The progression and award requirements define how many credits and modules you need to pass to move from one year of study to the next and to be awarded your degree.
Condonement
Some of your modules may allow for condonement (also known as a condoned fail). This means you might be awarded a qualification even if you have a small amount of failure, as long as your overall performance is of a good standard. You will not need to be reassessed if you meet the condonement criteria. Condonement can only be applied to modules that are not core (i.e. must be taken and passed) and the module marks fall within a certain range. Further information can be found in the Marking & award classifications at King's article.
Progression and award requirements
To progress from one year to the next or to be awarded your Bachelor's with Honours or an Integrated Master's with Honours, you should normally pass 120 credits in each year of study. If you do not pass 120 credits in a year but have satisfied some progression criteria, you may be allowed to move to the next year, carrying over some fails.
If you are unable to meet these requirements after all reassessment attempts, you may be eligible for a lower qualification, such as a Certificate of Higher Education, Diploma of Higher Education, or an Ordinary Degree. These awards will not be classified.
Further information can be found in the Marking & award classifications at King's article.
Classification scheme
Once you have successfully completed your progression and award requirements, you will be awarded a classification. Further information on how your classification is calculated can be found in the Marking & award classifications at King's article.
Prizes and medals
A prize or medal may be awarded based on your academic merit throughout your studies. Your prize or medal will be decided by your programme assessment sub-board, where results are discussed. Prizes and medals are recorded in the Prize Book and will also appear on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).
Graduation Ceremonies
At the end of your degree, you will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony. This is an occasion where you can celebrate your success with family and friends. Further details can be found in the Graduation section of Student Services Online.
Transcripts
A transcript is an official document issued in digital form that includes the following:
- your full name
- course
- date of enrolment
- final award date (may be different from your course end date, which won’t appear)
- module marks for each academic year
- confirmation of the the final award classification.
- For MBBS and BDS students the transcript includes the overall stage/phase marks, including SSCs where applicable.
- signature by the Director of Academic Services
- a unique serial number
For information how to obtain transcripts visit the I need a transcript article.