Exam formats
If your exam is scheduled in the formal exam period, it will take place in one of the following formats:
- Online Open Book Exam (Fixed Start) - You will find your exam within the formal exam Module. Access your Canvas course site and click on the 'Modules' menu item to find the formal exam." The exam will become available on the scheduled date and time on the exam timetable. You will be required to complete the exam within an allocated period of time advised in your exam timetable. All students complete the exam at the same time regardless of time zone.
- Online Open Book Exam (Flexible Start) - You will find your exam within the formal exam Module. Access your Canvas course site and click on the 'Modules' menu item to find the formal exam." The exam will become available on the scheduled date and time on the exam timetable. Students must complete the exam within an allocated time but may commence within a 9-hour period.
- On Campus Exam – The exam will be held on campus and your venue will be available in your personalised exam timetable approximately 4 weeks before the exam period.
After your exam, you may be required to take part in a Viva (or oral exam) for quality assurance purposes. A Viva will consist of an interview with one or perhaps two staff conducted via Zoom, and will last approximately 10 minutes.
During this time, you will be asked questions about the answers you have provided in the examination. For instance, you may be asked about the workings of a calculation or the rationale behind the way you structured an essay. This will help us verify your knowledge of a topic, demonstrate its your own work and also provide important feedback to staff to help them make enhancements to future examination papers.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.