Examinations and assessment

Courses are normally examined during the year in which they are taught.

Written statement on assessment (third years, 2009-12 cohort) (PDF , 124kb)

Methods of assessment

We use different methods of assessment including the research dissertation (a long essay of 7,000-10,000 words), the open paper (a take-home examination lasting 48 hours), slide or photographic examinations and formal three-hour closed examinations.

Examinations

Open papers, Spring Term 2012

Question papers can be downloaded from 12.00 noon on Tuesday 10th January 2012. Answer scripts must be printed out and returned by 12.00 noon on Thursday 12th January 2012 to the History of Art Office.

Download the Spring 2012 Examination papers

The Department has compiled a timetable of examined work deadlines, both for submission and marking.

  • History of Art Examined Work Deadlines (2nd/3rd years)
  • Examinations and religious observance

Penalties

Penalties for late submission of assessed work, or non-attendance at university examinations, can be severe if not supported by mitigating circumstances documentation and supporting evidence (or if the mitigating circumstances claimed are in the list of those not judged by the university to be acceptable). Penalties can also be applied for other reasons, e.g., over- or under-length work when there is a word count, incomplete work, poor English, poor presentation (including illistrations), inadequate proof reading, loss of anonymity when handing in work, and Plagiarism.

For full information about Penalties, see the department Written Statement of Assessment and the relevant Handbook for your entry cohort.

Results

Mitigating circumstances

The University defines a mitigating circumstance as a problem that you have encountered which goes beyond the normal difficulties experienced in life and that may have affected your academic performance adversely during an assessment period.

 

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