Assessment Regulations

amp Code of Practice on

External Examining

Andreas Constantinou

Head of College Academic Policy Partners

April 2020

Part A of the Presentation

Academic Regulations and Codes of

Practice

UG and PGT credit requirements

Induction (University-level)

1 Code of Practice on External Examining (Taught

Provision)

2 lsquoGuidance for External Examinersrsquo document

3 Further guidance for external examiners can be

found here wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Part A of the Presentation

Academic Regulations and Codes of

Practice

UG and PGT credit requirements

Induction (University-level)

1 Code of Practice on External Examining (Taught

Provision)

2 lsquoGuidance for External Examinersrsquo document

3 Further guidance for external examiners can be

found here wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Induction (University-level)

1 Code of Practice on External Examining (Taught

Provision)

2 lsquoGuidance for External Examinersrsquo document

3 Further guidance for external examiners can be

found here wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Induction (School-level)

1 Programme handbooks

(inc programme

specifications)

2 Module specifications

3 Student handbooks

4 Marking and assessment

criteria

5 Guidance on marking and

moderation practices

6 Relevant QAA subject

benchmark statements

7 PSRB requirements where

appropriate

8 Copy of previous external

examiner reports and

responses

9 Dates of meetings

10 Timescale for moderation

and return of work with

deadlines

(CoP 34-38)

Academic Regulations

Relevant sections

5 Admission and Registration

6 Programmes of Study

7 Assessment Progression and Award

8 Student Conduct

URL httpsintranetbirminghamacukasregistrylegislationregulationsaspx

Academic Regulations

Relevant sections

5 Admission and Registration

6 Programmes of Study

7 Assessment Progression and Award

8 Student Conduct

URL httpsintranetbirminghamacukasregistrylegislationregulationsaspx

Codes of PracticeThese include

Assessment of Taught Programmes and Modules

External Examining (Taught Provision)

Student Attendance and Reasonable Diligence

Extenuating Circumstances

Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and conduct

in exams)

Misconduct and Fitness to Practise Committees

Academic Appeals Procedure

URL httpsintranetbirminghamacukasregistrylegislationcodesofpracticeindexaspx

UG award calculation

UG pass mark = 40 for most programmes (certain

exceptions eg 50 for MBChB and BDS)

Degree classification is based on the weighted mean

mark (WMM)

Stage 2 contributes 25 of WMM stage 3

contributes 75 (20 Stage 2 and 80 Stage 3 for

integrated masters)

If the WMM falls within specified boundaries then the

Universityrsquos lsquoProfilingrsquo system (distribution of module

classes procedure) applies

Borderline Candidates (UG only) The University uses an automated algorithm

(lsquoprofilingrsquo system) to determine degree

classification for undergraduates

Classification Cohorts prior to 201718 Cohorts from 201718

(graduating in 2020)

for consideration for a

1st

ge 670 and le 695 ge 680 and le 695

for consideration for a 2i ge 570 and le 595 ge 580 and le 595

for consideration for a

2ii

ge 480 and le 495 ge 480 and le 495

for consideration for a

3rd

ge 380 and le 395 ge 380 and le 395

Automated algorithm converts credits into points for students within

the profiling boundary

Level 2 weighted at 25 and Level 3 at 75

120 points at Level 2 and 360 points at Level 3

Need the majority of points in the higher band to move into

higher boundary

The revised profiling system (introduced 201718) will be in place at

Summer 2020 exam boards

External examiners should not be asked to discuss individual

borderline candidates at Board of Examiners meetings

Student L2MM L3MM WMM 1st 21 22 3rd Degree

awarded

A 7058 6733 681 250 150 80 1st

B 6333 6950 680 190 270 20 21

UG award ndash minimum credit requirements

Level C I H pass mark = 40 Level M pass mark = 50

No final stage resits

Minimum 100 credits required to progress from each stage

Lower alternative qualifications CertHE (at least 100cr) DipHE (at least 200cr)

Degree Level C Level I Level H Level M

3yr Bachelors

(At least

320cr)

100 At least 200 at I and H

including at least 100 at Level

H

4yr Bachelors

(At least

440cr)

100 At least 300 at I and H

including at least 100 at Level

H

UG Masters

(At least

440cr)

100 100(total 220 amp avg of

55 across Levels

C amp I)

