MMathPhys/MSc in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics Handbook (2025-26 Entry)

4. Examinations and Assessments

 

All of the units you undertake will have either a component of formal assessment (written invigilated exam, take-home exam, mini-project or dissertation) or a homework completion option/requirement. Each unit will be assessed by the method most suited to the material being taught.

Both the course synopses and the examination conventions show which courses are assessed, by which method, and which courses have a homework completion option/requirement. 

For revision purposes, past papers for invigilated written examiniations, take-home exams and mini-projects can be found here: https://mmathphys.physics.ox.ac.uk/past-examination-papers

Exam Conventions

 

The examination conventions for the course are the formal record of the specific assessment standards for the course. They set out how each unit will be assessed and how the final degree classification will be derived from the marks obtained for the individual units. They include information on marking scales, marking and classification criteria, scaling of marks, formative feedback, re-sits, and penalties for late submission. 

This is the most important course document for you to familiarise yourself with. Please make sure to read it thoroughly and refer back to it whenever you have a query regarding exams and assessment. However, if there is a conflict between the information in the exam conventions and the University-wide Examination Regulations then you should follow the Examinations Regulations.

The examination conventions for 2025-26 can be found on the course website at http://mmathphys.physics. ox.ac.uk/. 

University-wide Examination Regulations: https://examregs.admin.ox.ac.uk/  

Examiners' Reports