Exam setting deadlines 2023-24
Exam setting and marking deadlines 2023/24
Semester 1 exam setting
Non-honours, UG3, UG4 and MSc courses are examined at the end of Semester 1.
All UG1 and UG2 resit exams should be set to the same schedule as the main exam diet for the course.
Revised Exam Scrutiny Process from session 2017/18
| Date | Task | Day, Academic Week |
|---|---|---|
| 25/09 (week of) | Prepare all exam PCs for immediate use. | [Monday, Week 2] |
| 02/10 (week of) | Advertise availability of exam PCs. | [From Monday, Week 3] |
| 09/10 (week of) | Nominate internal vetters by 13/10/23 | [Friday, Week 4] |
|
20/10 |
Deadline for all Semester 1 exam papers and solutions to be set on exam PCs , AND review to be completed by the nominated vetter by 20/10/23 |
[Friday, Week 5] |
| 27/10 12 pm | Deadline for all S1 exam papers to be updated by setter in response to vetter comments by 27/10/23 | [Friday, Week 6] |
| 30/10 | Exam papers sent away to external examiners for review/ return by 10/11/23 | [Monday , Week 7 - Friday, week 8] |
| 13/11 (week of) | 14/11 Papers back from External Examiners, updates made in response to comments by 17/11/23 12 noon | [Friday , Week 9 ] |
| 20/11 (week of) |
Vetting committees for Semester 1 exams. UG1 Year Vetting Committee (DK Arvind, James Garforth) UG2 Year Vetting Committee (DK Arvind, Luo Mai) UG3 Year Vetting Committee (Douglas Armstrong, Steve Tonneau) UG4 Year Vetting Committee (Kousha Etessami, Adam Lopez) MSc Year Vetting Committee (Andreas Pieris, Shay Cohen) |
[Monday, Week 10] |
| 27/11 | Final corrections, checking and signing off of exam to be completed. | (Monday, Week 11) |
| 11/12 | Start of examination diet (ending Wednesday 21st Dec). | [Monday, Exam Week 1] |
| 03/01 | Expected return from vacation (ITO open for BoE preparation) | |
| 12/01 | Deadline for the return of all SCC Paperwork | [Semester 2, Week 0] |
| 12/01 | Deadline for the return of marked exam scripts | [Semester 2, Week 0] |
| TBC | UG4&MSc Exceptional BoE for ANLP & MLPR | [Semester 2, Week 1] |
| TBC | SCC Meetings begin | [Semester 2, Week 1] |
|
TBC |
Board of Examiners Meetings begin | [Semester 2, Week 3] |
Semester 2 exam setting
Non-honours, UG3, UG4 and MSc courses are examined at the end of Semester 2.
All Non-honours resit exams should be set to the same schedule as the main exam diet for the course.
| Date | Task | Day, Academic Week |
|---|---|---|
|
22/01 (week of) |
Prepare all exam PCs for immediate use. | [Friday, Semester 2, Week 2] |
| 29/01 | Advertise availability of exam PCs. |
[From Monday Week 3] |
| 10/02 | Deadline for exam vetters to be nominated | [Friday, Week 4] |
|
23/02 4pm |
Deadline for all Semester 2 exam papers and solutions to be set on exam PCs , AND review to be completed by the nominated vetter |
[Friday, Flexible Learning Week] |
|
01/03 -12pm |
Deadline for all S2 exam papers to be updated by setter in response to vetter's comments | [Friday, Week 6 ] |
| 04/03 | Agreed papers sent to External Examiners. | [Monday, Week 7] |
| 18/03 to 22/03 | Papers received back from External Examiners and setter updates complete by Friday 22/03/22 | [Monday, Week 9] |
| Monday 25/03 to Friday 29/03 (week of) |
Year Vetting Committees of all Semester 2 exam papers UG1 Year Vetting Committee (DK Arvind, James Garforth) UG2 Year Vetting Committee (Arvind, Luo Mai) UG3 Year Vetting Committee (Douglas Armstrong, Steve Tonneau) UG4 Year Vetting Committee (Kousha Etessami, Adam Lopez) MSc Year Vetting Committee (Andreas Pieris, Shay Cohen) |
[From Monday to Friday Week 10] |
| 05/04 - 12pm | Final corrections, checking and sign off to be completed by 12:00pm on Friday 5th April | [Friday Week 11] |
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24/04 |
Deadline to return all marked Semester 2 coursework (i.e. before the start of the exams!) | [Wednesday, Revision Week] |
| 29/04 | Start of examination diet (ending Friday 24/05) | |
| 24/05 | Deadline for the return of all SCC Paperwork | Friday |
|
24/05 - 12pm |
Deadline for the return of marked Semester 2 exam scripts | Friday |
| 27/05 (week of) TBC | SCC Meetings Begin - | Monday |
|
03/06 (week of) TBC |
Stage 1 (Course) Board of Examiners Meetings - BoE Dates 2024 | Monday |
|
10/06 (week of) TBC |
Stage 2 (Programme) Board of Examiners Meetings - BoE Dates 2024 | Monday |
| 17/06 (week of) TBC | Non Honours and PGT Stage 1 (Course) Board of Examiners Meeting - BoE Dates 2024 | Monday |
| 24/06 ( week of) TBC | PGT Stage 2 (Programme ) Board of Examiners Meeting - BoE Dates 2024 | Monday |
|
24/06 (week of) TBC |
Non-Honours Progression Meeting - BoE Dates 2024 | Monday |
August diet exam setting
[Resits for UG3 Ordinary, or as required by Honours Boards in special circumstances]
| Date | Task | Day, Academic Week |
|---|---|---|
| 17/06 | Prepare all exam PCs for immediate use. | [Monday] |
| 24/06 | Advertise availability of exam PCs. | [Monday] |
| 12/07 - 12 noon | Deadline for all Semester 2 exam papers and solutions to be set and internally vetted. | [Friday] |
| 15/07 | Question papers sent to External Examiner by ITO | [Monday] |
| 22/07 | Papers received back from External Examiners and internal nominated vetter | [Monday] |
| 22/07 - 24/07 | Setter updates complete by Wednesday 24/07/23 | [Monday to Wednesday] |
| 25/07 -26/07 | Vetting Committee reviews papers | [Thursday/Friday] |
| 29/07 - 12pm | Final corrections from EE and vetting comments, checking and sign off to be completed by Monday 12:00pm (noon) | [Monday ] |
| 30/07 - 02/08 | Preparation of exam papers | [Tuesday - Friday ] |
| 05/08 TBC | Start of examination diet (ending Friday 16/08). | [Monday] |
| 26/08 - 5pm | Deadline for the return of all SCC Paperwork | [Monday] |
| 21/08 | Deadline for the return of all marked August Resit exam scripts | [Wednesday] |
| 21/08 | SCC Meetings Begin | [Wednesday] |
| 22/08 TBC | Board of Examiners Meetings Begin | |
| TBC | Non-Honours Progression Meeting |
Exam marking deadlines
In order to ensure the organised and accurate entry of marks, we ask that you adhere to the following exam marking deadlines:
- for courses with up to 70 scripts - please return your marking to the ITO within 5 days of the exam.
- for courses of over 70 scripts - please discuss an appropriate mark return date with the ITO.
Further BoE details, including information on which meetings you should attend.
Notes on Exam Scrutiny Meetings 2015/16 (login required