Academic Manual
- 7. Classification
Section 7: Classification
Published for 2023-24
7.1 Overarching Principles
7.2 calculating classifications, 7.2.1 averages and rounding, 7.2.2 classification year mean (ug programmes only), 7.2.3 weighting of reassessment and deferral marks , 7.2.4 credit awarded via the recognition of prior learning (rpl) , 7.2.5 pass / fail degrees , 7.2.6 study abroad and placements , 7.2.7 academic partnerships, 7.3 pre-honours classification scheme , 7.4 honours degree classification scheme, 7.4.1 general principles , 7.4.2 honours classification scheme a , 7.4.3 honours classification scheme b , 7.4.4 honours classification scheme c , 7.4.5 determination of honours classifications , 7.5 graduate classification scheme , 7.6 taught postgraduate classification scheme , 7.7 research masters (mres) classification scheme , 7.8 non-modular programmes , 7.8.1 ba (hons) english , 7.8.2 ba (hons) fine art , 7.8.3 bfa (hons) fine art , 7.8.4 mbbs (bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery), 7.8.5 ma fine art , 7.8.6 mfa fine art in the slade school of fine art, advice for students.
Further information and advice for students about assessment is available on the Examinations & Awards webpages .
Recent Changes
A guide to changes to the regulations are available from the Recent Changes page.
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Merit/Commendation. 60-69%. Pass. 50-59%. Borderline Pass/Fail. 40-49%. The exact grade bands and policy at your university may differ slightly from these examples. It's worth checking if you aren't sure. Universities may use their discretion to accept grades of 0.5% lower than the stated requirement for each band.
Marking of the dissertation module follows the normal marking scheme for postgraduate taught programmes. Students are required to complete the dissertation module to a satisfactory standard (minimum pass mark 50). If a dissertation module is assessed by the dissertation only, and this dissertation is marked below 50,
A mark greater than or equal to 60% in the Dissertation. or A Final Weighted Mark greater than or equal to 58.50% and Module marks of at least 60.00% in at least 50% of the taught credits and A mark greater than or equal to 60.00% in the Dissertation. Qualifies for Pass: Meets the Award Requirements. Letter Grade Marking Scale: Qualifies for ...