SUBJECT EXTERN EXAMINERS
Welcome to the Subject Extern Examiners homepage. We hope to provide you with the necessary information you require to act as an Subject Extern Examiner in UCD.
If there is any information you require that is not provided on this page the contact details for the relevant staff member in Assessment, UCD Registry are available here
A Subject Extern Examiner is appointed to exercise oversight of a subject or subject area in UCD at undergraduate and graduate level. In larger Schools in UCD, a Subject Extern Examiner may be appointed to exercise oversight of a specific taught graduate programme.
VISITING UCD
Fees
The University pays a fee of €250 per day for each full day you visit UCD to carry out the duties of subject extern examiner.
A fee of €52 is paid for any minor thesis you review on a taught graduate programme.
Accommodation
When you visit UCD, accommodation will be reimbursed up to and not exceeding €125 per night on submission of vouched receipts.
Incidental expenses (where applicable)
These will be paid by the University on the submission of vouched receipts and should not exceed the current daily UCD subsistence rate of €33.61. Details of subsistence rates are available on the UCD Bursars website.
Travelling Expenses
Travelling expenses are paid by UCD to cover your visit to the University on submission of vouched receipts. It is requested that the most economical form of transport to UCD is used, which may include flights, parking and taxis. For example, flights should be booked as far as possible in advance in order to obtain the most competitive rate. Current UCD motor travel rates are available on the UCD Bursars website. It is advised that you provide your own Insurance Cover.
CLAIMING FEES AND EXPENSES
Click here for subject extern claim form which includes information on how to complete the claim form.
ANNUAL REPORT FORM
Click here for Subject Extern Examiner's annual report form
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
- UCD Guide to Modular Grades for Academic Staff
- UCD Guide to Module Academic Levels
- Example of a UCD Module Descriptor
- Assessment Statistical Graphs and Reports of relevance to Subject Extern Examiner
- Extern Examination at UCD Policy Statement and Principles
- Guidelines for Subject Extern Examiners
- Guidelines for Subject Extern Examiners - UCD Staff
We hope you find this page informative, if you have further queries please contact paola.carrettoni@ucd.ie
