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External Examining at UWS

External examining is a key element of the UWS Academic Quality Framework (AQF), supporting the University to meet the requirements of Scotland’s Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework and the UK Quality Code for Higher Education. UWS implements a process for external examining, which aligns to the QAA’s External Examining Principles. 
 
The suite of videos below provides an introduction to the external examiner roles and processes for the assurance of academic standards at UWS, supported by the following key documents:

To contact the Quality Enhancement and Standards Team, e-mail
quest@uws.ac.uk or external-examiner@uws.ac.uk

External Examiner Newsletter

We keep our external examiners up to date on key institutional events and projects, and sectoral developments via our Newsletters.

View the most recent External Examiner Newsletter by clicking the link below:

 

UWS External Examiner Newsletter - 2025 (pdf)

External Examiner Induction - Welcome

An overview of the four key resources that cover the information you'll need to undertake your role as an external examiner here at UWS.

 

Resource 1: Culture, profile and schools

External Examiner Induction Resource 1 covers general information on the University. It gives you a sense of the UWS culture, our student and staff profile, and the structure of our academic schools.

Resource 2: Quality Enhancement Framework

Resource 2 covers the Quality Enhancement Framework in Scotland. It outlines the UWS approach to external examining, including information on the roles and responsibilities of each specific appointment.

Resource 3: examination board operation

Resource 3 outlines the operation of the examination boards. You can see what kind of information you'll be expected to review and the activities you should expect to undertake.

Resource 4: what happens to your report

Resource 4 provides you with information on what happens to your report. It also includes an overview of the key themes raised in recent years' External Examiner Reports.