Assessment and exams

The University takes care to ensure its assessment methods and processes are effective, valid and transparent and have integrity.

Our taught and research students are, because of the nature of their work, assessed in different ways. Where a postgraduate research programme includes taught element, standard taught assessment processes will apply to those elements.

Assessment-related policies

Our assessment practice is defined in University and school codes of practice on assessment which align to the relevant University Ordinances.

Taught student assessment

If you are involved with taught assessment, you can find the guidance, procedures and information you need.

Research student assessment

Graduation

As a member of academic staff, you are invited to attend your school's graduation ceremonies.

Certificates and transcripts

Certificates and transcripts are available to students once they have graduated from their programme of study. They are both produced through a centralised process.

Assessment cross-institutional functional management team

The team leads the development and delivery of processes relating to assessment and brings together specialists from across the University.

Hosting assessments for other institutions

The University of Leeds can facilitate assessments on behalf of other academic institutions. We will provide a suitable room and a University trained invigilator.  

Your assessment questions answered

Answers to the questions asked frequently by staff in schools and faculties

Policy on the Assessment of Written English

The University is committed to inclusivity and it is important that this commitment is reflected in assessment practices meeting the needs of its diverse student population, and that these are fair, transparent and consistently applied.

Reasonable Adjustments

The University is committed to inclusivity, and it is important that this commitment is reflected in assessment practices meeting the needs of its diverse student population, and that these are fair, transparent and consistently applied.