Grade Point Average
Grade Point Average
At the end of your programme of study, based on your Exam and Assessment results, you will achieve an Award Classification. This is based on Grade Point Average (GPA) thresholds which are defined as follows:s:
Ordinary Bachelor Degree Classification
- Pass 2.00
- Pass with Merit – Grade 2 2.50
- Pass with Merit – Grade 1 3.00
- Pass with Distinction 3.25
Honours Degree Classification
- Pass 2.00
- 2nd Class Honours – Grade 2 2.50
- 2nd Class Honours – Grade 1 3.00
- 1st Class Honours 3.25
Post Graduate Diploma Classification
- Pass 2.00
- Pass with Merit 3.0 from Academic year 2010/2011
- Pass with Distinction 3.25
Taught Masters Degree Classification
- Pass 2.00
- 2nd Class Honours 3.0 from Academic year 2010/2011
- 1st Class Honours 3.25
Stage Weighting
Some programmes of study calculate the award GPA on the results of more than one stage or year. For information please contact your Programme Co-ordinator.
Capped Awards
If a student fails or does not present any element of the award stage the overall award classification will be capped at a PASS regardless of the GPA achieved.
Progression
A student must achieve 60 credits & an overall GPA of 2.00 in order to pass.
1. In order to attain a PASS overall, a student must obtain a GPA of 2.00 and 60 credits.
2. D Grades will need to be compensated for by sufficient grades higher than C in individual subjects/modules, so as to achieve the minimum pass level of 60 credits and a GPA of 2.00. Compensation allowed up to maximum 20 credits at D grade.
3. An Overall Result is awarded to each student. An Overall Result of PASS indicates that the student has successfully completed the stage of study indicated on their Student Transcript and may progress to the next stage.
4. An Overall Result of FAIL indicates that the student must re-sit examinations in all subjects.
5. An Overall Result of EXEMPT indicates that a student has achieved a PASS in some modules and is exempt from re-sitting examinations in those modules. However, the student must re-sit examinations in ALL modules for which they received grade F, NP or D. They must achieve a Grade C in each repeat module to pass and progress.
