Academic Regulations 2024 25

Academic Regulations 2024-25
Owner: Dean of Students

Version: 1.0
Coming into effect: 2024-09-01
Review date: 2025-June
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Contents
1. Background and scope...............................................................................................
2. Making changes to the regulations.............................................................................
3. Definitions...................................................................................................................
4. Course information and registration............................................................................
4.1. General.................................................................................................................
4.2. Undergraduate Courses.....................................................................................
4.3. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses.........................................
4.4. Integrated Masters courses................................................................................
4.5. Postgraduate Taught courses.............................................................................
4.6. Admission with prior credit..................................................................................
4.7. Registration........................................................................................................
4.8. Attendance.........................................................................................................
5. Module information and assessment........................................................................
5.1. General...............................................................................................................
5.2. Marking...............................................................................................................
6. Assessment Boards..................................................................................................
7. Award credits and calculations.................................................................................
8. Undergraduate awards.............................................................................................
8.1. General...............................................................................................................
8.3. Level 4 awards...................................................................................................
8.4. Level 5 awards...................................................................................................
8.5. Foundation Degrees...........................................................................................
8.6. Diploma of Higher Education..............................................................................
8.7. Higher National Diploma.....................................................................................
8.8. Level 6 awards...................................................................................................
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8.9. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses.........................................
8.10. Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).................................
9. Undergraduate student progression, reassessment, and compensation..................
10. Undergraduate repeat............................................................................................
11. Postgraduate taught programmes and awards......................................................
12. Postgraduate assessment and reassessment.......................................................
13. Postgraduate repeat..............................................................................................
Appendix A – Mark Conversion for Study Abroad Students............................................
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1. Background and scope
1.1. These regulations explain how our courses are structured, and how we make
decisions about your progression through the levels of your course, how we
calculate your final mark and award classification.
1.2. There are a number of policies which work alongside the regulations, which
are available in the General Student Policies part of the website. There is
some reference to them through these academic regulations where relevant.
1.3. The related policies are as follows:
1.3.1. Principles for Admissions
1.3.2. Fitness to Study
1.3.3. Mitigating Circumstances
1.3.4. Student Appeals
1.3.5. Student Complaints
1.3.6. Academic Misconduct
1.3.7. Student Conduct
1.3.8. Examinations
1.4. These regulations apply to all taught courses at undergraduate and
postgraduate level, but not postgraduate research courses. Certain sections
only apply to a particular type of award or groups of awards as identified in
those sections. Regulations for postgraduate research students are published
and maintained separately.
1.5. These regulations apply to all courses run at London Metropolitan University
as well as courses run with collaborative partners.
1.6. In these regulations, ‘you’ and ‘your’ mean the student or applicant relevant to
the context; ‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ mean London Metropolitan University.
1.7. Courses, their objectives and learning outcomes and competency standards,
will be designed in line with the obligation on us to set no unnecessary
barriers to access to higher education by disabled people. On the
recommendation of Student Services, and following appropriate consultation
with the School and, Student Services, we will make reasonable adjustments
to teaching, learning and assessment arrangements for individual disabled
students.
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2. Making changes to the regulations
2.1. These regulations and related policies and procedures form a part of the
contract between you and us. When you sign up to study with us, you agree
to the regulations, policies, and procedures. We regularly review the
regulations and will involve students in any proposed changes. Further
information on how we make changes to these regulations are set out below.
2.2. We may also occasionally need to change the regulations for continuing
students (that is, those who have already enrolled with us as a student at the
time of the proposed change). If this is the case, we will provide those
students with an opportunity to review the changes before they enrol on their
next year of study. They will then be asked to confirm agreement with the
revised regulations when they enrol the following year. If you are a continuing
student and you believe you will be negatively affected by a change to the
regulations, you may make a request in writing to the Dean of Students (or
nominee) that an exceptional change is made to your programme of studies
or an alternative remedy given to you to mitigate any specific detriment to you.
We will notify all students of any changes and publish details on our website.
2.3. Where we need to make changes, it is likely these would be:
2.3.1. non-material;
2.3.2. beneficial to students; or
2.3.3. reasonably required to address unanticipated circumstances that
affect the quality, standards, or delivery of a course; or
2.3.4. reasonably required to comply with a recommendation, direction or
order made by a court, or by a sector regulator such as the Office for
Students (OfS), the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the Office of
the Independent Adjudicator (OIA);
2.3.5. reasonably required by an external regulatory, validating, or
accrediting body on specific courses; or
2.3.6. reasonably required to comply with our legal obligations (including
but not limited to health and safety obligations and equality
obligations); or
2.3.7. required as a result of circumstances outside of our control; or
2.3.8. agreed by the majority of affected students directly or by their
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representatives.
2.4. Where a course is part-time or a student will not complete within the usual
period for their course, it may not be reasonably practicable to continue to
apply previous versions of the regulations. Where this is the case, we may
make changes to the regulations for affected students and these will usually
take effect at the start of the academic year.
3. Definitions
3.1. There are a number of terms we frequently use in these regulations. We have
defined their meaning below:
3.2. Modules and credits – a module is a specific block of learning, which is
credit-rated and which contributes to a course or a number of courses.
Modules at London Metropolitan University are usually 15, 20 or 30 credits.
The number of credits represents the amount of learning hours, with 1 credit
representing 10 hours.
3.3. Courses and Levels – London Metropolitan University runs courses, and you
will be registered on one of them. Each course, or part of a course, which
London Metropolitan University offers, is assigned a level in line with
established sector regulation. The number of credits required at each level of
an award is outlined in these regulations. Courses might also be referred to
as programmes.
3.4. Learning Outcomes – each module, course and level of study has learning
outcomes attached to it. These are skills and knowledge-based outcomes
which you will be able to demonstrate if you pass the module.
3.5. Award – is the type of qualification you receive on successful completion of
your course at London Metropolitan University – e.g. BA (Hons) or MSc.
These awards meet criteria set out for all higher education providers.
3.6. Core modules for a course are compulsory and must be taken all students
enrolled on that course.
3.7. Option modules are chosen by students from a range of modules.
3.8. A prerequisite module is a module which must already have been taken in
order for a student to subsequently be able to take another module.
Prerequisite modules may be set between levels of a course but not within a
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single level. In some cases, the module will also need to have been passed
to be able to take the other module. Details will appear in the module
specification.
3.9. A corequisite module is a module which must be taken at the same time as
another corequisite module. Corequisite modules may be set within a single
level of a course.
3.10. A Subject Standards Board is a formal meeting of school staff and external
examiners which agrees student module level marks, and ensures that due
process has been undertaken in relation to the assessment process.
3.11. A Progression and Award Board is a formal meeting of school staff and
external examiners which agrees student progression between course levels
and agrees student awards. The Progression and Awards Board takes place
after the Subject Standards Board has approved the module level marks.
3.12. (First) marking is the process of grading student work, which takes place
soon after any assessment deadline.
3.13. Second marking is the process of checking that first marking is fair and
consistent. A sample of the first marking is considered by a member of staff
who has not been involved in first marking process.
3.14. Where allowed at a course level, an undergraduate student has passed nearly
all of the modules at a level of study, they may be eligible for a condonement
in other modules where they have achieved a narrow fail.
3.15. An assessment component is an individual piece of work you need to
complete to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, skills and
competencies taught in a module. It would normally consist of coursework, an
examination, a performance, or some group work.
3.16. Many of our courses are approved or accredited by a Professional, Statutory
or Regulatory Body, commonly known by the acronym PSRB. These are
organisations, who normally represent a particular subject or profession, and
advise or prescribe course content to enable successful students to gain their
approval or gain the status to be able to work in a specific job role on
completion of the course.
4. Course information and registration
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4.1. General
4.1.1. This section of the regulations explains
4.1.1.1. How our courses are structured;
4.1.1.2. the maximum period of registration in which a student is
normally expected to complete the award, including any
break from studies (interruption/intermission) or other
absence.
4.1.2. Most of our taught courses lead to an award (qualification). There is
more information on awards in Section 8. However, the level of each
award is determined by reference to the standards generally
accepted in UK Higher Education and the qualifications descriptors
in the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK
Degree-Awarding Bodies agreed through the UK Standing
Committee for Quality Assessment.
4.1.3. Each of our taught courses has a course specification, which
provides key information on the course, and is agreed at the time
that the course is approved through our course approval process.
The course specification will be updated if any changes to your
course are agreed through our course modification process. The
course specification includes:
4.1.3.1. the name of the course, the award/s and award title/s to
which it leads, and its level and credit-rating;
4.1.3.2. the aims and learning outcomes of the course in relation to
appropriate national benchmarks;
4.1.3.3. The modes of study which are available for the course (i.e.
full time; part time etc);
4.1.3.4. the standard and maximum duration and mode(s) of study
of the course. These durations will be the same as the
ones set out in the awards framework, which forms part of
the regulations;
4.1.3.5. an outline of the course curriculum and structure, including
an indicative assessment scheme. Information on the
modules is also provided via cross-reference to associated
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module specifications which provide the details of the
modules;
4.1.3.6. the academic regulations or course specific regulations
governing the admission, assessment and progression of
students and the conferment of the relevant award/s and
credit.
4.1.3.7. The course specification and module specifications are
provided to students online and/or in the handbook for
their course.
4.1.4. The expected and maximum durations of a course will:
4.1.4.1. relate to the expected time taken by students to achieve
the learning outcomes of the course, depending on the
mode of study, the level of knowledge and skills required
on admission, and the curriculum and structure of the
course, including periods of work experience or equivalent;
4.1.4.2. take account of the length of time the curriculum and
learning will remain current;
4.1.4.3. reflect the right for students to have opportunities to make
good any failure in an assessment, absence in an
examination, or non-submission of assessed work;
4.1.4.4. reflect the right of a student to interrupt their studies,
subject to permission of the appropriate authorities, as set
out in Section 3 of the Academic Regulations;
4.1.4.5. take account of the length of time required for study which
is not full-time throughout the course;
4.1.4.6. take account of any required supervised work experience
whether or not this is designed to support the student in
fulfilling and being assessed on the aims and learning
outcomes of the course;
4.1.4.7. take account of whether courses are designed to fulfil the
requirements of a professional or licensing body, even
where these requirements are in addition to the
achievement of the aims and learning outcomes of the
University course;
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4.1.4.8. For apprenticeship courses, take into account any
additional time needed to undertake the End Point
Assessment.
4.1.5. Courses may be designed to have more than one entry point in
order to accommodate students with different levels of prior
knowledge and skills or for other valid reasons. Where this is the
case, separate course structures may be used for each entry point.
4.1.6. A student may exceptionally be allowed by the Chair of the Awards
Board to continue their study beyond the maximum length of their
course. To apply for this extension, the student must submit valid
reasons to the relevant School Office with the support of the relevant
course leader or Academic Tutor.
4.1.7. The structure of a course will support progression of the student
from the level of knowledge and skills required to enter the course,
to meet the learning outcomes and the level required to qualify for
the award.
4.1.8. The structure of a course will specify the level at which modules are
normally required to be studied and which modules are prerequisite,
corequisite, core and option modules. Unless approved at
validation, the core modules will be identical for all entry points and
locations of study. There may be some differences between optional
modules at different entry points or where a course is offered with a
collaborative partner.
4.1.9. Students will be able to transfer between courses, with permission,
where, within the maximum duration of the course, they are unable
to fulfil the learning outcomes for the course on which they are
registered.
4.1.10. Students who are unable, for valid reasons, to undertake or
complete the required period of work experience on a sandwich
course will be able to receive an alternative award, unless exemption
from this has been granted. Normally, this will be the 3-year version
of the course.
4.1.11. On courses leading to a professional qualification or
accreditation, more than one award title might be approved in order
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to distinguish those students who have gained the academic award
and professional qualification or accreditation from those who have
only completed the academic award.
4.1.12. A student’s mode of study will be formally designated by us at
the outset of their academic year. Their mode of study will be
amended only if their authorised programme of study changes or
where their programme is such that their mode of study changes
from one semester to another. Students will be able to study full-
time, part-time, during the day and/or the evening or by distance
learning or any other approved mode of delivery as stated in the
relevant course specification. Students will be able to switch
between approved modes of study within 14 days of enrolment
without needing to repeat parts of the course that they have already
successfully completed.
4.2. Undergraduate Courses

