Regulations for examinations and assessment
Find out about our regulations around exams and assessment at the University of Sussex for taught provision.
Our regulations
The Examination and Assessment Regulations are approved by Senate and govern the way in which all taught students (undergraduate and postgraduate) are considered for progression and award at Sussex.
Our regulations ensure we are adopting best practice in relation to examination and assessment principles and processes, and that we are treating all students with equity and parity.
The Examination and Assessment Regulations below apply to students taking assessments in 2023/24, including students continuing their studies from previous years.
For Examination and Assessment Regulations related to research degrees, please go to the Research Student Administration Office webpage.
These regulations provide the formal documentation governing examinations and assessment.
They are split into two sections:
Section one
Section two
These regulations cover examination and assessment policies and procedures.
- Academic Misconduct
- Anonymity, confidentiality and personal interest
- Conduct of examinations
- Exceptional Circumstances Policy and Procedural Guidance
- Marking, Moderation and Feedback
- Question papers and titles
- Academic Appeals
- Results
- Students with a declared disability
- Terms of reference and officer duties
- Proofreading Policy
University of Sussex and Zhejiang Gongshang PGT regulations (to be updated)
University of Sussex and Zhejiang Gongshang UG regulations (to be updated)
Changes to regulations
A summary of changes to the regulations compared to the previous year can be found here.
Information for students on the regulations
See your degree explained on the Student Hub.
Previous versions of the regulations
2021-22 Progression and Award Regulations
2020-21 Progression and Award Regulations
Degree outcomes statement 2023
The Degree Outcomes Statement 2023 outlines the University's degree classification profile and the outcome of a review of associated processes and actions.
Managing Disruption to Online Assessment (IT Outage) Policy
The University Managing Disruption to Online Assessment IT Outage Policy applies where there has been a significant IT outage, confirmed by IT Services, that materially impacts on student access to University systems for learning and for submission of assessment.
Forms for assessments
If a student comes to you with a query about an assessment, see our list of forms for assessment applications.
Giving feedback on our regulations
For information on how schools, external examiners and students can provide feedback on the regulations, see processes for raising regulatory issues.
Returning for a repeat semester or year
For students undertaking a repeat year/semester or returning from temporary/permanent withdrawal, the Learning Agreement 2023/24 should be completed.
The Learning Agreement guidance 2023/24 applies to all students on a repeat year/semester and students returning from temporary/permanent withdrawal.
Modes of assessment
See a list of all approved Modes of Assessment 2023/24
Exceptional circumstances
See exceptional circumstances guidance on the Student Hub.
Reasonable adjustments
Find out about reasonable adjustments.
Submitting work and getting feedback
See information on the Student Hub on how to submit your work and get feedback.
Marks calendar
Key dates and deadlines linked to the assessment process can be found in the marks calendar 2023/24.
More guidance
You can also go to:
- your Academic Advisor: for academic advice related to your studies
- the Student Centre: non-academic advice, welfare support and information regarding support available on campus and in the local area
- the Disability Service: a team of specialist advisors who support students with disabilities and mental health issues.