From 1st June 2024, there will be a change to the Assessment Regulations for all taught programmes.
The change relates to the current ‘toleration’ system. Toleration is the process of allowing a marginal failure, of one or more modules (restrictions apply), on the basis of an overall acceptable level of academic performance. Under the current toleration system, credits are not awarded for these modules.
The University will move to a new ‘compensation’ system. This means that any modules that would normally be subject to toleration will now be compensated and awarded credits.
You can find an example of the difference between toleration and compensation here.
Please note, the number of credits affected, and the range of marks are not changing. There is also no change to the way in which your progression decision/award outcome will be calculated.
This change is a result of continuous reviews of national credit and qualifications frameworks, guidance provided by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, practise at other institutions, and most importantly, your student feedback.
Please consult our frequently asked questions for how this change will affect you.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact your Faculty Student Information Team.
Student Academic Services,
Education Services