4.2.1. A full-time programme of study at undergraduate level will normally
comprise 120 credits in an academic year. Exceptionally, approval
may be given for a full-time programme that comprises 90 credits in
an academic year or, a maximum of 150 credits; this will be
established at the outset of the academic year and not
retrospectively. Such arrangements exclude transferred credit.
4.2.2. A part-time programme of study will be one comprising no more than
90 credits in an academic year.
4.2.3. Where a student is taking no more than 90 credits as they are
repeating one or more modules from a previous year or do not need
to take more than 90 credits in an academic year to complete their
level, they may be designated as part time repeating on a full-time
course.
4.2.4. Modules on Preparatory courses are delivered at Level 3. These
courses aim to equip learners with the learning skills necessary for
progression to Level 4, and normally extends the duration of study
from 3 years to 4 years. Preparatory level courses provide defined
opportunities for transfer onto other educational or professional
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programmes at Level 4.
4.3. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses

4.3.1. Our Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses are
designed to prepare students for progression to Masters level work
or equivalent professional work. Courses may equip students
already in possession of a first degree with knowledge and skills in a
different subject area to that of their first degree, or refresh or
improve knowledge and skills gained from an earlier first degree in
the same subject area. Courses may also enable students with
appropriate professional experience and/or qualifications who do not
have a first degree to progress to a Masters course.
4.3.2. A full-time programme of study will normally comprise 60 credits in a
semester.
4.3.3. A part-time programme of study will comprise no more than 90
credits in an academic year and no more than 45 credits in a
semester.
4.4. Integrated Masters courses

4.4.1. A full-time Masters Level year of an Integrated Masters programme
will normally comprise 60 credits in a semester (120 credits in an
academic year).
4.5. Postgraduate Taught courses

4.5.1. At postgraduate taught level, a full-time programme of study will
normally comprise 60 credits (normally 3 modules) in each semester
and a dissertation module worth 60 credits completed in two
semesters and the summer studies period. 60 credits denote 600
learning hours.
4.5.2. A part-time programme of study will normally be completed over a
period of more than two semesters and the summer studies period.
4.6. Admission with prior credit

4.6.1. Applicants may transfer from one of our higher or further education
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courses to another, or from higher or further education courses
elsewhere, and bring their previously studied credit with them. The
school into which the student wishes to transfer will consider the
application, which will depend on the match of subjects previously
studied with the course to which they are being admitted and the
currency of credit gained previously.
4.6.2. Where a student is given admission with credit, the credit is normally
recorded without marks and a student’s classification will be based
on their study with us. In exceptional circumstances, it is possible to
agree for marks to be carried forward where the credit has been
gained on a London Metropolitan University module or course.
4.6.3. Applicants seeking admission with credit to a later point than the
start of the course will need to provide evidence of certificated
learning at a more advanced level than the minimum entry
requirements, as appropriate to the course to which entry is sought.
4.6.4. Applicants can request to seek admission to London Metropolitan
University courses by demonstrating that their previous experience
is the equivalent of credit at particular level (known as experiential
learning). The selection procedures for this process may include an
interview, production of a portfolio or an oral examination.
4.6.5. The minimum amount of credit that can be awarded is equivalent to
one module at any level.
4.6.6. The maximum amount of credit that can be awarded is 50% of the
credits required for a level 3 award or two thirds of the credits
required for the intended award at all other levels.
4.7. Registration
4.7.1. All offer-holders must register as students and enrol on a
programme/module(s) during the designated session notified to
them by the University. Unenrolled students are not entitled to
attend teaching or access any module and course materials.
4.7.2. The Chief Operating Officer may permit an offer-holder to
provisionally register as a student and provisionally enrol subject to
the condition that their tuition fees are paid in full or arrangements
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for payment that are acceptable to the University are made within a
certain period of time and in any event no later than eight weeks
from their provisional registration. If the student fails to pay in full or
make acceptable arrangements within the period stipulated their
provisional registration shall be terminated.
4.7.3. In order to enrol or re-enrol for a subsequent year, students agree to
be bound by all relevant regulations, procedures, policies and codes
of conduct applicable to students, including but not limited to the
Academic Regulations, the General Student Regulations and any
relevant Course Specific Regulations.
4.7.4. Re-enrolling students are normally subject to any changes made to
the academic regulations, and asked to agree to the changes as part
of their reenrolment. Where this isn’t the case, this will be outlined in
the regulations.’ A student is entitled to re-enrol for the subsequent
academic year or session provided that they:
4.7.4.1. are registered as a student of the University and they/their
registration has not been suspended (or if they are
suspended that the suspension will expire before the start
of teaching on the programme of studies for which they
wish to re-enrol). Students with an outstanding appeal
being processed through our Casework team will not be
eligible to register for the forthcoming academic year until
such time as the outcome of the appeal is known
4.7.4.2. are in good financial standing with the University. Good
financial standing means that the student does not owe
the University any money in respect of tuition fees. The
University, at its discretion, may permit a student to enrol
despite the fact they owe the University money and
enrolment should not be considered proof that no money
is owed or that any outstanding debt will not be enforced;
4.7.4.3. remain fit to study;
4.7.4.4. have made sufficient academic progress in accordance
with the Academic Regulations; and
4.7.4.5. have paid their tuition fees for the forthcoming year in full
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or made arrangements for payment that are acceptable to
the University before enrolment.
4.7.5. The University may allow a student to re-enrol on academic
probation however, conditions will be applied to their re-enrolment to
ensure their engagement (including, but not limited to, attendance)
with their course.
4.7.6. Where a student has been suspended by the University for
outstanding tuition fees or cannot re-enrol because of outstanding
tuition fee debt and the tuition fee debt is paid after the last date of
enrolment, they shall not normally be permitted to re-enrol until the
next enrolment point for their course.
4.7.7. If a student does not re-enrol within 2 calendar months of their
expected re-enrolment date and they have not applied for
intermission, their registration may be terminated at the discretion of
the Dean of Students (or nominee).
4.7.8. Your registration as a student at London Metropolitan University will
conclude once you have completed your programme of study and
been granted an award. It shall also be terminated in the following
circumstances:
4.7.8.1. You make a formal written request of your intention to
withdraw, either through your school office or through an
online task. Your date of withdrawal will be the date of
completion of the task or receipt of your written request by
the school office. Your last date of attendance shall
normally be calculated as your last recorded access to the
University;
4.7.8.2. An assessment board determining that your academic
progress would not enable you to successfully complete
your course of study;
4.7.8.3. A lack of attendance, as determined by a London
Metropolitan University engagement panel;
4.7.8.4. Where there is firm evidence to suggest that you have
given false or misleading information in support of your
application or enrolment (such as false information in
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regards to qualifications on entry);
4.7.8.5. Where you have taken a break from your studies of more
than a calendar year without prior approval;
4.7.8.6. Where you do not have (or no longer have) the right to
study in the United Kingdom;
4.7.8.7. Where you have committed a serious breach of one of the
general student regulations or policies, the outcome of
which leads to termination of study, such as student
conduct; health and safety or criminal convictions;
4.7.8.8. Where you have breached the Fees and Bursaries policy.
4.7.9. Where your student registration is terminated, you will no longer be a
student of the University, and as a result, your enrolments will
become inactive and you will be required to return any equipment
belonging to the University. Where termination is before the end of
week 6, relevant modules will be cancelled, including work which
has been submitted.
4.7.10. Further details of the policies noted above are available on the
webpages.
4.7.11. During your time at London Metropolitan University, you might
experience something which impacts on your studies. We have a
number of structures in place to support you, but even with this
support, you might need to take time out of your studies. This is
known as a Break in Studies. There are two types of Break in
Studies, known as interruption and intermission.
4.7.12. Interruption – this is an approved break requested when you are
not enrolled as a student at London Metropolitan University (i.e.
between academic years)
4.7.13. Intermission – this is an approved break from studies whilst you
are enrolled as a student at London Metropolitan University.
4.7.14. Approval of an interruption or intermission is via completion of
an online form. It is also possible to apply for an interruption through
the online reenrolment task. We would normally expect to see
evidence that all necessary advice has been sought in respect of the
implications for taking a break. In some circumstances, the request
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may be refused.
4.7.15. For an interruption, the break would normally be for one entire
semester or an entire academic year (depending on the course
structure). For an intermission, it may be for a shorter time period,
though not for 3 weeks or less.
4.7.16. The interruption or intermission will contribute towards your total
registration period.
4.7.17. If you are only permitted to be resident in the UK through a
student visa, you cannot remain resident in the UK during an
interruption or intermission. The University will inform the relevant
authorities if a break is approved. There is no guarantee that a
student will be permitted to return to the UK if the immigration rules
change. It might also mean that the remaining time to study is
impacted following a break in studies.
4.7.18. During a break in studies, you will remain registered as a
student, but not normally have access to University premises and
facilities.
4.7.19. You will need to inform us of your intention to return to your
studies. If you fail to return after the agreed period, you will be
deemed to have withdrawn and have your registration terminated.
We may impose conditions of return.
4.7.20. You should continue to attend until a decision is made on your
application for intermission.
4.8. Attendance
4.8.1. You must attend all timetabled sessions specified for your
programme of study, including all lectures, tutorials, seminars etc. If
you are not able to attend, you will need to request an absence
through your course leader or, for International Students on a
student visa, via the International Support and Compliance team.
4.8.2. Absences would be approved in the following circumstances:
4.8.2.1. Illness or an emergency;
4.8.2.2. Unforeseen circumstances, such as network disruptions.
4.8.3. All absences must be approved by your course leader. Where
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absence has not been approved, we may have grounds to terminate
your registration with us or remove you from a specific module. No
more than three approved absences can be accepted per module
per semester.
4.8.4. Where an illness is related to an existing disability, it is
recommended that you make contact with the Disability and Dyslexia
Service, with whom you can discuss possible reasonable
adjustments.
4.8.5. We may make alternative arrangements for tuition in cases such as
transport closures or where government advice prohibits the campus
from opening. We will endeavour to give you advanced warning in
such cases.
4.8.6. Where abnormal circumstances prevail across the University which
have prevented, or are likely to prevent, due process from taking
place in respect of assessment processes or for decisions about
progression or the conferment of awards; The Vice-Chancellor will
determine an appropriate course of action.
5. Module information and assessment

