Accessing support at BCU
Support with assessments
Here are some useful links to guidance, support and services that can help you in the lead up to your assessment submissions. For details of your assessments, please refer to your Moodle sites or contact your module lead.
Assessment submission guidance
We are pleased to introduce our new resource containing the information you need to help prepare you to submit your assignment on the first attempt:
Submitting your assignment | Moodle
Academic support
As well as your Personal Tutor, you may want some additional academic support. Our Centre for Academic Success has a wide array of materials and resources to help you prepare for your assessments.
Centre for Academic Success Student Resources
Late Submission Policy
If you miss your deadline, do not worry. Under the University’s Late Submission of Assessment Policy you may submit up to five working days late while receiving a reduction in mark. Submitting at first attempt, even late, increases your chances of success – you have access to a fuller range of uncapped marks and the possibility of a resit attempt.
Extenuating Circumstances (ECs)
The University understands that there are times when unexpected circumstances outside of your control may arise which affect performance in assessment. If this happens you can apply for extenuating circumstances as per the University’s Extenuating Circumstances Procedure. A user guide to complete the EC claim in MySRS is available here and you can also watch the guidance video below.
Your Faculty Student Centre
For further help with any of these resources, or to discuss something else that is affecting you, please contact your faculty student centre:
Arts, Design and Media (ADM)
+44 (0)121 331 5719
Parkside Building, Level 3, P306
Business, Law and Social Sciences (BLSS)
+44 (0)121 331 6488
Curzon Building, Level 3, C335
Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE)
+44 (0)121 300 4007
STEAMHouse, Level 3, CST318
Health, Education and Life Sciences (HELS)
+44 (0)121 331 7105
Seacole Building, Level 0, SCT002