Section outline

  • Academic Year 2023/24

    Online Exams:

    The duration for online exams is as follows:

    • Online exams last for two hours.
    • An additional 30 minutes are given for students to scan handwritten answers, convert them to PDF, and upload the document to QMplus.
    • Any exam responses submitted after the examination period will receive a score of 0 (zero). Late submissions are not permitted.


    In-person Exams:

    The duration for in-person exams is as follows:

    • In-person exams last for two hours.
    • If you complete your attempt before the exam ends, you may leave the venue once your answer script has been collected. However, you cannot leave during the first 30 minutes or the final 15 minutes of the exam.


    Staying up-to-date:

    Communication regarding exam instructions and duration will be disseminated to students by the School through email, the student newsletter, and the SEMS Homepage.

    For any queries concerning exam duration, please contact SEMS-Office@qmul.ac.uk.