Assessment Handbook (March 2018 update)
Warning: the content within this page reflects the information available to students in the 2017/18 academic year. As such, this information may no longer be factually accurate.
The University has made some changes to the Assessment Handbook which is updated regularly. These changes may potentially affect all students.
The changes made
- Section 1.4 – removed information about scores for exams and EMA.
- Section 2.2.1 – added sentence about if you’re required to achieve and OCAS.
- Section 3.1 – removed information about having to attain minimum scores on both the examinable component and the continuous assessment elements, and how the results are then determined.
- Section 3.4.4 – new section added about postponement override.
- Section 3.8.4 – another new section added in about postponement override.
- Section 4.1 – provided updated information on the factors used in determining the overall module result.
- Section 4.2.1 – re-worded information on modules with two summative components of assessment for clarity and added guidance about OCAS scores between 30-39.
- Section 4.5 – additional information added to clarify how example results relate to modules with two components of assessment and for modules with one component of summative assessment.
- Appendix 3 – updated applicable presentations.
Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.
