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Preparing for assessments like exams and coursework means understanding your assessment, and getting ready throughout your studies. There are many aspects to preparing for assessments, so we've covered some key areas here.
Understanding assessments
You'll complete assessments for throughout your studies so that we can award you the credits you need to earn your degree. These credits show that you’ve met the learning outcomes in the modules you’ve studied, and that you've gained the knowledge and skills needed in the course curriculum. On accredited courses, we also use those final assessments to prove to professional bodies that you’ve met their professional standards.
This means that to do well, you'll need to understand what is being asked of you, and what is being assessed. Assessments are designed to be accessible to you, and to let you demonstrate your knowledge and skills to the best of your ability.
When you log in to Moodle or Wiseflow, our Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and go to your modules, you'll see how you'll assessed. This might include:
- essays
- reports
- portfolios
- presentations
- demonstrations
- examinations
- something else
See more information about your assessments under the ‘Assessments tab’ at the top of your module.
Preparing for assessments
Academic skills support
Looking to improve your academic skills and enhance your uni work? Our faculty learning support tutors can help you develop key study skills, and you can also access our online learning resources too.
During your assessment period
Getting your essays and projects in on time, what you’ll need to bring to exams, and what to do if you can’t attend or submit on time.
Student Services
When you’ve got questions about uni life, we help you find the answers. Turn to Student Services for advice and guidance on student accommodation, health and wellbeing, money and finance, academic and disability support, and life as an international or PGM (People of the Global Majority) student.
Looking after your mental health at uni
Looking after your mental health at university will help you to perform at your best during your studies. Read our tips to find out how to take care of yourself at uni.
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Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is about being honest and transparent in your work. This includes making sure that you cite the sources of your ideas and information properly, ensuring that you’re using appropriate research methods, and checking that your work is free of errors. We have lots of services and support to help you develop your skills and establish good academic practice, including the use of anti-plagiarism software, which will be introduced to you at the start of your course. Find out more about Academic Skills Support.
Academic misconduct is any action that could give you an unfair advantage in assessed work, such examples can include but are not limited to plagiarism, collusion or cheating. The University investigates all suspected cases of academic misconduct, which can lead to a review and disciplinary action if we suspect that you have committed an assessment offence. For more information on academic misconduct procedures, see our Student Conduct Policy
If you are undertaking examinations in a time-constrained location, it is important that you understand and follow the rules on the conduct of examinations. For more information refer to Rules for the Conduct of Examinations.
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