Student-Handbook-FdA-Photography

This Programme in partnership with City of Bristol College and University of Plymouth Student Handbook contains important information including: • The Institution Procedures, facilities

FdA Professional Photography

City of Bristol College

Programme Manager: Sacha Butterworth

Tel: 0117 312 5518

E-mail: sacha.butterworth@cityofbristol.ac.uk

Please note:

All the information in this handbook is correct at the time of printing

City of Bristol College is proud of its teaching and research and it undertakes all reasonable steps to provide educational services in the manner set out in this Handbook and in any documents referred to within it It does not, however, guarantee the provision of such services Should industrial action or circumstances beyond the control of the Institution interfere with its ability to provide educational services, the University undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services

Contents Page

Who’s Who 6

Welcome and Introduction 6

Programme Management 6

Personal Tutor 7

Module Leaders 7

Course Contact List Error! Bookmark not defined. Staff / Student Communication 7

Student Representatives and the Feedback loop 7

Your Programme 10

Programme Structure and Pathways 10

Programme Specific Resources 11

Your Virtual Learning Environment 12

Forwarding your Plymouth Emails to your preferred account 15

Studying at City of Bristol College 16

Campus Information and Student Support 16

Institution Policies 20

Assessment 21

Formative and Summative Assessment 21

Extenuating Circumstances 22

Academic Offences 24

Academic Matters - Procedures for dealing with late submissions and extenuating circumstances 32 Late Work 33

Progression to Further Study & How Your Marks are Calculated 33

Exam Procedures 34

External Examiner Arrangements 34

Enrichment and Co-Curricular Activities 35

Plymouth Compass 35

The Plymouth Award 35

The Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) 36

Taking Your Learning Seriously 38

Key Features of University Level Study 38

What next? 43

Employment and Progression Opportunities 43

Graduation and Results Guidance 44

Alumni 44

United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) 44

Anything else? 45

Frequently Asked Questions: 45

Dear Student,

Important – please note

The University will do its best to provide appropriate support for students with a disability In the context

of Higher Education study the term disability covers a range of impairments, medical conditions, mental health issues and specific learning difficulties We have put in place a number of changes to procedures and to our campus to make our courses more accessible, and this is reflected in the diversity of students studying with us However, it is important for us to consider any individual requirements sufficiently far in advance to enable us to advise you on the range of options available and to put in place appropriate arrangements

So please ensure you have told us about any disability even if you do not think it will affect you while you are at the University

If you have already told us about a disability we may ask you for further information or invite you for an information meeting (with the Disability Advisor, faculty representative, and accommodation officer) if necessary We can then properly assess, in discussion with you, your individual requirements and ensure that we have the best possible chance of having any necessary adjustments in place at the start of your course We can also advise you further about claiming for Disabled Students’ Allowance

If you have a disability but have not yet told us about it, please contact City of Bristol College Disability Support Team on 0117 312 5503 or the University’s Disability Assist Services on 01752 587676 or by email ds@plymouth.ac.uk While we can make reasonable adjustments to our provision, we may not be able to meet your individual requirements if we do not have the opportunity to assess them in advance, and that could impact negatively on your experience of the course or even your ability to complete your course, or

to take up your place

Please respond positively to any requests from us for information We can then explore with you the support available such as assistive technologies, study skills sessions and personal enablers We can also address any health and safety issues and relevant academic or professional expectations and if necessary advise you on alternative options Any information you give us will be dealt with in confidence and only shared within the University with your consent and on a ‘need to know’ basis We want to give you the best possible chance to take up your place, to be ready for study and to be able successfully to complete your university course

Who’s Who

Welcome and Introduction

Congratulations on your choice to study at City of Bristol College

We would like to extend a warm welcome to you as you commence your studies on the Graphic Design with interactive multimedia programme This programme is delivered in partnership with City of Bristol College and University of Plymouth As a student of this programme, you will be enrolled and registered

as a student of both the College and University, enabling you to study at the College and use its facilities,

as well as having student status with University of Plymouth

This Handbook provides you with a guide to the structure of the programme including the approach to teaching, learning and assessment It also contains essential information about the College and University regulations that will enable you to understand the expectations placed on you as a student and to help you make the best use of your time on the programme

