Grades

High Distinction (HD) = 85+

Outstanding attainment of the set unit learning goals and outcomes

Outstanding comprehension of unit content (knowledge and skills)
Outstanding level of argument/discussion of material, referenced from unit bibliography and elsewhere
Outstanding written expression and competence in writing, indicating the highest level of academic achievement in the unit

Distinction (D) = 75–84

High attainment of unit learning goals and outcomes
High comprehension of unit ideas and content
High capacity or developing a high capacity for original and creative thinking
High level of academic achievement (expression and writing skills) in assessment tasks.

Credit (C) = 65–74

Sound attainment of unit learning goals and outcomes
Sound grasp of the required core work of the unit
Demonstrated sound capacity to analyse or evaluate or develop the set topic in assessment tasks
Sound grasp of key ideas of unit content, that is, able to understand and repeat key ideas

Pass (P) = 50–64

Satisfactory attainment of basic learning outcomes
Has satisfactorily understood the required core work of the unit or at least a reasonable amount
Satisfactory level of argument/discussion in completion of set assessment exercises
Satisfactory, that is, comprehensible English expression

Fail (F) = 0–49

Inadequate attainment of basic learning outcomes
Inadequate understanding of the required core work
Inadequate level of argument/discussion in completing unit assessment
Inadequate expression in assignment writing
Examples could include (cumulatively) inadequate bibliography, poor expression and grammar, addressing the topic indirectly, little evidence of structure in assessment tasks, gross errors and/or plagiarism, unsatisfactory attendance

Withdrawal (W)

This grade is awarded if a student has withdrawn from a unit prior to the census date of the year concerned. This result is not to be regarded as any form of academic credit, nor does it prejudice the student’s academic record.

Extension (E)

This code is granted where an extension of time for completing assessments has been given under special circumstances. Assessments must normally be completed within one semester. Any grade may subsequently be given.

Results Withheld (RW)

This code is given for a number of reasons:

Results are withheld if a student has an outstanding account with either CTC or MCD.
Where final grades are unavailable at the time when monitoring of grades took place. The student is not penalised by this result and any grade may be gained.
The student is from another institution. These results are sent to the relevant institutions and students must approach their home institution to receive their results