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10.1 How students will be assessed听

During your studies, you will find that there is significant variation in the types and style of assessment you are required to undertake. Alongside the traditional written essay or coursework and written examinations, you will find Multiple Choice Questionnaires (MCQs), online tests, oral presentations, book reviews, group projects and many other styles. In the following section you will find helpful hints on how to approach these which will help you maximise your performance. The forms of assessment for individual courses are detailed in their Course Outline and on Moodle.

Coursework assessment is sometimes 鈥榝ormally assessed鈥�, which means that it contributes a percentage to the final mark of the course. All coursework assessments are compulsory and must be completed. Failure to complete assessed coursework may result in your being barred from examinations being deemed 鈥榠ncomplete鈥�. Not all coursework contributes to the final percentage of a course mark: 鈥榝ormative鈥� coursework offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and receive feedback.

10.2 Forms of assessment

Several methods of assessment are used for SSEES courses. The recommended methods are as follows. However, depending on the requirements of the module, there may be some degree of variation.

Coursework

15 Credit Courses

Suggested normal upper limit word count per weighting:

• 100% - 3,000 or equivalent
• 70% - 2,000 or equivalent
• 50% or below - 1,500 or equivalent

30 Credit Courses

Suggested normal upper limit word count per weighting:

• 100% - 5,000 or equivalent
• 70% - 3,500 or equivalent
• 50% or below - 2,500 or equivalent

Exams

Suggested normal upper limit duration per weighting:

• 100% (not recommended for 30+ credit modules) - 3 hrs
• 70% - 2 hrs
• 50% or below - 1 hr

Language Courses

• All language courses are assessed by a mixture of written examination and practical assessment.

10.3 What are the marking criteria and learning outcomes?

Undergraduate Marking Criteria

KNOWLEDGE

ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

STRUCTURE & ARGUMENT

PRESENTATION & DOCUMENTATION

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

**for language modules examined with a fixed marking scheme that produces a raw mark (0-100), the raw mark is scaled with appropriate grade boundaries to provide a final mark in the range 0-85%.

Postgraduate Marking Criteria

KNOWLEDGE

ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

STRUCTURE & ARGUMENT

PRESENTATION & DOCUMENTATION

RESEARCH SKILLS

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

**for language modules examined with a fixed marking scheme that produces a raw mark (0-100), the raw mark is scaled with appropriate grade boundaries to provide a final mark in the range 0-85%.

10.4 How will marks be combined to reach a classification?

Students starting in 2018/19 and onwards

3 Year Bachelors

The Final Weighted Mark (mean) must be calculated from the following counting marks, rounded to 2 decimal places:

First year:听听Best 90 credits weighted at 1
Second year: Best 90 credits weighted at 3
Third year: All 120 credits weighted at 5

4 Year Bachelors (with a Year Abroad)

The Final Weighted Mark (mean)听must be calculated from the following counting marks, rounded to 2 decimal places:

First year:听听Best 90 credits weighted at 1
Second year: Best 90 credits weighted at 3
Year Abroad: Zero credits
Fourth year: All 120 credits weighted at 5

Students who started prior to 2018/19

Social and Historical Sciences 3 Year Programmes 鈥� All SSEES UG programmes with the exception of Languages and Culture

NOTE: THIS APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS STARTING BEFORE 2018/19

Degree classification will be calculated on the basis of the median of results in modules to the value of 270 credits course units, to be selected and weighted as follows:

First year:听听the best 30 credits with a weighting of 1
Second year: all 120 credits, with a weighting of 3
Final year: all 120 credits, with a weighting of 5

Marks for retaken or substitute modules will be included in the calculation for the year of study in which the module was first attempted.

Social and Historical Sciences 4 Year Programmes with a Year Abroad Programmes 鈥� All SSEES UG programmes with the exception of Languages and Culture

PASS/FAIL YEAR ABROAD ONLY 鈥� NOTE: THIS APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS STARTING IN 2016/17 OR 2017/18

Degree classification will be calculated on the basis of the median of results in modules to the value of 9.0 course units, to be selected and weighted as follows:

First year:听听the best 30 credits with a weighting of 1
Second year: all 120 credits, with a weighting of 3
Final year: all 120 credits, with a weighting of 5

The year abroad does not contribute to the classification calculation, but must be passed. See 12.12 below for consequences of failure of the year abroad.
Marks for retaken or substitute modules will be included in the calculation for the year of study in which the module was first attempted.

