Student Handbook 2024/25
10. Assessment
10.1. Module Assessment Types
Online exams
You must download, complete and upload your answers within the specified time period below. Late submissions are NOT permitted.
15 credit modules
The exam duration for a 15 credit module is 3 hours and 30 minutes, including a 30-minute submission window. The maximum word limit is 2,500 words.
| Task | |
| Reading and Research time | 1 hour |
| Writing | 2 hours |
| Word limit | 2,500 |
| Number of questions: |
2 (At the discretion of the module convenor) |
| Submission Window | 30 minutes |
30 credit modules
The exam duration for a 30 credit module is 5 hours, including a 30 minute submission window. The maximum word limit is 3700 words.
| Task | |
| Reading and Research time | 1 hour 30 mins |
| Writing | 3 hours |
| Word limit | 3,700 |
| Number of questions: |
3 (At the discretion of the module convenor) |
| Submission Window | 30 minutes |
On-Campus Examinations
On-Campus Examinations will take place in person on campus and will be handwritten examinations in an invigilated examination hall.
15 credit modules
The exam duration is 2 hours 15 minutes. This includes 15 minutes of reading time.
30 credit modules
The exam duration is 3 hours 15 minutes. This includes 15 minutes of reading time.
Final Assessment Exercise (FAE)
An FAE is a form of exam where students can provide more depth to their work.
FAEs are available for 24 hours from the time of release. You must download, complete, and upload your answers within this period.
Word limits and timings may vary by module, so you should check with the module convenor for specific format details.
Late submissions are NOT permitted for FAEs.
Essays
Some modules are assessed in full or in part, by essays. Essays are always linked to a specific taught module where you will be attending lectures.
Essay submission dates can be found in the Key Dates section of the Handbook. If a module has more than one essay component, the module convenor will indicate if the submission dates for these essays differ from the standard deadlines provided in the Key Dates section .
Class presentations/Oral assessment
Some modules include a class presentation or oral component as part of the assessment. If applicable, this will be thoroughly explained and managed within your class.Oral presentation dates are treated as examination dates; therefore, students are expected to attend in person or online on the specified date. The module convenor will provide you with the date and time for your presentation.
Extenuating Circumstances
Extenuating circumstances may apply for non-attendance– please refer to Extenuating Circumstances section for further information if appropriate.
Please refer to the full Academic Regulations at the following link: Queen Mary University of London Academic Regulations 2024-25
