Undergraduate progression

The College follows the University Assessment Procedures described within the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awards: Taught Programmes.

Progression from Stage 1 to Stage 2

In order to progress from Stage 1 to Stage 2, the following criteria must be met:

  • A credit weighted average mark of 40% or more in the 120 credits studied at Stage 1,
  • The passing of at least 90 credits at Stage 1, and
  • The fulfillment of any additional requirements of the programme specification and of the professional accrediting institution.

External Examiners will not normally be involved in the Stage 1 assessment process, except where consulted for advice in cases of failure.

The marks achieved in Stage 1 will not be taken into account in determining classification of any final award made in relation to the programme.

Progression from Stage 2 to Stage 3

In order to progress from Stage 2 to Stage 3, the following criteria must be met:

  • A credit weighted average mark of 40% or more in the 120 credits studied at Stage 2,
  • The passing of at least 90 credits at Stage 2, and
  • The fulfillment of any additional requirements of the programme specification and of the professional accrediting insititution.

To proceed to Stage 3 of the MEng programme, candidates must normally have achieved at least 2:1 level (60%) over the 120 stage 2 credits.  For MEng candidates who successfully achieve the general progression requirement for the Stage 2 assessment but who do not achieve the requisite credit weighted average mark for progression to Stage 3 of the MEng programme, consideration will be made for transfer to the equivalent 360 credit BEng (Hons) programme (with entry to Stage 3 in the subsequent academic year).

External Examiners are involved in the Stage 2 assessment process.

The marks achieved in Stage 2 will be taken into account in determining classification of any final award made in relation to the programme.

All decisions of the Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee (APAC) are subject to approval by Faculty Board, and formal minutes will be kept of all meetings of APACs.

Progression from Stage 3 to Stage 4 (MEng programmes)

In order to progress from Stage 3 to Stage 4, the following criteria must be met:

  • A credit weighted average mark of 40% or more in the 120 credits studied at Stage 3;
  • The passing of at least 90 credits at Stage 3, and
  • The fulfillment of any additional requirements of the programme specification and of the professional accrediting institution.

External Examiners are involved in the Stage 3 assessment process.

The marks achieved in Stage 3 will be taken into account in determining classification of any final award made in relation to the programme.

All decisions of the Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee (APAC) are subject to approval by Faculty Board, and formal minutes will be kept of all meetings of APACs.

Summative assessment (BEng)

The Summative Assessment determines the award given for the programme and the classification of that award.

Award of an Honours Degree in the Summative Assessment requires:

  • a credit weighted average mark of 40% or more in the 120 credits studied in the final stage,
  • the passing of at least 90 credits at the final Stage,
  • and the fulfilment of any additional requirements of the programme specification, and of the professional accrediting institution (see below).

External Examiners are involved in the Stage 3 assessment process.

The marks achieved in Stage 3 will be taken into account in determining classification of any final award made in relation to the programme.

All decisions of the Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee (APAC) are subject to approval by Faculty Board, and formal minutes will be kept of all meetings of APACs.

Summative Assessment (BEng) - Professional Accreditation Requirements

For the award of a BEng Honours degree in programmes accredited for CEng/IEng by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, in the final summative assessment, the Stage 3 individual project must be passed (with referral permitted).

Summative Assessment (MEng)

The award of a MEng Honours degree in the Summative Assessment requires:

  • A credit weighted average mark of 50% or more in the 120 credits studied in Stage 4,
  • The passing of at least 90 credits at the final Stage, and
  • The fulfilment of any additional requirements of the programme specification, and of the professional accrediting institution.

External Examiners are involved in the Stage 4 assessment process.

The marks achieved in Stage 4 will be taken into account in determining classification of any final award made in relation to the programme.

All decisions of the Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee (APAC) are subject to approval by Faculty Board, and formal minutes will be kept of all meetings of APACs.

Summative Assessment (MEng) - Professional Accreditation Requirements

For the award of a MEng degree in programmes accredited for CEng by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, in the final summative assessment, the Stage 3 Individual Project, and the Stage 4 Individual Reserch Project and Group Design Project must be passed (with referral permitted).