(*) Classification Rules
(i) The classification will be based on a fixed system, on a total of 12 subjects, taken as follows:
- The best 7 Third Year subjects which must include:
a) The Project paper, if the Project paper is a compulsory subject for the degree; and
b) At least three other core/major subjects
- The best five from the remaining Level 3 subjects and all Level 2 subjects, which must include at least 2 compulsory/major subjects.
(ii) With effect from January 2022 intake onwards, the classification will be based on a total of 10 courses, i.e. best 7/3 courses will be taken
- The best 7 Third Year courses which must include:
a) The Project paper, if the Project paper is a compulsory subject for the degree; and
b) At least three other core/major courses
- The best three from the remaining Level 3 subjects and all Level 2 subjects, which must include at least 2 compulsory/major courses.
(**) Classification of Honours
3.75 – 4.00: First Class
3.25 – 3.74: Second Upper Class
2.75 – 3.24: Second Lower Class
2.50 – 2.74: Third Class
2.00 – 2.49: General Award
Source:
STUDENT HANDBOOK 2025
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