If you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate module, you should refer to the undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules assessment handbook (405KB).
If you are studying one of the short introductory modules in our Openings programme you should refer to the Assignment Booklet on your module site.
If you are studying on our Initial Teacher Education programme (PGCE or PGDE) use the Initial Teacher Training Programme (PGCE) version.
Code of Practice for Student Assessment
This document is part of the student regulations which apply to all students of the OU.
These regulations define the basis of the registration agreement between the student and us. Students who register for a specific academic qualification from the University are also governed by our qualification regulations which deal with registering for a qualification, completing a qualification and other matters about qualifications. The detailed assessment rules for each module appear separately as module rules.
Code of Practice for Student Assessment (59KB)
Our online assessment handbook outlines the University's policy relating to the different types of assessment you may have to complete for your modules. It includes our general rules and regulations for submitting work and sitting examinations and should be referred to in conjunction with your module-specific information such as your Module guide and Assignment booklet which will tell you about the individual elements of assessment in the specific modules you are studying.
If you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate module, you should refer to the undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules assessment handbook (405KB).
If you are studying one of the short introductory modules in our Openings programme you should refer to the Assignment Booklet on your module site.
If you are studying on our Initial Teacher Education programme (PGCE or PGDE) use the Initial Teacher Training Programme (PGCE) version.
Code of Practice for Student Assessment
This document is part of the student regulations which apply to all students of the OU.
These regulations define the basis of the registration agreement between the student and us. Students who register for a specific academic qualification from the University are also governed by our qualification regulations which deal with registering for a qualification, completing a qualification and other matters about qualifications. The detailed assessment rules for each module appear separately as module rules.
Code of Practice for Student Assessment (59KB)
Our online assessment handbook outlines the University's policy relating to the different types of assessment you may have to complete for your modules. It includes our general rules and regulations for submitting work and sitting examinations and should be referred to in conjunction with your module-specific information such as your Module guide and Assignment booklet which will tell you about the individual elements of assessment in the specific modules you are studying.
If you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate module, you should refer to the undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules assessment handbook (405KB).
If you are studying one of the short introductory modules in our Openings programme you should refer to the Assignment Booklet on your module site.
If you are studying on our Initial Teacher Education programme (PGCE or PGDE) use the Initial Teacher Training Programme