Appendix GA10
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREE ACADEMIC APPEAL FORM
Application for an academic appeal by a postgraduate research student against a decision
that has implications for a student’s progression, assessment and/or award
This form is to be used by a postgraduate research student who wishes to appeal against the
decision that has implications for a student’s progression, assessment and/or award (for example a
decision taken at an Annual Monitoring Board, a Transfer Board or an Examining Board).
Before completing this form, students should read the University’s Academic Appeal Procedure for
Postgraduate Research Students (in Section 8.75 of Chapter 8 of the Academic Quality Handbook
2015/16), taking particular notice of the grounds on which an appeal may be made. Note in
particular that appeals against the academic or professional judgement of examiners or against
informal assessment by a supervisor are not allowed, and that appeals where the grounds concern
the inadequacy of supervision or other academic arrangements during the period of study or the
retrospective reporting of exceptional personal circumstances shall not be admissible.
Students are reminded that the Students’ Union can be approached at any time for advice and
support on any issue.
This form should be typed, or completed in black ink, and sent to the Academic Office (Ref:
Research Academic Appeal), to arrive within 15 clear working days after the official notification
of the decision to be appealed.
Student Name:
Student Number:
Contact Address:
Contact Telephone Number:
E-mail address:
Programme of Study:
Award Title (e.g. PhD, MPhil):
Faculty/School/Centre:
Campus:
What was the decision as stated on the official notification of results?.
(this box will expand as you type or you may attach additional sheets)
Which part of this decision do you wish to appeal?
(this box will expand as you type or you may attach additional sheets)
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Indicate the grounds on which you are appealing (tick the relevant box(es) and complete the relevant
section of the form):
There were procedural irregularities in the conduct of the Annual Monitoring
Board/Transfer Board/Examining Board or in written advice relating thereto of such a
nature as to cause reasonable doubt as to whether the decision might have been
different had they not occurred (please complete Section 1 below).
There has been an arithmetical or other factual error in the results published by the
University (please complete Section 2 below).
There is clear evidence of prejudice, bias, or inadequate assessment on the part of one
or more of the members of the Annual Monitoring Board/Transfer Board/Examining
Board (please complete Section 3 below).
Please note that academic appeals are not permitted on any other grounds.
Section 1
Please outline the nature of the procedural irregularities in the conduct of the Annual Monitoring
Board/Transfer Board/Examining Board or in written advice relating thereto, and how such
irregularities or advice would cause reasonable doubt as to whether the decision might have been
different had they not occurred.
(this box will expand as you type or you may attach additional sheets)
Section 2
Please state why you believe the result as published by the University may contain arithmetical or
other factual errors, listing any assessments involved.
(this box will expand as you type or you may attach additional sheets)
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Section 3
Please state the clear evidence of prejudice, bias, or inadequate assessment on the part of one or
more of the members of the Annual Monitoring Board/Transfer Board/Examining Board.
(this box will expand as you type or you may attach additional sheets)
Supporting evidence: List and describe the documentation which you have attached in support of
your statement (Please note that the University will NOT seek evidence on your behalf – it is your
responsibility to do this).
(Please do not state that “xxx is available if needed” - If you list documentary evidence to support this
appeal you are required to submit it or provide a date by which you will submit it).
(this box will expand as you type or you may attach additional sheets)
NOTE - THE ACADEMIC OFFICE MAY DISALLOW ANY APPEAL THAT IS INCOMPLETE,
LACKS EVIDENCE OR DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA.
The information which I have provided is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I give
my consent for this information to be disclosed to the relevant officers of the University who are
responsible for considering academic appeals. Submitting false documentation or fraudulent
information is a serious matter and could be dealt with under the Disciplinary Procedures or
the Unfair Practice Procedures. The University reserves the right to check on the validity of
the document(s) you submit or statements you make in this appeal.
Signature of Student:
Date:
Please tick this box if you wish the Students’ Union to be informed that you have submitted
an appeal.
Note: details of the contents of the appeal will not be shared with the Students’ Union, but the Students’ Union
will contact you to offer advice and support.
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All communications relating to this appeal during its process must be in writing and either emailed
or posted to:
(for post)
(for email)
Academic Office
(Ref: Research Academic Appeal)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP
Email: aocases@uwtsd.ac.uk
(Subject: Research Academic Appeal)
Please send your appeal to the correct address or it may delay the process of considering your
appeal.
This form is available electronically from the Academic Office web pages:
http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/academic-office/
The University will normally acknowledge receipt of your appeal and provide you with any
updates and an outcome by email; therefore it is important that you check your University
and personal email accounts regularly.
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