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Grade
Description
Quality
Degree class
20,19,18
Outstanding ability and critical thought. Evidence of extensive reading. Superior understanding. The best performance that can be expected from a student at this level
Outstanding
1
17,16,15
Able to argue logically and organise answers well. Shows a thorough grasp of concepts. Good use of examples to illustrate points and justify arguments. Evidence of reading and wide appreciation of subject
Very good
2:1
14,13,12
Repetition of lecture notes without evidence of further appreciation of subject. Lacking illustrative examples and originality. Basic level of understanding
Good
2:2
11,10,9
Limited ability to argue logically and organise answers. Failure to develop or illustrate points. The minimum level of performance required for a student to be awarded a pass
Pass
3
8,7,6
Weak presentation. Tendency to irrelevance. Some attempt at an answer but seriously lacking in content and or ability to organise thoughts
Fail
Fail
5,4,3,2,1
Contains major errors or misconceptions. Poor presentation
Clear fail
0
Token or no submission
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