5.1. General
5.1.1. Your programme of study is divided into a number of modules, and
each of these modules has credit attached to it in line with a
nationally agreed framework. The credit can be at different levels,
from Level 3 (for a Foundation Year) through to Level 7 (for
postgraduate taught modules).
5.1.2. According to your mode of study, you will be permitted to register on
a number of credits per semester of an academic year. For a full-
time student, this is usually 60 credits per semester, or 120 credits
per academic year. You may occasionally study more or fewer
credits in a year where you have been granted entry with prior
learning, or where you need to retake a module alongside others you
are studying for the first time. If you need to retake a module, it will
be counted as another registration.
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5.1.3. Part time students will study up to 90 credits per academic year.
5.1.4. Details of your module and the module assessment is provided in
the module and course information, details of which are provided in
Section 4 of the regulations.
5.1.5. Your programme of study will normally be designed so that,
wherever possible, modules at a lower level are passed before those
at a higher level are commenced. In some situations, and where
approved by an assessment board, you may study a mixture of
modules at two different levels.
5.1.6. You will not be permitted to study modules which are not part of your
course of study, although in some courses there are options to study
University Extension of Knowledge modules or open language
modules as options, if specified on the course specification.
5.1.7. Some modules are designed to be pre-requisite modules for another
module at a higher level. Where this is the case, you will normally
need to pass the pre-requisite module before commencing study on
the higher level module. If you simply need to have studied the pre-
requisite module, this will be clarified on the module specification.
5.1.8. Module assessment requirements are outlined in the module
specification. In most cases, you will need to attempt and pass the
assessment for each module. If there is a specific module or
assessment component which has to be passed, details of this will
appear in the module or course specification.
5.1.9. Details of the module assessment are contained within each module
specification, including the weighting of each item of assessed work
(known as ‘assessment components’) in the module where there is
more than one component. You will also be provided with an
assessment deadline for each component which you will need to
meet.
5.1.10. You will be offered an opportunity to be assessed in each
module in your approved programme of study in the semester in
which the module is studied. You are required to attempt all
assessment components for each module. If you do not submit work
for an assessment component or do not attend an examination, a
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mark of zero will be recorded for that component or examination
unless you have an accepted claim for mitigating circumstances
5.1.11. The mark you achieve from each assessment component will be
reported as a percentage and aggregated according to the
weightings specified in the module specification to produce an
overall mark for the module. Module marks are rounded to the
nearest whole number.
5.1.12. The pass mark for an undergraduate module is 40%; for a
postgraduate module it is 50%. In order to pass a module and be
awarded the associated credit, you must achieve an overall module
mark of at least the pass mark and have met any additional
requirements which are specified for that module in the module
specification.
5.1.13. We take all reasonable steps to ensure that our assessment is
inclusive and accessible for all students. Where a student is unable
to be assessed through the agreed methods, alternative methods of
assessment of the learning outcomes will be made available. Where
an Individual Needs Assessment confirms that a student cannot be
fairly assessed even with the provision of extra time and/or a
modified environment, Chairs of Subject Standards Boards will
approve an alternative assessment task, following on from a
proposal from a module leader.
5.1.14. We would normally expect to sign off alternative assessment at
least 8 weeks prior to the due date or no later than week four of the
teaching period, whichever is the later. Confirmation of the
alternative assessment will need to be communicated with the staff
organising examinations.
5.2. Marking
5.2.1. Academic schools are responsible for ensuring that the marking of
student work is undertaken in a timely way which allows all student
marks to be considered at the relevant Subject Standards Board.
Internal markers (examiners) are normally members of University
staff with responsibility for marking items of assessed work on which
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they have competence. They mark work objectively in line with
marking criteria. This process is known as first marking.
5.2.2. Once first marking has occurred, then schools need to organise for
second marking to take place. The purpose of second marking is:
5.2.2.1. To perform a moderating role;
5.2.2.2. To ensure consistency of marking;
5.2.2.3. To examine special cases;
5.2.2.4. To give confidence to students that marking will be
objective and impartial.
5.2.3. Each module will be assigned a second marker, who will mark at
least 20% of the work submitted, or a minimum of 10 items for
postgraduate dissertations or 20 items for all other assessments
(whichever is higher). If there are fewer than the minimum number
of items required, then the total number of items will be moderated.
5.2.4. The sample must include items from each first marker (in situations
where there is more than one) - and cover a whole range of marks
and fails.
5.2.5. At Level 4, all work falling within the 35-45% range will be second
marked.
5.2.6. If there is a disagreement over marking, the first and second marker
will try to reach a consensus by discussion. If this fails, the Chair of
the relevant Subject Standards Board will be responsible for finding
a suitable course of action, such as identifying a third marker.
5.2.7. Feedback on all items of assessed coursework will be given to
students. Feedback on examinations will be made available on
request.
5.2.8. Marking will usually be reported in percentage marks. All marks are
provisional until such time as they have been formally ratified
through a Subject Standards Board.
5.2.9. If you are a student at another University overseas, and undertake
modules at London Metropolitan University through a study abroad
scheme, we will convert your London Metropolitan University marks
to ECTS grades when you return to your home institution. Details
are provided in Appendix A.
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5.2.10. If London Metropolitan University is your home institution and
you undertake modules at another institution through a Study
Abroad scheme, we will convert your ECTS grades to London
Metropolitan University marks when you return to London
Metropolitan University. Details of this are in Appendix A.
6. Assessment Boards
6.1. The consideration of your overall performance during an academic year is
managed through an Assessment Board, which is held at least once a year
for each programme of study. There are two types of boards – Subject
Standards Boards, which look at module performance, and higher-level
Progression and Award Boards which consider your entire results profile and
make decisions about progression to the following year or about your final
degree award. The Progression and Award Board would normally be chaired
by the Head of School. The Boards will consider and ratify results from on
campus students, as well as those taught through our collaborative partners
and wholly online.
6.2. Every module at Level 5 and above has an external examiner attached to it.
Some modules at other levels may also have an external examiner if required
by a Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Body to do so. This role is
undertaken by either an academic member of staff from another University (or
equivalent), or sometimes by someone with a background in specific industry
or area of employment connected to the subject taught. There is a
nomination process to ensure that the examiner is appropriately qualified and
sufficiently objective enough to undertake the work. The role of the examiner
is to approve all assessment tasks, look at a sample of marked work, and
consider data around module and course performance, ensuring that justice is
done to the individual student and that the standards of the University’s
awards are confirmed. The sample will normally be a minimum of 20 items of
assessed work for each module (or, if fewer, the total number of items of
assessed work submitted). This will be spread across the range of
assessment tasks and all classification bands and failing grades. For
postgraduate dissertations, the normal sample size will be 10 items of
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assessed work. The sample will normally exclude coursework submitted
before teaching week 8 as this is returned to students within the
semester/academic year for feedback purposes. Examiners provide an
annual report on their findings. Further details around external examiners can
be found in the Quality Manual.
6.3. Heads of School are responsible for ensuring that marking is undertaken in a
timely manner, external examiners are in place to cover all modules, and that
the assessment process as a whole operates smoothly.
6.4. The academic judgements of Subject Standards Boards will be final, subject
to the right of a student to appeal against the decision of an Assessment
Board on certain grounds. Where marks are the subject of an upheld
academic appeal against a decision of a Progression and Award Board, any
resulting action will be progressed through a Subject Standards Board,
although a Progression and Award Board may need to confer an alternative
award.
6.5. The Progression and Award Assessment Board is responsible for conferring
(approving) awards for all taught provision of the University. Awards will be
conferred on the basis of the marks confirmed by Subject Standards Boards,
and will have no power to change marks. However, where a student profile
allows for a change to a progression or award decision, then the Progression
and Award Board can make this decision. The Board will confer an award at
the first point when a student becomes eligible.
6.6. The Progression and Award Assessment Board may exercise its academic
judgement to confer awards in cases where a student has outstanding
reassessment opportunities but there is no evidence to suggest that they can
improve upon this award.
6.7. No other body will confer awards of the University, with the exception of
research degrees and honorary degrees.
6.8. Should the Progression and Award Board not be able to reach a consensus,
the Chair may make a decision via a majority vote. However, on matters of
principle and at the request of the external examiners, the Chair may decide
to refer the matter to the Chair of Academic Board.
6.9. Any matters discussed or considered in relation to an individual student by an
Assessment Board is strictly confidential until such time as results have been
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formally ratified and published.
6.10. In order for marks and outcomes to be formally published, the Chair of the
Subject Standards Board will need to confirm that second marking has
occurred and that External Examiners have reviewed an appropriate sample
of the student work and confirmed that standards are appropriate. Should
there be any outstanding decisions or confirmation required from either a
Subject Standards Board or a Progression and Awards Board meeting, the
Board will agree explicit arrangements for delegating any outstanding
decisions to the Chair and Vice Chair. Any decisions signed off by the Chair
between meetings will be reported to the Board’s next full meeting.
6.11. No student may be a member of a Subject Standards Board or Progression
and Award Board meeting, or attend an examiners' meeting. If a person who
is otherwise qualified to be an examiner for a course (for example as a
member of academic staff or as an approved external examiner) is
coincidentally enrolled as a student on another course either at this institution
or elsewhere, this shall not in itself disqualify that person from carrying out
normal examining commitments.
6.12. If an internal or external examiner has a close family or other relationship with
a student being examined by a Progression and Award Assessment Board or
Subject Standards Board of which the internal or external examiner is a
member, they should discuss the matter with the relevant Head of School and
will normally take no part in the discussion of that particular student.
6.13. Where an external examiner finds serious inconsistencies with our marking
and believes that this might have an impact on standards, they can request
that all affected work is remarked. This would entail the remarking of all work
in the module or by the same marker, not simply the sample the examiner has
seen.
6.14. Grounds for student appeal in relation to a decision of an Assessment Board
are available through the General Student Policies.
7. Award credits and calculations

7.1. The stated aims and learning outcomes of a course are the objectives that the
curriculum, structure, and teaching methods are designed to fulfil. To pass a
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course, a student must achieve the learning outcomes. The assessment
scheme of a course will be designed to test whether the learning outcomes
have been achieved.
7.2. The course aims and learning outcomes will be specified at the appropriate
standard and level required for the award, in relation to a body of knowledge
and skills appropriate to the subject of study reflecting recent academic
developments in that subject and benchmarked against courses in the UK and
overseas leading to similar awards. The aims and learning outcomes will be
recorded in the course specification.
7.3. In courses leading to professional qualifications and/or licences to practise,
some components of both study or work experience may have dual aims and
learning outcomes, satisfying both the University’s requirements and
professional requirements. Other components may be designed to satisfy
either one or the other.
7.4. If a course is of sufficient length, it will be structured so that an award is
available at each level and/or exit point in the course. Where this is so, the
curriculum and structure will ensure that all students have the opportunity to
qualify for the highest award that the course leads to, if they meet the learning
outcomes and academic requirements of the course. Students who do not
achieve the highest award but achieve the learning outcomes appropriate to a
lower level of award will qualify for the lower award.
7.5. Study at Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be based on a teaching year comprising 24
weeks of structured support for learning. In some cases this might be
supported by a summer studies period. Study at Level 7 will be based on a
teaching year comprised of two semesters of 12 weeks each and, where
appropriate, a study period of 18 weeks for the advanced research project. In
some awards, such as Foundation Degrees, sandwich degrees or degree
apprenticeships, one or more periods of work-based learning will be
integrated into the course structure. Modules may be undertaken by February
or July start students in a different order to those commencing their study in
September. Further information regarding course structures is available in
Section 4, and term dates are published in advance.
7.6. Standard modules will be worth:
7.6.1. Either 15or 30 credits, or multiples thereof, at undergraduate level
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(Levels 3,4,5,6);
7.6.2. 20 credits at Masters Level (Level 7)
7.7. Larger and smaller modules contribute proportionately to the calculation of a
student’s overall mark.
7.8. 15 and 20 credit modules are normally delivered in a single semester; 30
credit modules are delivered over a full academic year. It is possible for
modules to be delivered over a more extended or intensive time period,
though this would need to be agreed at course approval and be feasible to
timetable effectively.
7.9. Modules contribute proportionately to the calculation of a student’s overall
mark.
7.10. Your final award classification will be determined as follows:
Award Requirements for award Award classification
Certificate of 120 credits at Level 4. Up n/a

Higher Education to 30 credits may be
condoned.
Certificate of An average mark of at least Pass

Higher Education 40% over the best 120
credits at Level 4
Certificate of An average mark of at least With Merit

credits at Level 4
Certificate of An average mark of at least With Distinction

credits at Level 4
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Higher National 120 credits at Level 4 Meet all learning outcomes at

Certificate (HNC) satisfactory level, award of
Passed any required
Pass
modules where course
specific regulations require Pass (An average mark of at
it least 40% over the best 120
credits at Level 5)
Up to 15 credits at Level 4
may be condoned With Merit (An average mark
of at least 60% over the best
120 credits at Level 5)
With Distinction (An average

mark of at least 70% over the
best 120 credits at Level 5)
Foundation 120 credits at Level 4 and n/a

