Examinations
Courses are examined by a combination of continuous assessment and formal examination.
- Examination Dates
- Examination Timetables
- Examination Conventions
- Foundation Scholarship
- Absence/Illness
Examination Dates
| 07 January 2013 | Foundation Scholarship Examinations |
| 08 April 2013 | Publication of Foundation Scholarship Examination Results |
| 29 April - 24 May 2013 | Annual Examination Period |
| 11 June 2013 | Publication of Sophister Annual Examination Results |
| 17 June 2013 | Publication of Freshman Annual Examination Results |
| 21 June 2013 | Court of First Appeal (All documentation for Appeals due to Course Office by Wednesday 19 June at 12 noon) |
| 26 August - 6 September 2013 | Supplemental Examination Period |
| 16 September 2013 | Publication of Supplemental Examination Results |
| 20 September 2013 | Court of First Appeal (All documentation for Appeals due to Course Office by Wednesday 18 September by 5.00 p.m.) |
Examination Timetables
The onus lies on each student to establish the dates, times and venues of examinations/term tests by consulting the timetables, and ensure their availability during these times of the year. Under no circumstances should students arrange to be away from College during these times. The Supplemental Examination timetable is now available from the Examinations Office web site.
Examination Conventions
A students' overall grade for his or her year is determined by the BESS Court of Examiners. The Court of Examiners uses a set of conventions to determine the grade to be awarded for a particular set of marks. These conventions, (updated to reflect the new harmonisation of assessment models approved by Council in May 2012) like the old conventions are guidelines only, and the Court of Examiners meeting always makes the final decision. A copy of the old conventions (for comparison purposes only) is available by clicking here. Full details of Harmonisation of Assessment and Progression Regulations can be found by clicking here.
For further information please consult the College Calendar.
Foundation Scholarship
PPES candidates are examined in the subjects of their course up to the end of Michaelmas term of the Senior Freshman year. The scope of each paper is described in the relevant Course Handbooks.
Absence/Illness
Students who consider that illness may prevent them from attending an examination (or any part thereof) should consult their medical adviser and request a medical certificate for an appropriate period. If a certificate is granted, it must be presented to the student's tutor and the relevant departmental office within three days of the beginning of the period of absence from the examination. The tutor must immediately forward the certificate to the Senior Lecturer's Office. Medical certificates must state that the student is unfit to sit examinations. Medical certificates will not be accepted in explanation for poor performance.
Students who are granted an excused absence for mid-year tests on the basis of a medical certificate will not be penalised in terms of their annual examination result. However, as NO marks can be carried forward to the annual examination, student will have their final exam count for a larger percentage of their mark.
Medical certificates will not be accepted in explanation for poor performance.
For further information please consult the College Calendar.