Formal Examinations

Formal examinations at the end of semester are usually arranged by the University. The examinations timetable is published at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/exams/timetables. Important information concerning all aspects of examinations is available from https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/exams. Especially relevant are the notes on invigilated examinations available at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/exams/notes. The University provides a team of invigilators for the examination. These examinations are scheduled by the University, not by any member of the School of English. Students should take into account the possibility that a formal examination can be scheduled at any time in the assessment period when making travel plans. The periods during which centrally-arranged examinations may be scheduled are listed at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/exams/exdates). International students can find information about taking examinations overseas at https://shef.ac.uk/ssid/exams/exabrinf.

Additional support in examinations may be available for disabled students and students with Specific Learning Difficulties: see http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/disability/exams. With the exception of examinations which require all students to use a computer, or where a student has a disability or needs verified by DDSS, students will be expected to complete examinations by hand. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the work handed in is legible.