10. Student Support and Academic Policies

10.4. Academic Appeals

An academic appeal is an appeal against the decision of an academic body (e.g. boards of examiners), on grounds such as procedural error or evidence of bias. There is no right of appeal against academic judgement.

If you have any concerns about your assessment process or outcome, it is advisable to discuss these first informally with your subject or college tutor, Senior Tutor, Course Director, Director of Graduate Studies, supervisor or college or departmental administrator as appropriate. They will be able to explain the assessment process that was undertaken and may be able to address your concerns. Queries must not be raised directly with the examiners.

If you still have concerns you can make a formal appeal to the Proctors who will consider appeals under the University Academic Appeals Procedure (https://academic.admin.ox.ac.uk/academic-appeals).