When sitting for an examination students are demonstrating their ability to comprehend the material that has been presented throughout the unit.

Examinations are at the same place and same start time as lectures unless otherwise stated by the lecturer.

A student may apply to the Academic Dean for permission to take an examination under special conditions; such an application must be made at least one week before the examination.

Students for whom English is a second language are entitled to extra time in written examinations, amounting to one quarter of the normal time allotted. Seminarians apply for this entitlement through their respective Dean of Studies, and other students through the Academic Dean.