The following are the standard grades and associated mark ranges in graduate diploma and masters programs:
Grades Marks (%) High distinction (HD) 85-100 Distinction (D) 75-84 Credit (C) 65-74 Pass (P) 50-64 (see below) Fail (NN) 49 or belowPass grades
The pass grade for a graduate diploma subject is 50 per cent, ie a Pass (P). To qualify for the degree, students must obtain a pass or better in all subjects. Students wishing to transfer from a diploma course to a masters program must have received at least credit level grades in all subjects to qualify.
For students undertaking a masters degree the minimum pass is 65 (C). To qualify for the degree, students must have achieved credit or better in all subjects, although the board of examiners may allow a student who has received a mark between 61 and 64 in one subject only to get a complementary pass for that subject, provided that the average of all marks is 65 or above.
Theses grades
The results of the examination of theses shall be awarded in four grades, namely fail (NN: a mark below 65), credit (C: 65-74), distinction (D: 75-84) and high distinction (HD: 85-100).
Where a thesis is undertaken as the only component or as part of a masters degree, the examiners' marks will be taken into consideration when finalising the overall qualifying grade.
Masters grades for the award of the degree
The degree of Master of Arts may be awarded on the completion of Part II of the degree. There shall be a class list comprising three qualifying grades, namely Honours 2B (65-74), Honours 2A (75-84) and Honours 1 (85-100). A candidate who fails to qualify for the award shall be awarded the grade of fail (NN).