Please take time to familiarise yourself with the contents of this Handbook as it will answer many of the questions you might have

This Programme in partnership with City of Bristol College and University of Plymouth Student Handbook contains important information including:

• The Institution Procedures, facilities and opportunities

• Programme Information

• Academic Regulations including Extenuating Circumstances

• Student Support including careers education, information and guidance

• Financial information and guidance on funding

• Learning Resources

• Study Skills Support including key resources on Referencing and Plagiarism

Note: The information in this handbook should be read in conjunction with the current edition of:

- Your Programme Quality Handbook

o available at; www.moodle.cityofbristol.ac.uk/moodle/mod/folder/view.php?id=96905

- Your Module Teaching, Learning and Assessment Guides

o available at: https://moodle.cityofbristol.ac.uk/moodle/mod/folder/view.php?id=96905

- University of Plymouth’s Student Handbook

Emilie Sandy Course Lead, CG.6e.53 0117 312 5260 Emily.sandy@cityofbristol.ac.uk

Lecturer Chris

CG.6e Store 0117 312 5123 Media.store@cityofbristol.ac.uk

Caroline

Coombs

Admissions CG.6e51 0117 312 5143 caroline.coombs@cityofbristol.ac.uk

Sacha Dye HE Registrar AD 0117 3125160 HERegistrar@cityofbristol.ac.uk

H.E Admin For all HE

general enquiries

Personal tutors are designated as a sustained and first point of reference for individual students on

personal, domestic or academic matters; detailed information will be available in your teaching, learning and assessment handbooks

Further information can be found by following this link to the University personal tutoring policy

Module Leaders

Emilie Sandy

Chris Rydlewski

Staff / Student Communication

City of Bristol College and programme staff will communicate with students in the following ways:

• Email

• Institution extranet/ intranet / virtual learning environment (https://moodle.cityofbristol.ac.uk) All programme teaching and learning, module guides area available on the VLE

• University of Plymouth Student Portal (see section below)

• Programme Notice-Board - outside Office CG 6E51

• Link to institution campus map or details

http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/contact-us/ashley-down-centre/

http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/contact-us/college-green-centre/

• University of Plymouth Mobile App:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/your-university/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/it-services/mobile-with-plymouth-university

Student Representatives and the Feedback loop

Each programme should have one or more student representatives elected by their fellow students to sit

on the Programme Committee Course representatives are a vital conduit, linking staff and students so that issues of quality of provision affecting students can be promptly and appropriately addressed In addition, representatives provide feedback to the programme’s staff on innovations and can assist the programme team in developing the curriculum to meet student needs Students are also represented on

University of Plymouth Joint Board of Studies (JBS), which scrutinises all the University of Plymouth programmes delivered at your institution

Course representatives are will feedback from the meetings to all students on the programme

demonstrating the impact of student voice and report on changes made to the programme based on feedback Online training will be given to all course representatives before commencing the role

All students registered on University of Plymouth courses, regardless

of where they study, are automatically a member of UPSU You can visit our website www.upsu.com to get all the latest information about the services we offer; discounts, activities, gigs, campaigns and

contact information for your current Lead Student Reps and Sabbatical Officers To stay on top of all the opportunities UPSU offer you can sign up to the Partner Student Newsletter; a monthly update

of opportunities for student at Partner Institutions like City of Bristol College Visit

www.upsu.com/partnerstudents to sign up

We encourage all student to get involved with a variety of aspects of UPSU life, whether that be

campaigning for change, becoming a course rep, coming along for a night out, volunteering, playing for a sports team, writing for our student newspaper or using our Advice Centre UPSU Advice Centre offer free, confidential and non-judgemental support, on academic issues, housing and finance There are loads

of opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people and support you through your studies

