S.L. 327.135 Art. 13Classification of the Degree.

(1) The classification of the Degree and the Bachelor Degree shall be determined by the Degree Classification Board composed as follows:

The Dean as Chairman; and the Heads of Departments involved in the teaching of the programme. *

(2) (a) The classification of the Degree and the Bachelor Degree shall be based on the results obtained over the duration of the respective Course, with all study-units being weighted equally.

(b) For students admitted directly into Year 3 of the Course, the classification of the Degree shall be based on the results obtained over the last three years of the Course, with all study-units being weighted equally.

(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 shall consult the following guidelines when deciding upon the final classification of the Bachelor Degree: Final Weighted Average Mark Classification 80 – 100% First Class Honours

70 – 79% Upper Second Class Honours 55 – 69% Lower Second Class Honours 45 – 54% Third Class Honours.