External Examining of Taught Programmes Handbook
Important Information: The policies and procedures set out in this Handbook were subject to a full review and revision by an External Examining Task and Finish Group, reporting to the Education Board during 2025/26. Regulars users of the Handbook are recommended to acquaint themselves with the revisions and new chapter and section numbering in the 2026/27 version. Hyperlinks from other documents and webpages may also need to be updated.
Chapter 1 - The Purpose of External Examining of Taught Programmes
Chapter 2 - The Appointment of External Examiners
Chapter 3 - The Roles and Responsibilities of External Examiners
Chapter 4 - Reviewing Academic and/or Professional Standards
Chapter 5 - Participating in Programme/Department Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committees
Chapter 6 - Reporting on Academic and/or Professional Standards and the Credibility of Assessment and Awarding
Chapter 7 - The Roles and Responsibilities of the University
Chapter 8 - Other Forms of External Assurance of Academic and/or Professional Standards
Chapter 9 - External Examining in Exceptional Years/Circumstances
Information, Advice and Guidance
If you have any queries with regard to interpreting or implementing any aspect of the TQA Manual, please contact:
- Education Policy, Quality and Standards for matters relating to taught programmes (educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk)
- Doctoral College Quality Development for matters relating to postgraduate research programmes (dcqualitydevelopment@exeter.ac.uk)