The Sabbatical Officers are there the needs of all students by visiting, meeting and communicating with Partner Institution Students as well as attending strategic boards and committees to champion the

Student Voice and make your views heard The Team are responsible for providing a link between Partner Institution Students and UPSU, and promoting opportunities for involvement If you would like to get in touch, please contact partnershipstudents@upsu.com

Student Voice

VocalEyes

As well as involving you in our surveys and focus groups, we

utilise VocalEyes, an online student voice platform to help us seek

student feedback and suggestions

VocalEyes allows students to quickly and easily generate ideas, share these with fellow students and encourage others to opt in to help make things happen This vital tool helps to project a truly

democratic student voice at our College www.vocaleyes.org/dashboard

The lead tutors will arrange ‘Student Staff liaison meetings’ and issues that can reasonably be addressed will be in a timely fashion and the resulting actions undertaken by College staff will be detailed in a ‘you said we did’ proforma, normally within two weeks of the issues being raised Issues of a longer term nature will be considered as part of the tutor end of module evaluation and will be discussed at either the autumn or Spring Programme Committee meeting

You will be asked to complete end of course or end of year feedback questionnaires Both of these

provide valuable information to enable us to improve your programme and learning experience

The University values the Student Voice and is actively promoting the work supported through the

student community More information can be found at voice

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/student-Student Representation, Feedback and Evaluation

Student Reps

Student representatives will be elected at the start of the year by the student group They will be invited

to attend a range of meetings that are part of the quality assurance process of the College The learner support team offer student representative training during the autumn term

Student representatives will be invited to the biennial Programme Committee meetings to contribute to the ongoing process of Programme Review Student representatives are invited to voice the groups’ comments and concerns around for example the teaching delivery, learning materials and resources The meeting is minuted and key issues that need to be addressed will be written into Programme Action Plan

or addressed as above

Student Ambassadors

If you would like to represent the College at Careers Events, Advice Sessions, College Tours and other events, then you could become a Student Ambassador Ambassadors are paid for the work they do and you have access to free training, learn useful skills, gain valuable experience and make new friends For more information contact, please contact marketing@cityofbristol.ac.uk

Your opinions and needs, often known as ‘Student Voice’ are an important aspect of being an HE student The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education in the UK suggests that ‘Student engagement

is all about involving and empowering students in the process of shaping the student learning experience’ Thus the Student Voice is really important and as such we actively encourage all students to get involved

at a range of levels in their learning and in quality assurance, enhancement and management of their course

Electronic Student Perception Questionnaire (e-SPQ) and National Student Survey (NSS)

The University will invite you (via your University of

Plymouth student email account) to complete an annual

online questionnaire (e-SPQ) specifically focused on

your experiences as a Higher Education student You will

also be asked to participate in the National Student

Survey (NSS) at the end of your programme Both of

these provide valuable information to enable us to

improve your programme and learning experience You

will receive feedback from tutors on changes that have

been made due to your feedback so it is key to engage

with these surveys to have your voice heard

Distinctive Features of your programme

▪ Distinctive Features of the FdA Professional Photography

• Bristol has a vibrant and diverse creative industry The programme has been developed in

consultation with a range of local media professionals and so reflects the current needs, skills and professional practices in the industry

• Photography professionals will be integral to the delivery of the course providing master classes, workshops, mentoring, lectures and feedback on project work

• The programmes will provide you with opportunities to collaborate with outside agencies as well

as possibilities of paid or unpaid commissions from external sources There may be work

experience opportunities with local companies

• This is a practically-based course, encouraging self-development, creativity and building a

professional portfolio

• You are given a broad skills-base in the first year with the opportunity to specialise in year two

Course Code: 3460

Full/Part Time: Full Time and Part Time

Programme Structure for FdA Professional Photography

Module Code

Module Title No of

Credits

Core / Optional

Programme Specific Resources

Resources may be found in the Study Centre, Studios or on the VLE There is a store to loan technical equipment

