Under current policy, coursework submitted after the deadline can be immediately capped at the pass mark, even if it is only seconds late. This penalty is out of step with many other universities, such as Oxford, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The current system is viewed as disproportionate, unnecessarily punitive, and not reflective of the effort and quality of work submitted.  

 

We are asking the university to review and reform QA16's Penalties for Late Submission of Coursework, replacing the current immediate cap with a system of incremental deductions. This change would ensure a fairer, more consistent approach to late submission penalties that reflects best practice across the sector.  

 

• The University reforms its coursework late submission policy to introduce incremental deductions in place of the immediate cap.  

• The revised policy is implemented consistently across all departments.  

• Guidance and communication are clearly given to staff and students.