External Examiners
External Examiners are one of the principle means by which we uphold our academic standards at the ¹ú²úÄÚÉä. The University regularly reviews its policies and processes for external examining and ensures alignment with the .
The full policy and procedures for the external examining of taught courses at the ¹ú²úÄÚÉä can be found in the External Examiner Handbook AY26-27.
For general queries about external examiners please contact: externalexaminers@sussex.ac.uk.
A table setting out points of contact with external examiners and responsibilities can be found in the Task List for External Examiner Communications
Nomination and appointment
To nominate a new external examiner for a taught course, please complete the External Examiner Nomination Form
Check the Checklist for nomination criteria for guidance on choosing the right nominee.
For Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) courses, use the BSMS external examiner nomination form
To extend an examiner’s tenure or remit, complete the Extension to External Examiner tenure/remit of duties form
All external examiners have received their annual letters:
They’ve also been sent summaries and analyses of last year’s reports:
Annual reports
Each appointed External Examiner is required to complete the Annual Report Form, which must be submitted exclusively via the provided online form within 6 weeks of the PAB.
Fees and expenses
External examiners receive an annual fee covering all duties for the University. Payment is processed centrally after submitting the annual report. Fee details are available in the Handbook on the policy and procedures for the external examining of taught courses 2026-27.
Expenses can be claimed anytime during the year. They are paid separately from the annual fee and require a Visitor Expense Claim Form, available on the Finance webpages. Please make sure to attach receipts and submit the form to your designated school administrative contact.
Briefing materials
Slides from the June 2026 briefing for UG External Examiners are available here.