At least 200 at Level H or

higher including at least 100 at

Level M

Adjusted Regulations (Bachelorrsquos amp UG

Masters) Slightly different credit arrangements for students on certain

numericscience-based disciplines ndash ldquoAdjusted Regulationsrdquo

In place since 2007 for Schools to lsquoopt inrsquo with approval from

University Quality Assurance Committee

System has been acknowledged by external examiners as an

appropriate method to ensure students in these disciplines are

not overly-penalised by the Universityrsquos credit requirements [Relevant Codes of Practice Adjusted Regulations Bachelor Degrees and Adjusted Regulations

Undergraduate Masters Degrees]

Schools using the Adjusted Regulations

Chemistry Mathematics Physics amp Astronomy Computer Science

All Engineering Schools

Biosciences Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences

Borderline Candidates (UG only) The University uses an automated algorithm

(lsquoprofilingrsquo system) to determine degree

classification for undergraduates

Classification Cohorts prior to 201718 Cohorts from 201718

(graduating in 2020)

for consideration for a

1st

ge 670 and le 695 ge 680 and le 695

for consideration for a 2i ge 570 and le 595 ge 580 and le 595

for consideration for a

2ii

ge 480 and le 495 ge 480 and le 495

for consideration for a

3rd

ge 380 and le 395 ge 380 and le 395

Automated algorithm converts credits into points for students within

the profiling boundary

Level 2 weighted at 25 and Level 3 at 75

120 points at Level 2 and 360 points at Level 3

Need the majority of points in the higher band to move into

higher boundary

The revised profiling system (introduced 201718) will be in place at

Summer 2020 exam boards

External examiners should not be asked to discuss individual

borderline candidates at Board of Examiners meetings

Student L2MM L3MM WMM 1st 21 22 3rd Degree

awarded

A 7058 6733 681 250 150 80 1st

B 6333 6950 680 190 270 20 21

UG award ndash minimum credit requirements

Level C I H pass mark = 40 Level M pass mark = 50

No final stage resits

Minimum 100 credits required to progress from each stage

Lower alternative qualifications CertHE (at least 100cr) DipHE (at least 200cr)

Degree Level C Level I Level H Level M

3yr Bachelors

(At least

320cr)

100 At least 200 at I and H

including at least 100 at Level

H

4yr Bachelors

(At least

440cr)

100 At least 300 at I and H

including at least 100 at Level

H

UG Masters

(At least

440cr)

100 100(total 220 amp avg of

55 across Levels

C amp I)

At least 200 at Level H or

higher including at least 100 at

Level M

Adjusted Regulations (Bachelorrsquos amp UG

Masters) Slightly different credit arrangements for students on certain

numericscience-based disciplines ndash ldquoAdjusted Regulationsrdquo

In place since 2007 for Schools to lsquoopt inrsquo with approval from

University Quality Assurance Committee

System has been acknowledged by external examiners as an

appropriate method to ensure students in these disciplines are

not overly-penalised by the Universityrsquos credit requirements [Relevant Codes of Practice Adjusted Regulations Bachelor Degrees and Adjusted Regulations

Undergraduate Masters Degrees]

Schools using the Adjusted Regulations

Chemistry Mathematics Physics amp Astronomy Computer Science

All Engineering Schools

Biosciences Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences

Automated algorithm converts credits into points for students within

the profiling boundary

Level 2 weighted at 25 and Level 3 at 75

120 points at Level 2 and 360 points at Level 3

Need the majority of points in the higher band to move into

higher boundary

The revised profiling system (introduced 201718) will be in place at

Summer 2020 exam boards

External examiners should not be asked to discuss individual

borderline candidates at Board of Examiners meetings

Student L2MM L3MM WMM 1st 21 22 3rd Degree

awarded

A 7058 6733 681 250 150 80 1st

B 6333 6950 680 190 270 20 21

UG award ndash minimum credit requirements

Level C I H pass mark = 40 Level M pass mark = 50

No final stage resits

Minimum 100 credits required to progress from each stage

Lower alternative qualifications CertHE (at least 100cr) DipHE (at least 200cr)

Degree Level C Level I Level H Level M

3yr Bachelors

(At least

320cr)

100 At least 200 at I and H

including at least 100 at Level

H

4yr Bachelors

(At least

440cr)

100 At least 300 at I and H

including at least 100 at Level

H

UG Masters

(At least

440cr)

100 100(total 220 amp avg of

55 across Levels

C amp I)

At least 200 at Level H or

higher including at least 100 at

Level M

Adjusted Regulations (Bachelorrsquos amp UG

Masters) Slightly different credit arrangements for students on certain

numericscience-based disciplines ndash ldquoAdjusted Regulationsrdquo

In place since 2007 for Schools to lsquoopt inrsquo with approval from

University Quality Assurance Committee

System has been acknowledged by external examiners as an

appropriate method to ensure students in these disciplines are

not overly-penalised by the Universityrsquos credit requirements [Relevant Codes of Practice Adjusted Regulations Bachelor Degrees and Adjusted Regulations

