Brunel University London Postgraduate Grade Descriptors (FHEQ Level 7), Study notes of Design

Download Brunel University London Postgraduate Grade Descriptors (FHEQ Level 7) and more Study notes Design in PDF only on Docsity! »2~ | Brunel pete | University % 6London Postgraduate Grade Descriptors v15 UNCLASSIFIED V1.5 UNCLASSIFIED 2 Documentation Management Document Record Maintained by: Quality Assurance Owned by: Senate Approval Date: N/A Last Amended: August 2019 Last Reviewed: August 2019 Next Review Date: August 2020 Location of Master Document: https://intra.brunel.ac.uk/s/QSO/Team/ExamsandAssessment/Assessment Version Control Document Version Amendments Amended By Date Approved By 1.3 See Document Rollover 2017-18 Checklist Records Quality Assurance Administrator July 2017 Senate 1.4 Documentation Management table updated; amendment to formatting. Head of Quality Assurance July 2018 N/A 1.5 Removed references to any level other than FHEQ Head of Quality Assurance August 2019 N/A V1.5 Unclassified 7 Brunel University London Generic Postgraduate Grade Descriptors (FHEQ Level 7) These generic grade descriptors are intended to be used as a tool throughout the assessment process (in assessment design, marking/grading, moderation, feedback) for any assessment set at Masters level in the University. They are designed to show no disciplinary bias and are not intended to act as surrogate award or award classification descriptors. The grade descriptors should be read in conjunction with the learning outcomes associated with the assessment. A* EXCEPTIONAL A+, A, A- EXCELLENT B+, B, B- GOOD/VERY GOOD C+, C, C- ACCEPTABLE D+, D, D- BELOW THRESHOLD E+, E, E- UNSATISFACTORY Work of exceptionally high quality; where relevant, commensurate with publication/dissemination in an appropriate public domain. Understanding a highly advanced, critical and comprehensive understanding of the topic an advanced, critical and comprehensive understanding of the topic a well-developed, critical and thorough understanding of the topic a critical and considerable understanding of the topic some of understanding of the topic limited understanding of the topic with significant weaknesses or omissions Originality (in development of an argument or evaluation) clear evidence of originality and development of an independent and logical or insightful argument or evaluation evidence of originality and development of an independent and logical or insightful argument or evaluation an ability to develop an independent and logical or insightful argument or evaluation an ability to develop a logical or insightful argument or evaluation some ability to develop a structured argument or evaluation limited ability to develop a structured argument or evaluation Use of methodologies (incl relevant practices, tools, literature etc) an exceptional ability to use appropriate methodologies for analysis and synthesis an excellent ability to use appropriate methodologies for analysis and synthesis a high standard of competence in the use of appropriate methodologies for analysis and synthesis an acceptable standard of competence in the use of appropriate methodologies for analysis and synthesis at Masters- level some competence in the use of appropriate methodologies for analysis and synthesis, but not at Masters-level limited competence in the use of appropriate methodologies for analysis and synthesis Communication an exceptional ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely an excellent ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely an ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely an ability to communicate clearly and concisely an ability to communicate clearly some ability to communicate clearly V1.5 Unclassified 7 Grade F (UNACCEPTABLE) Work that is academically unacceptable and/or demonstrates no comprehension of the subject and is factually inaccurate or fails to meet key learning objectives/assessment specifications. Grade NS (Non-Submission) No work has been submitted for assessment.