Examination & Assessment

The University of Sheffield tries hard to ensure that exams and assessments are accessible for disabled and dyslexic students. All academic departments:

• design assessment tasks to ensure that they are as accessible as possible
• use a range of assessment methods (e.g. coursework, exams, and presentations), wherever appropriate
• provide feedback on assessments, to assist you in developing your academic skills and abilities
• consider requests for reasonable adjustments or alternative assessments, in cases where students feel that the standard assessment method may unfairly disadvantage them

Your Disability Adviser or Needs Assessor can talk to you in-depth about exams and assessments on your course. If you are worried that a particular type of assessment might disadvantage you because of your disability, we may be able to recommend support strategies and adjustments for you.