic years' assessment regulations.

Regulations 2026/27

Taught Assessment Regulations

The Taught Assessment Regulations apply to undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees, diplomas and certificates. They also apply, where appropriate, to the taught components of postgraduate research degrees.

Postgraduate Assessment Regulations for Research Degrees

The Postgraduate Assessment Regulations for Research Degrees apply to all postgraduate research degrees which are assessed solely or primarily on performance in a single thesis/project report.

Regulations 2025/26

2025/26 Taught Assessment Regulations

2025/26 Postgraduate Assessment Regulations for Research Degrees

Assessment regulations from previous academic years. The University reviews its assessment regulations annually.

Guidance on specific aspects of the assessment regulations for research degrees, including when to consider appointing a Non-Examining Chair for a viva or two External Examiners.