Coursework
Open: allowed; secure: generally not
Each unit outline has a 'Use of AI' column for every assessment. AI can be used in open (unsupervised) assessments, where educators guide appropriate use and use must be acknowledged; it generally cannot be used in secure (supervised) assessments unless the unit coordinator expressly permits it. These coursework rules do not apply to HDR theses.
CourseworkThe University of Sydney
Open: allowed; secure: generally not
Status & scope
Open/secure assessment lanes and the unit outline 'Use of AI' column.
Each unit outline has a 'Use of AI' column for every assessment. AI can be used in open (unsupervised) assessments, where educators guide appropriate use and use must be acknowledged; it generally cannot be used in secure (supervised) assessments unless the unit coordinator expressly permits it. These coursework rules do not apply to HDR theses.
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Using artificial intelligence tools responsibly (last updated 2 June 2026)
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Your unit outline includes a "Use of AI" column to indicate whether you can use AI or not for each assessment.
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The University of Sydney's current student guidance (last updated 2 June 2026) says students can use AI in open (unsupervised) assessments, where educators guide the appropriate types of use and AI use must be acknowledged, but generally cannot use AI in secure (supervised) assessments unless the unit coordinator has given express permission in the unit outline. Each unit outline has a 'Use of AI' column showing, per assessment, AI prohibited, AI allowed, AI limited, or not applicable. This replaces the earlier Semester 1 2025 transition wording.
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Unit of study outlines; lines 39-39 of captured page text
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You can use AI in open (unsupervised) assessments. These assessments support the development of disciplinary knowledge, as well as AI literacy. As such, you're encouraged to use AI tools productively and responsibly as part of your learning experience.
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The University of Sydney's current student guidance (last updated 2 June 2026) says students can use AI in open (unsupervised) assessments, where educators guide the appropriate types of use and AI use must be acknowledged, but generally cannot use AI in secure (supervised) assessments unless the unit coordinator has given express permission in the unit outline. Each unit outline has a 'Use of AI' column showing, per assessment, AI prohibited, AI allowed, AI limited, or not applicable. This replaces the earlier Semester 1 2025 transition wording.
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Allowed use; lines 55-55 of captured page text
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When you submit an open assessment, you'll need to appropriately acknowledge AI use so as not to breach academic integrity.
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The University of Sydney's current student guidance (last updated 2 June 2026) says students can use AI in open (unsupervised) assessments, where educators guide the appropriate types of use and AI use must be acknowledged, but generally cannot use AI in secure (supervised) assessments unless the unit coordinator has given express permission in the unit outline. Each unit outline has a 'Use of AI' column showing, per assessment, AI prohibited, AI allowed, AI limited, or not applicable. This replaces the earlier Semester 1 2025 transition wording.
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You generally can't use AI in secure (supervised) assessments, unless the unit coordinator has given express permission in the unit outline. Using AI when not allowed could amount to a breach of academic integrity, for which you could be investigated.
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The University of Sydney's current student guidance (last updated 2 June 2026) says students can use AI in open (unsupervised) assessments, where educators guide the appropriate types of use and AI use must be acknowledged, but generally cannot use AI in secure (supervised) assessments unless the unit coordinator has given express permission in the unit outline. Each unit outline has a 'Use of AI' column showing, per assessment, AI prohibited, AI allowed, AI limited, or not applicable. This replaces the earlier Semester 1 2025 transition wording.
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Prohibited use; lines 65-65 of captured page text
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Aligning our assessments to the age of generative AI
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Secure (Lane 1) Open (Lane 2) Role of assessment Assessment of learning Assessment for and as learning Level of operation Mainly at program level Mainly at unit level Assessment security Secured, in person 'Open' / unsecured Role of generative AI May or may not be allowed by examiner As relevant, use of AI scaffolded & supported
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The University of Sydney has adopted a 'two-lane approach' to assessment: Lane 1 comprises secure, in-person supervised assessments to assure learning, and Lane 2 comprises open assessments that support and scaffold the use of all available and relevant tools including generative AI.
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The two-lane approach to assessment section, Table 1 summary
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Assessment Procedures
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Unit of study coordinators will specify if, and which, artificial intelligence (AI) tools are permitted for each assessment and how their use must be acknowledged.
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The University of Sydney Assessment Procedures state that unit of study coordinators will specify if, and which, artificial intelligence tools are permitted for each assessment and how their use must be acknowledged.
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Quick guide, 'Can I use automated writing tools and generative AI?'
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