Examinations Abroad (External Students)
Notes of guidance for International Students wishing to apply to take examinations in their home country in the next academic session (external students only). This service is not available to students from the European Union.
External students
International students are asked to apply in advance on the basis that they would like, if required, to take an examined module that has been deemed as Failed (F), Not Completed (NC) or Not Assessed, in their home country, in the appropriate semester.
Applications
Applications must be received as follows:
- Examinations taking place during the Autumn Semester (January/February 2012) by 13 October 2011.
- Examinations taking place during the Spring Semester (April and May/June 2012) by 24 February 2012.
Fees
A Special Centre fee of £255 is required in addition to the re-assessment fee. A cheque made payable to "University of Sheffield" or a completed credit/debit card form should be included together with your application. You will be advised of the precise amount nearer the time.
What happens next?
On receipt of a completed application the Examinations Team will contact the British Council. You will receive confirmation that your form has been received by email.
If the British Council agrees to conduct the examinations
You will be informed in writing to your University email account. Examinations will be conducted as close to the University of Sheffield timetable as possible. You can expect to receive full details in writing to your University email account at least two weeks prior to the date of your first examination.
If the British Council is not available
In the event that the British council is unavailable,
you are required to return to Sheffield to sit your examinations. You will be informed as soon as possible and the Special Centre fee will be returned to you.
To cancel an application
If you decide you no longer require this service please inform Jan Telford at least 1 month prior to the examination period. For examinations taking place during Semester One please notify the Examinations Office by 09 December 2011.
You can contact the Examinations Team in writing as follows:- Ms Jan Telford, Examinations Team, Registry Services, Level 6 University House, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN, or telephone 44 114 22 21282 or fax 44 114 22 21287, or email (Link Below)
email : J.Telford@sheffield.ac.uk.