This information is relevant to students in the Faculty of Computing, Law and Psychology and the Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Many programmes at the University of Buckingham involve exams as part of the assessment process. Centrally managed exams typically take place twice a year, during the final two weeks of the Spring and Autumn terms. Other assessments may be scheduled throughout the year. Exams may also take place on Saturdays, so travel arrangements should be made after the end of term.
It is each student’s responsibility to ensure they are familiar with the:
- Examination Rules for Candidates
- On Campus Examination Guide
- Contingency Arrangements – ExamSoft Examinations
- General Academic Regulations
- Academic Integrity and Misconduct
What you need to bring
- University ID card (uCard)
- Pens (blue/black ink), pencils, eraser (in a clear pencil case)
- Water in a transparent bottle
- Laptop + charger (if using ExamSoft)
- Required Moodle access credentials (pre-tested) – Monitored Computer Lab Exams
- Only materials explicitly permitted on the exam cover sheet
- Reasonable adjustment materials (if applicable)
Reasonable adjustments
The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments for students with a formally recognised disability or specific learning difference.
If you require adjustments for your exams, you must contact the Wellbeing Hub at WellbeingHub@buckingham.ac.uk well in advance of the examination period so these can be reviewed and agreed.
Last-minute requests cannot normally be accommodated, as arrangements must be formally approved and recorded before the exam timetable is finalised.
Exam formats
On-campus exams may take place in one of the following formats: