College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
MARKS & STANDARDS
2011-2012 exaMINATIONS
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY
Notice to Examiners
The Senate has directed that a candidate should not be allowed
Compensation plus Exemption at the same Examination.
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DETAILED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS FOR WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL
EXAMINATIONS: -
(a) First University Examination in all Faculties
WrittenPractical
Biology...............................................70 per
cent30 per cent
Experimental Physics.............................70 per cent30
per cent
Chemistry............................................70 per
cent30 per cent
(b) University Examinations in Botany and Experimental
Physics
In every examination in Botany and Experimental Physics in every
year of the course, candidates, as well as satisfying the overall
passing requirement, must have obtained at least 30% of the marks
allotted to the written part of the examination, and at least 30%
of the marks allotted to the practical part of the examination.
College OF
ARTS, social sciences, and celtic studies
COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
1.The passing of an Examination in one College does not entitle
a student to exemption from passing in a subject at an Examination
in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies except
on the recommendation of the College and with the approval of the
Academic Council.
2.No candidate shall be deemed to have passed an examination in
a language who does not satisfy the Examiners as to his/her
linguistic competence in the subject.
3.A maximum of 50% of the marks in all subjects in all years of
the BA programme may be allocated to Year's Work or Course Work, or
Practical Work (including Field Work) or Essays or Oral
Examinations in non-language subjects or any combination of
these.
Final Arts courses entitled Research Projects, (Extended)
Essays, or Orals shall not be taken into account in computing the
50%.
THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
(OMNIBUS) PROGRAMME
(BA1)
First Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1:December
Semester 2: April
Subjects: Four. Each Subject includes three modules
No. of ECTS: 15 per subject
Course Instance
1BA1 - FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN ARTS
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA (Omnibus) Degree
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Sem 1 Repeat/Resit |_| Sem 2 Repeat /Resit
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours are awarded only where the First Arts Examination has
been passed overall (or passed by Compensation), at either the
First Sitting or the First and Second Sittings combined.
Honours and Pass Standards
H1
H2
Pass
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 1 to Overall
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS (one subject only)
may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks above the
pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or
Second Sitting.
Passing on the Aggregate Rules from Level 2 to 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in 15 ECTS may be deemed to
have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in
the other modules equivalent to single deficiency
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results are carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
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1. Exemption: In exceptional circumstances, students may be
exempted from one or more Subjects
2. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules.
Where a mark of 40% is achieved at Subject level, component modules
that are failed may not be repeated.
3. Students may not proceed to Second Arts in a subject which
has been passed by compensation.
Second Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1: December
Semester 2: April
Subjects:Two
No. of ECTS:30 per subject
Course Instance
2BA1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE SECOND ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA (Omnibus) Degree
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate with not less than 60 per cent in either
subject.
H21 on the aggregate with not less than 50 per cent in either
subject.
H22 on the aggregate with not less than 45 per cent in either
subject.
H3 45% on the aggregate.
A student who does not achieve 45 per cent on the aggregate will
be credited with the grade of honours, if any, attained in one
subject.
Pass
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in 5 ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Rule:
FR266; NG227, NG228, GR236, GR237, IT235, IT236, SH226, SH227,
SH228
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results are carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
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1. The subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules. All
component modules to a total of 30 ECTS in each subject must be
passed, or passed by compensation.
2. There are separate pass and honours courses on offer in the
subjects Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. A pass course only
is available in Applied Mathematical Science. Where a candidate is
taking one subject at pass level but is eligible for the award of
honours in his/her other subject the candidate will be awarded the
grade of honours, if any, attained in that other subject.
EXAMINATIONS OF THE FINAL ARTS YEAR (3BA1, 4BA4)
Time:
Modules will be examined on completion as follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2 April
The results of Semester 1 Examinations will be incorporated with
Semester 2 Examination results to give an overall result for the
year.
Repeat Examinations
Repeat Examinations will be held in August 2012 for modules
examined at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Subjects: Two.
No. of ECTS: 30 per subject.
Marks Maxima: 100 per subject.
Pass Standard: 40 per cent.
Calculation of Result: The subject result is calculated on the
aggregate across all component modules based on the marks awarded
in those modules. All component modules to a total of 30 ECTS in
each subject must be passed, or passed by compensation.
Compensation: Not allowed between subjects. Within an individual
subject, component module(s) to a total of 5 ECTS may be passed by
compensation at 35% or above, provided that excess marks equal to
the deficiency are available in the remaining component modules of
the subject successfully completed. Compensation may be allowed at
both the First and/or Second Sitting.
Exceptions to the Compensation Rule: FR379, NG351, NG325, GR341,
GR342, IT324, SH339, SH340. Candidates must pass these modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
in the modules.
Exemption: A candidate will be exempted from further examination
in a subject in which at least 40 per cent has been obtained,
provided all component modules have been passed or passed by
compensation.
Carrying Forward Marks: Where a candidate has obtained less than
40 per cent in subject(s) the mark in component modules in which at
least 40% has been obtained will be carried forward to all
subsequent examinations within the two-year time limit for the
completion of Second Arts. Students will not be permitted to retake
modules previously passed.
Honours Standards: Honours are not awarded on the results of
Final Arts Examinations.
Calculation of Honours for the BA Degree: In the calculation of
honours the combined marks of the Second and Final Years in a
subject or the marks of the Final Year only shall be taken into
account, whichever shall be most beneficial to the candidate.
