You can view the details of the 2020/21 session below

External Examiner Agenda 21-22 [DOCX 14.51KB]

Topics for the University External Examiner Induction session include:

• 1. Summary of progression and award regulations 21-22 [DOCX 23.26KB]
• 2. Conduct of business and moderation of marks 21-22 [DOCX 94.82KB]
• 3. The role of the External Examiner 21-22 [DOCX 36.39KB]
• 4. Institutional Issues emerging from External Examiner Reports 21-22 amended [DOCX 22.95KB]
• Overview of Sussex Powerpoint [PPTX 103.84KB]
• Question and Answer session

External Examiners will have the opportunity to meet with students and relevant members of faculty after the induction session. 

Briefing Sessions

Briefing sessions are available to all External Examiners around the time of the School Progression and Award Boards.

The 2020/21 undergraduate briefings were held on:

Friday 11th June 2021 (10:00-11:00)

The 2020/21 postgraduate briefings were held on:

Tuesday 5th October 2021 (3:30-4:30)

If you are a newly appointed External Examiner you will receive an invitation to attend the annual External Examiner induction towards the end of the Autumn teaching period.