Undergraduate Masters Degrees]

Schools using the Adjusted Regulations

Chemistry Mathematics Physics amp Astronomy Computer Science

All Engineering Schools

Biosciences Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences

UG award ndash minimum credit requirements

Level C I H pass mark = 40 Level M pass mark = 50

No final stage resits

Minimum 100 credits required to progress from each stage

Lower alternative qualifications CertHE (at least 100cr) DipHE (at least 200cr)

Degree Level C Level I Level H Level M

3yr Bachelors

(At least

320cr)

100 At least 200 at I and H

including at least 100 at Level

H

4yr Bachelors

(At least

440cr)

100 At least 300 at I and H

including at least 100 at Level

H

UG Masters

(At least

440cr)

100 100(total 220 amp avg of

55 across Levels

C amp I)

At least 200 at Level H or

higher including at least 100 at

Level M

Adjusted Regulations (Bachelorrsquos amp UG

Masters) Slightly different credit arrangements for students on certain

numericscience-based disciplines ndash ldquoAdjusted Regulationsrdquo

In place since 2007 for Schools to lsquoopt inrsquo with approval from

University Quality Assurance Committee

System has been acknowledged by external examiners as an

appropriate method to ensure students in these disciplines are

not overly-penalised by the Universityrsquos credit requirements [Relevant Codes of Practice Adjusted Regulations Bachelor Degrees and Adjusted Regulations

Undergraduate Masters Degrees]

Schools using the Adjusted Regulations

Chemistry Mathematics Physics amp Astronomy Computer Science

All Engineering Schools

Biosciences Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences

Adjusted Regulations (Bachelorrsquos amp UG

Masters) Slightly different credit arrangements for students on certain

numericscience-based disciplines ndash ldquoAdjusted Regulationsrdquo

In place since 2007 for Schools to lsquoopt inrsquo with approval from

University Quality Assurance Committee

System has been acknowledged by external examiners as an

appropriate method to ensure students in these disciplines are

not overly-penalised by the Universityrsquos credit requirements [Relevant Codes of Practice Adjusted Regulations Bachelor Degrees and Adjusted Regulations

Undergraduate Masters Degrees]

Schools using the Adjusted Regulations

Chemistry Mathematics Physics amp Astronomy Computer Science

All Engineering Schools

Biosciences Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences

PGT degree award requirements Level M pass mark = 50

Achieve at least 40 in all modules

Pass at least 80 credits taught level M modules (out

of 120 credits)

Pass 60 credit dissertation module(s) (also level M)

Must have weighted mean mark (WMM) of 50 in

taught component

Merit and Distinction ndash pass all modules and achieve

higher WMMs

Alternative Qualifications PGCert PGDip

Grade Point Average (GPA)

From July 2019 students graduating with a classified

Bachelorrsquos or undergraduate Masterrsquos degree are

able to apply for their Grade Point Average (GPA)

score

The Overall weighted mean mark (WMM) is mapped

to the single GPA scale for Higher Education (UK)

To recognise exceptional achievement a lsquocum laudersquo

award is given to students in the top 10 of their

cohort

Part B of the Presentation

Code of Practice on External Examining

(Taught Provision)

Code of Practice on External

Examining (Taught Provision)

1 Principles

2 Appointment

3 Induction

4 Enhancement

5 Scrutiny of marking

6 Board of Examiners

7 Reporting

8 Consideration of

reports

9 Student involvement

10 DPAFOI

11 Causes for concern

External Examiner Reports

University requires an annual report from all external

examiners

Reports are submitted via a unique link which the

External Examiner will receive at least 6 weeks prior to

the report deadline

7 sections with a mix of yesno questions and free text

questions where commentary is required

Programmecurriculum assessment marking and

moderation award students enhancement closing

remarks

Separate reports please if appointed to UG and PGT

programmes

Quality Assurance of Reports

Deadlines are UG ndash 10 July PGT ndash 9 November

Reports are read by the College DoEsDeputy DoEs

and staff from Registry

Summarised for developmental issues and examples

of innovative andor best practice

University does reserve the right to request additional

information if report is considered to be of insufficient

detail (79)

Responses to External Examiner reports

An acknowledgement is sent on receipt of a report

Schools are requested to produce a response to the issues raised in external examiner reports within 6-8 weeks of receiving it

