4.10.3 Classification of Award

1. The foundation degree as a whole will be awarded based on a weighted average of all module marks as a pass (40-54%), with merit (55-69%) or with distinction (70% and above).

2. In calculating the weighted average mark the following rules will apply.

3. Marks will be weighted according to the credit value of each module (i.e. 20 credit modules having twice the weighting of 10 credit modules, etc).

4. Marks will be arranged in a ‘cascade’ according to the following rules.

Two Year Foundation Degree

5.

Band 3: Best 80 Level Two credits, given a weighting of 3.

Band 2: Remainder of Level Two credits, and best 40 Level One credits, with a weighting of 2.

Band 1: Remainder of Level One credits, with a weighting of 1.

Three Year Foundation Degree

6.

Band 3: Best 80 Level Two credits, given a weighting of 3.

Band 2: Remainder of Level Two credits, and best 40 Level One credits, with a weighting of 2.

Band 1: Remainder of Level One credits, with a weighting of 1.

Band S: (120 credits) with weighting of 0.5 or as determined by the Department.

7. In allocating marks to Bands, no Level One mark may appear in a Band higher than that in which a Level Two mark appears.