Grading

The Common Marking Scheme.

Degree examinations have a pass mark of 40% and are graded according to the University's Common Marking Scheme.

Common Marking Scheme

Assessed work is graded according to the University’s Common Marking Scheme:  

 

Honours ClassificationMark (%)GradeNon-honours Description
1st 90-100A1Excellent 
1st 80-89 A2Excellent 
1st 70-79 A3Excellent 
2.1 60-69 BVery Good 
2.2 50-59 CPass
3rd 40-49 DPass
Fail30-39EMarginal Fail 
Fail20-29 FClear Fail 
Fail10-19GBad Fail 
Fail0-9 HBad Fail 

Guidance on what constitutes these grades follows. 

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Credit allocation and conversion of grades