Academic Services

Appeals

What can, and cannot, be considered under the Student Appeal Regulations.

**Marking Assessment Boycott & Industrial Action 2023**

Please be aware that if your decisions/marks have been impacted by Marking Assessment Boycott and Industrial Action for 2022/23, there are limitations in place in relation to Academic Appeals on these matters. Please review the “Appeal FAQs - Marking Assessment Boycott & Industrial Action 2023” document for information on this.

 

University level information on industrial action

Appeal guidance

If you are considering submitting an appeal, we would encourage you to read the following guide for students, which contains information, advice, and is designed to answer some frequently asked questions.

 

What is an appeal

What can, and cannot, be considered under the Student Appeal Regulations.

Submitting an appeal

How to submit an appeal and how your appeal is considered by the University.

Timescales

Deadlines for appeal submission and timescales for consideration of appeals.

Where to get advice

Where to get advice on your appeal submission, and where to get advice on the appeal process.

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

If you are dissatisfied with the way in which your appeal has been handled by the University, you have the right to complain to the office of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO).