Just as teaching is conducted in a range of styles, so too is assessment. This approach has a number of benefits for you as it means you don’t have to rely on just one method of judging your work.
On most programmes you will usually undertake some timed exams, but you may also find variations on the old-style ‘test’. For instance, some programmes hold open-book exams (where you can use reference books). You may also have objective tests, and papers that you write outside the exam hall - again with access to reference materials.
Many programmes include a substantial proportion of continuous assessment. This means that some or all of the work you do during the programme (eg, essays, seminar papers and reports) count towards your final marks.
Informal assessment of your progress can occur at any time, but formal assessments normally take place twice a year at the end of each semester.
You are kept informed of how you are doing by your programme tutors – and given guidance on how to improve weaker areas of your skillset or knowledge. You can also get advice at any stage from your Personal Tutor or other members of our academic team.
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Assessments - How You Are Assessed
