Assessment Structure - Undergraduate
MCD guidelines advise the following regarding assessment:
First level
- receipt of early feedback via a piece of work not substantially counting towards assessment
- assessment of more than one piece of work including a component under formal examination conditions
- written work not in excess of 4,000 words (or 3,000 words for 10-point units)
Second level
- written work of 4,000–5,000 words (or 3,000-3,500 words for 10-point units)
Third level
- written work of 4,500–6,000 words (or 3,500-4,000 words for 10-point units)
All descriptions of units in this handbook contain a statement of assessment requirements. Other details including learning outcomes, topics, submission dates, word limits and requirements will be advised by the lecturer.
See a description of grading structures for coursework units.