Academic Quality and Partnerships

Regulations for examinations and assessment

Find out about our regulations around exams and assessment at the University of Sussex for taught provision.

Our regulations

The Progression and Award Regulations are approved by Senate and govern the way in which all taught students (undergraduate and postgraduate) are considered for progression and award at Sussex.

Our regulations ensure we are adopting best practice in relation to examination and assessment principles and processes, and that we are treating all students with equity and parity.

The Progression and Award Regulations below, and associated policies and procedures apply to students taking assessments in the current year, including students continuing their studies from previous years.

For Examination and Assessment Regulations related to research degrees, please go to the Research Student Administration Office webpage.

Further advice and guidance for students can be found via:

 

Progression and Award Regulations

UG Progression and Award Regulations 2024/25

PGT Progression and Award Regulations 2024/25

Associated Policies, Procedures and Guidance

Changes to the regulations

A summary of changes to the regulations compared to the previous year can be found here.

Partner Regulations

University of Sussex and Zhejiang Gongshang PGT regulations

University of Sussex and Zhejiang Gongshang UG regulations

Assessment Forms

See our list of forms for assessment applications.

 

Previous versions of the regulations

Full regulations 2023-24

Full regulations 2022-23

Interim Regulations 2022-23

Full regulations 2021-22

2020-21 Progression and Award Regulations

Degree Outcomes Statement

The Degree Outcomes Statement 2023 outlines the University's degree classification profile and the outcome of a review of associated processes and actions. An updated statement will be published in February 2025.

Modes of Assessment

See a list of all approved Modes of Assessment 2024/25

Marks calendar

Key dates and deadlines linked to the assessment process can be found in the Marks Calendar 2024/25.

Giving feedback on our regulations

For information on how schools, external examiners and students can provide feedback on the regulations, see processes for review of the regulations.