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compulsory course


A course that must be taken by all students on a particular programme. 
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term


Definition 
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academic session


A 12-month period, beginning in September, during which courses are taught and assessed. 
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aggregation score


The numerical equivalent of a grade assessed under Schedule B of the Code of Assessment. Paragraphs 16.29- 16.39 and Schedule B of the Code of Assessment describe fully.
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assessment


Judgment of the standard of attainment of the intended learning outcomes of a programme, course, or course component. 
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award


The degree, certificate or diploma which is conferred following the successful completion of a defined programme of study.
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band


A subdivision of a grade that reflects the confidence with which a judgment of grading is made. For example, grade “A” is subdivided into bands “A1”, “A2”, “A3”, “A4”, and “A5”. 
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certificate of higher education


An award following successful completion of undergraduate courses totaling 120 credits at level 1 or above. 
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classification


The process of deciding the class of award that should be conferred on a student who has successfully completed the defined programme. For Honours degrees, the available classes are “first”, “upper second”, “lower second”, and “third”; for Ordinary and Masters degrees, the available classes are “distinction”, “merit”, and “pass”.  [..]
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combined honours degree


See entry for “Honours degree: Joint Honours”. 
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