External examiners play a vital role in assuring quality and enhancement of our programmes. Whether you are an existing external or a member of staff wishing to appoint an examiner, this page should provide all the information you require.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Information for External Examiners
- External Examiner Handbook
- Summary Information – Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Summary Guide for Award Externals on University Assessment Boards
- Module Assessment Boards – Summary Guide for Subject External Examiners
- HE Academy document – A Guide for External Examining
- Guidance for External Examiners involved in Collaborative Provision
- Opportunities for External Examiners to meet with students
- Online submission – a guide for External Examiners
- Using Blackboard – a guide for External Examiners
The following are available as part of the Academic Procedures and Processes:
- Information for External Examiners (section 4f)
- Roles and Responsibilities in External Examining (section 4a)
- Reporting Procedures for External Examiners (section 4e)
Assessment boards
For information and dates about assessment boards, please refer to the Assessment web page.
Templates for External Examiners
Subject External Examiner Report template
(for externals appointed to programmes, modules, etc)
Award External Examiner Report template
(for externals appointed to comment on University processes)
Mentor Report Form
Fees and expenses
University of Cumbria External Examiner claim form (with effect from November 2014)
University of Cumbria fee guidelines
University of Cumbria expenses guidelines
External Examiner induction
Induction sessions are an opportunity to find out about University processes and a chance to meet the relevant course team.
Newly appointed external examiners will be invited but if you are an existing external examiner and wish to attend, please contact us. The presentations from the last induction session are available here:
- Welcome and Introduction
- Introduction to Assessment Boards
- Introduction to Extenuating Circumstances
- External Examiners involved in Academic Collaborative Provision
University information
- Academic Regulations
- Summary of changes to Academic Regulations (External Examiners)
- Quality Handbook
- Learning and Teaching Strategy
- Freedom of Information Act 2000 Publication Scheme
- Campus Locations
QAA Concerns Scheme
The annual report template for External Examiners provides an opportunity for Examiners to submit a ‘Confidential Report to the Vice Chancellor’ where they have significant concerns relating to the academic standards of a programme. Where an External Examiner feels that any such issues have not be responded to appropriately, they may wish to refer to the QAA Concerns Scheme.
