Stepped Marking Chart: Classification Mark Comments

STEPPED MARKING CHART
Classification Mark Comments
Exceptional work, which could not be bettered at

undergraduate level in the time available. At Level 6 a
Excellent 1st 85
Dissertation may achieve or be close to publishable
standard.
A first class answer is exceptionally good for an
undergraduate and demonstrates several (though not
necessarily all) of the following in addition to the qualities
expected of a upper second class answer:
High 1st 78
A thorough understanding of the relevant principles and
concepts.
An extensive range and consistent accuracy of information
and knowledge,
Fluent argument demonstrating independent thinking or
critical insight.
Evidence of study outside the prescribed range of the
programme.
Mid 1st 75
Outstanding presentation, structure and standard of
written communication.
Problem questions (in addition to the above):
Awareness and understanding of more subtle and complex
aspects of the question and/or the ability to consider the
issues in the broader context of the discipline.
Identification and application of the legal rules and the
case law to the facts in the question will be both accurate
Low 1st 72
and insightful.
A conclusion that accurately and persuasively provides
specific advice on, or analysis of, the legal position of the
relevant party/ies.
An upper second class answer shows a very good

understanding of the subject and demonstrates most or all
High 2:1 68 of the following:
A very good understanding of the relevant principles and
concepts.
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Wide and accurate range of information and knowledge

deployed.
Mid 2:1 65 Clear argument which may demonstrate a degree of
independent thinking or critical insight.
Good quality of presentation, structure and standard of
written communication.
Clear and well-reasoned application of the principles and
Low 2:1 62
concepts to the facts in questions.
A conclusion that provides comprehensive and accurate
advice on, or analysis of, the legal position of the party/ies.
A lower second class answer is substantially correct and
demonstrates most or all of the following:
High 2:2 58 A sound knowledge and understanding of the relevant
principles and concepts.
A standard but largely accurate range of information
deployed.
May rely more on knowledge than on argument of analysis.
Mid 2:2 55
Satisfactory quality of presentation, structure and standard
of written communication.
Evidence of the ability to apply relevant principles and
Low 2:2 52 concepts to address the facts in the question.
A conclusion that provides clear and competent advice on,
or analysis of, the legal position of the party/ies.
A third class answer meets the minimum requirements to
pass and is one that demonstrates some or all of the
High 3rd 48
following:
An adequate knowledge and understanding of the basic
principles and concepts
Mid 3rd 45 Adequate argument with some evidence of analytical and

evaluative skills.
Adequate quality of presentation, structure, structure and
standard of written communication.
Low 3rd 42 Problem questions (in addition to the above):
Limited evidence of problem solving skills.
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Work does not meet standards required for the

appropriate stage of an Honours degree. There may be
Borderline Fail 38
evidence of some basic understanding of relevant concepts
and techniques.
Poor quality work well below the standards required for the
appropriate stage of an Honours degree. Answers may
typically contain some or all of the following:
35 Inadequate knowledge of principles and concepts.
32 Little or no evidence of ability to construct coherent
28 arguments.
25 Little or no evidence of analytical and evaluative skills.
Fail
22 Little or no evidence of having read key texts and materials.
18 Rudimentary quality of presentation, structure and
standard of written communication.
15
8
Little or no evidence of problem solving skills (e.g. the
answer is descriptive only and contains significant errors or
omissions).
Work of no merit, work fails entirely to address the subject
No merit 0 matter of the question, work not submitted, penalty in
some misconduct cases.
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Exceptional work, which could not be bettered at

An upper second class answer shows a very good

Wide and accurate range of information and knowledge

Mid 3rd 45 Adequate argument with some evidence of analytical and

Work does not meet standards required for the

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