Assessment and Feedback
This page is for policies, procedures and guidance for the assessment of, and feedback for, taught students at the University. The consultation for these policies and procedures will take place in the 2028/29 academic year.
Assessment Framework
The University’s Assessment Framework is a set of policies, procedures and guidance documents that cover the entire assessment journey, including the principles, conduct, and outcome of assessments in taught programmes, as well as academic malpractice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What sections of the Assessment Framework might students find most useful?
Students may find section B – The Practice of Assessment most useful, with documents such as Guidance on late submission, Policy and Feedback and Guidance on Assessment for disabled students.
Students can also find the documents for Mitigating Circumstances and Extensions in Section C, and Guidance for Students on Examinations in Section D.
Feedback Policy
The Feedback Policy sets out the principles under which feedback should be planned and delivered and relates to both formative and summative work.The University of Manchester is committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to students on their academic progress and achievement, enabling students to reflect on their progress and plan their academic and skills development effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How will students know what feedback is available to them?
Information must be provided in programme handbooks, unit outlines and course materials to inform students of the mechanisms by which they will receive feedback and the forms it will take for both formative and, where appropriate, summative work. This information should also be on Canvas for each unit, and explained by the unit teachers at the start of each unit.
2. When should Feedback be provided to students?
Feedback from assessment should normally be provided within 15 working days after the final submission deadline. See section 10 of the Policy for details of exceptions.
3. What opportunities are there for students to discuss their feedback?
Opportunities must be provided for students to discuss feedback in person or virtually, as appropriate, with the unit teacher(s). Students may also wish to discuss feedback with their Academic Advisor as part of ongoing discussions about their academic development.
Policy on Religious Observance and Guidance for Students
This Policy on Religious Observance for Students outlines the University’s approach to accommodate student’s mandatory religious observance in assessments and compulsory activities. Efforts are made to avoid scheduling on significant religious days or festivals, as agreed with relevant faith chaplains. The policy only applies to observances known in advance and does not accommodate casual preferences or social reasons.
Useful Links:
- Use our A-Z to search all our policies and procedures
For general queries, please e-mail teaching-policy@manchester.ac.uk