External Examiners

The role of an External Examiner is to ensure that awards granted are comparable in standard to those of other higher education institutions, that national subject threshold standards are complied with, and the treatment of students is equitable and consistent. External Examiners are independent and impartial advisers, providing informative comment on standards and quality and student achievement in relation to those standards. This is achieved by sampling students’ work and reporting on the operation of procedures and processes. Specific responsibilities are to:

• Ensure assessment information is clearly articulated and understood by students 

• Confirm the assessment process is appropriate, fair, consistent and in line with policies and procedures

• Ensure the aims, objectives and learning outcomes are appropriate and comparable to threshold requirements

• Confirm standards and student performance are comparable with that of other institutions

• Confirm the currency, relevance and coherence of the curriculum

• Report on academic standards and quality and highlight good practice and innovation 

Useful documents for external examiners

• External Examiners Regulations and Procedures
• Examination and Assessment Regulations
• External Examiners Annual Report Form
• External Examiner Fee and Expenses Claim Form (SAL6)

Please ensure you email your completed External Examiner Fee and Expenses Claim Form to your Academic Department. Please see Contact details below. Your fee and expenses will be paid upon receipt of your Annual Report.