BA Schemes of Award

1. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Students registered for the degree are required to undertake a programme of study comprising modules to the value of 4.0 course units in each year; the modules taken will be subject to local departmental rules and guidelines, as appropriate.
In order to proceed to the second year of the programme, all students must have passed a minimum of 3.0 course units.  In order to proceed to the third and final year of the programme, all students must have passed a minimum of 7.0 course units.  In each year, students must in addition have passed any modules deemed compulsory for progression.
The pass mark for each module is 40%.
 

1. AWARD OF DEGREE

To be awarded an honours degree, a student must have completed modules to the value of 12.0 course units, and satisfied the examiners in modules to a minimum value of 11.0 course units, including at least three at advanced level, fulfilling all attendance and coursework requirements, submitting all written work prescribed for assessment purposes and taking all parts of any examination in those modules.
To be awarded a degree with honours in the field of study for which the student is registered, the student must additionally have taken and passed any modules deemed compulsory for such an award.
Students who fail to satisfy the examiners in 11.0 or more course units, but who have nevertheless passed a minimum of 10.0 course units, including at least two at advanced level and two in their final year, together with any deemed compulsory, may be awarded an Ordinary Degree in their registered field of study.  Students who are eligible for the award of an Ordinary Degree under these requirements, but who have not satisfied the examiners in one or more modules deemed compulsory, will be awarded an Ordinary Degree in a different field of study, to be determined by the Board of Examiners.

1. CLASSIFICATION OF HONOURS

The class of honours degree shall be determined by the relevant Board of Examiners on the basis of the results obtained in 10.5 course units, to be selected as follows:

1. The best 3.0 course units from Year 1;
2. The best 3.5 course units from Year 2;
3. The 4.0 course units taken in Year 3.

Classification will be based in the first instance on a consideration of the mean of the 10.5 units of assessment, averaged for each year and to be weighted 1 : 3 : 5, as follows:

1. Year 1: 1
2. Year 2: 3
3. Year 3: 5

Marks for retaken or substitute modules will be included in the calculation for the average mark of the year in which that module was first attempted, rather than in the year it was actually taken, if different.

1. CONSIDERATION OF BORDERLINES

Candidates falling within 1% of a class boundary may be considered for raising to the higher class.  Such consideration will be at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, but will pay close attention to:

1. the distribution and preponderance [median] of class marks across the modules selected;
2. the overall profile of marks across all years and subject areas and, where appropriate, the profile across subjects;
3. any other valid academic achievements (e.g. the performance in an extended essay/dissertation).

Reports of academic performance may also be taken into account.

Reference may be made to medical certificates in cases where there are good reasons for supposing a candidate’s performance may have been adversely affected by illness, bereavement or similar circumstances.  Full details of any such circumstances MUST be submitted by candidates well IN ADVANCE of the final Board of Examiners Meeting in order for them to be considered.

1. AWARD OF DISTINCTION IN SPOKEN PROFICIENCY

Not applicable.

1. APPLICATION OF CLASSIFICATION SCHEME

In exceptional cases, the Board of Examiners may exercise discretion in the application of this Scheme.  The general Regulations of UCL and of the University are assumed to apply in conjunction with the above Scheme, as are the local rules and guidelines produced by the relevant Department(s).
 

1. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Students registered for the degree are required to undertake a programme of study comprising modules to the value of 4.0 course units in each year; the modules taken will be subject to local departmental rules and guidelines, as appropriate.
In order to proceed to the second year of the programme, all students must have passed a minimum of 3.0 course units.  In order to proceed to the third and final year of the programme, all students must have passed a minimum of 7.0 course units.  In each year, students must in addition have passed any modules deemed compulsory for progression.
In addition, students must have passed the following required modules of their degree:
To progress from Year 1 to Year 2, students are normally required to pass courses of a minimum value of 1.5 units in Economics.
To progress from Year 2 to Year 3, students must have passed at least two of the following three Economics courses: ECON1001, ECON2002, ECON 2004, and are normally required to pass courses of a minimum value of 1.0 Level 2 or Level 3 units in Philosophy.
The pass mark for each module is 40%.
 

1. AWARD OF DEGREE

To be awarded an honours degree, a student must have completed modules to the value of 12.0 course units, and satisfied the examiners in modules to a minimum value of 11.0 course units, including at least three at advanced level, fulfilling all attendance and coursework requirements, submitting all written work prescribed for assessment purposes and taking all parts of any examination in those modules.
To be awarded a degree with honours in the field of study for which the student is registered, the student must additionally have taken and passed any modules deemed compulsory for such an award.
Students who fail to satisfy the examiners in 11.0 or more course units, but who have nevertheless passed a minimum of 10.0 course units, including at least two at advanced level and two in their final year, together with any deemed compulsory, may be awarded an Ordinary Degree in their registered field of study.  Students who are eligible for the award of an Ordinary Degree under these requirements, but who have not satisfied the examiners in one or more modules deemed compulsory, will be awarded an Ordinary Degree in a different field of study, to be determined by the Board of Examiners.

