The Future of Assessment: AI and Beyond

Kaushik · Nov 22, 2025 · 8 min read

The Death of the Essay?

Not quite, but the 'take-home' essay is under threat. Universities are moving towards assessments that are harder to automate.

Authentic Assessment

Expect more tasks that mirror the real world: writing policy briefs, creating marketing plans, coding projects, or delivering presentations.

Oral Vivas

Don't be surprised if you are asked to defend your work in person. This ensures you actually wrote it and understand it.

Process over Product

Marks are increasingly awarded for the process of creating work (drafts, reflections, plans) rather than just the final submission. Keep all your rough notes!

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