Materials permitted in an exam will be specified on the Examination Timetable. Changes will not be made to permitted materials after the final version of the Timetable has been published in week 12.

Permitted materials are subject to scrutiny by and at the discretion of supervisors.

Calculators

If listed as a permitted material, they must be removed from their cases, memories cleared and be checked by the Examiner prior to the commencement of the Examination. If students have any concerns about the type of calculator they are using, they should check with the Examiner prior to the exam.

Dictionaries

Dictionaries of any kind (eg language dictionaries or accounting dictionaries) are permitted in an examination only if specified.

If a language dictionary has been specified as a permitted material for an examination, all students may bring in a hardcopy only of either or both an english language dictionary and a foreign language dictionary.

Thesauruses are not allowed as a dictionary unless specified.

Mobile phones & other electronic devices

Electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, hand-held computers, iPods, MP3 players or dictionaries are not permitted into the Examination Room.

Any student found with an electronic device or unauthorised material will have their exam cancelled and will be subject to disciplinary action under the Examination Misconduct rules.

Personal Items

Students are permitted to take purses and wallets into the Examination Room, and must place them under the desk or in their bags. Those who bring bags must place them in the areas provided at the rear or sides of the room.

Students concerned about the security of their valuable items should make alternative arrangements for their care. The University does not guarantee the safe keeping of student's personal items during exams.

Food or drink is not to be taken into Examinations except for items such as glucose sweets and water that may be permitted at the discretion of the Examinations Officer.

The wearing of hats and other headwear is not allowed during examinations unless permitted by the Examinations Office. 

Smoking is not permitted in any University building at any time.

Stationery Items

Students are permitted to take pens, pencils and erasers into the Exam room. No other materials are allowed unless specified for that exam. Pencil cases must be placed underneath the desk. Students are not permitted to bring scrap paper into an examination. All rough workings are to be done on the blank sides in the script books provided.