Academic Appeals
Academic Appeals are a student-initiated procedure and fall within the University's General Regulations.
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Purpose |
To allow all students (both taught and research) to apply for a reconsideration of a recommended grade for any module or degree classification or examination. |
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Grounds |
The student needs to be able to show that either there has been a procedural error or that there is new evidence concerning mitigating circumstances that was not made available to the examiners. Appeals will not be considered against the academic judgement of the examiners or in respect of the quality of teaching or supervision prior to the examination unless the student could not reasonably have been expected to have made this a subject of a complaint before the examination. |
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Process |
The student must apply in writing within 14 working days of the publication of the exam results (28 working days for a graduate research student). If the Faculty Officer finds that there is a prima facie case they will either determine that the appeal be upheld or refer the matter to an Academic Appeals Committee where it will be dealt with in accordance with the established Procedures (involving a reopening of the issues originally dealt with by the Examiners). Notes of guidance for staff attending meetings will be sent out in advance. |
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Review Mechanism |
If a student is not satisfied with a decision taken in respect of an academic appeal, they may use the final stage of the Complaints Procedure (click on link in the left hand menu) and submit a case review form requesting that their case be reviewed by a Pro-Vice-Chancellor. |
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Contact |
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Advice for Students |
The Student Advice Centre can advise a student on their position. |
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Regulations |
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Procedures |
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Downloads |
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Other Information |
Notes for Faculty Officers considering complaints and appeals (WORD 42KB) Notes for Academic Departments considering Student Complaints and Academic Appeals (WORD 70.5KB) |