How do I Appeal my Academic Decision?

Students and recent Graduates are able to submit an Academic Appeal on the following grounds;

• That circumstances affected the appellant's performance of which, for good reason, the Assessment Board or equivalent body (including assessors at the viva voce examination) may not have been made aware when the decision was taken and which might have had a material effect on the decision (Note: if students wish to appeal on such grounds, they must give credible and compelling reasons with 2 supporting documentation why this information was not made available prior to the decision being made).

• That there was a material administrative error or procedural irregularity in the assessment process or in putting into effect the regulations for the programme of study of such a nature as to cause significant doubt whether the decision might have been different if the error or irregularity had not occurred.

• That there is evidence of prejudice or bias or lack of proper assessment on the part of one or more of the examiners; Additionally, for Research Degree candidates.

• The supervision or training of the appellant in respect of research for a thesis or equivalent work was unsatisfactory to the point that his or her performance was seriously affected (Note: if students wish to appeal on such grounds but the supervisory concerns arose significantly before the assessment result against which they are appealing, and without it having been raised under ‘Cause for Concern Procedures’ (paragraph 11.17) of the Code of Practice for Research Students and Supervisors before the appeal, the student must provide credible and compelling reasons for only raising these concerns at appeal).

More information can be found in the 'Appeals Regulations and Procedures' document here.

How do I Apply?

Students can apply by downloading the Academic Appeal form here. Student are encouraged to speak with the Student Liaison Officers (SLO) who are based within the Student Centre in Chancellor's Mall. There are 3 SLOs, who are attached to an individual faculty. They can be contacted via [email protected] or via the contact details below;

Kay Loxham - Faculty of Health & Wellbeing

T: (0) 1204 903229

E: [email protected]

Chris Collinson - Faculty of Professional Studies

T: (0) 1204 903540

E: [email protected] 

Luke Evans - Faculty of Engineering and Creative Technologies

T: (0) 1204 903541

E: [email protected]