Assessment Regulations and Policies

The following regulations, policies and procedures apply to the assessment of all Northumbria University taught awards unless specific exceptions have been approved by the Education Committee, and Academic Board where appropriate.  These regulations and policies are designed to ensure that academic standards are maintained and that there is fairness and consistency in how student results are agreed.

Please note that the Academic Regulations for Taught Awards are reviewed annually and are therefore, subject to change. Currently under review for new students entering in September 2026 is the degree algorithm. This is to ensure we are continuing to maintain academic standards and ensure our degree classifications accurately reflect student performance. Variations to the principles outlined in the Assessment Regulations for Taught Awards can be coordinated and approved within Academic Registry, and are clearly stated on individual published Programme Specifications. Please contact rg.variationorders@northumbria.ac.uk for a composite list of all approved Variation Orders, if required. 

Assessment Regulations and Policies:

• Academic Regulations for Taught Awards 2025/26 **This edition of the Academic Regulations, supersedes previous versions and applies to all students at levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 at the University enrolling or re-enrolling on taught programmes in the 2025/26 academic year.** 

• Academic Regulations for Taught Awards 2024/25 **This edition of the Academic Regulations, supersedes previous versions and applies to all students at levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 at the University who enrolled or re-enrolled on taught programmes in the 2024/25 academic year.** 

• Addendum to the Academic Regulations for Taught Awards 2024/25. 

• Approval of Work Set for Assessment Purposes Policy

• Anonymous Marking Policy

• Apprenticeship Framework

• Apprenticeship Framework Appendix - Aptem Training Plan Example

• Academic Misconduct Policy

• Academic Misconduct Appeals Policy 

• Assessment submitted Job done Student guidance

• Acceptable conduct in taught classes and other learning environments

• Avoiding academic misconduct- Student Guidance

• Classifying Undergraduate Degrees 2024/25

• End Point Assessment Policy

• English Language Policy

• Examination Governance Policy 

• External Examiner Policy

• Framework for Quality and Standards

• Glossary of Key Terms - Academic Regulations for Taught Awards

• Group Work Assessments Policy

• How to act on your module assignment feedback

• Late submission of work and extension requests policy

• Moderation Policy

• Ongoing Support for Disability or Medical Condition - Student Guidance - (Under Review)

• PEER Support and Observation

• Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) Policy

• Personal Extenuating Circumstances affecting Assessed Work - Student Guide

• Personal Extenuating Circumstances medical form

• Personal Tutoring Policy

• Programme Framework for Northumbria Awards

• Raising Concerns Policy: Initial Teacher Education

• Raising Concerns Policy: NMC/HCPC

• Raising Concerns Policy: Social Work

• Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Procedure: Initial Teacher Education Programmes

• Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Procedure: NMC/HCPC Approved Programmes

• Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Procedure: Social Work Programmes

• Retention of Assessed Work Policy

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and HE Credit Framework

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and HE Credit Framework Form

• Recording of Taught Sessions Policy

• Recording of Taught Sessions Policy - Privacy Notice (Under Review)

• Research Rich Learning Policy

• Review Framework

• Short Extensions Policy

• Study Exchange Framework

• Student Change of Circumstances Policy

• Student Charter

• Student Protection Plan

• Student Module Record Form (SMRF)

• Student Surveys

• Student disability and Unforeseen Medical Circumstances Policy (Under Review)

• Student Engagement Plan

• Student guide to Personal Extenuating Circumstances evidence

• Student Unacceptable Behaviours Policy

• Technical Extenuating Circumstances Policy

• Technical Extenuating Circumstances - Student Guidance

• Word Limit Policy