Change effective from:
2016/17
Summary of change
One of the methods used to calculate Integrated Masters honours classifications is changing. Method 1 is being retained- final average calculated from overall weighted average of 100 highest level 6 credits, weighted at 25% plus overall weighted average of 100 highest level 7 credits, weighted at 75%.
Method 2 is revised from the final average calculated from the overall weighted average of 100 highest level 7 credits to the following:-
Method 2 – final average calculated from overall weighted average of 100 highest level 5 credits, weighted at 20% plus overall weighted average of 100 highest level 6 credits, weighted at 30% plus overall weighted average of 100 highest level 7 credits, weighted at 50%.
What’s different?
Academic staff and Professional Services staff need to be aware of this change when advising Integrated Masters students about regulatory issues.
Link to further information
See Standard Assessment Regulations 2016/17 (Regulation 12.3) on shuspace – Assessment and awards | The University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations | Sheffield Hallam University