Degree Level 5. Pass any work
based elements on the
course
may be condoned
may be condoned
Foundation An average mark of at least Pass

Degree 40% over the best 120
credits at Level 5
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Foundation An average mark of at least With Merit

credits at Level 5
Foundation An average mark of at least With Distinction

credits at Level 5
Diploma of 120 credits at Level 4 and Pass (An average mark of at

Higher Education Level 5 least 40% over the best 120
credits at Level 5)
Passed any required
modules where course With Merit (An average mark
specific regulations require of at least 60% over the best
it 120 credits at Level 5)
Up to 30 credits at Level 4 With Distinction (An average

may be condoned mark of at least 70% over the
may be condoned
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Higher National 120 credits at Level 4 and Meet all learning outcomes at
Diploma Level 5 satisfactory level, award of
Pass and:
Passed any required
modules where course Pass (An average mark of at
specific regulations require least 40% over the best 120
it credits at Level 5)
Up to 15 credits at Level 5 With Merit (An average mark

may be condoned of at least 60% over the best
120 credits at Level 5)
With Distinction (An average

mark of at least 70% over the
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Unclassified 120 credits at Level 4 and 5 Students with an average

Bachelors 60 credits at Level 6 mark of between 40-59.99%
Degree for at least 120 credits at
Up to 30 credits may be
Level 5 and at least 60 credits
condoned at Level 4
at Level 6 will receive an
Up to 15 credits may be unclassified bachelor's
condoned at Level 5 degree with a Pass;
Passed any required Students with an average
modules where course mark of between 60-69.99%
specific regulations require for at least 120 credits at
it Level 5 and at least 60 credits

at Level 6 will receive an
unclassified bachelor's
degree with a Merit;
Students with an average

mark of over 70% for at least
120 credits at Level 5 and at
least 60 credits at Level 6 will
receive an unclassified
bachelor's degree with a
Distinction.
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Bachelors 120 credits at Levels 4,5 First class (69.5% and above)
Honours Degree and 6
Second class upper division
Completed a module (59.5% - 69.49%)
designated as project or
Second class lower division
equivalent and any other
(49.5%- 59.49%)
required modules where
course regulations require it Third class (39.5% - 49.49%)
Up to 30 credits at Level 4 Fail (0% - 39.49%)

may be condoned
and Level 6may be
condoned
The classification average is

calculated from the average
of the best 90 credits at
Level 6 weighted at two
thirds, and the average of
the next best 90 credits at
Level 5 or 6 weighted at one
third
7.11. On some courses, course specific regulations may be agreed, particularly

where there is a need in order to meet requirements from a Professional,
Statutory or Regulatory Body. Details of this will be available in course and
module specifications.
7.12. If you have been admitted with advanced standing (approved credit from
previous studies/experience that counts towards your study at London
Metropolitan University) to Level 5 and have partial exemption from Level 5
through APL, you must have been awarded the remaining credits at Level 5
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and 120 credits at Level 6 to qualify for the award of a Bachelors degree with
Honours.
7.13. Your classification average will be calculated from fewer modules. The
average mark for the best 90 credits at Level 6 (120 credits for placement
awards) will be weighted at two thirds in the classification average. The
average mark for the level 5 credits studied at London Metropolitan University
(this will not include any advanced standing credit) will be weighted at one
third in the classification average.
7.14. Where a student enters London Met with advanced standing at Level 5 or 6, a
maximum of 15 credits may be condoned across Levels 5 and 6.
7.15. If you have been admitted with advanced standing to Level 6, to achieve an
award you must:
7.15.1. have been awarded 105 credits at Level 6 from London
Metropolitan University to qualify for the award of a Bachelors
degree without Honours. Up to 15 credits at Level 6 may be
condoned.
7.15.2. have been awarded 120 credits at Level 6 from London
Metropolitan University to qualify for the award of a Bachelors
degree with honours. Up to 15 credits at Level 6 may be condoned.
Your classification average will be calculated from the best 90
credits at Level 6.
7.16. If your classification average falls no more than 0.5% short of the next highest
classification boundary, the distribution of the marks you have achieved in
credits at Level 5 and Level 6 will be considered. If the marks for at 90 of the
credits contributing to the award fall within a higher class than your overall
average mark, your classification will be raised by one class above that
indicated by the classification average. This means that:
7.16.1. If you are taking 240 credits at Levels 5 and 6, you will require
90 credits in the higher class in order to have your classification
raised;
7.16.2. If you are a student on a sandwich programme who takes a total
of 270 credits at Levels 5 and 6, you will require 105 in the higher
class in order to have your classification raised;
7.16.3. If you are a student entering Level 6 with advanced standing
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and 120 credits, you will require 60 credits in the higher class in
order to have your classification raised.
7.17. An Aegrotat award may be awarded where a student has been certified as
absent for valid reasons and is unable to complete the course, and sufficient
evidence has been submitted to the Awards Board.
7.18. If you undertake modules at London Metropolitan University through a study
exchange scheme, we will convert your London Metropolitan University
module marks to ECTS grades when you return to your home institution.
Further details are available in Appendix A.
7.19. Students on apprenticeship courses will be awarded an academic award on
successful completion of the taught modules, but will only be awarded their
apprenticeship once they have completed their End Point Assessment (EPA).
8. Undergraduate awards
8.1. General
8.1.1. This section of the regulations provides:
8.1.1.1. a description of the knowledge, understanding, skills,
values and attitudes that the holder of an award at that
level will have developed;
8.1.1.2. the number and level of credits required for the award;
8.1.1.3. the level of the award;
8.2. Level 3 awards - Preparatory Certificates and Diplomas
8.2.1. These provide preparation for entry to study at Higher Education
(HE) level in the area studied. They may be recognised as HE
awards for funding purposes when they form an integral part of an
undergraduate course and extend the duration of the undergraduate
course by one further year full-time (or the part-time equivalent).
8.2.2. Preparatory Certificates and Diplomas are given in a named subject,
but are not classified. There is no condoned credit permitted at
Preparatory Certificate Level; up to 30 credits of condoned credit is
allowed at Preparatory Diploma level.
8.2.3. University Certificates are available for the achievement of 30 credits
at Levels 3, 4, 5 or 6. They are not classified, and not eligible for
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condonement. They are generally not named, although it is possible
to have a named award if specifically approved as part of the
programme validation event.
Awards and FHEQ CATS points ECTS Standard Maximum

awards Level credits period of period of
descriptors registration registration
University 3 or 30 credits at n/a 1 semester 3 years

Certificate above Level 3 or
above
University 3 or 30 credits at n/a 1 semester 3 years

Certificate above Level 3 or
(Work Based above
Learning)
Preparatory 3 60 credits at n/a 6 months 2 years

Certificate Level 3
Preparatory 3 120 credits at n/a 1 year 3 years

Diploma Level 3
8.3. Level 4 awards

8.3.1. The holder of an award at Level 4 will have a sound knowledge of
the basic concepts of a subject and will have learned how to take
different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to
communicate accurately and will have the qualities needed for
employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility.
The holder of a Certificate of Higher Education (Foundation Degree)
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will achieve these outcomes in a work context. (Source: QAA
Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-
Awarding Bodies)
8.3.2. Certificates of Higher Education are available for students who
achieve a minimum of 120 credits at level 4. They are named
awards and can be awarded with a merit (with an average mark of at
least 60% over the best 120 credits at Level 4) or distinction (with an
average mark over 70% over the best 120 credits at level 4). Up to
30 credits can be condoned.
8.3.3. Higher National Certificates (HNCs) are awarded to students on a
course meeting the requirements of Pearson, an independent
awarding body, and require students to complete an approved
course of study and achieve 120 credits at Level 4. Up to 15 credits
at Level 4 may be condoned.
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University 4 30 credits at 22.5 1 year 3 years

Certificate Level 4 or
above
University 4 30 credits at 22.5 1 year 3 years

Certificate (Work- Level 4 or
Based Learning) above
Certificate of 4 120 credits at 60 1 year 4 years

Higher Education Level 4
(Foundation
Degree) (CertHE
(FD))
Certificate of 4 120 credits at 60 1 year 4 years

Higher Education Level 4
(CertHE)
Certificate in 4 45 credits at 22.5 1 year 3 years

Professional Level 4
Development
Higher National 4 120 credits at 60 1 year 3 years

Certificate (HNC) Level 4 or
above on
approved
course
8.4. Level 5 awards

8.4.1. The holder of an award at Level 5 will have developed a sound
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understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have
learned to apply those principles more widely. Through this, they will
have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different
approaches to solving problems. Their studies may well have had a
vocational orientation, enabling them to perform effectively in their
chosen field. (Source: QAA Frameworks for Higher Education
Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies)
8.5. Foundation Degrees

8.5.1. Foundation Degrees are a distinctive mix of academic and work-
based learning, which aim to equip learners with the skills and
knowledge relevant to their employment and to the needs of
employers. Academic learning is integrated with the development of
vocational work-based skills where employer involvement is
required. Foundation degrees may be delivered wholly or partially
through the workplace, although remain subject to the arrangements
for managing quality and standards of taught provision.
8.5.2. Each Foundation Degree courses will be designed so that on
successful completion students can move directly onto Level 6 of at
least one named honours degree without the need for additional
formal study. In some cases, in order for a student to move onto a
specific Level 6 honours degree programme, they will need to obtain
a specific overall pass mark. Students may also need to undertake a
bridging course to support with the transition from Level 5 to Level 6,
which will be non-credit rated.
8.5.3. A Foundation Degree course will include:
8.5.3.1. 120 credits of core modules at Level 4;
8.5.3.2. 120 credits of modules at Level 5.
8.5.4. Students may receive a Foundation Degree (Arts) or a Foundation
Degree (Science), as specified at validation. The award of
Foundation Degree (Arts) (FDA) will be associated with art and
design, the arts and humanities, combined studies in the arts and
social studies, and in areas of social or business studies where it is
appropriate. The award of Foundation Degree (Science) (FDSc) will
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be associated with social science, computing, science or
mathematics and their applications.
8.5.5. Students with an average mark of <60% for the best 120 credits at
level 5 will be awarded a pass; those with an average mark over
60% for the best 120 credits at Level 5 will be awarded a Merit;
those with an average over 70% for the best 120 credits at Level 5
will be awarded a Distinction.
8.5.6. Up to 30 credits can be condoned at Level 4; up to 15 credits can be
condoned at Level 5.
8.6. Diploma of Higher Education

8.6.1. A Dip HE is usually unnamed, but can be named if this was agreed
when the course was approved. Up to 30 credits at Level 4 can be
condoned; up to 15 credits at Level 5 can be condoned.
8.6.2. Students with an average mark of <60% for the best 120 credits at
Level 5 will be awarded a pass; those with an average mark over
60% for the best 120 credits at Level 5 will be awarded a Merit;
those with an average over 70% for the best 120 credits at Level 5
will be awarded a Distinction.
8.7. Higher National Diploma

8.7.1. Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are awarded to students on a
course meeting the requirements of Pearson, an independent
awarding body, and require students to complete an approved
course of study and achieve 120 credits at Level 4 and Level 5. Up
to 15 credits at Level 5 may be condoned.
Awards and awards FHEQ CATS ECTS Standard Maximum

descriptors Level points credits period of period of
registration registration
Intermediate Diploma 5 45 credits 22.5 1 year 2 years

