Student Support

Querying a result

Be aware that In all cases, a re-mark, if granted, will replace the original mark for the piece of assessment in the calculation of the final grade which may result in a higher or lower grade.

1. Read the procedures
2. Follow the procedures 
3. Having spoken with your tutor and Course Coordinator, if you still have an academic case that your mark does not reflect your work, fill out and follow the instructions on the Request for Assessment Re-Mark Form at the link above.

Alternative/Deferred Exam or Supplementary Assessment

• Making Alternative Exam Arrangements
• Deferred Exams at end of semester 
• "Second chance" Supplementary Assessment

Our application forms are PDFs. Please save  as FAMILY NAME Given Name STUDENT ID Course Code and complete online wherever possible. 

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Forms must be emailed to the School from your student account.

Contacts: polsis@uq.edu.au or (07) 3365 2858

Click on the links below for more information and to apply:

• Independent Study POLS3802, POLS7108, POLS7207

• Internship (POLS3801) and Applied Field Work (POLS7125, POLS7521)

• Research Project/Report/Thesis (Students in Masters programs)

• NB - CRMD7000 Mediation no longer requires an application form.

Ethical Clearance is required for any study / research project involving human subjects.

Further information about Human Ethics and Ethical clearance application process can be found here.

The School of Political Science & International Studies Essay Guide  - click to download the 'how to' guide for writing & referencing at this School. 

This semester the School will continue regular drop-in sessions designed to provide one-on-one advice and assistance in essay planning and writing. Please note: this is not a proof-reading service but details of other support services are included below that may be useful to you.

• Sem 2 2024 dates and times are shown below:

Other writing support resources:

Student Services and the Library also offer workshops. UQ Union provide a list of proof readers https://www.uqu.com.au/connecting-u/proof-reader-list there may be cost involved and you would have to negotiate this service. UQ student support ‘Learning and Writing Skills Development Advisor’ – log in with StudentHub https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/ go to appointments and select the section labelled ‘Learning and Writing Skills Development’. You can then make an appointment with an advisor and they will look at your drafts and provide coaching on academic writing improvements.

Student Services help with a wide range of issues that may impact you during your time at UQ.

Forms Online at MyUQ

Manage My Program at MyUQ is the go-to place for the right forms for everything to do with your academic relationship with UQ. Check below for instructions specific to our school.

Graduate School Candidature Management Portal for HDR Students

Almost everything you need if you're a PhD or research Masters students.

See also our Higher Degree by Research page for more information..