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Degree Classification

Pass, Distinction and Merit in the MA

All candidates must complete all parts of the examination, including the punctual submission of all written work required for assessment, in order to be considered for the award of the degree.

In order to qualify for a pass, a candidate will normally achieve an average mark of at least 50% across the entire examination and a mark of at least 50% on the dissertation.

In order to qualify for a distinction, a candidate should normally achieve a mark of at least 70% in the dissertation and an average mark of at least 70% across the examination as a whole.

In order to qualify for a merit, a candidate should normally achieve a mark of at least 65% in the dissertation and an average mark of at least 60% across the examination as a whole.

In the case of failed modules, up to 25% of the taught element (up to 30 credits on a taught pathway) in the mark range of 40 –49 may be condoned and an MA awarded. This decision is at the discretion of the Final Board of Examiners.

Graduate Diploma

A Graduate Diploma consists of the same components as the MA, with the exception of the dissertation, from which candidates for the Diploma are exempted. There are no research pathways available with Diplomas.

All candidates must complete all parts of the examination, including the punctual submission of all written work required for assessment, in order to be considered for the award of the degree.

In order to qualify for a pass, a candidate will achieve an average mark of at least 50% across the entire examination.

In the case of failed modules, in certain circumstances up to 25% of the taught element in the range of 40–49 (up to 30 credits) may be condoned and a Diploma awarded. This decision is at the discretion of the Final Board of Examiners.