Arts and Humanities 4 Year Programmes with a Year Abroad 鈥� Only SSEES UG Languages and Culture programmes

PASS/FAIL YEAR ABROAD ONLY 鈥� NOTE: THIS APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS STARTING IN 2016/17 OR 2017/18

Degree classification will be based on a mean of weighted year means, calculated as follows and rounded to the nearest integer:

First year: the mean of the best 90 credits is given a weighting of 1
Second year: the mean of the best 105 credits is given weighting of 3
Final year: the mean of all 120 credits is given a weighting of 5.

The year abroad does not contribute to the classification calculation, but must be passed. See 12.12 below for consequences of failure of the year abroad.

Marks for retaken or substitute modules will be included in the calculation for the year of study in which the module was first attempted.

10.5 Feedback

Students can expect to receive written feedback on formally-assessed coursework, usually within a maximum of one calendar month听from the submission deadline. If there are delays in providing feedback for individual courses, students will be notified of this before the four weeks have passed.听

Feedback can be provided in either paper form, which will be returned to students or electronically via Moodle on Turnitin. Please visit听听for a detailed walk through on the electronic feedback.

Individual assessments can be discussed with individual staff during office hours or by appointment.

Additionally, students may receive verbal or written feedback in class or on non-assessed coursework. Feedback methods are described in the Course Outline.

UG Students writing a free-standing dissertation or a History dissertation may send their supervisor a draft of up to听2000听words by 26th January 2024. The supervisor will provide general feedback rather than detailed commentary on style and argument. Feedback will be by email OR at a supervision meeting, followed by an email summary. The equivalent deadlines and word counts for MA students are听3000 words by 26th听June 2024.听

MRes students: please see the MRes Handbook.

Questions or concerns about the timing of the return of coursework can be sent to听ssees-student@ucl.ac.uk听in the first instance.

OFFICE HOURS

Students can meet members of staff to discuss academic matters without appointments during their specified office hours. Each member of staff will post a notice of these hours outside their office at the start of each term. They are available on the Current Students page of the SSEES website.

If consultation is required at other times, please make appointments or email the tutor first.

10.6 UCL Standard turnaround time for feedback

UCL Feedback Turnaround Policy

Regular feedback is an essential part of every student鈥檚 learning. It is UCL policy that all students receive feedback on summative assessments within one calendar month of the submission deadline. This feedback may take the form of written feedback, individual discussions, group discussions, marker鈥檚 answers, model answers or other solutions (although students should note that 皇家华人 is generally unable to return examination scripts). Students writing dissertations or research projects should also expect to receive feedback on a draft on at least one occasion.

If, for whatever reason, a department/division cannot ensure that the one calendar month deadline is met then they will tell students when the feedback will be provided - it is expected that the extra time needed should not exceed one week. Where feedback is not provided within the timescale, students should bring the matter to the attention of their Departmental Tutor or Head of Department.

Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 8: Assessment Feedback

10.7 Examinations

Students must ensure that they are aware of the regulations governing written examinations detailed in the UCL Examination Guide for Candidates on the Examinations and Assessment website:

• Examinations and Assessments
• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 4: Examinations

Students should pay particular attention to the regulations around examination irregularities. Students who are suspected of any form of cheating or of breaching the Examination Regulations will be investigated under UCL鈥檚 Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism procedures. 听

10.7.1 Intercollegiate Exams

UCL students taking examinations at other colleges as part of the University of London鈥檚 intercollegiate module sharing scheme should refer to the Student Policy outlined in the Academic Manual, Chapter 8 (Annexe 11: 鈥淚ntercollegiate Module Sharing with other University of London Colleges 鈥� Student Policy鈥�).

Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 8: Academic Partnerships Framework

10.8 Coursework submission

During your studies, you will find that there is significant variation in the types and style of assessment you are required to undertake. Alongside the traditional written essay or coursework and written examinations, you will find Multiple Choice Questionnaires (MCQs), online tests, oral presentations, book reviews, group projects and many other styles. In the following section you will find helpful hints on how to approach these which will help you maximise your performance. The forms of assessment for individual courses are detailed in their Course Outline and on Moodle.

Coursework assessment is sometimes 鈥榝ormally assessed鈥�, which means that it contributes a percentage to the final mark of the course.听All coursework assessments听are compulsory and must be completed. Failure to complete assessed coursework may result in your being barred from examinations being deemed 鈥榠ncomplete鈥�. Not all coursework contributes to the final percentage of a course mark: 鈥榝ormative鈥� coursework offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and receive feedback.

