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EXTERNAL EXAMINERS REPORT2016 – 2017

This form should be used for both Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes and Modules.

Please read the form and answer relevant questions as fully as possible. The boxes will expand as you type into them.

The report is to be used for all taught programme delivery, including that at Partner Institutions.

For provision at Bradford please complete Sections 1 to 6 only. Please only comment about Bradford provision here.

For programmes at Partner Institutions Section 7 must also be completed – one part for each partner please.

Please complete the claim form at the end for your fee – if you are not sure what your annual fee is please complete the rest but leave that box blank and we can complete the amount for you when we receive the report. This is a change from previous years when the fee was generated automatically on receipt of your report, due to a change in payroll practice.

The form should be downloaded and completed electronically in MS Word format, attached to an email and sent to [email protected] . Alternatively you may print the completed form and post it to AQE, Room E68b, Richmond Building, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP.

An External Examiner may be appointed to a subject area, a particular programme, or specific modules. This depends on local Faculty needs and agreement between the Examiner and the programme team. This form should be used in all cases.

Programme teams rely on feedback from their External Examiners to maintain the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. Your comments and observations are incorporated into the annual programme planning processes and are reviewed by the Academic Quality & Enhancement and the Vice Chancellor’s office.

You will receive a formal response from the University including an action plan compiled by the programme team in response to points and issues raised by you in your report.

The report should be completed as soon as possible after the assessment cycle and at the latest by 31 July for Undergraduate programmes and by 30 November for Taught Postgraduate programmes.

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The reports are published on the Academic Quality & Enhancement web page, available to staff, students and Partners, and so must not identify individuals. If you wish to raise issues in stricter confidence, you may send a confidential letter directly to the Vice Chancellor.

It is also helpful if issues are raised directly with the programme team, to allow them to be addressed as quickly as possible.

It is your responsibility to make a declaration of interest where circumstances may give rise to a potential conflict of interest that could threaten the quality assurance processes of the University. Do you have a potential conflict of interest to declare?

NO YES

If YES please give details:

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EXTERNAL EXAMINERS ANNUAL REPORT2016 – 2017

Name of External Examiner

Date of submission

Institution/workplace of External Examiner

Current Job title of External Examiner

Current Professional Registration Number (if applicable)

Type of provision examined(delete as appropriate)

UndergraduatePostgraduateBoth (postgraduate and undergraduate)

Programmes examined(please list these)

If you examine modules only please indicate general subject area of modules

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Section One – ChecklistThis section should be completed by ALL External Examiners

Please complete the right hand column by entering one of these options:Y – YesN – NoNA – Not Applicable

1.1 Did you receive the following Programme and Module materials?Programme Specification(s) including link to Assessment Regulations and any waiver information

Module Descriptors

Marking Criteria

1.2 Proposed Assessment Tasks:Did you receive all the draft examination papers?

Did you receive all proposals for coursework assessment tasks?

Were the nature and level of the tasks appropriate to the learning outcomes of the modules?

Were you given the opportunity to comment?

Did you receive feedback on your comments?

1.3 Examination of Student Work:Was sufficient student work made available to you for assessment?

If you did not receive all the work, was the method of selection satisfactory?Were sufficient arrangements made for you to examine presentations?

Were sufficient arrangements made for you to examine placements?

Did you have sufficient time to examine the student work?

Did you see evidence of the use of marking schemes?

Was the work marked in such a way as to enable you to see the reasons for the award of the given marks?

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Did you have the opportunity to speak to students?

1.4 Participation in Assessment Meetings:Did you attend Module Assessment Committees?

Did you participate in the main Programme Board of Examiners meeting(s)?

Was the meeting conducted in accordance with University regulations?

Did you have sufficient opportunity to comment at the meeting(s)?

Were you able to concur with all the decisions made?

1.5 If you wish to comment on any of the points above, or if you answered NO to any questions, please use this space.

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Section Two – Academic Standards and CurriculumThis section should be completed by Programme External Examiners only


2.1 Are the Programme(s) and integrated awards:Aligned with the relevant qualification descriptor(s) set out in the Framework for Higher Education qualifications

Aligned with the relevant QAA subject benchmark statement(s)

Where applicable, aligned with the relevant professional, statutory or regulatory bodies (PSRBs)

Coherent and the curriculum current and relevant

2.2 If you wish to comment on any of the points above, or if you answered NO to any questions, please use this space.

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Section Three – Comparability of Standards and Student PerformanceThis section should be completed by ALL External Examiners

Please note: If you have specific module rather than general comments please identify the module code at the start of the comment to enable the Faculty to respond effectively

3.1 Please comment on whether modules at the same level within the programme(s) are of a comparable standard.

3.2 Please comment on the extent to which students are achieving the intended learning outcomes and on the strengths and weaknesses of the students’ performance in comparison with programmes in other institutions with which you are familiar.

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Section Four – AssessmentThis section should be completed by ALL External Examiners

Please note: If you have specific module rather than general comments please identify the module code at the start of the comment to enable the Faculty to respond effectively

4.1 Please comment on whether the marking criteria have been properly and consistently applied and whether marking is impartial and thorough.