Your Virtual Learning Environment

Moodle

Moodle is our Virtual Learning Environment where you can access course materials and activities You’ll also find a wide range of ebooks, articles and other electronic resources, as well as information on study skills and facilities

Access Moodle - https://moodle.cityofbristol.ac.uk/moodle/

If you need to reset your password please email – IThelpdesk@cityofbristol.ac.uk

Your Library - Learning Resources

The institution provides resources that you need to successfully complete your studies You will be

introduced to these resources during your induction into the institution library You will also be inducted in how to borrow books, access online materials, use systems and obtain the necessary resources to assist you with your studies

The Study Centres (formerly LRCs) offer a range of resources and services to support your learning There are Study Centres at the main College sites and you may use any of these You will need your College ID card to borrow books and use computers You can book computers for up to 2 hours at a time, and these can be booked in advance via Moodle or in a Study Centre A maximum of 5 books / DVDs / videos may be borrowed at a time, some for 2 weeks Some books are for reference only All borrowed items may be renewed either at any of our Study Centres or online via Moodle Fines are charged for all overdue items

As well as the College Study Centres you also have access to Plymouth University Library electronic

resources

You will attend workshops to introduce you to the College resources during your first semester

http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/facilities/study-centres/term-time-opening-hours/

When you start college you will be issued with a student ID number and password, which will enable you

to access the following:

• Computers and laptops in classrooms and the Study Centres

• The College network where you can save your work

• ProPortal - your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) where you can check your course progress, marks, feedback from your tutor and your targets

• Library OneSearch, the discovery tool

If you have identified materials or resources that would be useful to other students or if you feel that the resources you can reasonably expect are not available e.g online, library, physical materials etc., report

this as soon as possible to the appropriate member of the academic or support staff If you judge the response inadequate, contact your Programme Manager and student representative so that the issue can

be addressed at the next Programme Committee Meeting

IT Facilities & WIFI

• We offer free Wi-Fi throughout our centres For access, follow these three simple steps:

o Step 1: Search for and connect to BYOD Wi-Fi network

o Step 2: Open up your browser and go to any website

o Step 3: Use you College ID and password on the login page

Room Access

You will be based in room CG6E39, Darkrooms 6e.23 + 25 , and Studio 6e.37 You will have access to the

HE common room at College Green

Students as Partners – University of Plymouth

Founded in 1862 as a school of navigation, Plymouth is one of the leading modern universities, ranked in the top 60 internationally under the age of 50 by Times Higher Education Twice awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education, it has won numerous accolades in respect of its teaching and its research The University has one of the highest number of National Teaching Fellows of any UK

university With two-thirds of its research ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (2014

Research Excellence Framework) It was also the first university in the world to receive the Social

Enterprise Mark

The Institution is part of Academic Partnerships within the University of Plymouth, which houses around 15,000 students studying across the region and overseas Academic Partnerships works closely to support the

Institution in development and review of the programme to ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning is offered The majority of provision delivered is at HE Level 4, 5 and 6 comprising of HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Bachelors Awards, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships, however some masters-level study is also delivered

Students and staff at the University of Plymouth have jointly developed an agreement that sets out key principles that underpin this partnership - “Students as Partners” - which can be found:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/students-as-partners

Applying for your University of Plymouth Student Card

As a University of Plymouth student you are entitled to our student card This is key for identification purposes but also allows you swipe access into our Charles Seale-Hayne library on the main Plymouth campus

To complete this process you must be enrolled with The University of Plymouth

You will need your Plymouth Student Reference Number (SRN) to apply for a card Once you have it go to https://eservices.plymouth.ac.uk/app/ and then complete the online form and the card will be posted to your institution for collection

The Plymouth Online Study Guide

As a University of Plymouth student you are able to access the University’s e-resources through the

Plymouth portal (the University’s internal staff and student website)