Further details on completing SSEES assessments are available on the module's Moodle page. If you are taking a module in another department or college please refer to their guidelines.

You are expected to submit work on time as required and in return you can expect to receive your work back promptly.

Deadlines

The dates for coursework assessment deadlines are determined by individual Course Tutors and are clearly set out in the course materials made available at the start of the course.

Electronic Submission

An electronic copy of each assessment听must听be submitted via the Course Moodle page by听15:00听PM on the day of the deadline. By submitting on Moodle, you will be confirming your agreement with the UCL Plagiarism Statement.

Submission through Moodle also submits the assessment to Turnitin.

If you encounter difficulties submitting your assessment electronically, you should contact your Programme Administrator or听ssees-student@ucl.ac.uk.

Routine computer problems such as viruses, disk corruption, printer problems or printer queues, and short term network problems are not acceptable grounds for lateness or for requesting an extension to the submission deadline. You are expected to take proper precautions and make back-up copies of your data or ensure adequate time for electronic submission.

10.9 Information about penalties for late submissions

Late Submission Penalties

Planning, time-management and the meeting of deadlines are part of the personal and professional skills expected of all graduates. For this reason, UCL expects students to submit all coursework by the published deadline date and time, after which penalties will be applied. The following penalties will be applied to alte submissions:

Undergrduate:

Component Mark of 40.00-100.00%

• 听听听 Up to 2 working days late: Deduction of 10 percentage points, but no lower than 40.00%
• 听听听 2-5 working days late: Mark capped at 40.00%
• 听听听 More than 5 working days late: Mark of 1.00%

Component Mark of 1.00-39.99%

• 听听听 Up to 2 working days late: No Penalty
• 听听听 2-5 working days late: No Penalty
• 听听听 More than 5 working days late: Mark of 1.00%

Postgraduates:

• 听听听 Up to 2 working days late: Deduction of 10 percentage points, but no lower than 50.00%
• 听听听 2-5 working days late: Mark capped at 50.00%
• 听听听 More than 5 working days late: Mark of 1.00%

Component Mark of 1.00-49.99%

• 听听听 Up to 2 working days late: No Penalty
• 听听听 2-5 working days late: No Penalty
• 听听听 More than 5 working days late: Mark of 1.00%

If a student experiences something which prevents them from meeting a deadline that is sudden, unexpected, significantly disruptive and beyond their control, they should submit an Extenuating Circumstances (EC) Form. If the request is accepted, the student may be granted an extension. If the deadline has already passed, the late submission may be condoned i.e. there will be no penalty for submitting late.

Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 3: Module Assessment
• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances

10.10 Information about absence from assessment

Absence from Assessment

Any student who is absent from an assessment without prior permission will receive a mark of 0.00%/ Grade F unless they formally request to defer their assessment to a later date by submitting a claim for Extenuating Circumstances with appropriate supporting evidence.

• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances

Absences from assessment need to meet the criteria for Extenuating Circumstances and be supported by appropriate evidence. If Extenuating Circumstances are not approved, the mark of 0.00%/ Grade F will stand and the student will be considered to have made an attempt.

10.11 Information about word counts and penalties

Word Counts

Assignment briefs will include clear instructions about word counts, the inclusion of footnotes, diagrams, images, tables, figures and bibliographies etc. Students are expected to adhere to the requirements for each assessment. Students exceeding these parameters will receive a reduction in marks:

The faculty has one unified policy, covering all programmes and modules, governing the penalties for work that is submitted over the published word count. The full policy can be found on the Joint Faculties鈥� Student Intranet, but the key points are:

• For work that exceeds the maximum length by less than 10%, the mark will be reduced by 5 percentage points, but will not be reduced below the pass mark.听
• For work that exceeds the maximum length by 10% or more, the mark will be reduced by ten percentage points, but will not be reduced below the pass mark.听

Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 3: Module Assessment听

In the case of coursework that is submitted late and is also over-length, the greater of the two penalties will apply.

The following table describes the normal practice at SSEES:

In case of doubt about what is included, students should check with the module organiser.

Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 3: Module Assessment

10.12 Information about the consequences of failure

Students are permitted a maximum of two attempts at any given assessment. If a student fails an assessment at the first attempt they might:

• Be eligible for Condonement
• Need to Resit or Repeat the assessment
• Apply for a Deferral or other support under the Extenuating Circumstances procedures

Condonement

Condonement allows a student to progress from one year to the next and/ or to be awarded a qualification where they are carrying a small amount of failure, as long as their overall performance is of a good standard and the requirements of any relevant Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies are met. Students who meet the Condonement Criteria will not be reassessed.

