Assessment and regulations
Find out more about taught assessment regulations.
Assessment regulations
The University of Edinburgh's assessment regulations regulations will apply to taught and postgraduate research assessment for courses and programmes assessed in the current academic year.
Plagiarism and academic misconduct
Guidance from Academic Services on the University's procedures for handling plagiarism and academic misconduct.
Academic appeals
Guidance from Academic Services on what to do if you are considering lodging an academic appeal.
Word count
For postgraduate assignments within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures the following rules regarding word count apply.
Course and Dissertation Deadlines
For most postgraduate courses in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, the following assessment deadlines will apply:
Formatting and submission
General guidance on the formatting and submission of assessments for courses in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
Extensions and Special Circumstances
How to apply for an extension to submit coursework up to seven days late, and for Special Circumstances.
Quality assurance
Ensuring the quality of our teaching and research is an important consideration for both the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures and the University of Edinburgh as a whole.
MSc Taught: Progression, dissertation and award
Guidance on dissertation, progression and award for MSc taught students within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
MSc by Research: Dissertation and award
Guidance on dissertation and award for MSc by Research students within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.