There is access to over £2 million of e-resources and e-journals in a variety of different subject ranges which can be used to support your studies This link takes you to the University of Plymouth Library page and if you then click on ‘Popular Links’ – ‘Your Library Subject Guide’ then ‘partner institutions’ it will lead you to your institution pages which are essential to familiarise yourself with Plymouth services and e-resources

In addition the University has created a Student Study Guide available at www.studywithplymouth.ac.uk which signposts you to a wealth of resources including UPSU (University of Plymouth Students’ Union), Study Skills Guides and using the portal

Forwarding your Plymouth Emails to your preferred account

Any communications with University of Plymouth will come via your Plymouth email account so it is essential that you forward your University emails to your preferred email address Please forward your emails on as soon as your programme starts to prevent missing key communications form tutors

especially around the topics of module choice and dissertation choice as you enter level 5 study

Instructions on how to complete this is available through www.studywithplymouth.ac.uk under the

Library and Digital Learning Tab

To access the Plymouth portal directly:

• Type in http://student.plymouth.ac.uk into your browser OR if you want to go in via the

extranet, key in www.plymouth.ac.uk and then click Login

• Enter the username and password given to you by your Programme Manager or Learning Resource Staff member

You will automatically have a University of Plymouth e-mail account accessed through ‘myEdesk’ which includes E-mail, calendar, contacts, (OWA) structured as follows:

Firstname.Surname@students.plymouth.ac.uk Your password will always be given in this format

Dob.dd/mm/yyyy e.g Dob.10/07/1984 You can change your password once into the portal however please make sure it is something memorable as you will need it throughout your studies

How to Change or Reset your Password

• To change your password at any time - click on the ‘Change Password’ on the top right hand side of the homepage

• If you have forgotten your password follow this link: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/password

The University subscribes to lynda.com - a comprehensive library of

video-based training resources available to all staff and students Lynda provides a

wide range of tutorials dedicated to increasing knowledge across a varied

range of subject area and is available at http://lynda.plymouth.ac.uk/

University Computing Helpdesk

If you have any problems when you are creating your computer account or logging into the student portal

or if you can’t access the information you need, please contact the University’s computing helpdesk by email: libraryandITenquiries@plymouth.ac.uk or by phone on: (01752) 588588 You could also enquire within your Institution’s HE Office as they have access to the University password changer tool

Mobile with Plymouth

The free official University of Plymouth app is the must have resource for

students or prospective students It is full of helpful University information that is

easily accessible wherever you are Available at:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/your-university/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/it-services/mobile-with-plymouth-university

Studying at City of Bristol College

Campus Information and Student Support

Institution to populate and remove if not appropriate – include links to website for further information Campus information including:

• Accommodation - http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/support/accommodation/

• Catering – facilities available on sit in the college refectory and coffee shops located in

reception

• Parking – on site but limited

• Local Students Union arrangements - new-students-union/

http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/news/college-introduces-• Personal Security & Crime Prevention

• Transport arrangements (if appropriate)

• Careers Advice and Guidance - http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/support/help-you-get-job-ready/

• Learning Development -http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/support/disability-and-wellbeing/

• Healthcare – Southmead Hospital https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/southmead-hospital University Hospitals Bristol - http://www.uhbristol.nhs.uk/

• Counselling services – http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/support/personal-issues-and-counselling/ https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/learning-gateway/disability-and-dyslexia

• IT Support including BYOD – please see above

• Study Spaces – please see above

• Multi-faith Prayer Rooms

The multi-faith prayer rooms are a place for spiritual refreshment, exploration and counsel for all College staff, students and official visitors to the College, of any religious persuasion or none It is designed to be conducive to individual prayer and meditation and will contain appropriate facilities to assist the prayers of members of major religious traditions

While the multi-faith room is for individual prayer, it is recognised that for Muslim prayer there is an additional blessing when the faithful pray with another or others While this is fully respected, it is expected that the multi-faith room will be shared openly with those of other religious traditions who may wish to pray at the same time and those who may just wish to think and reflect Arrangements will be made to allow for religious observance where and when this is possible, without detriment to our educational offer

Multi-faith Prayer Rooms can be found at all sites

Ashley Down (Davey House) - AD2.10

We understand that each person's requirements are individual to them That's why we tailor our service to meet your exact needs

We know that sometimes people feel less confident about asking for assistance We would encourage you

to come and talk to us We want to make sure you get the right support for you, and our team treats every conversation sensitively and confidentially

Find out more about the assistance we can offer by calling Student Services 0117 312 5000 or

emailing learningsupport@cityofbristol.ac.uk

http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/support/

The welfare team can be contacted on 0117 312 5000 or by email at welfare@cityofbristol.ac.uk

There is also a Facebook page that is updated regularly with events, information and loads more at: www.facebook.com/CoBCollegestudents

Students are primarily supported with their academic learning skills by their course tutors However, additional support can be provided by the Study Plus team

The Study Plus team are based in the College Study Centres, and offer advice and tips for writing essays, note-taking and other techniques for studying Time is allocated for students assessed as needing regular support sessions, otherwise students can book ad hoc appointments to access assistance as and when needed

Learning and Language Development can support you in your studies while you are on your course All sessions are 1:1 and are usually half an hour at a time If you believe you may have dyslexia, we are able to offer assessment and where necessary additional support from tutors trained and qualified in working with dyslexia (please also see Dyslexia Support, below)

Support Services for Students with Disabilities

The disability and mental health team will help those students who have long term conditions that require additional support and will carry out assessments to ensure that the correct level of support is

in place to help students progress on their programmes They will help students apply for Disabled Student Allowance when appropriate

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)

The College has an excellent reputation for providing support for students who need some further assistance to come to College and to get involved in everything on offer

There are many ways that College can support you You do not have to describe yourself as disabled and you do not need to have proof of disability to receive support

Disabled Students’ Allowances are grants to help meet the extra course costs students can face as a direct result of disability, mental health or specific learning difficulty They are aimed at helping disabled students to study on an equal basis with other students Disabled Students’ Allowances are paid on top of the standard student finance package They are for help with:

• Specialist equipment you need for studying

• A non-medical helper, such as a note-take or reader

• Extra travel costs you have to pay because of your disability

• Other costs – for example, tapes or Braille paper

The disability support team can be contacted on 0117 312 5503

Dyslexia Support

Dyslexia Support Telephone: 0117 312 5503

The dyslexia support team can provide dyslexia assessments and advise you in applying for DSA if appropriate They can also offer 1:1 study sessions and recommend examination access arrangements for you if you have particular needs The team works closely with course tutors to ensure that support

is appropriate to you and the requirements of your course

Anytime advice line

Plymouth has an ‘Anytime advice line’ offering around the clock, free, confidential assistance please follow the link: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/learning-gateway/anytime-advice-line

Enhancement Activities

The programme offers a range of activities, visiting speakers and work based learning activities You will

be informed of any associated costs payable by you, in advance to enable you to budget accordingly

Social Activities

See Students union;

http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/news/college-introduces-new-students-union/

Financial Information and Guidance on Funding

There are a number of funding options available to you whilst you’re studying, but it can be hard to know where to find them Whether you're taking your first steps into further education, continuing on with your Higher Education studies, or looking to make a new start by re-skilling, we can help you access the financial support you need whilst you learn Our Advisers are always on hand to give you information about what you are eligible for We can help you with:

• Funding advice

• Advanced Learner Loans

• Professional and Career Development Loans

• Childcare costs - http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/support/financial-support/childcare-provider/

• Student Funding arrangement – bursaries, www.gov.uk/student-finance, tax credits

• Disabled Students’ Allowance

information If you would like to meet with someone for advice, drop-in sessions or bookable

appointments are available via Learner Services: Advice and Enrolment

Money Management and Debt Advice

If you would like advice on budget planning or dealing with debt issues contact Learner Services: Student Finance