External examiners should be satisfied that the response addresses any issues raised in the report If not please query this through Registry

Responses (University-level)

University level issues are discussed with the

relevant staff and individual responses are drafted

where required

The response to a University level issue may come

as part of the School response or may be sent to the

external examiner as a separate communication by

the DPVC (Education)

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Grade Point Average (GPA)

From July 2019 students graduating with a classified

Bachelorrsquos or undergraduate Masterrsquos degree are

able to apply for their Grade Point Average (GPA)

score

The Overall weighted mean mark (WMM) is mapped

to the single GPA scale for Higher Education (UK)

To recognise exceptional achievement a lsquocum laudersquo

award is given to students in the top 10 of their

cohort

Part B of the Presentation

Code of Practice on External Examining

(Taught Provision)

Code of Practice on External

Examining (Taught Provision)

1 Principles

2 Appointment

3 Induction

4 Enhancement

5 Scrutiny of marking

6 Board of Examiners

7 Reporting

8 Consideration of

reports

9 Student involvement

10 DPAFOI

11 Causes for concern

External Examiner Reports

University requires an annual report from all external

examiners

Reports are submitted via a unique link which the

External Examiner will receive at least 6 weeks prior to

the report deadline

7 sections with a mix of yesno questions and free text

questions where commentary is required

Programmecurriculum assessment marking and

moderation award students enhancement closing

remarks

Separate reports please if appointed to UG and PGT

programmes

Quality Assurance of Reports

Deadlines are UG ndash 10 July PGT ndash 9 November

Reports are read by the College DoEsDeputy DoEs

and staff from Registry

Summarised for developmental issues and examples

of innovative andor best practice

University does reserve the right to request additional

information if report is considered to be of insufficient

detail (79)

Responses to External Examiner reports

An acknowledgement is sent on receipt of a report

Schools are requested to produce a response to the issues raised in external examiner reports within 6-8 weeks of receiving it

External examiners should be satisfied that the response addresses any issues raised in the report If not please query this through Registry

Responses (University-level)

University level issues are discussed with the

relevant staff and individual responses are drafted

where required

The response to a University level issue may come

as part of the School response or may be sent to the

external examiner as a separate communication by

the DPVC (Education)

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Part B of the Presentation

Code of Practice on External Examining

(Taught Provision)

Code of Practice on External

Examining (Taught Provision)

1 Principles

2 Appointment

3 Induction

4 Enhancement

5 Scrutiny of marking

6 Board of Examiners

7 Reporting

8 Consideration of

reports

9 Student involvement

10 DPAFOI

11 Causes for concern

External Examiner Reports

University requires an annual report from all external

examiners

Reports are submitted via a unique link which the

External Examiner will receive at least 6 weeks prior to

the report deadline

7 sections with a mix of yesno questions and free text

questions where commentary is required

Programmecurriculum assessment marking and

moderation award students enhancement closing

remarks

Separate reports please if appointed to UG and PGT

programmes

Quality Assurance of Reports

Deadlines are UG ndash 10 July PGT ndash 9 November

Reports are read by the College DoEsDeputy DoEs

and staff from Registry

Summarised for developmental issues and examples

of innovative andor best practice

University does reserve the right to request additional

information if report is considered to be of insufficient

detail (79)

Responses to External Examiner reports

An acknowledgement is sent on receipt of a report

Schools are requested to produce a response to the issues raised in external examiner reports within 6-8 weeks of receiving it

External examiners should be satisfied that the response addresses any issues raised in the report If not please query this through Registry

Responses (University-level)

University level issues are discussed with the

relevant staff and individual responses are drafted

where required

The response to a University level issue may come

as part of the School response or may be sent to the

external examiner as a separate communication by

the DPVC (Education)

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Code of Practice on External

Examining (Taught Provision)

1 Principles

2 Appointment

3 Induction

4 Enhancement

5 Scrutiny of marking

6 Board of Examiners

7 Reporting

8 Consideration of

reports

9 Student involvement

10 DPAFOI

11 Causes for concern

External Examiner Reports

University requires an annual report from all external

examiners

Reports are submitted via a unique link which the

External Examiner will receive at least 6 weeks prior to

the report deadline

7 sections with a mix of yesno questions and free text

questions where commentary is required

Programmecurriculum assessment marking and

moderation award students enhancement closing

remarks

Separate reports please if appointed to UG and PGT

programmes

Quality Assurance of Reports

Deadlines are UG ndash 10 July PGT ndash 9 November

Reports are read by the College DoEsDeputy DoEs

and staff from Registry

Summarised for developmental issues and examples

of innovative andor best practice

University does reserve the right to request additional

information if report is considered to be of insufficient

detail (79)

