What's an academic appeal?
If you're unhappy with a result confirmed through University assessment procedures, you may be eligible to submit an appeal
An appeal cannot be made against academic judgement (the value awarded to your work)
Appeals have to be based on one of four specified criteria.
These are:
- that performance suffered through illness or other circumstances which could not have been reported at the time of the assessment
- that the assessment was not carried out in line with regulations
- that the administrative procedures were not correctly followed or a significant mistake was made
- that the assessor(s) or the Assessment Board did not consider all the previously reported circumstances which may have significantly affected your performance.
Before submitting a formal appeal, you're encouraged to talk to your programme leader or, for the Joint Honours Scheme, an academic counsellor informally. It is also recommended that you seek support and advice from Students' Union advisers before making an appeal.
- Complete a Formal Appeal Form (Word, 88kb) to submit your appeal
Appeals must be submitted within 21 days of the publication of results for University of Derby awards and within 14 days for external awards.
