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 Progression and Award 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 Progression and Award Regulations below, and associated policies and procedures apply to students taking assessments in the current year, 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.
Further advice and guidance for students can be found via:
- Academic Advisors: 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 difficulties
- Student Hub pages your degree explained, Assessment, Exceptional Circumstances, Reasonable Adjustments
Section one
Section two - Associated Policies, Procedures and Guidance
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)
Assessment Forms
See our list of forms for assessment applications.
Changes to regulations
A summary of changes to the regulations compared to the previous year can be found here.
Future Edition of Regulations
UG Progression and Award Regulations 2024/25
PGT Progression and Award Regulations 2024/25
Previous versions of the regulations
Full regulations 2023-24
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.
Returning for a repeat semester or year
For students undertaking a repeat year/semester or returning from temporary/permanent withdrawal, the Learning Agreement should be completed.
The Learning Agreement guidance 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 and Modes of Assessment 2024/25
Marks calendar
Key dates and deadlines linked to the assessment process can be found in the marks calendar 2023/24 and 2024/25.
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.