Student Handbook 2023/24
10. Assessment
10.1. Module Assessment Types
Online exams
You must download, answer and upload your answers within the specified time period below. No late submissions are accepted.
15 credit modules
The exam duration for a 15 credit module its 3 hours 30minutes (this includes a 30minute submission window). The maximum word limit is 2500 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 (this includes a 30minute submission window). The maximum word limit is 3700 words.
|
Task |
|
|
Reading and Research time |
1 hour 30 minutes |
|
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)
A FAE is a form of coursework, where students will be able to give more depth to their work.
FAEs have a 24-hour time limit from the time of release. You must download, answer and upload your answers within this time period.
Word limit and times can vary between each module; we recommend that you check with the module convenor regarding the format.
No late submissions are accepted.
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 there is more than one essay component to the module the module convenor will specify if these essay submission dates differ from the standard essay deadlines found in the Key Dates section.
Class presentations/Oral assessment
Some modules have a class presentation/oral element of assessment. If applicable, this will be fully explained and managed within your class.
Dates assigned for oral presentations are treated as examination dates – therefore students are expected to attend in person or online on the given date. This date/time will be provided to you by the module convenor.
Extenuating Circumstances
Extenuating circumstances may apply for non-attendance– please refer to extenuating circumstances section for further information if appropriate.
Please see the full Academic Regulations on the following link: https://arcs.qmul.ac.uk/media/arcs/policyzone/academic/Academic-Regulations-2023-24.pdf
