Appointing external examiners (taught degrees)
Academic Schools are responsible for proposing new external examiner appointments or extension requests to the Academic Registry.
Any nominations must be consistent with the University’s policy on external examining. Schools and proposed examiners should pay particular attention to the required qualifications/expertise and conflicts of interest, as set out in the policy.
External examiners for taught degrees are normally appointed for four years, starting 1 October. Appointments may be renewed for a fifth year.
Schools can propose a new external examiner or request an extension for an existing examiner by submitting the relevant request form to Registry.
External Examiners for the University are considered External Contractors and consequently are required to sign an External examiner agreement (PDF) for their term of office. The agreement, issued by Registry, confirms the services to be provided, as well as other arrangements including but not limited to fees and expenses, confidential information and university property, data protection and intellectual property rights. All External Examiners appointed from 2024/25 will be required to sign an agreement. External Examiners appointed prior to 2024/25 will work under the terms and conditions issued to them by Registry via their appointment letter.