Academic Appeals
If you have received your official results from the Board of Examiners or the Research Degree Committee and believe there has been an error or irregularity, you may be able to submit an Academic Appeal. The key information is summarised below, but if you are unsure about your situation, please get in touch for advice.
Deadline: You must submit your appeal within 10 working days of receiving your results.
Grounds for appeal: You can submit an Academic Appeal if one of the following applies:
- Material administrative error – For example, an incorrect mark recorded on your transcript, a deferral not carried forward as agreed, or the wrong assessment uploaded to Canvas.
- Assessment not conducted in line with university regulations – For example, if something disrupted your exam (such as a fire alarm reducing your exam time) or if you were given incorrect or no advice about your assessment.
- Material irregularity – For example, being given the wrong paper, the wrong type of assessment, or your work not being marked according to the published marking criteria. In short, this covers situations where academic regulations have not been properly followed.
Before You Appeal
It’s important to prepare carefully before submitting an Academic Appeal. Taking a few steps early can save you time and help strengthen your case:
- Speak with your Programme Leader or Supervisor to clarify any concerns about your results.
- Review the official Academic Appeal regulations to confirm your grounds for appeal.
- Gather supporting evidence (e.g., emails, transcripts, official documents).
- Seek advice from JMSU before you submit.
