If you are thinking of appealing a mark, make sure you are aware of the new regulations
The University's Academic Review (Appeals) procedure has changed.
If you are considering appealing a mark or a decision made by the Board of Examiners, please ensure that you contact AWARE for advice and information as soon as possible as there are strict time frames you will need to stick to.
There are specific grounds for an appeal, dissatisfaction with an academic judgement is not one of them.
The three grounds for Undergraduate students are:
- That there exist circumstances affecting the performance of the candidate of which the Board of Examiners have not been made aware and which the candidate could not reasonably have been expected to have disclosed to the Director of Studies in accordance with Regulation 15.3(d);
- That there were procedural irregularities in the conduct of the examinations or formal course assessments (including administrative error) of such a nature as to cause reasonable doubt whether the Board of Examiners would have reached their decision had the irregularities not occured;
- That there is positive evidence of prejudice, bias or inadequate assessment on the part of one or more of the examiners.
There is an additional ground for Postgraduate Research students only:
- That there were genuine academic differences in philosophical approach or paradigms which had not been apparent when examiners were appointed on the recommendation of the Board of Studies.
In order to submit a request for an academic review (appeal) a student must complete the AR1 form and write a statement outlining their reasons for appealing. This has to be completed within 14 days of receiving the results on SAMIS or a decision on progression from your department.
For more information and advice about the academic review process have a look at AWARE's webpage or contact AWARE. The University also has information about the appeals process on their website.