We value the highest academic and professional standards and aim to be internationally recognised for the quality of teaching, learning facilities and educational experience offered to students.
Information and guidance about quality assurance and enhancement.
These are designed to ensure information is scrutinised by the appropriate experts and representatives from across the University.
The summary of academic policy decisions is prepared principally for the benefit of Heads of Department/School, relevant Centre Directors and for Departmental Administrators.
The University must ensure it meets the standards as outlined by external, independent regulators in order to operate as a provider of higher education.
Heads of Department are responsible for nominating External Examiners.
Detailed description of External Examiners' role and responsibilities.
Details of the External Examiner nomination criteria
Detailed description of preparation for the External Examiner role.
Information about using the External Examiner Portal to report submissions for the University of Essex.
Information for partner institution External Examiners on report submissions.
Information about fees and expenses payments for External Examiners.
A contract with an External Examiner will be terminated in the event of a failure to fulfil the role or a conflict of interest.
Student feedback is a vital part of the University's approach to quality assurance and enhancement.
The University and external bodies regularly conduct surveys to list to the voice of our students.
Guidance primarily for departmental administrative staff on how to manage module evaluations through the current Student Assessment of Modules and Teaching (SAMT) process.
Student Voice Groups provide an arena for students to discuss with staff issues connected to teaching, learning and student support.