Classification of postgraduate taught degrees

Classification is on the basis of the award of Pass, Merit and Distinction where:

• Pass is awarded on the basis of acquiring 180 credits (of which at least 150 are 5000 level, depending on programme requirements).
• Merit is awarded on the basis of both fulfilling the criteria for a Pass, as well as achieving a credit-weighted mean between 13.5 and 16.4 across all taught and dissertation credits.
• Distinction is awarded on the basis of fulfilling the criteria for a Pass, as well as achieving a credit-weighted mean between 16.5 and 20.0 across all taught and dissertation credits.

See: Classification Policy