Higher Education Financial Support

If you require additional financial support whilst you are studying you can apply to the University or College ‘Access to Learning Fund’, contact Learner Services: Student Finance for further information

NB However, please note that you must clear all monies owed prior to completion of your programme Any debt that exists will delay your certification

Student Accommodation

The College has a Student Accommodation Office based at the Ashley Down Centre which can provide assistance in finding accommodation in the Bristol area

Institution Policies

http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/about-us/college-policies/

• Institution HE Charter

• Student Information Pages on Your Website

• Student Code of Conduct

• Health & Safety

• Equality & Diversity

Assessment

Formative and Summative Assessment

Your performance in a module will be assessed during the academic year, normally through a combination

of coursework and end of year examinations You must pass the assessments in order to be credited with that module for your award In addition, some modules may have to be passed as pre-requisites for others taken later in your programme

The method of assessment varies between modules and your lecturers will advise you of the method(s) to

be used This reflects the need to develop a range of different knowledge, understanding and skills

During your programme you may experience some, or all, of the following types of assessment:

• Coursework essay questions

• Coursework reports

• Coursework case study

• Group and individual presentations

• Research projects

In all cases these are chosen and designed to assess your achievement of the particular learning outcomes for the module You will be given Assessment Criteria which are used to judge the extent of your

achievement

Please note that ALL assessment marks and results are provisional until confirmed by the Subject

Assessment Panel and verified by the Award Assessment Board

Please reference the Benchmarking Skills Map within the Programme Specification for further details on how the teaching, learning and assessments are achieved within each module This can be found within your Programme Quality Handbook

Indicative Programme Assessment Schedule, Assessment Flowchart and Hand In Process

Extenuating Circumstances

Extenuating Circumstances are circumstances which:

• affect your ability to attend or complete an assessment or a number of assessments

• are exceptional

• are outside your control

• can be corroborated by independent evidence

• occurred during or shortly before the assessment in question

Students who wish to claim Extenuating Circumstances should obtain a claim form from their HE Office The form should be submitted to the HE Office accompanied by independent supporting evidence

Assessed coursework / major project / dissertation or equivalent:

Extenuating Circumstances claims should be submitted as soon as possible, and normally no later than 10 working days after the deadline for the submission of the work

Formal Examinations:

Extenuating Circumstances claims with respect to formal examinations should be submitted no later than the Monday after the end of the formal examination week

Examples of extenuating circumstances that are likely to be deemed invalid:

• Alarm clock did not go off

• Car broke down, train/bus delayed or cancelled, other public transport problems (unless the student can demonstrate that he or she had allowed adequate time to compensate for such problems as might reasonably have been anticipated)

• Child care problems which could have been anticipated

• Accidents or illness affecting relatives or friends (unless serious, or you are a sole carer)

• Unspecified short-term anxiety, mild depression or examination stress

• Cough, cold, upper respiratory tract Infection, sore throat, minor viral infection, unless the illness was at its peak at the time of an examination, end-of-module test or in-class test and the corroborating evidence refers to the impact on your performance

• Financial problems (other than cases of exceptional hardship or significant changes in financial circumstances since enrolment)

• Holidays, house moves, family celebrations or other events where you either have control over the date or may choose not to participate

• Computer problems, corrupt data, disk or printer failure or similar

• Problems with postal delivery of work (unless recorded delivery or registered mail)

• Time management problems (e.g competing deadlines)

• Appointments (legal, medical etc) which could be rearranged

• Sporting or recreational commitments (unless the you are representing the University at

national level or your country at international level, or participating in an event that is of benefit

to the University’s national or international reputation)

• Debt sanctions imposed by the University

• Atypical performance

• Close proximity of assessment deadlines to one another

• E-submission of an assessment file in an incorrect format

Examples of extenuating circumstances that are likely to be deemed valid:

• Hospitalisation, including operations

• Health problems

• Personal or psychological problems for which you are undergoing counselling or have been referred to a counsellor or other qualified practitioner