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Assessment Scales

From Academic Year 2005/6

Reporting Scale  Descriptor Honours class (where appropriate)
A1    
A2 Excellent 1st
A3    
B1    
B2 Very good 2(i)
B3    
C1    
C2 Good 2(ii)
C3    
D1    
D2 Satisfactory 3
D3    
MF Marginal fail Marginal fail
CF Clear fail Clear fail
BF Bad fail Bad fail

* Credit has been awarded for this module as part of the university's compensation/condonement scheme.

Any queries should be directed to the school concerned.

All results are provisional until ratification by an Examination Board.

Examination Boards normally meet after Semester 2 examinations at the end of the academic year.

Prior to Academic Year 2005/6

Reporting Scale  Descriptor
70-100% EX (Excellent)
60-69% VG (Very Good)
50-59% G (Good)
40-49% S (Satisfactory)
35-39% MF (Marginal Fail)
20-34% CF (clear Fail)
0-19% BF (Bad Fail)

or

Reporting Scale  Descriptor
P Pass
F Fail

Qualifying Codes

In any assessment scale, a grade or percentage mark may be followed by a qualifying code.

Reporting Scale  Descriptor
AB Unauthorised Absence/No Attempt
CA Certified Absence for other than medical reason(s)
DC Module to be discounted
DS Distinction Pass awarded for specific module
MC Absence with a Medical Certificate
ME Merit Pass awarded for specific module
NM No Mark Awarded
QF Required conditions not met to have obtained an overall pass
ST Refused admission to examination, no class certificate or for disciplinary reasons
WD Withdrawn from module