Code of Practice for External Examining for Taught Programmes
The external examining system is one of the most important ways of ensuring that the programmes we are running are academically sound, that the students are acquiring the correct level of teaching and that programmes and that results are comparable to those in similar higher education institutions. At least one external examiner is appointed for each subject or group of subjects forming part of a degree programme.
External examiners have the opportunity to see and comment on all examination papers, all degree examination scripts and any other work that contributes to the degree result. Schools negotiate with the external examiner about exactly how much work they will scrutinise. External examiners sit on school and/or faculty exam boards and their views are taken extremely seriously.
At the end of an academic year the external examiner produces a report on the programme(s) for which they are examiner. These reports are scrutinised both at school level and centrally and schools are expected to respond to their external examiner explaining how points raised are to be addressed. The external examiners' reports are routinely circulated to the Head of School and other relevant contacts. Students may request a copy of any report by emailing exex-admin@bristol.ac.uk the request will be handled by the Education Support Unit.
Forms
Appointment and Re-appointment - including
External Examiners Fees and Expenses
Flowcharts relating to the processing of external examiner reports
Rules and regulations for students
Map of the University precinct
You might also like to refer to the following National Guidelines