2022-23

Code of Assessment

The Code of Assessment is governed by Resolution No. 564 of the University Court, the provisions of which are incorporated in the Regulations below.

These Regulations are reproduced in the online Guide to the Code of Assessment where they are accompanied by commentary and examples.

General

Provision for Reassessment

Timing and Duration of Examinations[4]

Standards

Penalties for late submission of coursework

Aggregation

Minimum Requirement for the Award of Credits

Incomplete Assessment resulting from Good Cause

Management of the Assessment Scheme

Assurance of Standards

Central Administration of Assessment

Assessment of Study Abroad

Assessment of Visiting Students

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule D


[1] The term 'course' refers to a self-contained unit of study on a particular topic with defined level, credit value, aims, intended learning outcomes, mode(s) of delivery, scheme of assessment and possibly also pre- and co-requisites.

[2] Information about the SCQF may be obtained at: https://scqf.org.uk/

[3] This includes offering reassessment in sub-components.

[4] §16.14-§16.21 relate to timed examinations taking place in exam halls on-campus or at other approved venues. While the provisions do not directly apply to online examinations, in determining the duration of the latter note should be taken of the principles set out in these provisions.

[5] In cases where candidates present sensitive personal information which they are reluctant to discuss with more than one or two members of staff, a member of staff should be given responsibility by the Head of School for ensuring that relevant information is passed to appropriate colleagues in order for extensions to be considered.

[6] Where in accordance with §16.27(a)(ii) feedback on assessed work is returned less than five working days after the submission deadline, the limit to deferral of a candidate’s submission deadline or exemption from late penalty will be the time at which feedback on the work is provided to the class.

[7] In the event that this facility is not available, the candidate should contact the Head of School directly. In cases where candidates present sensitive personal information which they are reluctant to discuss with more than one or two members of staff, a member of staff should be given responsibility by the Head of School for ensuring that relevant information is passed to appropriate colleagues in order for extensions to be considered.

In addition to submitting a claim to MyCampus the candidate is also advised to alert a member of staff such as their Adviser of Studies/Advising Team or Assessment Officer to the claim in order that it may be considered promptly.

[8] The nominee of the Head of School with responsibility for considering such claims shall be indicated in the programme handbook. Such a nominee will typically be an Honours Convener, Head of Year, Programme Convener, or the holder of another similar senior role. 

[9] A candidate wishing to apply for deferral of a submission deadline should submit a claim as soon as they become aware of the relevant circumstances. Where a claim is submitted shortly before the submission deadline it may not be possible for the candidate to be advised of the outcome of the claim before that deadline.

[10] A grade point mean should be rounded in accordance with the following example: 15.5 and all higher values less than 16.5 should become 16.

[11] Illustrations of weighted course grade profiles are given in the Guide to the Code of Assessment.

[12] The College Board of Studies may authorise the setting of a higher percentage of submission in which event that higher percentage must be clearly set out in the School Instructions issued to all candidates enrolled in the course.

[13] §16.27 sets out penalties for late submission of coursework; these will not be applied in the event of good cause being demonstrated. In the event of coursework being submitted not more than five days late as a result of circumstances beyond the control of the candidate, the candidate may apply for exemption from these penalties - see §16.28. If a candidate is so permitted to defer submission of coursework, the ‘due time’ hereafter in these regulations will be the later time permitted.

[14] A candidate experiencing chronic or persistent illness or long-term adverse personal circumstances is encouraged at as early a stage as possible to contact appropriate sources of support such as their Adviser of Study/Advising Team and the Disability Service. The Fitness to Study Procedure may be used to consider how best to support any such candidate in their studies.

[15] The Student Absence Policy is available online at at https://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_129312_en.pdf.

[16] The mechanism for notifying the Head of School is MyCampus. In the event that this facility is not available, the candidate should contact the Head of School or their nominee directly.

In cases where candidates present sensitive personal information which they are reluctant to discuss with more than one or two members of staff, a member of staff should be given responsibility by the Head of School for ensuring that relevant information is passed to appropriate colleagues in order that their circumstances may be taken into account.

Where a candidate is seeking an extension of more than five working days to a coursework submission date they should submit a claim of good cause to MyCampus but is also advised to alert a member of staff such as Adviser of Studies or Assessment Officer to the claim in order that it may be considered promptly.

[17] Head of School means the Head or Heads of School or Schools responsible for the course, or other equivalent officers.

[18] Academic Policy & Governance is a new unit which combines the former Senate ad Academic Collaboration Offices.

[19] In scheduling examinations, the Registry shall take reasonable steps to ensure that no candidate is normally required to sit more than three examinations in two days and shall avoid, as far as possible, a candidate sitting a morning examination the day after an evening examination.

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