Explanatory Information - Transcript of Performance (UoG post 2002)
University of Glamorgan - Credit achieved between 2002 and March 2013
A module is a self-contained and coherent packaged unit of study of learning with a general credit rating, an assigned level, defined learning outcomes, and assessment strategies appropriate to its level and outcomes.
A credit point is defined as what can be achieved in ten notional hours of student learning time. The normal yearly workload for a full-time undergraduate student is 120 credits.
The credit rating of each module is shown on the transcript.
As set out in the National Qualification Framework for Higher Education:
- Level 4-5 - BTEC/Pearson HNC/HND
- Level 4-6 - The stages of undergraduate study with level 6 being the final stage of honours degree
- Level 7 - Masters programme
- Level 8 - Doctoral programme
| Percentage % | Undergraduate Honours Degree | Postgraduate Degree (credit achieved after 2002) | Postgraduate Degree (credit achieved in 2002) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70-100 | First Class Honours | Distinction | Distinction |
| 60-69 | Upper Second Class Honours | Merit | Pass |
| 50-59 | Lower Second Class Honours | Pass | Pass |
| 40-49 | Third Class Honours | Pass | Pass |
| Pass by Compensation | A Pass by Compensation may be granted at the discretion of the Assessment Board, within the limits set down in the University Regulations for narrow failures |
| Grade | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Distinction | Mark of between 70 and 100 (Masters and HND/HNC students only) |
| Merit | Mark of between 60 and 69 (Masters and HND/HNC students only) |
| Pass | Mark of between 40 and 100 (Undergraduate students) Mark of between 40 and 59 (Masters and HND/HNC students only) |
| Narrow Fail | Mark between 30 and 39 |
| Fail | Mark between 0 and 29 |
| Compensated | The module has been compensated |
| APCL | Accreditation of Prior Credited Learning |
| APEL | Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning |
| EXE | Successful completion of the module and it was considered at a previous assessment board |
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Some courses have derogations and as a result the mark boundaries may differ slightly from the above.
- If the module mark is greater than 40 and the module grade is shown as Narrow Fail or Fail, it is because not all of the learning outcomes for the module have been passed.
| Grade | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1st (First Class Honours) | Successful completion of the award and obtained First Class Honours. |
| 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) | Successful completion of the award and obtained Upper Second Class Honours. |
| 2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours) | Successful completion of the award and obtained Lower Second Class Honours. |
| 3 (Third Class Honours) | Successful completion of the award and obtained a Third Class Honours. |
| CEPASS (Pass – Employment Experience Certificate) | Successful completion of the employment experience placement. |
| CC (Continue to new academic session) | Successful completion of studies and are able to continue to the next part of the course. |
| CO (Continue) | Successful completion of studies and are able to continue on the current level of study. |
| DEPASS (Pass – Employment Experience Diploma) | Successful completion of the employment experience placement. |
| DIST (Distinction) | Successful completion of the award and obtained a grade of Distinction. |
| Discont (Discontinue) | Failure in such a way as to suggest there is no possibility of successful completion of the course. |
| EC (Exchange Complete) | Successful completion of studies. |
| EXC (Excluded) | Results have been withheld due to outstanding Financial obligations with the University. |
| FA (First Attempt) | Extenuating circumstances approved for assessment(s) with a status of ‘First Attempt’ and can now sit these as if for the first time during the resit period. |
| FAR (First Attempts and Repeats) | The modules that have been failed need to be repeated. In addition some of the assessments can be re-sat as if for the first time as Extenuating Circumstances have been approved. |
| FF (First Attempts and Referrals) | Some of the assessments need to be re-sat, some assessments can be sat as if for the first time as Extenuating Circumstances have been approved. |
| INTER (Intermediate Award) | An Intermediate award has been made and the programme of study has been exited. |
| INTERDISCONT (Discontinue – Intermediate Award) | An Intermediate award has been made as there has been failure in such a way as to suggest there is no possibility of successful completion of the course. |
| INTERM (Intermediate Award with Merit) | An Intermediate award has been made and the programme of study has been exited prior to the scheduled end of course. |
| INTERD (Intermediate Award with Distinction) | An Intermediate award has been made and the programme of study has been exited prior to the scheduled end of course. |
| INTERP (Intermediate Award and Progress) | An Intermediate award has been made and the programme of study has been exited prior to the scheduled end of course. |
| INTERWN (Withdrawn – Intermediate Award) | An Intermediate award has been made and the programme of study has been withdrawn from prior to the scheduled end of course. |
