External Examiners

External examiners are an essential part of the University's quality assurance and enhancement processes. The External Examiner Handbook provides information on University policies and procedures related to external examiners. 

External Examiner Handbook (PDF) 

Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes (Link to Relevant Website Page) 

Assessment Policy and Procedures (Link to Relevant Website Page) 

Programme and Module Specifications (Link to Relevant Website Page) 

Introduction to the External Examiner Role (Opens in Sway) 

Each year external examiners are required to submit an annual report to the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Team within six weeks of the relevant Progression and Awards Board. A template is provided to ensure consistency of the reports. 

External Examiner Report Form (Word) 

External examiners are paid an annual fee upon receipt of the annual report. Fee rates are detailed in the Schedule of Payments in the External Examiner Handbook. External examiners can also claim reasonable travel and subsistence expenses. Valid expenses will be reimbursed by the relevant school or teaching unit, which will provide the necessary claim forms. 

Please contact the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Team with any questions relating to external examiners at the University. 

EPA External Examiners
End Point Assessment (EPA) external examiners are responsible for providing external oversight of the end point assessment aspect of integrated higher and degree apprenticeships, and external quality assurance monitoring of our EPA delivery. The EPA External Examiner Handbook provides details on the role of EPA external examiners, including the external quality assurance activities and reporting requirements. 

EPA External Examiner Handbook (PDF) 

EPA external examiners are required to submit an annual report to the Apprenticeships Team within four weeks of the relevant EPA/Progression and Awards Board. A template is provided to ensure consistency of the reports. 

EPA external examiners are paid an annual fee upon receipt of the annual report. Fee rates are detailed in the Schedule of Payments in the EPA External Examiner Handbook. EPA external examiners can also claim reasonable travel and subsistence expenses, for example to cover expenses for visiting the University to sample live EPA delivery. Valid expenses will be reimbursed by the relevant school or teaching unit, which will provide the necessary claim forms. 

Please contact the Apprenticeships Team with any questions relating to EPA external examiners at the University. 

Guidance for Staff and Relevant Resources 

Guidance and relevant documentation for staff is available on the staff intranet. This includes appointment request forms. 

External Examiners on Staff Intranet (Opens in SharePoint)