Introduction Online invigilation
During an online invigilated exam, an invigilator will supervise you through a live feed of your study environment and screen to ensure it's completed fairly without the help from any unauthorised people or materials. This helps make sure everyone is following the exam rules and has the same opportunities when completing their exam. The University is trialling online invigilation on a small number of modules.
Modules trialling online invigilation
This information is only relevant if you plan to study one of the following modules:
- Intermediate financial accounting (B250) starting in October 2024
- Business law (B251) starting in October 2024
- Essential mathematics 2 (MST125) starting in February 2025
- Financial management (B252) starting in April 2025
- Intermediate management accounting (B253) starting in April 2025
What to expect
The provider for online invigilation is called Meazure Learning and their platform is called ProctorU.
The invigilator will verify your identity, check your workspace, and observe you while you complete the exam. There will be an opportunity for a mock invigilated experience prior to your exam to ensure you're fully prepared.
You'll need to install a new browser, called Guardian, and use hardware like a camera and microphone to enable live monitoring. This is how we'll track your on-screen activity and make an audio-visual recording of your workspace throughout the exam. The recording will also be recording you as well as your on-screen activity.
Although the invigilator will be monitoring you, there won't be any video feed of them or yourself on screen, so you won't be distracted.
Exams that use online invigilation are closed book. This means you are not permitted to access any materials or resources during the exam. Online invigilated exams are designed to replicate the experience of a face-to-face exam.
Third-party terms of service
To complete modules assessed via online invigilated exams, students must agree to additional terms and conditions specified by third-party service providers (who may be based outside of the UK). Information about any required third-party agreements will be provided on the module's online prospectus page. By enrolling on the module, you acknowledge and accept this requirement. If you do not wish to sign any additional terms and conditions do not enrol on the module.
You can download the third-party terms of service (PDF 62KB).
