The rounding-up of marks for assessment components, Modules and/or at the end of a Programme Stage to enable components or Modules to be eligible for compensation or to improve students’ classifications at progression points is not permitted, to prevent any undue inflation of marks.
When considering final Award marks, where students’ overall marks fall within 0.5% of a higher classification, the Assessment Board will Award the higher classification. The marks will not be altered. The treatment of borderline classifications must be applied consistently by the Assessment Board across the student cohort to ensure fairness and transparency. Students’ performance in components, Modules and/or at previous Programme Stages must not be taken into account.
Where a student has approved Extenuating Circumstances, any consideration of borderline cases arising from Extenuating Circumstances should be undertaken in accordance with the Extenuating Circumstances Regulations (Section 4.8).
The Assessment Board will apply relevant professional, statutory or regulatory body requirements in accordance with any approved Programme Regulations.
