The Assessment Appeals Procedure provides you with the opportunity to appeal a decision made on an examination or assessment.
The following steps apply:
Early Resolution Process
In the first instance, you should discuss concerns with your accessor who will explain the reasons for the decision made on your assessment. Your Tutor/Senior Lecture of Head of Department may be able to advice you on whether extenuating circumstances are applicable.
If you would like to submit a formal appeal, please follow the steps below.
Stage 1
Put your appeal in writing using the Assessment Appeal Form and forward this to the Deputy Registrar (or the Local Administrator for programmes delivered away from UCB). This must be done within 10 working days of notification of the decision that you are appealing.
You will need to give a full justification for your appeal including detailed information and supporting evidence. Evidence to support the appeal should also be attached to the Form or included as a separate attachment.
When they receive the form and evidence, the Deputy Registrar shall look into the case and decide if the minimum requirements for a reconsideration have been met. If so, they will arrange a meeting of the Assessment Appeals Committee to consider your case (normally within 10 working days).
As a student, you can attend the the Assessment Appeals Committee meeting. You may appoint a representative from within the UCB student community to support, advise and jointly represent you during any stage of the procedure - The Guild can help with this.
Stage 2
You may appeal against the decision of the Assessment Appeals Committee. You need to complete an Assessment Appeal Form within 10 working days of the notification of the decision of the Assessment Appeals Committee to the Pro- Vice-Chancellor (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning), who will convene a meeting at the earliest opportunity (usually within 10 working days) to hear the appeal.
If the outcome of Stage 2 is that your appeal is not justified, you will be issued with a Completion of Procedures Letter.
Next Steps
If you are still not satisfied with the outcome of the University College Birmingham complaints procedure. You still have options to escalate your appeal.
If you study a Further Education (College) course, you may submit an appeal to the awarding body.
If you study a University of Birmingham awarded degree, you may appeal to UoB or to University of Warwick if your degree is accredited by them.
You may also apply for an independent review of your appeal by applying to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA).
The full University Assessment Appeals Procedure can be found online here. All steps in the procedure must be followed to ensure the correct process and escalation occurs.