Marking Criteria

The following marking criteria apply to all BA, MA and MPhil.Stud exams and coursework.


	BA	MA	MPhil
70-80	1st	Distinction	Pass
60-69	2:1	Merit	Pass
50-59	2:2	Pass	Condonable Fail
40-49	3rd	Condonable Fail	Fail
0- 39	Fail	Fail	Fail

For essays, marks and feedback will be based on a range of qualities, including: Use of Reading, Argumentation, Quality of Writing, and Engagement with the Question.

Typical characteristics associated with each grade are provided in the Philosophy Department Marking Grid.