You can access information regarding coursework and coursework submission deadlines via

• Moodle (in Assessment under guidance)

Within Moodle you should find the following information relating to coursework:

• The units you are registered for
• Coursework(s) for each unit
• The type of coursework ie. Written essay, portfolio, presentation, in class test etc.
• Submission deadline(s) for each piece of coursework
• Number of copies to be submitted
• Whether it has to be run through TURNITIN
• Whether it is a group submission

From the Moodle Assessment under Guidance you will be able to:

• Download and print Coursework Cover Sheets for your assignments.
• Go to Coursework Information Site and access ‘My Assignments’

‘My Assignments’ is individual to you – it shows:

• A list of the units for which you are registered for which an element of assessment is coursework
• The submission deadlines for all coursework related to a particular unit
• The location where the coursework is to be submitted
• Any revised submission deadlines where these have been approved by a Faculty Exceptional Factors Panel or via a Personal Learning Plans (PLP)
• Those pieces of coursework you have already submitted and the date submitted
• Those pieces of coursework that have not been submitted or have been submitted late and the date submitted.

In ‘My Assignments’

• Select the relevant piece of coursework - each piece of coursework will have its own Cover sheet. Click 'Download Cover Sheet' to print
• Attach the Cover Sheet securely to your coursework

• Yes it does. Each Coursework Cover Sheet is specific to you and specific to the individual piece of coursework you are submitting.
• DO NOT submit a Coursework Cover Sheet related to another piece of coursework
• DO NOT use another student's Coursework Cover sheet.
• If you attach the wrong Coursework Cover sheet, this may result in a late or non-submission being recorded for that piece of coursework
• Contact the Student Information Point (SIP)/Student Life Office with the following details if you believe you have submitted the wrong Coursework Cover Sheet.
  • Your name
  • Your MMU ID
  • Unit title, Unit code, piece of assignment title and submission deadline on the incorrect submitted Cover sheet
  • Unit title, Unit code, piece of coursework title and submission of the correct Cover sheet

Yes – As long as you are registered on the unit,, the Coursework Cover sheet for your piece of coursework will be available to download.

You can print new copies of the Coursework Cover Sheet up until the piece of coursework has been submitted and recorded. Once the piece of coursework has been submitted and recorded in the database, the Download Cover sheet link is replaced by the date the piece of coursework was submitted.

• You will only need to print off one Coursework Cover sheet.
• Secure the pieces of work together (or in a plastic folder) attach the Coursework Cover Sheet

• If submitting as part of a group, every member of the group MUST print off their own Coursework Cover sheet
• Tick the box on the Coursework Cover sheet indicating it is a group submission
• Attach each member of the groups Coursework Cover Sheet to the ONE piece of coursework

Information on how to submit coursework via Moodle can be found on the Moodle webpage.

You need to print out a Coursework Cover sheet as usual.

For a CD or DVD, place the disc inside a protective case or CD sleeve and put it, along with the Cover sheet inside an A4 plastic pocket wallet (like those you put inside A4 ring binders), and secure the stop with staples. Alternatively use a plastic folder that closes securely.

For a USB Pen drive, place the pen drive, along with the Cover sheet, inside an A4 plastic pocket wallet (like those you put inside A4 ring binders) and secure the stop with staples.

Written pieces of coursework MUST be submitted via the blue Coursework Submission Boxes.

CD/DVDs/USB Pen drives secured as above can also be submitted via the Submission Boxes.

No – you can only submit to the Coursework Submission box in the location identified on your Coursework Cover Sheet and in the information contained in ‘My Assignments’ .

The location(s) and availability of Coursework Submission Boxes for each Faculty/Campus are listed here and displayed on your ‘My Assignments’ page.

Access to Coursework Submission Boxes is dependant upon the various opening times of University Buildings. Availability may vary during University vacations. University Buildings are closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

Non-standard submissions (coursework too large to be submitted via the submission boxes)

Alternative arrangements/locations are in place in each Faculty/Campus ie a studio, a lab. etc for the submission of larger or non-standard pieces of work, ie journals, garments, portfolios, artwork and dental devises that do not fit into the blue Coursework Submission Boxes.

Information in ‘My Assignments’ and your Coursework Cover sheet will identify if the submission location for your coursework.