4.2 Please comment on whether the assessment processes were carried out in accordance with the University’s regulations and procedures and whether second consideration procedures were followed.

4.3 Please comment on whether feedback to students was in line with the Module learning outcomes, comprehensive and constructive.

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Section Five – Enhancement of QualityThis section should be completed by ALL External Examiners

5.1 On the basis of your observation of the assessment process and student performance, please offer any comments you might have (including suggestions for enhancements) on:

a. The good practice which you have identifiedb. Suggestions for improvementsc. Resources; teaching and learning methods

5.2 Any other comments you wish to add.

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Section Six – External Examiner Support and University ResponsivenessThis section should be completed by ALL External Examiners

6.1 Is there anything more that the University could do to support you in your role as External Examiner?

6.2 Did you receive any feedback or action plan, as appropriate, in response to your previous report. Have all issues raised been considered and appropriately acted upon?

6.3 If this is your final report, please provide a brief overview of your term of office which may be passed onto the incoming External Examiner.

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Section Seven – Working with Partner InstitutionsThis section should be completed for programmes/modules at Partner Institutions ONLY


7.1 Were you provided with sufficient information about the Partnership(s) e.g. programme specification, module descriptor?

Please complete a separate block for each Partner

7.2 Name of Partner Institution 1

Are you satisfied that the design and delivery of the programme and/or modules compare to national standards?

Are you satisfied that the assessment processes and standards of marking compare to national standards?

Are you satisfied that students receive adequate and relevant feedback?

Are you satisfied that the level of student achievement compares to national standards?

If you have answered NO to any of these questions please give further information here:

Please comment on how the programme(s) and/or modules compare with the University of Bradford programme(s) and/or modules, noting in particular any good practice or areas for enhancement:

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EXTERNAL EXAMINER (TAUGHT PROGRAMME)CLAIM FORM - EXPENSES & ATTENDANCE FEES

Title: ………... Full Name: ………..……….….……………….……………………………………..………

Home Address for notification of payment (this is required by Inland Revenue)

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Finance Details (must be completed)

Name and address of Bank: ………………….…………………………………………………………......

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Name of Account Holder: .………...…………………………………………………………………….……

Account Number:…………………..…………….. Bank Sort Code: …………….....………………..

National Ins. No.: ………………………………….. Date of birth …………...………………………..

Employee Statement (must be completed)

Which of the following statements applies to you (please tick appropriate box):

This is my first job since last April and I have not been receiving taxable Jobseekers’ Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, taxable Incapacity Benefit or State or Occupational Pension.

This is now my only job but since last 6 April I have had another job or receive taxable Jobseekers’ Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or taxable Incapacity Benefit. I do not receive a State or Occupational Pension.

As well as this job, I have another job or receive State or Occupational Pension.

Signature: …………………………………………………………………………………………….…….

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AUTHORISED SIGNATURES Faculty/ Dept

Initials Finance

Goods Received

Signatures Checked

Prices Checked

System reference

Nominal Cost Centre Activity Code Other Payroll Gross amount £ p

7102 65103 000000 QB002 Fees7102 65103 000000 QB003 Expenses

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SUPPLIER NUMBER TotalNOTES - Please read these notes before completing your claim.THE UNIVERSITY IS LEGALLY OBLIGED TO MAKE DEDUCTIONS OF INCOME TAX AND NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PAYMENTS TO AN INDIVIDUAL IN RESPECT OF FEES/SERVICES RENDERED UNLESS DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE FROM THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY IS PROVIDED:IF YOU HOLD A NI EXEXPTION CERTIFICATE PLEASE SEND THE CERTIFICATE IN WITH THIS CLAIMRefunds will be made upon receipt of documentation from the appropriate authority confirming your exemption.Expenses Please submit all itemised receipts to substantiate your claim. Please refer to the 'Fees and Expenses' sheet in the information pack you received on

appointment for details of allowable expenses. If you are claiming for car travel, please simply note the total mileage for each return

journey.Fees Fees for the examination of postgraduate dissertations will be paid on receipt of your

claim. It will be helpful to us if you list below the names of the candidates whose dissertations you have examined.

Fees are payable for attendance at induction meetings, oral examinations, project presentations, placement visits, etc. Attendance fees are not paid for meetings of Assessment Committees or Boards of Examiners unless specified in your contract.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR EXPENSES CLAIMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE EVENT.When you have completed this form, please send it to: General Office, AQE, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford BD7 1DP or electronically to [email protected]

EXPENSES

Date incurred Item Amount

£ p

ATTENDANCE

Event: ...……………………………………………………………………………………………...

Date: …………………. Number of half days: ………………….

Event: ...……………………………………………………………………………………………...

Date: ………………….. Number of half days: ………………….

MARKING POSTGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS

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Name(s) of candidate(s) examined:

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Thank you for completing this report. Your comments are very important to us.

Please ensure you have completed the claim form for your annual fee. If you have expenses to claim you may also include them on this form but you must also attach the receipts.

Please attach the completed document to an email and send to [email protected]

Or alternatively post the completed document to:AQEUniversity of BradfordRoom E68bRichmond BuildingRichmond RoadBradfordBD7 1DP

June 2017

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