1. Introduction
1.1 The following regulations apply to all Southampton Online programmes at level 7 (see Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme). They should be read in conjunction with the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Southampton Online Postgraduate Masters Programmes.
2. Definitions
2.1 Average Mark contribution to a Part of a Programme: The Average Mark is the mark obtained by taking the average of all individual Module marks, weighted according to their respective credit point weightings, that contribute to the assessment of a single Part of a programme. The Average Mark is recorded truncated to 1 decimal place in the assessment grid.
2.2 Capped Mark: The Capped Mark will be less than or equal to the Module Pass Mark. When a mark is "Capped" the mark used to calculate the Average Mark carried forward to determine the final degree classification is: the Module Pass Mark, when the actual mark achieved for the Module is equal or greater than the Module Pass Mark; the actual mark if the actual mark achieved is lower than the Module Pass Mark. The circumstances in which Capped Marks are used are set out in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of the Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Southampton Online Postgraduate Masters Programmes.
2.3 Core Module: A Core Module is a module which must be taken and must be Passed at the module Pass Mark. Where programme regulations specify, a student may be required to select a Module from within a group of Modules, which, once selected, becomes Core.
2.4 Fail: A Failed Module is one in which no credit is awarded. A Failed programme is one in which insufficient credit is awarded or the minimum required Final Average Mark is not attained.
2.5 Final Average Mark: The Final Average Mark is the mark obtained by taking the average of all individual Module marks, weighted according to their respective credit point weightings. It is used for degree classification purposes. The Final Average Mark is recorded truncated to 1 decimal place in the assessment grid.
2.6 Module: A Module is a specified element of learning material with its own learning outcomes, assessment procedures and credit point rating. A module must be assigned credit points at one level only. (The terms 'Unit' and, in the context of the Student Records System, 'Course' are synonymous with 'Module'.)
2.7 Module Mark: The Module Mark is the weighted sum of all the components of summative assessment for a given module. The average is rounded to the nearest integer for insertion into the assessment grid. The Module Mark is based on the 100-point Mark Scheme.
2.8 Pass: For a Module, a Pass is the award of Credit for that module and may result from attaining at least the Module Pass Mark in the assessment. For a programme, a Pass is achieved by attaining sufficient credit and at least the minimum required Final Average Mark.
2.9 Pass Mark: The Pass Mark is the minimum mark that must be achieved in order to pass. It may be applied to a Module to an Average Mark or to a Final Average Mark. Information about the relevant Pass Marks may be found in the Regulations for Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Southampton Online Postgraduate Masters Programmes.
2.10 Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs): External bodies which accredit programmes that lead to a professional or vocational qualification or exemption from a professional examination.
2.11 Referral: Referral is the re-taking of all or part of the assessment or an alternative assessment for a Failed Module in order to achieve the Pass Mark. Referral assessments are usually taken within 4 weeks of notification of the failure of the first attempt. The arrangements for Referral are specified in paragraphs 4 and 6 of the Regulations for Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Southampton Online Postgraduate Masters Programmes.
2.12 Repeat: Repeat is the re-taking of one or more modules during the academic year following an unsuccessful Referral. Students will be required to undertake all learning activities and assessments associated with the module or modules in full. The Arrangements for Repeat are specified in sections 5 of the Regulations for Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Southampton Online Postgraduate Masters Programmes.