Print your Coursework Cover sheet and hand this in at the alternative location identified in ‘My Assignments’ page and on the Coursework Cover Sheet

The Coursework Submission Boxes are emptied at regular times during the day and coursework is logged on the database the day they are submitted.

An automatic email receipt is sent to your MMU email account once receipt of your piece of coursework is logged. Please check your MMU email account regularly.

You will receive an email receipt within 12 working hours of submission (email receipts for work submitted late Friday will be sent the following Monday).

Late submission

(a) If you submit the piece of coursework after the submission deadline you will automatically receive a “Late Submission” email, and information in ‘My Assignments’ will automatically update to record the work as a ‘late submission’.

Non submission

(b) If you fail to submit coursework you will receive a "Non Submission" email notification, and information in ‘My Assignments’ will show ‘non-submission’ against that piece of work.

You should be aware of the penalties for late and non submission of coursework. These are outlined in the Assessment Regulations for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes of Study

If you feel you that exceptional factors have affected your ability to submit your piece of coursework by the submission deadline you should have completed an Exceptional Factors Form (EF1) explaining the circumstances affecting your ability to hand in your work by the submission deadline. For further information on the procedures relating to Exceptional Factors, please refer to the Guidance Notes.

The Coursework Receipting / Student Life Office will be informed of any revised submission deadlines. The information in Moodle and in ‘My Assignments’ will automatically show the revised date.

Does your PLP state that you can negotiate revised submission deadlines?

If yes – and you are experiencing difficulties meeting deadlines for reasons related to your disability

• Make an appointment with the relevant Unit Tutor or designated member of staff to discuss your needs and where appropriate agree a revised submission deadline.
• The Unit Tutor or designated member of staff will complete a (PLP) Coursework Submission Form identifying the revised submission deadline. You will be given a copy and a copy forwarded to the Coursework Receipting Office/Student Life Office.
• Once the (PLP) Coursework Submission Form has been processed you will receive a confirmation email with the revised submission deadline. Also the revised submission date will show in ‘My Assignments’ via Moodle and the Coursework Information Site.
• You have been absent from the university and were unable to request a revised submission deadline or have missed your deadline for reasons related your disability (e.g. hospital admission), please speak to your Unit Tutor or designated member of staff.

If yes – BUT the reasons you are experiencing difficulties meeting deadlines are NOT related to your disability i.e an illness not related to your disability or a family bereavement

• Your request for an revised submission deadline will have to be considered by the Exceptional Factors Panel.
• Complete an Exceptional Factors Form (EF1) and submit your form in accordance with the Exceptional Factors process. Full details of which are found at http://www.mmu.ac.uk/sas/studentservices/guidance/.

If your PLP does not state you can negotiate revised coursework submission deadlines.

• And you are experiencing difficulty meeting deadlines for reasons related to a disability (e.g. condition has deteriorated), you should contact the Learner Development Service.
• And exceptional factors prevent you from attending, completing or submitting an assessment on time then you will have to go through the normal exceptional factors procedures as detailed above.

Some or all of my units are not showing in ‘My Assignments’

You may not be registered on all your units. Visit the Student Information Point/Student Life Office to ensure you are registered on the correct units. If you are not registered on a particular unit you will not be able to print the Coursework Cover Sheet to submit your assignment.

I can’t print my Coursework Cover Sheet

If the Coursework Cover Sheet is not showing or it won't download correctly, please contact the Student Information Point (SIP), or Student Life Office to resolve the issue

I have not received an email receipt what do I do?

First check your spam account/Junk mail folder

Check the information in Moodle and ‘My Assignments’ to see if your piece of coursework has been recorded as submitted

If still no email receipt and no record in ‘My Assignments’, then contact the Student Information Point/Student Life Office.

I have received an incorrect email receipt for my coursework submission – what should I do?

If you have received a Late Submission e-mail and you have been granted a revised submission deadline either from the Exceptional Factors Panel or as a result of negotiations relating to your PLP, please email the Student Information Point/Student Life Office with the following information:

Your name;
MMU ID;
The Unit Title,
Assignment Title,
The original submission date
The date you submitted your work.

Also submit confirmation from the Exceptional Factors Panel or if you have been granted an revised deadline as a result of your PLP, the PLP Coursework Submission Form signed by the Unit Tutor or designated member of academic staff.

If you have received a Non-submission email and you believe you have submitted your work please email the Student Information Point/Student Life Office immediately with the information listed above.