IP Student Handbook 2025/26

Borderline Policy:

Examination Boards may apply the borderline classification policy to recommend a higher award classification than that indicated by a student’s Classification Mark, where specific criteria are met. This decision must reflect collective academic judgement and be based on the belief that the higher classification better represents the student’s overall performance.

Zone of Consideration

A student is considered within the zone of consideration if their Classification Mark falls within 1.5% of a classification boundary, except at the pass/fail border.

Criteria for Awarding a Higher Classification

A student within the zone of consideration may be awarded the higher classification if:

• At least 50% of their final year credits (or 50% of all credits for postgraduate taught awards) have marks at or above the level of the higher classification.
• For part-time students, the modules equivalent to the full-time final year will be used to assess eligibility under this policy.

For further details, please refer to the relevant Academic Regulations 2025-26 or contact your programme office.