A student鈥檚 eligibility for Condonement in any given module is determined by the programme on which they are enrolled - some modules may be 鈥楴on-Condonable鈥� i.e. students must pass them. Condonement applies to module marks falling within a certain range, and students will need to meet defined criteria to be eligible for Condonement.

Student Guides to听Condonement

• Undergraduate Student Guide to Condonement
• Taught Postgraduate Student Guide to Condonement

Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 9: Progression and Award听

Reassessment

The Programme Summary describes the modules which students must pass in order to achieve their degree. Where a student fails to meet these requirements the Consequences of Failure regulations in the UCL Academic Manual (Chapter 4, Section 11: Consequences of Failure) apply.听

Depending on the amount of failure, Reassessment may take the form of either a Resit, which usually takes place in the Late Summer, or a Repeat in the following academic session. The marks for modules successfully completed at the second attempt will be capped at the Pass Mark 鈥� 40.00% for modules at UG Level/ Levels 4, 5 and 6; 50.00% for PGT modules at Masters Level/ Level 7.

If an assessment has been affected by Extenuating Circumstances (ECs) students may be offered a Deferral i.e. a 鈥榥ew first attempt鈥� or a 鈥榥ew second attempt鈥�. If the student successfully completes a Deferral of their first attempt, their module marks will not be capped. If the student successfully completes a Deferral of their second attempt (i.e. they have ECs on a Resit or Repeat), their module marks will be capped at the Pass Mark (i.e. the existing cap will not be removed).

There are some circumstances in which students will not be offered another attempt:

• If students are eligible for Condonement their marks will be Condoned and they will not be offered a Resit (however if a student has Extenuating Circumstances the Condonement Criteria won鈥檛 be applied until all Deferrals are complete).
• Students cannot be reassessed in a passed module (unless they have valid Extenuating Circumstances).
• Students might not be allowed a second attempt if they have been excluded for academic insufficiency, academic misconduct or disciplinary issues.

Taught Postgraduate students:

Students who fail a Masters dissertation/ research project will normally resit by 31 January (30 April for January-start programmes). Exceptionally, the Exam Board may decide that the extent of failure is such that the student needs to repeat the dissertation with tuition and fees.

Capping of Reassessment Marks

The marks for modules passed at the second attempt will be capped at the Pass Mark: 40% for modules at levels 4, 5 and 6 and 50% for modules at level 7. Students who defer their first attempt due to Extenuating Circumstances will not have their marks capped. Students deferring their second attempt (i.e. who have Extenuating Circumstances on a Resit or Repeat) will have their marks capped.

Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 11: Consequences of Failure
• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances
• Undergrduate Student Guide to Condonement
• Taught Postgraduate Student Guide to Condonement

鈥楲ate Assessment鈥�

If through illness, you are prevented from attending any course-unit examination, you may apply to the UCL for late assessment via the Extenuating Circumstances procedure.

The application must be made within one week of the date of the examination in question and should be made using the Extenuating Circumstances form and submitted to听ssees-extenuating-circumstances@ucl.ac.uk. Your application must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation (normally a medical certificate).

Late Assessment will not be allowed in any circumstances where prior planning could have made it unnecessary.

Further information is available at:听http://www.ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/extenuating-circumstances/student-support#top

Deferred Assessment

If an assessment has been affected by Extenuating Circumstances (ECs) students may be offered a Deferral i.e. a 鈥榥ew first attempt鈥� or a 鈥榥ew second attempt鈥�. If the student successfully completes a Deferral of their first attempt, their module marks will not be capped. If the student successfully completes a Deferral of their second attempt (i.e. they have ECs on a Resit or Repeat), their module marks will be capped at the Pass Mark (i.e. the existing cap will not be removed).

Further information:

• Extenuating Circumstances
• Academic Manual Chapter 2, Section 2: Extenuating Circumstances
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Failure of a Year Abroad

Where a student fails a Year Abroad, either owing to interruption, non-engagement or failure to achieve the pass mark, there is no opportunity for reassessment of the Year Abroad and the student must transfer to an equivalent degree where there is no Year Abroad requirement.