1. CLASSIFICATION OF HONOURS

The class of honours degree shall be determined by the relevant Board of Examiners on the basis of the results obtained in 10.5 course units, to be selected as follows:

1. The best 3.0 course units from Year 1;
2. The best 3.5 course units from Year 2;
3. The 4.0 course units taken in Year 3.

Classification will be based in the first instance on a consideration of the mean of the 10.5 units of assessment, averaged for each year and to be weighted 1 : 3 : 5, as follows:

1. Year 1: 1
2. Year 2: 3
3. Year 3: 5

Marks for retaken or substitute modules will be included in the calculation for the average mark of the year in which that module was first attempted, rather than in the year it was actually taken, if different.

1. CONSIDERATION OF BORDERLINES

Candidates falling within 1% of a class boundary may be considered for raising to the higher class.  Such consideration will be at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, but will pay close attention to:

1. the distribution and preponderance [median] of class marks across the moduless selected;
2. the overall profile of marks across all years and subject areas and, where appropriate, the profile across subjects;
3. any other valid academic achievements (e.g. the performance in an extended essay/dissertation).

Reports of academic performance may also be taken into account.

Reference may be made to medical certificates in cases where there are good reasons for supposing a candidate’s performance may have been adversely affected by illness, bereavement or similar circumstances.  Full details of any such circumstances MUST be submitted by candidates well IN ADVANCE of the final Board of Examiners Meeting in order for them to be considered.

1. AWARD OF DISTINCTION IN SPOKEN PROFICIENCY

Not applicable.

1. APPLICATION OF CLASSIFICATION SCHEME

In exceptional cases, the Board of Examiners may exercise discretion in the application of this Scheme.  The general Regulations of UCL and of the University are assumed to apply in conjunction with the above Scheme, as are the local rules and guidelines produced by the relevant Department(s).
 

1. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Students registered for the degree are required to undertake a programme of study comprising modules to the value of 4.0 course units in each year; the modules taken will be subject to local departmental rules and guidelines, as appropriate.
In order to proceed to the second year of the programme, all students must have passed a minimum of 3.0 course units.  In order to proceed to the third and final year of the programme, all students must have passed a minimum of 7.0 course units. 
In addition, students must have passed the following required modules of their degree:
To progress form Year 1 to Year 2, students are normally required to pass courses of a minimum value of 1.5 units in History of Art (including HART1001).
Specific progression rule from Year 2 to Year 3 students are normally required to pass courses of a minimum value of 1.0 Level 2 or Level 3 units in Philosophy, and a minimum of value of 1.0 Level 2 or Level 3 units in History of Art.
The pass mark for each module is 40%.
 

1. AWARD OF DEGREE

To be awarded an honours degree, a student must have completed modules to the value of 12.0 course units, and satisfied the examiners in modules to a minimum value of 11.0 course units, including at least three at advanced level, fulfilling all attendance and coursework requirements, submitting all written work prescribed for assessment purposes and taking all parts of any examination in those modules.
To be awarded a degree with honours in the field of study for which the student is registered, the student must additionally have taken and passed any modules deemed compulsory for such an award.
Students who fail to satisfy the examiners in 11.0 or more course units, but who have nevertheless passed a minimum of 10.0 course units, including at least two at advanced level and two in their final year, together with any deemed compulsory, may be awarded an Ordinary Degree in their registered field of study.  Students who are eligible for the award of an Ordinary Degree under these requirements, but who have not satisfied the examiners in one or more modules deemed compulsory, will be awarded an Ordinary Degree in a different field of study, to be determined by the Board of Examiners.

1. CLASSIFICATION OF HONOURS

The class of honours degree shall be determined by the relevant Board of Examiners on the basis of the results obtained in 10.5 course units, to be selected as follows:

1. The best 3.0 course units from Year 1;
2. The best 3.5 course units from Year 2;
3. The 4.0 course units taken in Year 3.

Classification will be based in the first instance on a consideration of the mean of the 10.5 units of assessment, averaged for each year and to be weighted 1 : 3 : 5, as follows:

1. Year 1: 1
2. Year 2: 3
3. Year 3: 5

Marks for retaken or substitute modules will be included in the calculation for the average mark of the year in which that module was first attempted, rather than in the year it was actually taken, if different.

