Grievance Procedures

Procedures for a grievance by a student on an academic issue are outlined in the Grievance Procedures Document [PDF 139k]

In the event that a student is unable to resolve an issue informally according to the procedures in the above document, a form is available [pdf 107Kb] for a student to lodge a formal grievance which must be put in writing.

This is a brief example of the procedure in relation to assessable work. Please see the Grievance procedures document for more details and note that time limits apply to submission of grievances.

1. If students have grievances concerning assessable work undertaken in the Faculty of Science, they should approach the marker for an explanation of the mark. If the matter cannot be resolved at this level, it may be referred in turn, as required, to the following people in the order listed:
   1. Head of Academic Unit or nominee
   2. Associate Dean of Science
   3. Dean of Students
2. If one of the above is the assessor, there is a clear conflict of interest. In such a case the student may refer the matter directly to the next level, as specified.
3. If, after this process, the student is not satisfied with the outcome, the student may refer the matter, in writing, to the Academic Review Committee to review the matter. The letter of appeal must state fully the reasons for the appeal and include any relevant documentary evidence to support such appeal.
4. The role of the Academic Review Committee is to ensure that the proper procedures have been followed in relation to the assessment of the subject, not to reassess the academic quality of the work.

The faculty follows the University procedures for grievances. These can be found at the Student Academic Grievance Policy Page.