External Examiners

External Examiners

The University is responsible for the quality and standards of all academic awards made in its name.

External examiners are appointed for a period of four years to assist with this on every taught degree programme. A few key ways they ensure this quality is by reporting on our academic standards; identifying examples of exemplary practice; and making suggestions to improve the learning experience of our students. 

 

 

 

University Policies and Guidance

• Policy and Procedure for External Examiners of Taught Programmes
• Handbook for External Examiners
• Guidance on virtual External Examiner attendance at Board of Examiners
• Guidance on Right to Work Checks for External Examiners of Taught Programmes
• External Examining - a guide for students
• Guidance for Secure Communications
• Canvas Guidance for External Examiners
• Guidance for adding an External Examiner to Canvas

Useful Resources

• University and Degree Programme Regulations
• Regulations Guidance for Chairs of Boards of Examiners
• Academic Appeals procedure
• Newcastle University Education Strategy
• Information for Candidates with Special Requirements in Examinations

Forms

• External Examiners Nomination Form
• External Examiner - Change to Appointment Form
• External Examiner Report - submit your report on the external examiner database
• Reporting - Guidance for External Examiners on using the online submission system
• Reporting - Guidance for Schools on using the online submission system
• Faculty Education Committee Summary Report Template
• External Examiner Process Flowchart

Information relating to Examiners' fees and expenses is available here. For enquiries or help regarding expenses and fees contact exams@ncl.ac.uk.

For enquiries or help regarding external examiner nominations, appointments or reports please contact ext.examiners@ncl.ac.uk.

For policy queries, or to request copies of the documentation below in alternative formats, please contact EPGS using the links below.

Are you interested in being an external examiner?

Newcastle University is supporting any colleague involved or interested in External Examining to undertake the Advance HE Professional Development Course. 

The course will lead to a recognition from Advance HE and will develop your ability to use evidence-informed approaches to contribute to impartial, transparent judgements on academic standards and enhancing student learning.

This training can also be used in evidence for promotion, and you’ll be listed on the Advance HE’s External Examiners Directory website. 

The course will start Wednesday 25th January. Further details on the course including dates, course content and time commitment can be found here.

If you would like to attend this training please fill out this form by 13th January 2023.