1. CONSIDERATION OF BORDERLINES

Candidates falling within 1% of a class boundary may be considered for raising to the higher class.  Such consideration will be at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, but will pay close attention to:

1. the distribution and preponderance [median] of class marks across the moduless selected;
2. the overall profile of marks across all years and subject areas and, where appropriate, the profile across subjects;
3. any other valid academic achievements (e.g. the performance in an extended essay/dissertation).

Reports of academic performance may also be taken into account.

Reference may be made to medical certificates in cases where there are good reasons for supposing a candidate’s performance may have been adversely affected by illness, bereavement or similar circumstances.  Full details of any such circumstances MUST be submitted by candidates well IN ADVANCE of the final Board of Examiners Meeting in order for them to be considered.

1. AWARD OF DISTINCTION IN SPOKEN PROFICIENCY

Not applicable.

1. APPLICATION OF CLASSIFICATION SCHEME

In exceptional cases, the Board of Examiners may exercise discretion in the application of this Scheme.  The general Regulations of UCL and of the University are assumed to apply in conjunction with the above Scheme, as are the local rules and guidelines produced by the relevant Department(s).
 

1. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Students registered for the degree are required to undertake a programme of study comprising modules to the value of 4.0 course units in each year; the modules taken will be subject to local departmental rules and guidelines, as appropriate.
In order to proceed to the second year of the programme, all students must have passed a minimum of 3.0 course units.  In order to proceed to the third and final year of the programme, all students must have passed a minimum of 7.0 course units. 
In addition, students must have passed the following required modules of their degree:
To progress form Year 1 to Year 2, students must have passed a minimum of 0.5 units in Greek language (modules beginning GREK-).
To progress from Year 2 to Year 3, students are normally required to pass courses of a minimum value of 1.0 Level 2 or Level 3 units in Philosophy, and a minimum of value of 1.0 Level 2 or Level 3 units in Greek.
The pass mark for each module is 40%.
 

1. AWARD OF DEGREE

To be awarded an honours degree, a student must have completed modules to the value of 12.0 course units, and satisfied the examiners in modules to a minimum value of 11.0 course units, including at least three at advanced level, fulfilling all attendance and coursework requirements, submitting all written work prescribed for assessment purposes and taking all parts of any examination in those modules.
To be awarded a degree with honours in the field of study for which the student is registered, the student must additionally have taken and passed any modules deemed compulsory for such an award.
Students who fail to satisfy the examiners in 11.0 or more course units, but who have nevertheless passed a minimum of 10.0 course units, including at least two at advanced level and two in their final year, together with any deemed compulsory, may be awarded an Ordinary Degree in their registered field of study.  Students who are eligible for the award of an Ordinary Degree under these requirements, but who have not satisfied the examiners in one or more modules deemed compulsory, will be awarded an Ordinary Degree in a different field of study, to be determined by the Board of Examiners.

1. CLASSIFICATION OF HONOURS

The class of honours degree shall be determined by the relevant Board of Examiners on the basis of the results obtained in 10.5 course units, to be selected as follows:

1. The best 3.0 course units from Year 1;
2. The best 3.5 course units from Year 2;
3. The 4.0 course units taken in Year 3.

Classification will be based in the first instance on a consideration of the mean of the 10.5 units of assessment, averaged for each year and to be weighted 1 : 3 : 5, as follows:

1. Year 1: 1
2. Year 2: 3
3. Year 3: 5

Marks for retaken or substitute modules will be included in the calculation for the average mark of the year in which that module was first attempted, rather than in the year it was actually taken, if different.

1. CONSIDERATION OF BORDERLINES

Candidates falling within 1% of a class boundary may be considered for raising to the higher class.  Such consideration will be at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, but will pay close attention to:

1. the distribution and preponderance [median] of class marks across the moduless selected;
2. the overall profile of marks across all years and subject areas and, where appropriate, the profile across subjects;
3. any other valid academic achievements (e.g. the performance in an extended essay/dissertation).

Reports of academic performance may also be taken into account.

Reference may be made to medical certificates in cases where there are good reasons for supposing a candidate’s performance may have been adversely affected by illness, bereavement or similar circumstances.  Full details of any such circumstances MUST be submitted by candidates well IN ADVANCE of the final Board of Examiners Meeting in order for them to be considered.

1. AWARD OF DISTINCTION IN SPOKEN PROFICIENCY

Not applicable.

1. APPLICATION OF CLASSIFICATION SCHEME

In exceptional cases, the Board of Examiners may exercise discretion in the application of this Scheme.  The general Regulations of UCL and of the University are assumed to apply in conjunction with the above Scheme, as are the local rules and guidelines produced by the relevant Department(s).