English papers can exceed the maximum number of words, but it is not recommended to exceed the maximum number of words. If you exceed it, you will lose points.

UCL, homework exceeding the maximum word limit 10% will be deducted 5 points, but it will not be deducted to fail.

Sheffield, if the total number of words exceeds the word limit of 10%, 5 points will be deducted. For example, the number of words is limited to 2500 words, and 5 points will be deducted directly for homework exceeding 2750 words.