SMS MSc Student Handbook 2021/2022 (Sep 2021 Start)

20. Degree Classification and Borderline Policy

degree classification

The College Mark is the weighted average of the marks you receive in your modules and in the dissertation.  The classification of your MSc degree depends on your College Mark as detailed below, per the Academic Regulations 2021-22.

College Mark	Classification
70.0 - 100.0	Distinction
60.0 - 69.9	Merit
50.0 - 59.9	Pass

For more information on eligibility for awards, academic requirements for awards, and classification of awards, please see the Academic Regulations for the year you started your programme of study.  In particular, paragraphs 5.20 to 5.22 of the 2021-22 Academic Regulations cover the general regulations for an MSc while some special regulations which apply only to the MSc Mathematics (not other SMS programmes) can be found in 6.60 to 6.62."

Please read the QMUL Assessment Handbook:

http://www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/media/arcs/policyzone/academic/Assessment-Handbook-2021-22.pdf

Borderline Policy

Examination boards may use a borderline policy when making recommendations for final degree classifications. Please refer to the relevant edition of the Academic Regulations which outlines the policy for the year you started your programme of study.

Award and progression information for Queen Mary degrees at http://www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/policy/.

 Information on graduation can be found at: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/graduation/.