Assessment Scheduling Policy
Policy Statement
The School is committed to transparent and organised assessment scheduling. Each module is assessed independently within the semester it is delivered. A detailed assessment schedule, including deadlines and exam dates, will be available on the Automated Governance System (AGS) and personalised timetables before the semester starts. Assessments will not be scheduled on Fridays, weekends, or outside standard hours unless approved by the Academic Board. Module leaders will provide timely details and notify students immediately of any changes.
Principles
- Equity: Ensuring all students have equal access to assessment opportunities.
- Transparency: Providing clear communication regarding the timing and format of assessments.
- Balance: Scheduling assessments to avoid unnecessary clustering and student overload.
- Flexibility: Facilitating adjustments for students with specific requirements.
- Timeliness: Giving students adequate notice to prepare for assessments effectively.
- Efficiency: Organising assessment periods to maximise use of resources and spaces.
- Well-being: Considering student well-being in the scheduling of assessments.
- Fairness: Maintaining impartial scheduling, free from preferential treatment.
- Responsibility: Encouraging a sense of personal responsibility among students to manage their assessment schedules.
- Accessibility: Guaranteeing that assessment venues are accessible to all students.
- Consistency: Applying the scheduling policy consistently across all School programmes.
- Continuous Review: Periodically reviewing scheduling policies to respond to student feedback and evolving academic needs
Metrics and KPIs
The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as key performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.
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