S.L. 327.485 Art. 11Classification of the Award.

(1) The classification of the Degree shall be determined by the Degree Classification Board composed of the Dean as Chairman, the Heads of Department and the course coordinators involved in the teaching of the programme.

(2) The Final Weighted Average Mark for the classification of the Degree shall be based on the results obtained during the five years of the course, which shall be weighted as follows: First Year Weighted Average Mark 10%

Second Year Weighted Average Mark 10% Third Year Weighted Average Mark 15% Fourth Year Weighted Average Mark 25%

Fifth Year Weighted Average Mark 40%.

(3) The Degree Classification Board shall consult the following guidelines when deciding upon the final classification of the Degree:

Final Weighted Average Mark Classification 80% - 100% Pass with Distinction 70% - 79% Pass with Merit

45% - 69% Pass.

(4) The Degree Classification Board, at its own discretion, may award the Degree with a higher classification than that indicated in sub-regulation (3) to students whose Final Weighted Average Mark is up to three marks less than the minimum for the classification, provided that all students who obtain the same or a higher Final Weighted Average Mark within that classification shall be awarded the higher classification. In such cases, the Degree Classification Board is required to minute the decision and the justification for it.

(5) The Degree Classification Board, at its own discretion, may also award a Degree with a lower classification than that indicated in sub-regulation (3), provided that all students who obtain the same or a lower Final Weighted Average mark within that classification shall be awarded the lower classification. In such cases, the Degree Classification Board is required to obtain the authorization of the Board that shall minute the decision and the justification for it. The students concerned may appeal to Senate against the decision within fifteen days of the publication of the classification.