Group Coursework

Some coursework may be set which the lecturer specifies should be done by two or more students working as a team; this is group coursework. Only in this circumstance can coursework be accepted which is not entirely the work of an individual student.

For group coursework, it is only necessary to submit one copy of the coursework per group (unless instructed otherwise by the lecturer). Each group must also ensure that the Statement of Contribution to Group Coursework section on the Coursework cover sheet is completed. Once the coursework has been marked, each student will receive a copy of the Coursework Report which details the unconfirmed mark awarded and any further comments.

The following additional rules apply to group coursework:

• The composition of the "teams" must be approved by the lecturer concerned.
• All team members will be expected to make an equal contribution to the work and must complete and sign the Statement of Contribution to Group Coursework section on the Coursework cover sheet. Individual contributions should also be indicated on the coursework itself using student registration numbers to retain anonymity. Any problems regarding the equality of contributions from individual team members should be raised with the lecturer who is supervising your groupwork at the earliest opportunity.
• The Statement of Contribution to Group Coursework comprises the following wording: "This is to confirm that all members of the team contributing to this piece of coursework agree that all members of the team contributed equally to the work involved in the coursework and to the preparation of the final piece of work submitted for assessment.". Each team member's registration number, name and signature should be added to the coursework cover sheet.
• Normally, one grade will be awarded for the work. This grade will apply to all the team members. In the event of the lecturer's not being satisfied that the work submitted represents fair and equal contributions by all members of the team the lecturer may, depending on the circumstances:
  a) award individual grades based on the contribution made by each student, as assessed by the lecturer
  or
  b) require the work to be re-submitted.
  

If you are not clear about any of the points made above please discuss them in the first instance with the person who will be assessing your coursework. If, after this, the matter can still not be resolved satisfactorily then it may be necessary to consult the Postgraduate Examinations Officer.