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GUIDELINE GRADE DESCRIPTIONS

First

85-

100

A+

Outstanding

Your work meets all of the criteria described below for the A and A- grades. On top of that, it shows that you have got an exceptional grasp of the skills and knowledge covered in this module. Your work also shows that you are able to analyse key concepts in a way that is unusually advanced for this level of study and that goes beyond the theories and models that we studied.

Your practical work shows extremely good technical skills for this level. It is clear that you have taken a highly professional approach to your work.

Your creative work shows evidence of innovation and/or well-judged experimentation and risk-taking. Your work shows that you have followed good academic practice in terms of citation and referencing,

presentation format and clear, accurate English.

1st

75-85

70-74

A A-

Excellent Very Good

Your work shows a thorough grasp of the skills and knowledge required for this module. It is clear from your work that you have engaged in wide reading and study that goes well beyond the core areas needed to complete the assessment.

Your work shows a good ability to analyse key concepts using the models and theories that we covered in the course of the module. You have shown that you are able to define problems and/or practical issues clearly and to apply appropriate methods and tools covered in the module to tackle them.

Your practical work shows very good technical skills for this level. It is clear that you have taken a professional approach to your work.

Your creative work shows that you have been willing to innovate and/or to experiment with some new concepts and to take some well-judged risks.

Your work shows that you have followed good academic practice in terms of citation and referencing, presentation format and clear, accurate English.

2.1

67-69

64-66

60-63

B+ B B-

Good

Your work shows a good knowledge and understanding of the material covered in this module.

Your work also shows that you are able to analyse ideas using the principles, theories and approaches that we covered in the module.

Your work also shows that you are able to define problems and/or practical issues clearly and to apply appropriate methods and tools covered in the module. However, although your work does show that you recognise some of the complexities of this area of study, not all of your conclusions are based on sufficient evidence.

Your practical work shows good technical skills for this level. You have taken a professional approach to most aspects of your work.

Your creative work shows some evidence of a willingness to innovate and/or to experiment and explore new ideas.

Most of your work shows good academic practice in terms citation and referencing, presentation format and clear, accurate English.

2.2

57-59

54-56

50-53

C+

C C-

Satisfactory

Your work shows some knowledge and understanding of the material covered in this module.

Your work tends to be descriptive, with only limited analysis using the principles, theories and approaches that we covered in the module.

There is some evidence in your work that you have applied the methods and tools covered in the module appropriately. You have recognised some, but not all, of the complexities of this area of study.

Your practical work shows that your technical skills are satisfactory at this level. It is clear that you are developing a professional approach to your work.

Your creative work mostly sticks to familiar ideas but you have shown some willingness to experiment. Your work follows good academic practice to some extent in terms of citation and referencing, presentation format and clear, accurate English.

3rd

47-49

44-46

40-43

D+ D D-

Adequate

Your work shows that you have gained a basic knowledge and understanding of the material covered in this module.

Your work is descriptive, rather than analytical, and you have made a number of assertions without any evidence to back up your arguments.

There is some evidence in your work that you have applied the methods and tools covered in the module appropriately.

Your practical skills are adequate for this level. You are beginning to develop professional approach to some aspects of your work but this professionalism is not evident throughout. Your creative work sticks to familiar ideas and there is little evidence that you have tried to explore new territory.

Your work shows some evidence of good academic practice in terms of citation and referencing, presentation format and clear, accurate English, but this is not always consistent throughout.

Margi nal Fail

35-39

F5

Unsatisfactor y

Your work shows only a limited knowledge and understanding of the material covered in this module.

Your work is descriptive and shows no attempt to analyse ideas or arguments. There are some inaccuracies in your work and it is not always logical or coherent.

Your practical works shows that your technical skills are not always adequate for you to complete work at this level. There is little evidence of a professional approach to your work. Your creative work sticks only to familiar ideas and you have not explored any new territory.

Your work has not followed good academic practice in terms of citation and referencing, presentation format and clear, accurate English.

Fail

34

and below

F4

Poor

Your work shows little knowledge or understanding of the material covered in the module. Your work is descriptive and shows no attempt to analyse ideas or arguments. Some of your work is irrelevant and it is not always logical or coherent.

Your work suggests that you have not understood the methods and tools covered in the module. Your practical work shows poor technical skills. You have not taken a professional approach to your work. Your creative work has not engaged with any new ideas.

You work does not meet most of the Learning Outcomes for this module.

Your work has not followed good academic practice in terms of citation and referencing, presentation format and clear, accurate English.