We want to make sure that you are up to date with any new changes to Exams this year. If you are unsure about any of these changes please contact the Student Advice Service for more information.
Exam mitigation for foundation year students:
Subject to approval from EAMC, there will be one re-sit opportunity for the examination component in July for the following reasons:
• Candidates whose performance in the first sitting was affected by illness or grave cause.
• Candidates who were unable to undertake the first sitting due to illness or grave cause. A re-sit in such instances would be the student’s first sitting.
There is no mitigation available for students to be re-examined on the coursework components (assessments & projects) of the course.
Students who did not attain 65% after the first sitting due to illness or grave cause would be deemed to have met the requirements for progression to Tripos if they were to obtain 65% following a re-sit.
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Investigating academic misconduct:
Although in previous years departments could investigate academic misconduct cases, from 1 October 2023, departments can apply a wider range of penalties.
Departments can still refer the matter to the Discipline Committee if further sanctions than those available to the department may be required.
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Extension requests:
Possibility to request a short extension to coursework and dissertation of up to 7 days from your department. Speak with your College Tutor, DoS or the Course Director to find out how to request an extension.
You may be able to self-certify the reasons for the extension without the need to provide evidence.
Requests for extensions of more than 7 days need to be requested from the Exam Access and Mitigation Committee.
This information applies to undergraduate and certain postgraduate students (not applicable to postgraduate research students).
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