Timing of Reassessment

Reassessment must be made at the next scheduled occasion, which听will take place during the Late Summer Assessment Period (19 August 鈥� 6 September 2024).

Year Abroad Students

Students who are on a Year Abroad at the time of the next scheduled occasion will be re-examined during the late assessment period in the summer following their Year Abroad.

MRes Taught Modules

MRes students who are enrolled on an integrated MRes/Doctoral programme will normally be offered reassessment of any taught elements over the summer of the same year to allow them to progress on time.

Masters/ MRes Dissertation/ Research Project

The Programme Board of Examiners will determine whether the student should either:

a) Resubmit the dissertation in the same academic session, or

b) Interrupt and re-register in the following academic session in order to resubmit at the end of the first term and be considered for the award of a degree in January, or

c) Interrupt and re-register in the following academic session in order to resubmit at the next scheduled occasion and be considered for the award of a degree at the end of that academic session.

Where a student must be reassessed in a significant proportion of the taught modules, and this might affect performance in the dissertation or research project, the Programme Board of Examiners may recommend that the student undertakes the reassessment for the taught modules in the current academic session, and re-registers in the following academic session in order to resubmit their dissertation.

Format of Reassessment

Students will normally only be reassessed in those module components which they have failed.

10.13 Absence from assessment

Any student who is absent from an assessment without prior permission will receive a mark of 0/ Grade F and will be considered to have made an attempt.

Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 4: Examinations

10.14听Information about accepted referencing methods on the programme

Study Skills Handbook

The SSEES Study Skills handbook provides detailed guidance on study, essay writing, referencing and revision methods and is available from the Current Students page of the SSEES website:
/ssees/study-skills-guide.

10.15听Information about academic integrity (plagiarism) in the discipline

Academic Integrity听

High academic standards are fundamental to ensuring continued trust and confidence in UCL鈥檚 world-leading research and teaching, as well as the individuals who work and study at 皇家华人. UCL takes Academic Integrity very seriously, and expects students to familiarise themselves with UCL鈥檚 referencing and citation requirements. A good starting point is the . Students should also ensure that they are familiar with the specific referencing requirements of their discipline, as these may vary.

Candidates for written examinations should also familiarise themselves with the requirements set out in the UCL Examination Guide for Candidates, which is published annually on the Examinations and Awards website. It is also very important that students are aware of what items they are permitted to bring into the Examination Halls, so they can ensure they do not unintentionally breach the examination rules.听

UCL has a zero tolerance approach to the use of essay mills and contract cheating, as they go against every principle that 皇家华人 stands for. These types of service disadvantage honest students and devalue standards in our universities.

Plagiarism is defined as the presentation of another person's thoughts or words or artefacts or software as though they were a student's own.

Plagiarism constitutes an examination offence under the University Regulations and it important that you understand what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it. UCL regulations governing plagiarism apply to all student work, including examinations, assessed coursework and non-assessed coursework.

All UCL students are required to read the UCL guidance on plagiarism as well as the SSEES Study Skills Handbook which includes advice on presentation and referencing. All assessed coursework is required to be submitted to Turnitin庐, a sophisticated detection system which scans student work for evidence of plagiarism by matching text from student assessments to billions of sources worldwide, including websites and journals, as well as work previously submitted to SSEES, UCL and other universities.

Please refer to the 皇家华人ebsite for information on plagiarism (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/current-students/guidelines/plagiarism)

UCL has a zero tolerance approach to the use of essay mills and contract cheating, as they go against every principle that 皇家华人 stands for. These types of service disadvantage honest students and devalue standards in our universities.

The vast majority of students at 皇家华人ill maintain their Academic Integrity throughout their studies, but it is important to be aware that 皇家华人 may consider breaches to your Academic Integrity as an instance of Academic Misconduct. When Academic Misconduct occurs there can potentially be penalties imposed, and it is important to note that repeated breaches will be taken very seriously and could result in exclusion from UCL (see Academic Manual, Chapter 6, Section 9.3, web-link provided below). For students who are unsure of what may be considered as Academic Misconduct, the procedures in Chapter 6 of the Academic Manual define all such behaviour and how this is taken forwards. UCL also has online tools available to help students identify what behaviours may be considered as Academic Misconduct.

Further information:

• Academic Integrity
• Academic Manual Chapter 6, Section 9: Student Academic Misconduct Procedure
• Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 4: Examinations
• Examinations and Assessments

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English Language Support

The UCL Language Centre offers an In-session English for Academic Purposes Course which provides on-going language support for overseas students who are studying as undergraduates or graduates at 皇家华人 or other colleges of the University of London. For further information see听听 The course cannot be taken as an option within a SSEES degree programme and must be paid for separately.

