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Why choose to be a non-assessed student?

If you are a mature student nervous about returning to study and want a taste of higher education, or you have a passion for a subject but do not want to write essays or attend exams, you can opt to be an auditing student.

Are there any restrictions for non-assessed students?

Auditing students cannot be assessed or gain a qualification for their chosen study programme. They are not allowed to attend tutorials or exams; neither do they submit essays, projects or reports.

What is available to non-assessed students?

An auditing student can attend lectures, and can have full access to the library, computing services and other programme specific facilities. They also have access to lectures, other students and conveners.

What if I change my mind and want to be a fully assessed student?

It is possible to change your student status during your studies.

When are the fees paid?

All fees need to be paid before you begin to study.

What are the undergraduate non-assessment fees for my course?

Home/EU student

• Fees for non-assessed home or EU student are £125 per 10 credits.
• The amount you pay is subject to the number of credits you wish to study.

International students

• Fees for non-assessed home or EU student are £332 per 10 credits.
• The amount you pay is subject to the number of credits you wish to study.

What are the postgraduate non-assessment fees for my course?

• You will pay 50% of the fully assessed cost for each 10 credit as quoted on the individual programme page.
• Here is a list of postgraduate programmes.