This page provides information about assessment. For some support on good practice in assessment design, see our ADF page on Moodle.
Policy, tariff and assessment processes
University Assessment Criteria
Assessment criteria for different assessments at different FHEQ levels are available:
Assessment Type: | FHEQ Level 3 | FHEQ Level 4 | FHEQ Level 5 | FHEQ Level 6 | FHEQ Level 7 |
Coursework Essay |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Examination Essays |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coursework Reports |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coursework Presentations |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Reflective Coursework |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Dissertation / Independent Research Projects |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Download the assessment criteria
Programme teams are encouraged to use these as a basis for their own criteria for different assessments. You are welcome to redevelop the criteria for other types of assessments. If you are willing to share them with colleagues please do let the CTESS team know and we will be pleased to facilitate.
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