Coursework assignments

Coursework assignments

Coursework includes any assessed work outside the main exam periods. This covers essays, dissertations, projects, presentations, artefacts, lab or studio tasks, and phase tests organised by your course.

Research ethics

If you plan to do research as part of your coursework, you must get ethical approval before conducting any research. All research proposals must go through the University’s Ethical Approval process. Submit your research proposal through the University’s online application and approval system. Check your course handbook for specific requirements.

Submitting coursework

Always submit written coursework via Aula to Turnitin, which checks for originality and helps identify any copied content.

Word limits

Stick to the word limit. Your tutor will confirm if the word count is part of the assessment. If your work is 10% over the maximum limit or 10 % under the minimum limit specified, you will lose 10% of your mark for that assessment.

Deadlines

Make sure you know when your work is due, and meet all your coursework deadlines. If you submit late without approved extenuating circumstances, you will receive a 0 mark for that work. The University provides a 24-hour ‘grace period’ to accommodate any last-minute technical issues you may encounter; work submitted after expiry of that 24-hour period will not be marked.

Delayed submission deadlines

If unexpected problems arise before your assessment deadline, you can apply for an delayed submission deadline through the Extenuating Circumstances portal. You must provide supporting evidence.

Extensions are only for genuine emergencies or medical reasons - not for poor time management, lost files, or theft of coursework. Make sure you back-up your files.

Once your request is reviewed, if it is accepted, you will be given a new date to complete and submit your work. If your request is rejected, you may be able to appeal the decision - read the section on appeals.

Moderation and feedback

We will assess your work and provide feedback on its strengths and weaknesses. All marked coursework is internally moderated. Some assignments, projects and dissertations are double-marked, while others are checked through sampling. Comments may indicate if your work was part of the moderated sample.