At the University of Derby we appoint the external examiners for a term of 4 years in the 1st instance with a possible extention of up to a yea, but not more than five years in total. Olu Ojedokun Examinations and Conferments Officer >>> Jenny Beaumont <[log in to unmask]> 01/13 2:28 pm >>> Ours are appointed for 3 or 4 years, and occasionally 5, depending on the length of the course - the idea being that they can see a cohort of students through a complete degree cycle. Extensions are fairly routinely approved for one extra year (on appts of any duration); any dept seeking a longer extension must make a special case. Jenny Beaumont Examinations Administrator Academic Division University of Bradford ext 3896 tel (+44) (0)1274 233896 fax (+44) (0)1274 236130 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%