For students entering from 2008-09 and before 2009-10

1.

Course critical to assessment:
A degree cannot be awarded unless the designated course (SO424 Approaches to Human Rights) had been passed.

2.

Distinction/Merit borderline (scheme paragraph 5.3.2):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling within this range will be determined on the basis of criteria identified by the Sub-Board at its classification meeting in the autumn. Each borderline case will be considered on a like for like basis by reference to these criteria, ensuring that comparable cases are consistently classified. Examiners will apply consistent standards objectively across cohorts through the criteria applied and procedures they follow as local rules.

3.

Merit/Pass borderline (scheme paragraph 5.3.4):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling within this range will be determined on the basis of criteria identified by the Sub-Board at its classification meeting in the autumn. Each borderline case will be considered on a like for like basis by reference to these criteria, ensuring that comparable cases are consistently classified. Examiners will apply consistent standards objectively across cohorts through the criteria applied and procedures they follow as local rules.
 

For students entering in and after the 2009-10 session

1.

Course critical to assessment:
A degree cannot be awarded unless the designated course (SO424 Approaches to Human Rights) has been passed.

2.

Distinction/Merit borderline (scheme paragraph 5.3.2):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will always be determined according to an aggregate formula: to be awarded a Distinction students must gain an aggregate of 260.

3.

Merit/Pass borderline (scheme paragraph 5.3.4):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will be determined according to an aggregate formula: to be awarded a Merit at both 5.3.4 (h) and 5.3.4 (i) students must gain an aggregate of 235 and achieve at least 55% in both SO424 Approaches to Human Rights and SO499 The Dissertation.