Examinations

Assessments and Examinations

Student guidance on exams and assessments

Formats of examinations at the University of Reading

Your examinations may take place either in-person or remotely, your School or Department will share details of the exact format of an individual exam.

The University expects all students sitting in-person exams to travel to the Reading campus to sit these exams. It is not possible for an in-person exam to be held online for an individual student or vice versa.

Answers to your questions (FAQs) can be found under the relevant examination type. You can also use Ask a Question for further help.

Assessments

Help and guidance on assessment policies, submission and assessment adjustments.

In-Person Written Exams

Everything you need to know about your centrally organised In-Person Written Exams in the Semester 1, 2 and August-September resit asessment periods.

Remote Unsupervised Digital Exams

Information on submitting your exams via Blackboard and other questions (Previously known as 'Online' or 'Online Written Exams')

Supervised Exams

Information on Digital Remote Supervised Exams (RSDE) and In-person Supervised Digital Exams (ISDE)

Special Arrangements

Information on special examination or assessment arrangements

Exam Regulations

Make sure you know what you need to bring with you for your exams and which items are not permitted

External Examiners

Their role and programme reports

Results

Information about your module and degree results