(Work-Based at Level 5
Learning)
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8.8. Level 6 awards
8.8.1. An Honours graduate will have developed an understanding of a
complex body of knowledge, some of it at the current boundaries of
an academic discipline. Through this, the graduate will have
developed analytical techniques and problem-solving skills that can
be applied in many types of employment. The graduate will be able
to evaluate evidence, arguments, and assumptions, to reach sound
judgements, and to communicate effectively. An Honours graduate
should have the qualities needed for employment in situations
requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making
in complex and unpredictable circumstances.
8.8.2. Undergraduate honours degrees are structured as follows:
8.8.2.1. All undergraduate awards are single honours;
8.8.2.2. Courses are made up of 120 credits at Level 4, 5, and 6;
8.8.2.3. At Level 4, all modules will be core;
8.8.2.4. At Levels 5 and 6, the balance of core and optional
modules will be determined as part of the approval
process. These may include work related learning or
extension of learning modules if they are identified at
course approval as an option;
8.8.2.5. All courses leading to an Honours Degree must include at
least 15 credits of modules identified as a ‘project or
equivalent’, preferably at Level 6;
8.8.2.6. Up to 30 credits at Level 4 can be condoned; with another
30 credits able to be condoned across Levels 5 and 6.
Further information on this can be found in the specific
award descriptions.
8.8.3. Students may receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Laws, or Bachelor of Engineering.
8.8.4. The award of Bachelor of Arts (BA) will be associated with art and
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appropriate.
8.8.5. The award of Bachelor of Science (BSc) will be associated with
social science, computing, science or mathematics and their
applications.
8.8.6. The award of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) will be reserved for
undergraduate courses of specialised study in law.
8.8.7. The award of Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) will be reserved for
undergraduate courses of specialised study in engineering.
(Source: QAA Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK
Degree-Awarding Bodies)
8.9. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses

8.9.1. These are designed to prepare students for progression to Masters
level work or equivalent professional work. The courses may equip
students with a first degree with the knowledge and skills in a
different subject area to that of their first degree; they might refresh
and improve knowledge from a first degree in a similar subject area
where there has been a gap since the first study; or they can provide
a bridge to Master’s study to students with appropriate professional
experience but no first degree.
8.10. Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

8.10.1. This is an award for students who complete a formal teaching
qualification.

Unclassified 6 Minimum of 150 3 years 6 years

Bachelor of Arts 300 credits
(BA) overall to
Unclassified
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Bachelor of include:
Science (BSc)
Maximum 120
Unclassified credits at Level
Bachelor of Laws 4;
(LLB)
120 credits at
Unclassified Level 5;
Bachelor of
Minimum 60
Engineering
credits at Level
(BEng)
6
Bachelor of Arts 6 360 credits 180 3 years 6 years

with Honours (BA overall to
Hons) include:
Bachelor of max 120

Science with credits at Level
Honours (BSc 4, min 90
Hons) credits at Level
6
Bachelor of Laws
with Honours (LLB
Hons)
Bachelor of
Engineering with
Honours (BEng
Hons)
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Professional 6 120 credits at 60 1 year 2 years

Graduate level 6
Certificate in
Education (PGCE)
Graduate 6 60 credits, 30 1 year 2 years

Certificate minimum 30
credits at Level
6
Graduate Diploma 6 120 credits, 60 1 year 5 years

minimum 60
credits at Level
6
Diploma in 6 45 credits at 22.5 1 year 3 years

Professional Level 6
Development
9. Undergraduate student progression, reassessment, and

compensation
9.1. General
9.1.1. In order to pass a module and be awarded the associated credit, you
will need to achieve at least a pass mark (normally 40%) overall and
meet any additional requirements that are specified for the module.
9.1.2. To progress through the levels of your undergraduate study, you will
normally need to pass all 120 credits at each level before
progressing onto the next. There are, however, a number of ways in
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which this can be achieved, and a few examples where this isn’t the
case. The section below provides further information on this.
9.1.3. The easiest way to achieve the pass mark is to achieve the pass
mark of 40% in every assessment component stipulated in the
course or module specification. Marks for each assessment
component will be weighted as specified in the module specification
in order to produce the overall mark for the module marks are
rounded to the nearest whole number.
9.1.4. Some assessment components or entire modules may be marked as
pass/fail, or simply require engagement or completion. An example
of this type of module would be the completion of a set number of
placement hours. In modules with a pass/fail, you would still need to
pass every component to pass the module, however it is marked.
9.1.5. In order to complete a level and progress, you must pass any
modules that the course specific regulations specify must be passed
in addition to the progression requirements for each level of study
set out in the course information.
9.1.6. To progress from Level 3 to Level 4 of an extended degree, you will
normally be expected to have been awarded 120 credits at Level 3.
At the discretion of the Dean of Students (or nominee), a student can
progress from Level 3 to Level 4 of an extended degree having been
awarded 90 credits without the need to carry the additional 30
credits forward into Level 4.
9.1.7. To progress from Level 4 to Level 5 of a Foundation degree or an
Undergraduate degree, you must have been awarded 120 credits at
Level 4.
9.1.8. To progress from Level 5 to Level 6 of an Undergraduate degree,
you must normally have satisfied the requirements for Level 4 and
been awarded 120 credits at Level 5.
9.1.9. If you have met the requirements set out above, you will receive a
progression decision of PP –Pass Progress and be permitted to re-
enrol at the next level.
9.2. Condonement
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9.2.1. Condonement enables you to progress through your programme and
achieve an award by allowing a small amount of failure if your overall
performance is good. If you fail one or more modules of up to 30
credits within a Level, that failure may be eligible to be condoned.
Details of the amount of credit which can be condoned is provided in
Section 8 of the regulations alongside details of the undergraduate
awards.
9.2.2. In order to be condoned, you must achieve a module mark of at least
30% in a failed module for it to be condoned. If you have more than
30 credits of modules in the condonable range (i.e. with marks of
30%-39%), the 30 credits with the highest marks will be eligible for
condonement. If a failed module is condoned, you will be awarded
the credit for that module. The module mark will not be changed, and
your module result will be recorded as Condoned Fail.
9.2.3. Failure cannot be condoned for any modules that course specific
regulations specify must be passed.
9.2.4. If you have not been awarded 120 credits within Levels 3, 4 or 5
(including any credits awarded through condonement) but have been
awarded at least 90 credits, you will be permitted to conditionally
progress to the next level of your course.
9.2.5. You will receive a progression decision of PR –Conditional
Progression, One Module Outstanding and you will be given an
agreed programme of modules providing you with the opportunity to
redeem the failure in the outstanding module(s) from the lower level.
9.2.6. You will not normally be able to progress to any later levels of the
course unless you have passed the outstanding module(s). In
exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the Deputy Vice
Chancellor, you will be able to progress to the later levels of the
course without passing outstanding module(s). Some courses do not
permit conditional progression. Where this is the case, this will be
specified in course specific regulations.
9.3. Reassessment
9.3.1. If you fail a module, you will be expected to undertake reassessment
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in all of the failed assessment components where you achieved a
mark lower than 40%, unless you are eligible for condonement. You
are not entitled to be reassessed in any assessment component
which you have passed.
9.4. In year reassessment
9.4.1. If you are a Level 3 or 4 student, you may be entitled to resubmit
your reassessment in year. The process enables you to receive
feedback on your first failed submission to support a reassessment
within 10 days. It applies in the following circumstances:
9.4.1.1. The failed component is coursework (not an exam or
presentation);
9.4.1.2. The original deadline date is before 31 March in any given
year;
9.4.1.3. You made a submission before the original deadline but
your mark was lower than 40%;
9.4.1.4. The mark for in-year reassessment will not be capped.
9.4.2. This in year reassessment is optional, and you will still receive an
opportunity to take the formal reassessment at reassessment point
each July in addition to the in year reassessment. There is no option
for mitigating circumstances for in-year reassessment.
9.5. End of year Reassessment
9.5.1. All students are entitled to an end of year reassessment for
coursework, examinations, projects, and portfolios, even where you
have failed an in-year reassessment you were eligible for. The end
of year reassessment will normally take place during July. The mark
for passing a reassessed component will be capped at 40%.
9.5.2. For Level 6 February start students, your reassessment period will
take place in the May following the completion of your course. At
lower levels, the reassessment period will take place in July.
9.5.3. If you pass a component following reassessment, the mark for that
component will be capped at 40%, except where capping would lead
to a failing mark for the module but an uncapped mark would lead to
a pass. In this case, the module will be recorded as passed with a
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capped mark of 40%, except where a requirement to pass specific
components prevent this.
9.5.4. Following completion of all available reassessments, a revised
overall module mark will be calculated. The higher mark from your
first attempt or reassessment for each component will be used in the
calculation of your overall mark and weighted in accordance with the
module specification.
9.5.5. If you are given a further reassessment opportunity following the
summer resit period, it must be taken at the earliest opportunity point
when the module is offered in the following academic year. This will
mean that you are taking the assessment at the same time as the
students who are undertaking it for the first time in the next
academic year.
9.5.6. If you are permitted to progress from Level 5 to Level 6, you will be
permitted to re-enrol until you are no longer able to achieve the
Honours Degree award; discontinuation will take place where you:
9.5.6.1. Exceed the maximum registration period;
9.5.6.2. Fail a core module on two occasions and would need to
repeat the module in order to complete the requirements
for the award;
9.5.6.3. You make unsatisfactory progress towards your award.
9.5.7. Reassessment for coursework, project or portfolio and examinations
will normally involve a new assessment task, unless the nature of
the task means that it is not possible.
10. Undergraduate repeat

10.1. If you do not pass a module following reassessment, you will normally be
entitled to repeat the module with tuition on one occasion. Repeating a
module with tuition means re-registering for the module, paying any tuition
required for registration, following the course of tuition offered and attempting
all the items of assessed work, including any which you have previously
passed.
10.2. Marks for your first attempt at assessment components of a module that you
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repeat with tuition are not capped. However, all other provisions around
condonement and capping of marks for a reassessment will apply, as outlined
in Section 9 of these regulations.
10.3. If your enrolment is subject to the provisions of a student visa and you are
required to undertake reassessment in a second registration of a module, you
may be required to take that final reassessment opportunity outside of the UK.
10.4. The maximum number of attempts at an assessment that is permitted is four:
a first attempt (uncapped), a reassessment attempt (capped), a repeat with
tuition attempt (uncapped), and a final reassessment attempt (capped).
10.5. However, in exceptional circumstances, an assessment board can decide to
allow an additional exceptional attempt where this is warranted, and with
approval from the Dean of Students or nominee.
11. Postgraduate taught programmes and awards