Responses to External Examiner reports

An acknowledgement is sent on receipt of a report

Schools are requested to produce a response to the issues raised in external examiner reports within 6-8 weeks of receiving it

External examiners should be satisfied that the response addresses any issues raised in the report If not please query this through Registry

Responses (University-level)

University level issues are discussed with the

relevant staff and individual responses are drafted

where required

The response to a University level issue may come

as part of the School response or may be sent to the

external examiner as a separate communication by

the DPVC (Education)

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

External Examiner Reports

University requires an annual report from all external

examiners

Reports are submitted via a unique link which the

External Examiner will receive at least 6 weeks prior to

the report deadline

7 sections with a mix of yesno questions and free text

questions where commentary is required

Programmecurriculum assessment marking and

moderation award students enhancement closing

remarks

Separate reports please if appointed to UG and PGT

programmes

Quality Assurance of Reports

Deadlines are UG ndash 10 July PGT ndash 9 November

Reports are read by the College DoEsDeputy DoEs

and staff from Registry

Summarised for developmental issues and examples

of innovative andor best practice

University does reserve the right to request additional

information if report is considered to be of insufficient

detail (79)

Responses to External Examiner reports

An acknowledgement is sent on receipt of a report

Schools are requested to produce a response to the issues raised in external examiner reports within 6-8 weeks of receiving it

External examiners should be satisfied that the response addresses any issues raised in the report If not please query this through Registry

Responses (University-level)

University level issues are discussed with the

relevant staff and individual responses are drafted

where required

The response to a University level issue may come

as part of the School response or may be sent to the

external examiner as a separate communication by

the DPVC (Education)

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Quality Assurance of Reports

Deadlines are UG ndash 10 July PGT ndash 9 November

Reports are read by the College DoEsDeputy DoEs

and staff from Registry

Summarised for developmental issues and examples

of innovative andor best practice

University does reserve the right to request additional

information if report is considered to be of insufficient

detail (79)

Responses to External Examiner reports

An acknowledgement is sent on receipt of a report

Schools are requested to produce a response to the issues raised in external examiner reports within 6-8 weeks of receiving it

External examiners should be satisfied that the response addresses any issues raised in the report If not please query this through Registry

Responses (University-level)

University level issues are discussed with the

relevant staff and individual responses are drafted

where required

The response to a University level issue may come

as part of the School response or may be sent to the

external examiner as a separate communication by

the DPVC (Education)

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Responses to External Examiner reports

An acknowledgement is sent on receipt of a report

Schools are requested to produce a response to the issues raised in external examiner reports within 6-8 weeks of receiving it

External examiners should be satisfied that the response addresses any issues raised in the report If not please query this through Registry

Responses (University-level)

University level issues are discussed with the

relevant staff and individual responses are drafted

where required

The response to a University level issue may come

as part of the School response or may be sent to the

external examiner as a separate communication by

the DPVC (Education)

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Responses (University-level)

University level issues are discussed with the

relevant staff and individual responses are drafted

where required

The response to a University level issue may come

as part of the School response or may be sent to the

external examiner as a separate communication by

the DPVC (Education)

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Consideration of reports amp responses

Summaries of reports and responses are submitted to both University and College level quality assurance committees and subsequently considered in Schools

Comments from external examiner reports are used as an input to our Annual Review process

Comments are also used as an input to the Universityrsquos periodic review process (VCrsquos Integrated Review)

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Sharing reports with students

QAA Guiding Principle ldquothe degree-awarding body ensures that external examiner reports are made available to students in fullrdquo

Reports and responses shared as part of the normal business of Staff Student Committees

Schools expected to have in place a mechanism for sharing reports and responses with any student making a request

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Fees amp expenses External Examiners receive an agreed fee for the service

they provide

The agreed fee may be claimed from the School

concerned upon submission of the annual external

examiner report

The non-staff expense claim form is used to claim both

fees and reasonable expenses and is available via this

web page wwwbirminghamacukexternal

Claim forms should be sent to your School administrative

contact for processing

Any queries to Schools in first instance

Communications with External Examiners

Email externalexaminerscontactsbhamacuk

Phone 0121 414 4049

Website wwwbirminghamacukexternal

PVC (Education) Professor Kathleen Armour

(pvceducationcontactsbhamacuk)

DPVC (Education) Professor Jon Green

(jrgreenbhamacuk)