This exams and coursework information is for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 we have agreed alternative methods of assessment to replace our standard campus-based exams. Find out everything you need to know about the alternative assessment arrangements.
Find out when upcoming exams are taking place.
Find out when exams results are scheduled to be published.
The University of Essex provides invigilation services for students registered with other universities.
Find out about exam resits including fees.
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Find out about late submission of coursework
Find out about making a late submission request
Find out what extenuating circumstances are and about the policy regulations.
Details of what you need to do and when in order to apply for extenuating circumstances.
Find out how your extenuating circumstances application is processed and assessed.
Academic Appeals allow you to formally request for the decision of the Board of Examiners to be reconsidered because of special circumstances.
What you need to know if you're considering submitting an academic appeal.
Find out what happens after you've submitted your academic appeal.
Find out what options are available to you if you're unhappy with your appeal outcome.
An academic offence is an attempt to gain an unfair advantage in any formal assessment, such as coursework and exams.
You can commit an offence even if you have no intention of cheating, so you must be vigilant when submitting work for assessment.
Guidance on what to do if you're accused of committing an academic offence.
The process you need to follow if you wish to appeal against an academic offence penalty.