11.1. Integrated Masters awards
11.1.1. Integrated Masters programmes provide an extended and
enhanced programme of study beyond undergraduate study. The
period of study is typically equivalent to at least four years of
academic learning (480 credits), of which at least 120 credits are at
postgraduate level (Level 7).
11.1.2. Integrated Masters courses are offered as Single Honours only,
and the final award is at Level 7.
11.1.3. Level 4 of each course will be designed so that on successful
completion, students are provided with defined opportunities for
transfer to a standalone Bachelors degree if they do not wish to
continue on the Masters course. Such transfers will normally involve
a student transferring to the start of Level 5 of the Bachelors degree.
However, if the transfer is one not normally anticipated, specific
credit or pre-requisites of the receiving course may result in an
extension to the total length of the student’s programme of study.
The general principles which apply to study at Levels 4,5 and 6 are
outlined in Section 8 of these regulations.
11.1.4. Integrated Masters courses need to comprise:
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11.1.4.1. Underpinning in research methods at Level 6 or 7, through
a dedicated core module (or part of a core modules);
11.1.4.2. A dissertation of a minimum of 40 credits (equivalent to 20
ECTS credits) at Level 7. This is defined as a substantial
piece of independent work, synthesising earlier learning,
and which may be a written piece of work or a project
incorporating a report, that is critically reflective and
normally produced under supervision unless exceptional
circumstances prevail.
11.1.4.3. Courses can also provide opportunities for students to
undertake a period of work or study outside the University;
11.1.4.4. Any proposals to variations to these will need to be agreed
through Academic Board.
11.1.5. In order to complete a level and progress, you must pass any
modules that the course specific regulations specify must be passed
in addition to the progression requirements for each level of study
set out below:
11.1.5.1. To progress from Level 4 to Level 5, you must have been
awarded 120 credits at Level 4 and achieved an average
of at least 55% in the best 90 credits;
11.1.5.2. To progress from Level 5 to Level 6, you must have
satisfied the requirements for Level 4, been awarded 120
credits at Level 5 and achieved an average of 55% in the
best 90 credits at Level 5;
11.1.5.3. To progress from Level 6 to Level 7, you must have
satisfied the requirements for Levels 4 and 5, been
awarded 120 credits at Level 6 and achieved an average
of 55% in the best 90 credits at Level 6.
11.1.6. Course specifications will outline course transfer opportunities
and exit awards for students who fail to satisfy the progression and
completion requirements for the course.
11.1.7. To qualify for an award of an Integrated Masters degree:
11.1.7.1. You must have gained 120 credits at all levels of the
course;
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11.1.7.2. Have a maximum of 30 credits of condoned failure across
Levels 5 and 6; and
11.1.7.3. Satisfied any additional requirements in the course
specification.
11.1.8. The classification of the award of an Integrated Masters degree
will be based on the classification average calculated to two decimal
places, as follows:
11.1.8.1. The average mark of the 120 credits at Level 5 will
contribute 20%;
contribute 30%;
contribute 50%;
11.1.9. The threshold for each classification band is as follows:
Mark Award classification
69.5% and above First class
59.5% – 69.49% Second class honours upper division
49.5% - 59.49% Second class honours lower division
0% - 49.49% Fail
11.1.10. If your classification average falls no more than 0.5% short of

the next highest classification boundary, the distribution of the marks
you have achieved in credits at Level 5, 6 and 7 will be considered. If
the marks for at least 90 of the credits contributing to the award fall
within a higher class than your overall average mark, your
classification will be raised by one class above that indicated by the
classification average.
11.1.11. The award of Master of Engineering (MEng) will be reserved for
the Integrated Masters course in Engineering.
11.1.12. The award of Master of Science (MSci) will be awarded to
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Integrated Masters courses with study primarily in social science,
computing, science, or mathematics.
11.2. Taught postgraduate (Level 7) courses

11.2.1. Full-time Masters, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate
Certificate courses will normally be based on a teaching year
comprising an autumn and a spring semester of 12 weeks and a
summer studies period, making 42 weeks in total. February starters
may be subject to a slightly different teaching year.
11.2.2. A full-time programme of study will normally comprise 60 credits
(normally 3 modules) in each semester and a dissertation module
worth 60 credits completed in two semesters and the summer
studies period. 60 credits denote 600 learning hours.
11.2.3. Part-time courses may operate using the same pattern with
students studying over a longer period, or may be designed to meet
the requirements of the target market through block, weekend or
other non-standard delivery specified at validation.
11.2.4. A part-time programme of study will normally be completed over
a period of more than two semesters and the summer studies
period.
11.2.5. Details of the mode of study is provided through the course
details agreed at validation.
11.2.6. A student’s mode of study will be formally designated by us at
the outset of a student’s academic year. Their mode of study will be
amended only if their authorised programme of study changes or
where their programme of study is such that their mode changes
from one semester to another.
11.2.7. Taught modules will normally be worth 20 credits (equivalent to
10 ECTS credits), denoting 200 learning hours, and will normally be
delivered in a single semester.
11.2.8. Larger or smaller taught modules worth40 credits or more may
be used to make up the programme with the rationale for these
module sizes tested at validation. Marks will contribute
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proportionately according to credit size in the calculation of a
student’s overall classification average.
11.2.9. All Masters courses will require students to produce a piece of
extended independent research worth 60 credits at Level 7. This
would need to be a critically reflective piece of work produced under
supervision. It may be a written piece of work, a project
incorporating a report, an artefact, performance, or composition.
The dissertation will normally be completed during the summer
period for full time students who commence in September. For other
students, the study period for the dissertation may be during another
period, and this will be outlined in the course information approved at
validation.
11.2.10. Exceptionally, the dissertation may be reduced to 20 credits, as
approved at validation. This would usually be on a vocational based
course.
11.2.11. Each Masters course also requires the identification of a
Research Methods content, the content of which can be in one or
more modules. The content of this will support completion of the
dissertation.
11.2.12. Masters courses can comprise core and optional modules. In
order to successfully complete an award, students would need to
complete modules as noted on the course specification.
11.2.13. To qualify for an award, you must have gained the appropriate
amount of credit for the award and satisfied any additional
requirements in the course specification.
11.2.14. The credit volume required for each award is provided in Section
11.16. For any course where there is a variation to these
requirements, these are agreed at course validation.
11.2.15. To qualify for the award of a Masters degree, you must have
been awarded 180 credits at Level 7. This must include a
dissertation or equivalent unless a variation to waive this
requirement has been approved through Academic Board.
11.2.16. The overall average mark which is used to determine the award
classification will be calculated to two decimal places from the
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module marks you have achieved weighted according to the module
credit value. Classifications will be determined as follows:
Award Classification requirements Award

classification
Postgraduate An overall average mark of at least Pass

Certificate 50% and less than 59.5%
Postgraduate An overall average mark of at least With Merit

Certificate 60% and less than 70%
Or
An overall average mark of at least

59.5% and at least 60% in modules
equivalent to 40 credits
Postgraduate An overall average mark of at least With Distinction

Certificate 70%
Or

Postgraduate An overall average mark of at least Pass

Diploma 50% and less than 59.5%
Postgraduate An overall average mark of at least With Merit

Diploma 60% and less than 70%
Or

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classification
Postgraduate An overall average mark of at least With Distinction

Diploma 70%
Or

Masters An overall average mark of at least Pass

Degree 50% and less than 59.5%
Masters An overall average mark of at least With Merit

Degree 60% and less than 70% including the
dissertation or equivalent
Or

58% and less than 60%, and a mark of
at least 60% in the dissertation or
equivalent
Masters An overall average mark of at least With Distinction

Degree 70% including the dissertation or
equivalent
Or

68% and less than 70%, and a mark of
at least 70% in the dissertation or
equivalent
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classification
Masters Where a Masters programme does not

Degree include a 60 credit dissertation, the
course specification will identify the
module(s) that may count towards an
upgrade of classification
11.2.17. Students may receive a Master of Arts, Master of Fine Art

(MFA), Master of Science, Master of Laws, Master of Education,
Master of Business Administration or Master of Public
Administration, as specified at validation and consistent with
professional body regulations where appropriate.
11.2.18. The award of Master of Arts (MA) (including Master of Arts by
Project) and Master of Fine Art (MFA) will be associated with art and
appropriate.
11.2.19. The award of Master of Science (MSc) (including Master of
Science by Project) will be associated with studies substantially
based on social sciences, computing, science or mathematics and
their applications.
11.2.20. The award of Master of Laws (LLM) will be reserved for
postgraduate courses of specialised study in law.
11.2.21. The award of Master of Education (MEd) will be reserved for
postgraduate courses of specialised study in education.
11.2.22. The award of Master of Business Administration (MBA) will be
reserved for postgraduate courses which focus on the general
principles and functions of management and the development of
management skills.
11.2.23. The award of Master of Public Administration (MPA) will be
reserved for postgraduate courses which focus on the principles and
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functions of management within the public sector and the
development of management skills.
11.2.24. Level 7 awards are in the table below:
Awards and awards FHEQ CATS points ECTS Standard Maximum

descriptors Level credits period of period of
Master of Engineering 7 480 credits 240 4 years 6 years
(MEng) - Integrated Mas- with at least
ters 120 credits at
Level 7, min-
Master of Science (MSci)
imum 90 cred-
its at level 6
and maximum
of 120 credits
at Level 4
Postgraduate Certificate 7 60 credits at 30 1 semester 2 years
(PG Cert) Level 7
Postgraduate Diploma (PG 7 120 credits (in- 60 2 semesters 3 years
Dip) cluding at least
100 credits at
Level 7)
Master of Arts (MA) 7 180 credits (in- 90 1 year 3 years
cluding 160
Master of Fine Art (MFA)
credits at Level
Master of Science (MSc) 7)
Master of Laws (LLM)

Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Public Adminis-
tration (MPA)
MA/MSc by Project
Master of Business Admin-
istration (MBA)
Master of Professional
Practice (MProf)
Master of Enterprise
(MEnt)
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Awards and awards FHEQ CATS points ECTS Standard Maximum
descriptors Level credits period of period of
European Masters Degree 7 240 120 1 year 3 years
(where award is conferred
by at least two European
countries with degree
awarding powers)
Postgraduate Certificate in 7 120 credits (in- 60 1 year 2 years
Education (PGCE) cluding at least
60 at Level 7)
MArch Architecture 7 240 credits at 120 2 years 5 years
Level 7
Professional Diploma in Ar- 7 240 credits 120 2 years 5 years
chitecture (120 credits at
Level 6 and
120 credits at
Level 7)
Professional Diploma in 7 240 (120 cred- 120 2 years 5 years
Designing Architecture its at level 6
and 120 cred-
its at Level 7)
Advanced Diploma in Pro- 7 40 credits at 20 1 year 3 years
fessional Development Level 7
12. Postgraduate assessment and reassessment

12.1. In order to pass a module and be awarded the associated credit, you will need
to achieve at least a pass mark (normally 50%) overall and meet any
additional requirements that are specified for the module.
12.2. The easiest way to achieve the pass mark is to achieve the pass mark of 50%
in every assessment component stipulated in the course or module
specification. Marks for each assessment component will be weighted as
specified in the module specification in order to produce the overall mark for
the module marks are rounded to the nearest whole number.
12.3. Some assessment components or entire modules may be marked as
pass/fail, or simply require engagement or completion. An example of this
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type of module would be the completion of a set number of placement hours.
In modules with a pass/fail, you would still need to pass every component to
pass the module, however it is marked.
12.4. If you fail a module, you will be expected to undertake reassessment in any
assessment components for that module in which you received a mark lower
than 50%. You will not be entitled to be reassessed in any assessment
component that you have passed.
12.5. Reassessment for coursework, project or portfolio and examinations will
normally involve a new assessment task, unless the nature of the task means
that it is not possible.
12.6. Reassessment will normally take place during the summer resit period
following the academic session in which the module was taken. For February
start students, reassessment of any outstanding taught modules will take
place at the May assessment period following completion of the taught
elements of your course.
12.7. If you pass a component following reassessment, the mark for that
component will be capped at the module pass mark of 50% for masters,
except where capping would lead to a failing mark for the module, but an
uncapped mark would lead to a pass. In this case, the module will be
recorded as passed with a capped mark of 50% for Masters modules, except
where a requirement to pass specific components prevents this.
12.8. Following completion of all available reassessments, a revised overall module
mark will be calculated. The higher mark from your first attempt or
reassessment for each component will be used in the calculation of your
overall module mark and weighted in accordance with the module
specification.
12.9. Condonement at Level 7
12.9.1. Condonement enables you to progress through your programme
and achieve an award by allowing a small amount of failure if your
overall performance is good. If you fail one modules of up to 20
credits at Level 7, that failure may be eligible to be condoned.
12.9.2. In order to be condoned, you must achieve a module mark of at
least 40% in a failed module for it to be condoned. If you have more
than 20 credits of modules in the condonable range (i.e. with marks
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of 40%-49%), the 20 credits with the highest marks will be eligible for
condonement. If a failed module is condoned, you will be awarded
the credit for that module. The module mark will not be changed, and
your module result will be recorded as Condoned Fail.
12.9.3. Failure cannot be condoned for any modules that course
specific regulations specify must be passed or for the Advanced
Research/dissertation module.
13. Postgraduate repeat

13.1. If you do not pass a module following reassessment, you will normally be
entitled to repeat the module with tuition on one occasion. Retaking a module
with tuition means re-enrolling for the module, paying any tuition required for
enrolment, following the course of tuition offered and attempting all the items
of assessed work, including any which you have previously passed.
13.2. Marks for your first attempt at assessment components of a module that you
repeat with tuition are not capped.
13.3. If you fail a repeated module at the first assessment, you will normally be
entitled to a final reassessment opportunity in any components for that
module for which you received a mark lower than 50%.
13.4. If your enrolment is subject to the provisions of a student visa and you are
required to undertake reassessment in a second registration of a module, you
may be required to take the final reassessment opportunity outside of the UK.
13.5. You will not be entitled to repeat a module that you have already passed.
13.6. The maximum number of attempts at an assessment that is permitted is four:
a first attempt (capped), a reassessment attempt (capped), a repeat with
tuition attempt (uncapped), and a final reassessment attempt (capped).
13.7. There are four dissertation reassessment points for postgraduate taught
students as follows:
- For students with a September first submission date, there is an early
reassessment point in December and a main reassessment point in January.
Students could only use one of these reassessment points;
- For students with a January first submission date, the reassessment point is
May;
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- For students with a May first submission date, the reassessment point is
September.
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Appendix A – Mark Conversion for Study Abroad Students
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to ensure that undergraduate students who study
with London Metropolitan University on an exchange or study abroad programme
receive fair marks for their study which are ‘translated’ appropriately from their
country of study. This is necessary because different countries use different mark
scales.
For each country listed, there is a scale to be used. The scale will normally only pro-
vide one mark where there are a few marks within a scale in the other country. There
is a 40% threshold mark noted in most cases, although in a few cases, there is no di-
rect equivalent and therefore the equivalent mark is slightly above or below the thresh-
old.
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Australia
There are a number of different academic grading schemes in place in Australia.

