Assessment and Mark Scheme
Taught Element:
Some courses will be assessed with coursework (2000-4000 word reports), some with examinations (typically of 1.5hr duration papers).
Dissertation:
Two options will be given, "short" (10,000 word reports) and "long" (20,000 word report), to accommodate students wanting to take more courses (short) or those wanting to do a more substantial research project (long). Assessment will be based on the dissertation itself and on the marks given by a short piece of coursework, two oral presentations, one interim and one final, both followed by "question and answer" sessions, which are valued at 15% of the total mark of the dissertation.
Credits:
Each course is given a "credit", either 0.5 or full (1). The short option of the dissertation is valued at 4 credits, the long option at 6 credits. A total of 16 credits is needed for graduation (i.e. 12 courses + short dissertation, or 10 courses + long dissertation).
Pass:
In order to pass, students need the following:
1. To obtain a minimum score of 40% in each of the core modules (ETA1,2, ETB 1 to 4).
2. To obtain a minimum score of 50% in 8/10 taught modules (long project) or 10/12 taught modules (short project), i.e. have no more than two modules of the taught component at a score of <50%
Individually a total of 60% in the dissertation and 60% in the taught element is needed to pass the MPhil.
Marginal failures will be dealt with individually by the Examiners. Distinctions may be given to excellent performances and the Rolls-Royce Prize and the Examiners' Prize may be given to top ranking students.