10.16听Information about 皇家华人鈥檚 examination irregularities and plagiarism procedures

Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism

UCL students are expected to be aware of and adhere to UCL鈥檚 referencing and examination requirements as a condition of their enrolment:

• For examinations, the UCL Examination Guide for Candidates is published annually on the Examinations and Awards website. All candidates for written examinations must ensure they are familiar with the requirements for conduct in examinations set out in this guide.
• For coursework submissions, students must ensure that they are familiar with the UCL Library Guide to References, Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism which provides detailed guidance about 皇家华人鈥檚 referencing and citation requirements. Students should also ensure that they are familiar with the specific referencing requirements of their discipline.听

皇家华人ill use plagiarism detection software to scan coursework for evidence of plagiarism against billions of sources worldwide (websites, journals etc. as well as work previously submitted to UCL and other universities). Most departments will require students to submit work electronically via these systems and ask students to declare that submissions are the work of the student alone.

Any student suspected of examination misconduct, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, falsification, contract cheating, ghost writing (paying and/or instructing someone to write an assignment for you) or any other form of academic misconduct which is likely to give an unfair advantage to the candidate and/or affect the security of assessment and/ or compromise the academic integrity of 皇家华人ill be investigated under the Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism procedures. If misconduct is found, students are likely to be failed for that assignment and/ or module. Serious or repeated offences may lead to failure of the whole year, suspension or even expulsion. A breach of copyright or intellectual property laws may also lead to legal action.
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Further information:

• Academic Manual Chapter 6, Section 9: Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism Procedure
• Plagiarism
• Students can also seek advice from the Students鈥� Union Advice Service:

10.17听Information about research ethics, approvals process, code of conduct, etc. on the programme

Please contact your Programme Coordinator if you require to go through the research ethics approval process.

10.18听Information about Marking, Second-Marking and Moderation

Marking, Second-Marking and Moderation

All work that is submitted for summative assessment is marked by a UCL Internal Examiner or Assistant Internal Examiner. All UCL programmes also include second-marking and internal moderation processes to ensure that marking is consistent and fair. Second-marking can take a number of different forms depending on the type of assessment, but the overall aim is to ensure that marking is as accurate as possible. Internal moderation also helps UCL to ensure that marking is equitable across different modules, pathways, options and electives.

This system is designed to ensure that all students receive an appropriate mark for their work and judged according to the marking criteria agreed by SSEES Teaching Committee, which follows guidance set by UCL.

Marks communicated to students during the academic year remain provisional until they are confirmed by the Board of Examiners. In practice they are most unlikely to change and the word 鈥榩rovisional鈥� does not imply that students can negotiate higher marks with their course tutors.

If you receive a mark with which you are unhappy, you should first review the feedback you have been given, as this should contextualise the mark for you. If you remain unsure of why you received this mark you should arrange to meet with either your Course Tutor or your Personal Tutor to discuss your concerns and to explain the feedback to you. Please read the that provides gudiance on what to do.

UCL regulations do not allow for work to be remarked at the request of a student.听

SSEES assessment criteria are available on the听Current Students page听of the SSEES website.

10.19听Information about the External Examiner process and how to access reports via Portico

External Examining at 皇家华人

External Examiners are senior academics or practitioners from other universities who help UCL to monitor the quality of the education we provide to our students. In particular, External Examiners scrutinise the assessment processes on each programme, helping UCL to ensure that all students have been treated fairly, that academic standards have been upheld and that the qualifications awarded are comparable with similar degrees at other UK universities.

Each External Examiner submits an on-line annual report. Faculties and departments are required to reflect on any recommendations and address any issues raised in a formal response. The report and response are discussed with Student Reps at the Staff-Student Consultative Committee, and are scrutinised by faculty, department and institution-level committees. Students can access their External Examiner鈥檚 report and departmental response via the 鈥淢y Studies鈥� page through their Portico account either through 鈥楳odule Assessment鈥� or 鈥楽ummary of Results and Awards鈥� or by contacting their Departmental Administrator in the first instance. On the same 鈥淢y Studies鈥� Portico page, students can also access 皇家华人ide External Examiners reports for the last three years. For central queries relating to External Examining, please contact Student and Registry Services at examiners@ucl.ac.uk.