External Examiners

Welcome to the Northumbria External Examiners' web page. External Examiners play a vital and highly valued role in assuring the standards of Northumbria awards. This page contains information for Examiners and for Northumbria staff supporting their appointment.

An annual seminar for External Examiners is held in January each year - see link in left panel for information on this event.

Documents for External Examiners, linked on the right, are:

• External Examining at Northumbria University: An Introductory Guide
• Our standard regulations, the Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards
• The Examiners' Handbook which contains information about moderation processes, the role of the External Examiner and Examination Boards
• External Examiner fees and expenses
• the Module Examination Board (MEB) report template
• the Progression and Awards Board (PAB) report template
• Summary of Issues from External Examiners' Reports

Documents for External Examiner appointments, also linked to the right, are:

• Procedure for Appointment of External Examiners
• Application for External Examiner Approval
• Application for Extension of Appointment
• Application to Reallocate Duties
• Evidence Required for Proof of Right to Work in the UK