Method 1: grading
Result Description Australian Mark Australian Mark London Met

range Mark
HD High Distinction 80% and over exact mark to be exact mark to be
used used
D Distinction 70-79% exact mark to be exact mark to be
used used
C Credit 60-69% 69 69
C Credit 60-69% 68 67
C Credit 60-69% 67 66
C Credit 60-69% 66 64
C Credit 60-69% 65 63
C Credit 60-69% 64 61
C Credit 60-69% 63 60
C Credit 60-69% 62 58
C Credit 60-69% 61 57
C Credit 60-69% 60 55
P Pass 50-59% 59 54
P Pass 50-59% 58 52
P Pass 50-59% 57 51
P Pass 50-59% 56 49
P Pass 50-59% 55 47
P Pass 50-59% 54 46
P Pass 50-59% 53 45
P Pass 50-59% 52 43
P Pass 50-59% 51 42
P Pass 50-59% 50 40
N Fail below 50% 49 39
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Result Description Australian Mark Australian Mark London Met
range Mark
N Fail below 50% 39-1 29
Rationale for conversion: It is very hard to obtain the highest grades (HD) there-
fore the mark that is achieved should remain as is and transposed to the London
Met student record. A Pass mark is 50% in Australia and this therefore needs to
be converted to a mark of 40% at London Met.
Method 2: grading
Grade Mark Range London Mark London Met

Range Mark
A 85-100% 80-100% 90
A 80-84% 70-79% 75
B 70-79% 55-69% 62
C 60-69% 40-54% 47
D 50-59%
Fail (N) 40-49% 30-39% 35
Fail (N) 25-39% 20-29% 25
Fail (N) <25 <20 12
Method 3: Grade point average (GPA)
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Grade Description Grade Range London Met London Met
grading Grade to be
boundaries used
7 High Distinction 85-100% 80-100% 90
6 Distinction 75-84% 70-79% 75
5 Credit 65-74% 55-69% 62
4 Pass 50-64% 40-54% 47
3 Near Pass 47-49% 30-39% 35
2 Fail 25-46% 20-29% 25
1 Low Fail 0-24% 0-24% 12
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Austria
Austria uses a 5 point grading scale. 4 is the lowest passing grade with a grade of
5 equaling a failure.
Grading Scale Grade Austrian Grades ECTS Grade London

equivalencies Met Mark
1 = Very good 0.7-1.0 90-100% A 80
1 = Very good 1.1-1.2 90-100% A 75
1 = Very good 1.3-14 90-100% A 70
1 = Very good 1.5-1.7 90-100% A 68
1 = Very good 1.8-2.0 90-100% A 63
2 = Good 2.1-2.3 80-89% C 60
2 = Good 2.4-2.7 80-89% C 58
2 = Good 2.8-3.0 80-89% C 53
3 = Satisfactory 3.1-3.3 70-79% D 45
3 = Satisfactory 3.4-4.0 70-79% D 43
4 = Adequate 4.1-4.9 60-69% E 40
5 = Unsatisfactory 5 1-59% F 20
5 = Unsatisfactory 5 0 F 0
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Belgium
Belgian universities use a linear scale of 0-20 with 10 as a pass and 17 denoting
the border between 1st and 2:1.
Grade London Met London Met

Mark Grade
20 80 First
19 78 First
18 73 First
17 70 First
16 68 Upper Second
15 63 Upper Second
14 60 Upper Second
13 55 Lower Second
12 50 Lower Second
11 45 Third
10 40 Third
9 35 Fail
8 30 Fail
7 20 Fail
6 10 Fail
5-0 0 Fail
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Canada
The majority of universities in Canada operate a 12 point system of letter grades

which can then also be translated into a grade point equivalent.
Grade Point Numerical Mid-Point London Met London Met Grade

Equivalent Grade Range Mark
A+ 12 90-100% 95 80 First
A 11 85-89% 87 75 First
A- 10 80-84% 82 70 First
B+ 9 77-79% 78 68 Upper Second
B 8 73-76% 74.5 63 Upper Second
B- 7 70-72% 71 60 Upper Second
C+ 6 67-69% 68 58 Lower Second
C 5 63-66% 64.5 53 Lower Second
C- 4 60-62% 61 50 Lower Second
D+ 3 57-59% 58 47 Third
D 2 53-56% 54.5 43 Third
D- 1 50-52% 51 40 Third
F 0 0-49% 25 25 Fail
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Croatia
A five point grade scale is used at all levels of education in Croatia. Grades 2-5 are
passing grades and grade 1 a fail. On occasions a minus or plus symbol is used as
a grade modifier, e.g. "-5" denotes a grade slightly lower than "excellent". Half-
grades such as "4/5" are also used. However these modifiers are typically unoffi-
cial and do not appear in final grade reports.
Grade Definition London Met London Met Grade

Mark
+5 90-100% 80 First
5 90-100% 75 First
-5 90-100% 70 First
+4 80-89% 68 Upper Second
4 80-89% 63 Upper Second
-4 80-89% 60 Upper Second
+3 70-79% 58 Lower Second
3 70-79% 53 Lower Second
-3 70-79% 50 Lower Second
+2 51-69% 48 Third
2 51-69% 43 Third
-2 51-69% 40 Third
+1 0-50% 25 Fail
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Czech Republic
There are a number of different gradings in place in the Czech Republic higher edu-
cation system.
Method 1: 4-point system.
This was previously a numerical scale though in recent years many universities have
adopted a letter based scale to align with the ECTS grades.
New clas- Old clas- Czech London London Met

sification sification Grade Met Mark Grade
Boundaries
A 1 90-100 80 First
B 1.5 80-89 68 Upper Second
C 2 70-79 63 Upper Second
D 2.5 60-69 55 Lower Second
E 3 50-59 45 Third
F 4 0-49 22 Fail
Method 2: as per method 1 however without decimal points
Grade Definition ECTS Grade London Met

Mark
1 Excellent A 80
2 Very Good B 68
3 Satisfactory D 55
4 Fail F 25
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Method 3: textual classification
Textual clas- Numerical Points acquired London Met

sification classification Mark
Excellent 1 90-100 80
Very good 2 80-89 65
Good 3 70-79 55
Retake option 4+ 50-59 35
Fail 4 0-69 25
Rationale for conversion: in most cases in Czech republic, 4+ permits a retake,

so can be used to compensate if appropriate.
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Denmark
Denmark has a 7-step-scale which is designed to be compatible with the ECTS

scale.
Mark Definition ECTS London Met London Met

equivalent Grade Bound- Mark
aries
12 Excellent A First 80
10 Very good B Upper Second 68
7 Good C Upper Second 63
4 Fair D Lower Second 55
2 Adequate E Third 45
0 Inadequate Fx Fail 35
-3 Unacceptable F Bad Fail 25
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Estonia
A grading scale of 0-5 is used in Estonia.
Grade Grade Definition London

Met Mark
5 Excellent 80
4 Very good 68
3 Good 55
2 Satisfactory 45
1 Poor 35
0 Fail 25
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Finland
A grading scale of 0-5 is used in Finland.
Grade Definition ECTS London Met

Mark
5 Outstanding A 80
4 Very good/excellent B 68
3 Good C 55
2 Satisfactory D 45
1 Pass E 40
0 Fail X 25
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France
French universities use a 0-20 scale and the cut-offs for top marks, as well as what
the Pass mark is varies between departments.
Grade London Met London Met Grade

Mark
20 80 First
19 75 First
18 70 First
17 68 Upper Second
16 65 Upper Second
15 63 Upper Second
14 60 Upper Second
13 55 Lower Second
12 50 Lower Second
11 45 Third
10 40 Third
9 35 Fail
8 30 Fail
7 25 Fail
6 20 Fail
5-0 0 Fail
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Germany
Akin to Austria, a 1 (high) to 5 (fail) scale is used in Germany with marks further
differentiated by either +/- or +/-0.3.
Grading Scale Grade ECTS London

Grade Met Mark
1 = Very good 0.7-1.0 A 80

1 = Very good 1.1-1.2 A 75
1 = Very good 1.3-14 A 70
1 = Very good 1.5-1.7 A 67
1 = Very good 1.8-2.0 A 63
2 = Good 2.1-2.3 C 60
2 = Good 2.4-2.7 C 55
2 = Good 2.8-3.0 C 50
3 = Satisfactory 3.1-3.3 D 47
3 = Satisfactory 3.4-4.0 D 43
4 = Adequate 4.1-4.9 E 40
5 = Unsatisfactory 5 F 25
Rationale for conversion: The mapping of grading is in line with ECTS guidance
of grades to UK degree classifications.
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Greece
A grading scale of A-F is used in Greece.
Grade Grade Definition London Met

Mark
A Excellent 80
B Very good 68
C Good 55
D Satisfactory 45
E Sufficient 40
F Fail 25
75
Hong Kong
Grade London Met

Mark
A+ 80
A 75
A- 70
B+ 67
B 63
B- 60
C+ 57
C 53
C- 50
D+ 45
D 40
F 25
Rationale for conversion: Hong Kong considers a D a pass so this mark is used as
a 40% pass mark,
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Hungary
Hungary operates a 5-point grade system. One credit is equal to 30 student work-
ing hours, on average.
Grade Grade Definition London Met

Mark
A Excellent 80
B Very good 68
C Good 55
D Satisfactory 45
E Sufficient 40
F Fail 25
77
Ireland
Marks in Ireland are provided in percentage format which is comparable to the UK

system. Therefore the mark that is provided by an Irish institution should be di-
rectly transposed to a London Met mark.
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Italy
Italian universities use a 0-30* scale where 18 represents a Pass.
Italian Grade London Met Mark London Met

Grade
29.00-30.00 80 First
28.00-28.99 78 First
27.00-28.99 73 First
26.00-26.99 68 Upper Second
23.00-23.99 58 Lower Second
20.00-20.99 48 Third
19.00-19.99 45 Third
18.00-18.99 43 Third
9.00-17.99 35 Fail
0.00-8.99 25 Fail
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Japan
Grade Grade Point London London Met

