{"id":1746,"date":"2020-02-03T13:43:53","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T13:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/?page_id=1746"},"modified":"2022-05-27T11:56:23","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T10:56:23","slug":"progression-and-award-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/progression-and-award-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Progression and Award Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The\nprogression point for a Masters degree is at the end of the second Semester of\nthe programme in May\/June.&nbsp; At this point\nthe \u2018taught\u2019 component of the programme is complete.&nbsp; Once the course results from first and second\nSemester have been confirmed, the Board of Examiners will consider each\nstudent\u2019s academic profile to decide if they have achieved the criteria to\nprogress to dissertation.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nprogress to Masters dissertation a student must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a)\npass at least 80 credits with a mark of at least 50% in each of the courses\nwhich make up these credits; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b)\nattain an average of at least 50% for the 120 credits of study examined at the\npoint of decision for progression<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To graduate with the diploma in sound design, (and not take the final project course):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit on aggregate can be awarded for failed courses when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A student has achieved PASS marks in at least 80 credits (PASS is over 40%)<\/li><li>A student has achieved an overall average of 40% or more for the 120 credits of the taught component of their degree<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Postgraduate\ndegrees do not offer resit opportunities for failed taught courses.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Borderline Criteria for Progression<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Where a student is borderline for progression, the case will be\nconsidered by the Board of Examiners. The decision whether or not to allow\nprogression in such cases is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Borderline marks are defined as marks from two percentage points below\nthe boundary for progression, up to the boundary itself, i.e. 48.00% to 49.99%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where applicable, factors taken\ninto account in such cases will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>any special\ncircumstances, such as illness or other adverse personal circumstances, which\nhave been brought to the attention of the Board of Examiners;<\/li><li>credit weighting of\nindividual courses;<\/li><li>the range of overall\ncourse marks;<\/li><li>marks and letter grades\nawarded to learning outcomes.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Criteria for Award of Degree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order\nto be awarded a Masters degree students must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a)\nhave satisfied any requirements for progression, as set out above, and <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b)\nattain an additional 60 credits, by achieving a mark of at least 50% for the\ndissertation or final project component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c)\nsatisfy any other specific requirements for the Masters degree programme, that\nare clearly stated in respective programme handbooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students\nare entitled to one resubmission of the dissertation or research project for\npostgraduate Masters programmes where the student has achieved a mark of 45 to\n49% at the first attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students\nmay be permitted to resubmit the dissertation, research project or courses from\nthe taught component of their degree in line with the provisions of the Special\nCircumstances Policy where a student\u2019s performance in assessment has been\naffected by illness, accident or circumstances beyond their control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Degree Award Calculation and\nClassification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nBoard of Examiners has the responsibility to decide which students can be\nawarded a Masters degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Masters\ndegrees can be awarded in the following categories; <strong>Pass, Merit, Distinction<\/strong>.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please\nsee the table below to show the criteria for each category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  Credits\n  Studied for award\n  <\/td><td>\n  80\n  credits or more at 50% or over in taught courses\n  <\/td><td>\n  Overall\n  average of taught courses\n  <\/td><td>\n  Dissertation\n  Mark\n  <\/td><td>\n  Classification\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  180\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  50 \u2013\n  59\n  <\/td><td>\n  50 \u2013\n  59\n  <\/td><td>\n  PASS\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  180\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  60 \u2013\n  69\n  <\/td><td>\n  60 \u2013\n  69\n  <\/td><td>\n  MERIT\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  180\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  70\n  or above\n  <\/td><td>\n  70\n  or above\n  <\/td><td>\n  DISTINCTION\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both\nthe overall average of the taught courses and the dissertation mark must be in\nthe category to qualify for the classification.&nbsp;\nIf either the overall average of the taught courses or the dissertation\nmark is in the category below (and borderline rules do not apply), the\ndegree will be awarded in the lower category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Borderline Criteria for Award \u2013 including Distinction and Merit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where a student is borderline for award including award with Distinction\nand award with Merit, the case will be considered by the Board of Examiners.\nThe decision regarding classification of degree in such cases is at the\ndiscretion of the Board of Examiners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Borderline marks are defined as marks from two percentage points below\nthe boundary for award, up to the boundary itself, i.e. 48.00% to 49.99%\n(Award), 58.00% to 59.99% <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where applicable, factors taken\ninto account in such cases will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>any special circumstances, such as\nillness or other adverse personal circumstances, which have been brought to the\nattention of the Board of Examiners;<\/li><li>performance in dissertation;<\/li><li>credit weighting of individual courses;<\/li><li>the range of overall course marks including\ndissertation;<\/li><li>marks and letter grades awarded to learning\noutcomes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Borderlines\nfor both the dissertation and course average element of the degree are\nconsidered by the Exam board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example calculation\nPASS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 1, 40 credits = 55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 2, 20 credits = 62<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 3, 40 credits = 52<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 4, 20 credits = 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit\nweighted average of taught component = 54.33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dissertation\n\u2013 60 credits = 62<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Degree\naward classification: Award Masters PASS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example calculation\nMERIT:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 1, 40 credits = 68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 2, 20 credits = 62<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 3, 40 credits = 58<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 4, 20 credits = 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit\nweighted average of taught component = 62.33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dissertation\n\u2013 60 credits = 65<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Degree\naward classification: Award Masters MERIT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example calculation\nDISTINCTION:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 1, 40 credits = 72<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 2, 20 credits = 68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 3, 40 credits = 78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught\ncourse 4, 20 credits = 82<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit\nweighted average of taught component = 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dissertation\n\u2013 60 credits = 76<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Degree\naward classification: Award Masters DISTINCTION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note\nthat optional courses chosen at SCQF level 9 or below will be disregarded when\ncalculating averages for progression and award purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exit Awards<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do\nnot qualify for the Masters degree it is possible you could exit with a\nPostgraduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma.&nbsp; The Board of Examiners has the\nresponsibility to decide which students can be awarded the Certificate or the\nDiploma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regulations<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme follows the\nUniversity\u2019s Taught Assessment Regulations.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/academic-services\/policies-regulations\/regulations\/assessment\">www.ed.ac.uk\/academic-services\/policies-regulations\/regulations\/assessment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access the full Taught\nAssessment Regulations here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/files\/atoms\/files\/2019-taught.pdf\">www.ed.ac.uk\/files\/atoms\/files\/2019-taught.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Regulation 44 Borderlines<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Regulation 56 Postgraduate assessment progression<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Regulation 57 Postgraduate degree, diploma and certificate award<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Regulation 58 Resubmission of postgraduate dissertations or research projects<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regulation 59 Award of postgraduate merit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regulation 60 Award of postgraduate distinction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be\ninformed of your Progression decision and your award classification on EUCLID\naccessible via your Myed channel.&nbsp; We are\nunable to provide results verbally, over the phone or by email.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The progression point for a Masters degree is at the end of the second Semester of the programme in May\/June.&nbsp; At this point the \u2018taught\u2019 component of the programme is complete.&nbsp; Once the course results from first and second Semester &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/progression-and-award-information\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Progression and Award Information<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":24,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1746"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1746"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1746\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1820,"href":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1746\/revisions\/1820"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/digital.eca.ed.ac.uk\/sdhandbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}