Examinations

Examinations are usually held world-wide at a number of centres in the UK and centres outside the UK (either through the local Ministry of Education or the British Council). The examination timetable is drawn up each year after all the examination entry forms for a particular degree have been received from the Examination centres world-wide. Arrangements for an ad hoc centre are not made.

The standard of the examination for the degrees is the same as that for students studying at a college of the University. Upon graduation you will be awarded a degree which will be classified according to the marks you have obtained.

The standard of examination for the diplomas is the same as that for the first year of the related degree (some diplomas also have introductory subjects). Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a diploma which has been graded based upon the marks you have obtained.

Even though you register as an External student it does not mean you are automatically entered for your examinations. You have to apply to enter. The 2003-2004 "Examinations Information" booklet for undergraduate students and the 2003-2004 "Procedures booklet: Postgraduate Programmes" for postgraduate students, which you are sent as part of your study package will tell you how and when to do this.