7.1 Any differences between markers that are identified through internal standardisation/moderation should be resolved through consultation between modules leaders and moderators, if necessary through a third marker. External examiners should not be used to adjudicate internal disagreements.

7.2 When all the student work for a cohort has been second marked then individual marks may be changed through agreement between the two markers. Any changes must be documented.


7.3 If the student work has not all been second marked then changes to individual marks cannot be recommended by the internal or external moderator, unless changes are a result of minor error for example if the marks on the front of an exam script have not been added up correctly.

7.4 Internal or external moderators may recommend a re-mark of the entire cohort of student work for part or all of the assessment.

7.5 All marks for a cohort may be scaled, up or down, as a result of the internal and external moderation process. In such circumstances the proposal must be approved by the external examiner and confirmed at the Departmental Assessment Board. Further details are provided below.