This page provides information for students and staff in the School of English at the University of Sheffield concerning various aspects of the assessment process. It is under continuous review and revision. To find out more about any aspect of these processes please get in touch with the department: english@sheffield.ac.uk.

Students wanting to know more about assessments on a particular module should also feel free to consult the module tutor or convenor. Personal tutors can also provide guidance.

The information on these pages should be read in conjunction with the University Calendar and Undergraduate Examination Conventions available on the University Exams webpages. 

• Arrangements for Formal Examinations

• Calibration of Marks

• Degree Classification

• Degree Calculation

• Extensions

• Extenuating Circumstances

• External Examiners

• Feedback and resources

• Late Submissions

• Managing your wellbeing during the exam period

• Marking Criteria and Scale

• Marks

• Moderation

• Progression

• Reflective Practice and resources

• Repeating a Year of Study

• Resits & Reassessment 

• Study Abroad

• Submitting Assessed Work

• Types of Assessment

• Use of Unfair Means (Plagiarism)

• Word Count

Undergraduate Assessment officers 2023-24:

Literature: Jane Hodson (Semester 1) Hamish Mathison (Semester2 )

English Language and Linguistics, Language and Literature: Dr Charlotte Steenbrugge 

Student Support:

Undergraduate (UG)

Level 1: level1@sheffield.ac.uk 

Level 2: level2@sheffield.ac.uk 

Level 3: level3@sheffield.ac.uk