The assessment of coursework subjects may take a number of forms, including supervised examinations, take-home examinations, research papers, case studies, class presentations and other forms of class participation.
The regime of assessment for each subject is determined by the teacher and requires the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee.
Candidates should ensure that they have familiarised themselves with the form of assessment for each subject they propose to take before enrolling.
A student whose work during a teaching period or whose performance in an examination or other assessment has been affected by illness or other serious cause may apply in writing to the subdean, within a reasonable period of time, for special consideration by the examiner in assessing his/her performance in the subject concerned. Such application should be supported by medical or other evidence in writing and will be considered on its merits.
A student whose work during a teaching period or whose performance in an examination or other assessment has been gravely affected by illness or other serious cause or who has been prevented from presenting for all or part of a terminal examination in a subject by illness or other serious cause may apply in writing to the subdean, within a reasonable period of time, for permission to sit a special (deferred) examination in the subject. Such application should be supported by medical or other evidence in writing and will be considered on its merits.
Where the Graduate Studies Committee is of the opinion that the academic progress of a student enrolled for a masters degree is unsatisfactory, having regard to his/her examination results or work in relation to a thesis, the committee may:
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