Academic Appeals

Undergraduate Appeals

If you believe that an exam result you have received is wrong then you can ask for it to be reconsidered under the Academic Appeals regulations. However, this can only be done in specific situations:

• Finalists have the right to appeal against the award of a particular degree class or if they haven’t been given a qualification.
• Non-finalists can only appeal against a decision that they are required to withdraw from their course of study.

Additionally, there are only a few instances where an academic appeal will stand. These are:

• Where you can show there has been a procedural error or a mistake in the recording, transcription or reporting of your results
• Where you can show there have been extenuating circumstances which you could not, or felt unable to, declare to the university earlier

Appeals procedures cannot be used to challenge the academic judgement of examiners or to dispute marks awarded in individual modules or pieces of work (such as assessed essays). An appeal must be lodged in writing and within 10 days of the publication of the exam results. Though the SU strongly advise students to talk immediately to their department and see what they are willing to do.

Forms for all undergraduates can be found at:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/academicoffice/examinations/appeals/

If the academic appeal fails then there is the option of going to the OIA (Office of the Independent Adjudicator). This body generally looks at whether the University followed the correct procedures so rarely comes back with a decision in favour of the student. If you need help filling in the form then please feel free to contact the Education Officer Sumaiya Khaku (education@warwicksu.com) or the Welfare Officer Sami Wannell (welfare@warwicksu.com)

Postgraduate Appeals

If the University decides that your performance merits the award of a lower qualification or does not merit a qualification at all, you have the right to appeal. There is no right of appeal if you’re asked to resubmit work or re-sit examinations.
The decision to award a Master’s degree at pass level rather than with distinction also cannot be appealed against.