What is an Academic Appeal?

An academic appeal allows you, in certain circumstances, to ask for a review of a decision relating to your academic progress or award. All taught and research students are entitled to submit an appeal if you have suitable grounds.

Those grounds are:

◦ There is evidence that a Student Progress Panel did not reach a decision in accordance with the Academic Regulations.
◦ There is evidence that there was an error in recording or reporting results, or the award decision of a Student Progress Panel.
◦ There is evidence of factor’s affecting your performance that could not reasonably have been submitted earlier.

The Association team can:

◦ Offer you guidance on the appeals process.
◦ Give you guidance on the appeals form and statement.
◦ Advise on additional evidence.
◦ Accompany you to meetings and hearings.

For more detailed information read see our Step-By-Step Appeals Guide.

The University’s website offers information about their Appeals Process.