| MA (Repeat the year, re-sit the assessments covered by mitigation) | The year of study needs to be repeated, however some assessments can be re-sat as Extenuating Circumstances have been approved. |
| MERIT (Merit) | Successful completion of the award and obtained a grade of Merit |
| MZ (Proceed carry resit assessment) | Successful completion of studies and are able to continue on the next level of study. |
| NEA (Not Eligible for Award) | Currently not eligible for an award. |
| NOP (Notification of performance) | Successful completion of modules and course of study exited. |
| NOPDISCONT (Discontinue – Notification of Performance) | Failure in such a way as to suggest there is no possibility of successful completion of the course. |
| NOPWN (Withdrawn – Notification of Performance) | Successful completion of the modules and the course of study exited. |
| Pass (completed course) | Successful completion of the award. |
| Pass (continuing course) | Successful completion of studies and are able to continue on the next part of the course. |
| PASS DEG (Pass Degree) | Successful completion of the award. |
| PZ (Proceed Carrying Assessments) | Can continue to the next part of the course carrying any failed assessments to be sat in the next academic year. |
| PRODIS (Proceed to Dissertation) | Successful completion of studies and are able to proceed to the dissertation. |
| Refer | Prior to proceeding to the next part of the course any failed assessments will need to be re-sat. |
| Repeat | The current year of study needs to be re-sat. |
| RFAR (Resits, First Attempts and Repeats) | The modules that have been failed need to be repeated. Some assessments need to be re-sat and some can be sat as if for the first time as Extenuating Circumstances have been approved. |
| RR (Resits and Repeats) | The modules that have been failed need to be repeated. Some assessments need to be re-sat. |
| RT (Proceed; repeat / substitute modules required) | The modules that have been failed need to be repeated, or replaced with other appropriate to the course. The next part of the course can be undertaken. |
| SUSPEND (Suspended/Interrupt Studies) | Studies have been suspended at the current time. |
| WITHDRAWN | Withdrawal from studies. |
| Status | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Academic Misconduct | Academic Misconduct e.g. plagiarism or cheating in an examination |
| Continuing | There is no result for this module yet as it is being continuing and not yet due to have completed all of the assessment(s) / taken the examination(s) |
| Deferred | Further information is required to make a decision on your grade for this module |
| First Attempt | Extenuating circumstances have been granted and the assessments can be resat as if for the first time. The full range of marks is available to you |
| Mixed | Some assessments will need to be repeated or substituted and some may need to be taken as if for the first time due to extenuating circumstances |
| Repeat | All elements of the module will need to be repeated or substituted in the next academic year (with attendance for all taught modules) |
| Resit | All or part of a module has been failed and assessments will need to be retaken in order to pass. The marks will be capped at 40% |
| Student Suspended | Studies have been suspended and have not completed sufficient assessments to be given a result |
| Student Withdrawn | Studies have been withdrawn from your course and have not completed sufficient assessments to be given a result |
20 University Credits = 10 ECTS Credits
10 University Credits = 5 ECTS Credits
5 University Credits = 2.5 ECTS Credits
| ECTS Grade | University Percentage Mark |
|---|---|
| A | 70-100% |
| B | 60-69% |
| C | 55-59% |
| D | 50-54% |
| E | 40-49% |
There is no unified credit system in the USA; credit equivalencies should be checked by institutions on a individual basis.
Further information on ECTS is currently available on the European Commission webpage
The codes used to indicate the levels of modules in BTEC/Pearson programmes are:
| N/H | National level module in context of Higher National programmes |
|---|---|
| H | Module designed for Higher National Certificate/Diploma programmes |
| CE | Module designed for Continuing Education |
| PD | Module designed for Professional Development |
Module values indicate the proportion of formal learning support required for each module. The total value of modules satisfactorily completed must meet the minimum module value requirement for the programme.
Upon successful completion of a module, a grade is awarded. The table below gives a guide to the grades of Pass, Merit and Distinction however the bands were determined by the course studied.
| Grade | Percentage Mark (These grades indicate the level of achievement in the underpinning knowledge, skills, and understanding) |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 70-100 |
| Merit | 60-69.9 |
| Pass | 40-59.9 |
| Exempt | By experience or a qualification acceptable to BTEC/Pearson |
| Credited | Success on an equivalent BTEC/Pearson module |
Grades of Merit and Distinction are not normally awarded in respect of CE or PD modules
More information on the framework of BTEC/Pearson programmes and the content of programmes for particular occupations in available from the Pearson website.
The location of study indicates whether the course was undertaken at one of the University campuses or at one of our callaborative partners
The language of instruction for modules is English and/or Welsh, unless otherwise stated