Second Marking at BNU

Second Marking at Bucks

All the marks given out to students at Bucks New University have to be second-marked. Second Marking is the process whereby students' work is marked by a second tutor after having sight of the original marks. Second markers ensure that the initial marker has applied standards consistently across the group being marked.

Second markers check our grades, making sure we're awarding marks appropriately, and also keep an eye on making sure that our standards are consistent with other universities and colleges in the UK, all in accordance with Bucks New Uni regulations.

Second Marking

Second marking means that sometimes it can take a little longer to get grades to our students. So, if you're waiting, bear with us. Most likely the delay is because we have to get a second pair of eyes on our work.

External Examiner

Paul Hilton - External Examiner

We also have an External Examiners to keep an eye on us, part of the overall quality control at BNU. In effect, the role of the external examiner is that of a third marker; checking the grades to make sure that they are awarded in accordance with national standards. In the case of our MA in Animation, our external examiner is Mike Smith - you can read more about Mike and his work here.

Resources
For more resources on Marking at Bucks, and Academic Regulations in general, follow these links:

• Academic Deadlines at BNU
• Second Marking at Bucks
• Bucks New Uni Marking Procedures - Official Site
• Marking the Animation MA at BNU
• Marking Criteria - How to Judge Animation
• Paul Hilton - External Examiner at BNU

For more on the experience of studying at Buckinghamshire New University, come and visit us at one of our Open Days, take a virtual tour of one of our animation studios, check out what our students think of our course, and see why we're ranked in the top 12 creative universities in the UK.