Met Mark Grade
A+ 4.0 80 First
A 4.0 75 First
A- 3.67 70 First
B+ 3.33 68 Upper Second
B 3.0 63 Upper Second
B- 2.67 60 Upper Second
C+ 2.33 55 Lower Second
C 2.0 50 Lower Second
C- 1.67 45 Third
D+ 1.33 40 Third
D 1.0 35 Fail
(D-) (0.67) 25 Fail
F 0.0 0 Fail
Lithuania
Grade Description London London Met

Met Mark Grade
10 Excellent 80 First
9 Very Good 68 Upper Second
8 Good 63 Upper Second
7 Highly Satisfactory 55 Lower Second
6 Satisfactory 45 Third
5 Sufficient 40 Third
4 Unsatisfactory 30 Fail
3 Poor 20 Fail
2 Very Poor 10 Fail
1 Completely Poor 0 Fail
Luxembourg
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All grades are on a 20 point scale, with 10 allowing a compensated pass.
Mark Mark Definition London

Met Mark
17-20 Excellent 80
15-16 Very Good 68
13-14 Good 55
11-12 Fair 45
10-11 Pass 35
<9 Fail 25
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Malta
Malta Mark London Met Mark London Met Grade

90.00-100.00 80 First
80.00-89.00 75 First


45.00-54.00 40 Third
35.00-44.00 30 Fail
0.00-34.00 25 Fail
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Malaysia
Marks Grade Grade Point Level of Achievement London Met

Mark
90-100 A+ 4.0 High Distinction 80
80-89 A 4.0 Distinction 75
75-79 A- 3.7 Distinction 68
70-74 B+ 3.3 Good 63
65-69 B 3.0 Good 55
60-64 B- 2.7 Good 50
55-59 C+ 2.3 Pass 45
50-54 C 2.0 Pass 40
45-49 C- 1.7 Fail 35
40-44 D+ 1.3 Fail 30
35-39 D 1.0 Fail 25
0-34 F 0.0 Fail 0
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Netherlands
Dutch universities use a 0-10 linear scale. 10 is relatively rare ('Good First') and a
Pass is 5.5. The highest grades are rarely achieved with 9 instead of 10 as the
reachable grade. Grade conversion is based on the frequency of distribution of
grades to be compared fairly.
Marks London
Met Mark
10 80
9 75
8 70
7.5 68
7 63
6.75 55
6.5 50
6.25 45
6 40
5 30
4 20
3 10
2 5
1 0
Rationale for conversion: In the Netherlands, a mark of '9' is only given in 2.75 of
cases and a mark of '10' given in only 0.1% of cases. Given the rarity of achiev-
ing the highest grades, a grade of 10 has been converted to 80. The Nether-
land's own study website claims that 'only excellent students achieve grade 8 or
higher' (https://www.studyinholland.nl/education-system/dutch-grading-system).
As a result, a Dutch grade of 8 has been mapped to a UK grade 70. Given that
the Dutch pass mark is 6 and that a UK grade of 70 has been mapped to a
Dutch grade of 8, the conversion gets very cramped in the middle with Dutch
grades 6-8 converting to UK grades 40-70. Decimal points are common in the
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Dutch grading system, which offers some opportunity to 'unpackage' the conver-
sion.
85
Norway
Norway operates a 5-point grade system, with A being a 'Good First' and D a
Pass. E is a Fail (unlike the ECTS system where E is a Pass). B and C marks
therefore correspond to 2.1 and 2.2 respectively. One credit is equal to 30 student
working hours, on average.
Grade London Met

Mark
A 80
B 68
C 63
D 55
E 45
FX 35
F 25
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Poland
Polish universities use a 5-point scale. Some institutions award a high 5.0, which is
reflected below.
Grade Grade Definition London Met Mark

(5.0!) Higher Distinction 80
5.0 Excellent 68
4.5 Very good 63
4.0 Good 55
3.5 Satisfactory 45
3.0 Sufficient 40
2.0 Fail 35
1.0 Absolute Fail 25
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Portugal
Grade Grade Definition London London Met

Met Mark Grade
17.5-20 (Ex- 18.5-20 80 First
cellent)
17.5-20 17.5-18.4 75 First
(Excellent)
15.5-17.4 17.0-17.4 68 Upper Second
(very Good)
15.5-17.4 16.5-16.9 65 Upper Second
(very Good)
15.5-17.4 16.0.5-16.4 63 Upper Second
(very Good)
15.5-17.4 15.5-15.9 60 Upper Second
(very Good)
13.5-15.4 15.0-15.4 58 Lower Second
13.5-15.4 14.5-14.9 55 Lower Second
13.5-15.4 14.0-14.4 53 Lower Second
13.5-15.4 13.5-13.9 50 Lower Second
9.5-13.4 12.5-13.4 48 Third
9.5-13.4 11.5-12.4 45 Third
9.5-13.4 10.5-11.4 43 Third
9.5-13.4 9.5-10.4 35 Fail
3.5-9.4 3.5-9.4 25 Fail
Rationale for conversion: Portuguese institutions calculate results using an aver-

age mark. The results are usually at most between 16 and 17, with a grade be-
tween 18-20 being 'almost impossible'. Recognising this, other UK universities
map a 2.2 to 13.5/14, a 2.1 to a grade of 15.5/16, with a First beginning from
17.5/18 onwards.
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Romania
Most students achieve between a '7' or '8', meaning this maps to a UK Upper Sec-
ond, the most common UK grade. This also keeps in line with other UK institutions
which consider a '9' to be an Upper Second, while allowing for the space to distin-
guish between students achieving this grade.
Grade London London Met Grade

Met Mark
10 80 First
9 68 Upper Second
8 63 Upper Second
7 55 Lower Second
6 45 Third
5 35 Fail
4 25 Fail
89
Slovakia
Slovakia uses the ECTS for academic grading, however the ECTS letter grade is
sometimes swapped for a number grade, which can also be found below.
Grade Number Grade London Met London Met

Mark Grade
A 1 80 First
C 2 63 Upper Second
D 2.5 55 Lower Second
E 3 45 Third
FX 3.5 35 Fail
F 4 25 Fail
90
Spain
Spain uses a linear scale 0-10, with 5 as a Pass and 8 a First/Upper Second bor-
der. Spanish Universities have a special distinction Matricula de Honor (MDH)
which is rarely achieved. MDH equals an extra 5% on top of the converted mark,
so 80%, this maps to practice within other UK institutions for conversion. Marks 0-4
are 'clear fail' and therefore convert to a Fail mark.
Grade Grade Definition London Met London Met

Mark Grade
4 10 80 First
3 9 75 First
2 7 65 Upper Second
1 6 55 Lower Second
1 5.5 45 Third
0 0-4 25 Fail
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Sweden
There are also a number of unique grading scales and a range of practices at dif-
fering universities, though most follow one of the following systems:
Pass with Distinction/Pass/Fail (3 grade system): the below table should be

used to convert marks.
Grade ECTS Grade London Met

mark
Pass with Distinction A 80
Pass D 55
Fail Fx 35
Pass with Distinction/Pass with Credit/Pass/Fail (4 grade system): the

below table should be used to convert marks.
Grade ECTS Grade London

Met mark
Pass with Distinction A 80
Pass with credit C 63
Pass E 45
Fail Fx 35
Five-Four-Three-Fail: the below table should be used to convert marks.

Grade ECTS Grade London
Met mark
5 A 80
4 C 63
3 E 45
F Fx 35
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Switzerland
Switzerland uses a 6 point grading system, in which grades are often presented to
'.5', and sometimes '.25'. Grades between '5.5' and '6' are considered very rare
and a grade of 6 is considered almost impossible. The Swiss pass mark is '4', with
'3.5' being considered 'insufficient'. However, most results in Switzerland are be-
tween '4' and '5' and other UK institutions have mapped a Swiss '4' to a UK '50'.
Grade London Met London Met Grade

Mark
6 80 First
5.5 75 First
5 68 Upper Second
4.5 63 Upper Second
4 55 Lower Second
3.5 45 Third
3 35 Fail
2.5 25 Fail
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Thailand
Thailand's primary grading system is loosely based on the USA's, with letter
grades being converted in a GPA. However, the grade boundaries and letter
grades differ from that of the USA.
Grade London Met London Met

Mark Grade
A 80 First
A- 75 First
B+ 68 Upper Second
B 63 Upper Second
C+ 55 Lower Second
C 50 Lower Second
D+ 45 Third
D 35 Fail
F 25 Fail
Incomplete 0 NA
Withdrawn NA NA
Withdrawn due to failure NA NA
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Turkey
The grading scale used is the same as the US 4.0 scale.
Grade Grade Point London

Met Mark
A+ 4.0 80
A 4.0 75
A- 3.67 70
B+ 3.33 68
B 3.0 63
B- 2.67 60
C+ 2.33 55
C 2.0 50
C- 1.67 45
D+ 1.33 40
D 1.0 35
D- 0.67 25
F 0.0 0
95
USA
Grade Grade Point London Met London Met Grade

Mark
A+ 4.0 80 First
A 4.0 75 First
A- 3.67 70 First
C- 1.67 45 Third
D+ 1.33 40 Third
D 1.0 35 Fail
(D-) (0.67) 25 Fail
F 0.0 0 Fail
96
West Indies
Grade Grade Point London London Met

Met Mark Grade
A+ 4.0 80 First
A 4.0 75 First
A- 3.67 70 First
C- 1.67 45 Third
D+ 1.33 40 Third
D 1.0 35 Fail
(D-) (0.67) 25 Fail
F 0.0 0 Fail
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1. Background and scope...............................................................................................

2. Making changes to the regulations.............................................................................

4. Course information and registration............................................................................

4.2. Undergraduate Courses.....................................................................................

4.3. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses.........................................

4.4. Integrated Masters courses................................................................................

4.5. Postgraduate Taught courses.............................................................................

4.6. Admission with prior credit..................................................................................

5. Module information and assessment........................................................................

7. Award credits and calculations.................................................................................

8.3. Level 4 awards...................................................................................................

8.4. Level 5 awards...................................................................................................

8.5. Foundation Degrees...........................................................................................

8.6. Diploma of Higher Education..............................................................................

8.7. Higher National Diploma.....................................................................................

8.8. Level 6 awards...................................................................................................

8.10. Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).................................

9. Undergraduate student progression, reassessment, and compensation..................

10. Undergraduate repeat............................................................................................

11. Postgraduate taught programmes and awards......................................................

12. Postgraduate assessment and reassessment.......................................................

13. Postgraduate repeat..............................................................................................

Appendix A – Mark Conversion for Study Abroad Students............................................

4. Course information and registration

4.2. Undergraduate Courses

4.3. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses

4.4. Integrated Masters courses

4.5. Postgraduate Taught courses

4.6. Admission with prior credit

5. Module information and assessment

7. Award credits and calculations

Award Requirements for award Award classification

Certificate of 120 credits at Level 4. Up n/a

Certificate of An average mark of at least Pass

Certificate of An average mark of at least With Merit

Certificate of An average mark of at least With Distinction

Higher National 120 credits at Level 4 Meet all learning outcomes at

With Distinction (An average

Foundation 120 credits at Level 4 and n/a

Foundation An average mark of at least Pass

Foundation An average mark of at least With Merit

Foundation An average mark of at least With Distinction

Diploma of 120 credits at Level 4 and Pass (An average mark of at

Up to 30 credits at Level 4 With Distinction (An average

Up to 15 credits at Level 5 With Merit (An average mark

With Distinction (An average

Unclassified 120 credits at Level 4 and 5 Students with an average

Up to 15 credits may be unclassified bachelor's

condoned at Level 5 degree with a Pass;

Passed any required Students with an average

modules where course mark of between 60-69.99%

specific regulations require for at least 120 credits at

it Level 5 and at least 60 credits

Students with an average

Up to 30 credits at Level 4 Fail (0% - 39.49%)

The classification average is

7.11. On some courses, course specific regulations may be agreed, particularly