Marking Scale - Honours Level

Within the School of History all work is assessed on a scale of 1-20 with intervals of 0.5. Module outcomes are reported using the same scale but with intervals of 0.1. The assessment criteria set out below are not comprehensive, but are intended to provide guidance in interpreting grades and improving the quality of assessed work. Students should bear in mind that presentation is an important element of assessment and that failure to adhere to the guidelines set out in the School of History Style Sheet will be penalised.

Outstanding First	20.0	First Class work will be distinguished in some or all of the following ways: originality of thought or interpretation; independence of judgement; wide-ranging reading, often beyond that recommended; intelligent use of primary sources; historiographical awareness and criticism; clarity and rigour of argument and structure, well directed at the title; clarity and elegance of style; unusual and apt examples; comparison e.g. with themes and topics covered in other modules.
	19.5
	19.0
Clear First	18.5
	18.0
Borderline First	17.5
	17.0
	16.5
Upper Second Class	16.0	Upper Second Class work will be distinguished in some or all of the following ways: clarity and rigour of argument and structure, well directed at the title; thorough coverage of recommended reading; intelligent use of primary sources; historiographical awareness; well chosen examples; comparison e.g. with themes and topics covered in other modules; clarity of style.
	15.5
	15.0
	14.5
	14.0
	13.5
Lower Second Class	13.0	Lower Second Class work will have some of the following features: some evidence of knowledge and understanding, but limitations in clarity and rigour of argument and structure; restricted coverage of recommended reading; restricted use of primary sources; weaknesses of style; failure to address the title set.
	12.5
	12.0
	11.5
	11.0
	10.5
Third Class	10.0	Third Class work will have some of the following features: very limited knowledge and understanding; confusion in argument or structure; insufficient reading; confused style; failure to address the title set.
	9.5
	9.0
	8.5
	8.0
	7.5
Pass	7.0
Fail (with the right to re-assessment)	6.5	Work with very serious deficiencies that falls below the required standard, failing to address the literature with the seriousness required and with an inadequate grasp of the subject matter and of historical analysis
	6.0
	5.5
	5.0
	4.5
	4.0
Fail (without the right to re-assessment)	3.5	Work so weak as to indicate that only a nominal attempt has been made to complete the assignment, or that it displays virtually total confusion and misunderstanding of the subject.
	3.0
	2.5
	2.0
	1.5
	1.0
Unclassifiable	0	No acceptable work presented.

 

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