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5. What should I do if I cannot meet a coursework deadline?
Deadlines are strictly observed. Failure to hand in work by the deadline with no exceptional circumstances will result in a penalty. 10 marks will automatically be deducted when a deadline is missed, and a further 10 marks for every further 24 hours that passes. If you are ill or have other exceptional circumstances contact your supervisor at the earliest opportunity. Your supervisor will discuss your specific case with you. You will need to complete an Exceptional Circumstances form and provide evidence. The exceptional circumstances page provides more information on this. It is important to act straight away because, unless you are completely incapacitated (and are later able to provide evidence of this), you cannot complete the form in retrospect.
6. How are exceptional circumstances forms assessed?
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We use a variety of assessment methods to ensure that you have mastered both the content and the skills you will need as a graduate of a BPS accredited Psychology course. Assessment methods and weightings change across the 3 (or 4) years of your course in accordance with your level of study. For example, early in the course (Years 1 and 2) the core knowledge required by the BPS is assessed predominantly in multiple choice exams. Later in the course (Years 3 and 4) there is a much greater focus on your application and evaluation of the core knowledge, assessed through open and closed essays. For information on how each stage of the course contributes to your overall mark, please see the student handbook. For information on the assessment method used in any specific module, please see the Assessment folder for that module on the VLE.