SMS MSc Student Handbook 2024/2025 (Sep 2024 Start)
22. 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 (dependent on the year you started in).
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 most in most 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 here.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/.