Exclusions
If you have completed your programme of study and wish to appeal then you should submit this under Section Two of the Assessment Appeals procedure.
If you wish to appeal against the decision of the Board of Examiners to terminate your studies (other than for breaches of the Academic Integrity Policy) or to deem you withdrawn prior to the normal expected date of completion of your programme then you should submit a Faculty Progress Committee appeal. Please refer to Appendix E to the Code of Practice on Assessment: Guide on the Progress of Students on Taught Programmes of Study for more information.
Further documentation to consult prior to submitting an appeal
The information presented on this page is intended as a brief guide, and you are strongly advised to consult the following documents which form part of the University’s Code of Practice on Assessment (CoPA):
CoPA Appendix F - Assessment Appeals Procedure for Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes
CoPA Appendix F: Annex 2 - Assessment Appeals Procedure - Guidelines for Students: Section One Appeals
Overview of procedure
Once you have been informed of the decision of the Board of Examiners you have ten UK working days in which to submit an appeal under Section One. If you are considering submitting an appeal you must first consult with the Chair of the Board of Examiners in order to clarify any possible misunderstanding. Only once you have consulted the Chair (or their nominee) should you proceed with submission of your appeal.
You should submit the completed Section One Assessment Appeal Form and any documentation to appealsandcomplaints@study-online.liverpool.ac.uk within ten UK working days of receiving confirmation of the decision of the Board of Examiners.
Allowable grounds
You may only appeal on one or more of the following specific grounds:
a) that there was an administrative error in recording or calculating the mark or result;
b) that assessments were not conducted in accordance with the current regulations governing the programme of study;
c) that there was a procedural error in determining a decision of copying, plagiarism, collusion, dishonest use of data, unfair or dishonest academic practice, or breach of research ethics;
d) that you have a complaint regarding academic provision that could not be made known prior to the meeting of the Board of Examiners and for which an academic remedy is being sought;
e) that some other material irregularity has occurred; or
f) that extenuating circumstances were divulged but:
i. there was a procedural error in the decision taken by an Extenuating Circumstances Committee or Board of Examiners when considering the circumstances; or
ii. you are presenting new or additional material evidence, which, for valid reason, you were unable to provide at the time of submitting the extenuating circumstances claim.
Non-allowable grounds
You may not appeal on any grounds which:
a) dispute the academic judgement of the Board of Examiners, including those which simply constitute an expression of dissatisfaction with the decision that has been taken;
b) have already been considered or re-considered by the Board of Examiners and/or Extenuating Circumstances Committee;
c) constitute a matter which could have been resolved under the Student Complaints Policy and Procedure at the appropriate time; or
d) relate to an Extenuating Circumstances claim which you wish to submit after the Board of Examiners has met. You should not submit an assessment appeal under these appeal procedures but should rather refer to the section relating to extenuating circumstances cases submitted retrospectively in Appendix M to the Code of Practice on Assessment: Policy on Extenuating Circumstances in Relation to Performance in Assessments and Examinations.
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