Dear students,
The Module 1 End of Module Assessment (EMA) will be held on Monday, 9 November 2026. Please carefully read the following information regarding the exam schedule, content, survey, and exam-day requirements.
1. Exam Schedule
|
Programme |
Exam Start Time |
Survey Time |
Reading Part |
Listening Part |
Use of English Part |
Writing Part |
|
Birmingham |
09:00 |
09:00–09:20 |
30 min. (09.25 - 09.55) |
15 min. (09:55-10:10) |
40 min. (10:10-10:50) |
45 min. (10.50-11.35) |
|
Exeter |
09:00 |
09:00–09:20 |
30 min. (09.25 - 09.55) |
15 min. (09:55-10:10) |
40 min. (10:10-10:50) |
45 min. (10.50-11.35) |
|
Paddington |
13:00 |
13:00–13:25 |
13:30-14:00 (30 mins) |
14:00- 14:25 (25 mins) |
14:25-15:05 (40 mins) |
15:05-15:55 (50 mins) |
|
Islington |
13:00 |
13:00–13:25 |
13:30-14:00 (30 mins) |
14:00- 14:25 (25 mins) |
14:25-15:05 (40 mins) |
15:05-15:55 (50 mins) |
Important: You will complete a survey during the allocated time. In this survey, you will evaluate each of your teachers separately. Paddington and Islington students must also include their ESP teachers in the survey. Please include your teachers' names in any comments.
2. Exam Content
The EMA consists of four parts:
Reading - 10 Multiple-choice questions.
Listening - 10 Multiple-choice questions.
- Birmingham and Exeter: While-listening tasks.
- Paddington and Islington: Note-taking tasks.
Use of English (Grammar) - 25 questions
Writing
- Birmingham: A paragraph about the future. (100-120 words)
- Exeter: A classification or narrative paragraph. (180-200 words)
- Paddington: A five-paragraph compare-and-contrast essay. (240-260 words)
- Islington: A five-paragraph compare-and-contrast essay. (260-280 words)
3. Important Instructions
- All Reading and Listening multiple-choice answers must be put onto the optical answer sheet provided during the exam.
- Make sure you write your Name, Surname, and Student ID number correctly on the optical sheet.
- Bring your official university student ID card.
- Bring your own pencil, eraser, and pencil sharpener.
4. Exam-Day Attendance
Please arrive at your assigned classroom on time:
- Birmingham and Exeter: 08:45
- Paddington and Islington: 12:45
Please make sure you are seated and ready before the exam begins.
IMPORTANT: THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAM FOR THE EMA
Students who fail to attend the exam will not be given another opportunity to take it.
Please read all the instructions carefully and make sure you are fully prepared for the assessment.
Good Luck.