You will find that many of your assignments are to be submitted electronically. In most cases you will submit assignments using either Turnitin, or Blackboard assignment. The following pages of this guide explain how to upload and submit your assignment, and how to find your feedback and provisional grades.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, you may find that there are assessment deadlines that you are unable to meet. If you find yourself in this situation, understanding what academic tools are available to you and how and when to use them will help you to manage your studies.
You can submit up to seven days late at both the first and second submission. However, please note this means your mark will be capped to a bare pass (40% for undergraduate, 50% for postgraduate). If you receive an extension, you cannot then submit after this extended deadline.
You can apply for an extension via your student portal. The usual duration of an extension will be seven days, but fourteen days is available at the first opportunity in exceptional circumstances. You can request to extend two submission deadlines a year via self-certification. Beyond this, every request needs to be accompanied by supporting evidence or a supporting statement.
You can request a deferral at the first opportunity if you need a longer amount of time in which to submit your assessment. If approved, you can submit at the second opportunity without affecting your module mark. A deferral at the second submission will not allow you a further opportunity but may affect your ability to retake the module in the next academic year. All deferrals must be accompanied by supporting evidence or a supporting statement.
Full guidance about late submissions, extensions, deferrals and mitigating circumstances is available via the link below.
There are a number of different teams at the University of Northampton who can help you achieve your full potential. While these teams can help you if you're struggling with your studies, they are also there to help you if you're doing well but want to know how to do even better.
The main sources of academic support at the University are:
Academic Librarians can help you with:
ASSIST provide support for students with:
Learning Development can help you with:
The Student Support and Advice team can help you with:
As well as the academic support services mentioned above, you can also get help and support from the following places at the University:
If you require assistance with NILE, please contact LearnTech Support using the NILE Enquiry Form
If you require assistance with PebblePad, please contact PebblePad Support using the PebblePad Contact Form