The following are the standards for the award of the BA Degree
with Honours:
First Class Honours - 70 per cent on the aggregate with not less
than 60 per cent in either subject.
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 - 60 per cent on the aggregate
with not less than 50 per cent in either subject.
Second Class Honours, Grade 2 - 50 per cent on the aggregate
with not less than 45 per cent in either subject.
Third Class Honours - 45 per cent on the aggregate.
A student who does not achieve 45 per cent on the aggregate will
be credited with the grade of honours, if any, attained in one
subject.
Note: There are separate pass and honours courses on offer in
the subjects Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. A pass course
only is available in Applied Mathematical Science. Where a
candidate is taking one subject at pass level but is eligible for
the award of honours in his/her other subject, the candidate will
be awarded the grade of honours, if any, attained in that
subject.
Commendation: The BA Degree will be awarded "With Commendation"
to candidates who, having taken both subjects at pass level, obtain
at least 60% in each subject.
A candidate who obtains 60% in a subject taken at pass level
will be awarded a Commendation in that subject.
BA (INTERNATIONAL)
(3BA4)
EXAMINATIONS OF THE THIRD YEAR (3BA4)
Time:
Courses will be examined in the host institution according to
the schedules of that institution. Students participating in
official placements for the Year Abroad (such as the English
language teaching assistantship) will be required to satisfactorily
complete the requirements of the placement and the assigned
workload in their second subject.
Subjects:Two
Calculation of Results:Results from the host
institution/official placement will be assessed by NUI Galway
disciplines, applying ECTS criteria, and having regard to the
priority appropriate to the approved courses.
Standards:Pass and Fail.
Compensation:Not allowed between subjects.
Exemption:A student will be exempted from further examination in
a subject in which s/he has passed.
Carrying Forward Marks:Where a candidate has not passed in
subject(s) any pass attained in modules will be carried forward to
the repeat Examinations.
Repeat Examinations:Assessment in the form of Examinations
and/or any of the following; Research Projects, (Extended) Essays,
Projects, Essays, and/or Oral Examinations may be provided by
disciplines of the University as appropriate.
EXAMINATIONS OF THE FOURTH YEAR (4BA4)
Regulations for Examination of the Final Arts Year Apply.
References to Final Arts will apply to the Fourth Year of the BA
(International).
BA CONNECT PROGRAMMES
BA with Children Studies
(BCS)
First Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1:December
Semester 2:April
Subjects: Four (including a Specialism). Each Subject and
Specialism includes three modules.
Number of ECTS: 15 per Subject/Specialism
Course Instance
1BCS1 - FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN ARTS
Duration of Course
48 months
Course Type
Bachelor
NQAI Level
Level 8
Title (in full)
BA with Children’s Studies
Full/Part Time
Full-time
ECTS (per yr)
60
Mode of Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Sem 1 Repeat/Resit |_| Sem 2 Repeat /Resit
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours are awarded only where the First Arts Examination has
been passed overall (or passed by Compensation), at either the
First Sitting or the First and Second Sittings combined.
Honours and Pass Standards
H1
H2
Pass
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 1 to Overall
Candidates who do not fall below 35% in 15 ECTS (one subject
only) may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or
Second Sitting.
Passing on the Aggregate Rules from Level 2 to 1
Candidates who do not fall below 0% in 15 ECTS may be deemed to
have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in
the other modules equivalent to single deficiency
Exceptions to the Rule
CS110
Candidates must pass this Specialism and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results are carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
1.Exemption: In exceptional circumstances, students may be
exempted from one or more Subjects
2. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules.
Where a mark of 40% is achieved at Subject level, component modules
that are failed may not be repeated, except in the case of the
programme Specialism CS110 where all modules must be passed.
3. Students may not proceed to Second Arts in a subject which
has been passed by compensation.
Second Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2April
Subjects/Specialism: Two main stream Subjects and one
Specialism
No. of ECTS:25 ECTS for each main stream subject (totalling 50
ECTS) and 10 ECTS for the Specialism
Course Instance
2BCS1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE SECOND ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Children’s Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the Overall level.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Rule
Candidates must pass this subject and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Additional Exceptions to the Rule: FR266; NG227, NG228, GR236,
GR237, IT235, IT236, SH226, SH227, SH228
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
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1. The Subject/Specialism result is calculated on the aggregate
across all component modules based on the marks awarded in those
modules. All component modules to a total of 25 ECTS in each
traditional subject must be passed, or passed by compensation.
2. There are separate pass and honours courses on offer in the
subjects Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. A pass course only
is available in Applied Mathematical Science. Where a candidate is
taking one subject at pass level but is eligible for the award of
honours in his/her other subject the candidate will be awarded the
grade of honours, if any, attained in that other
subject/Specialism.
Year 3
(Placement Year)
Year 3 is dedicated to the Specialism of the CONNECT
Programme.
Course Instance
3BCS1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE THIRD ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Children’s Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 1.
Honours
PASS/FAIL at the Overall level. Percentage marks and/or
descriptive result to be available at module level (level 1).
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 N/A
H21 N/A
H22 N/A
H3 N/A
Pass on the aggregate
Exception to indication of percentage
CSS303, CSS305, CSS306, CSS307, CSS308
Descriptive results to apply
Fail (30% returned on whitesheet)
Pass (40% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with credit (50% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with merit (60% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with distinction (70% returned on whitesheet)
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below N/A may be deemed to have
passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the
other modules equivalent to single deficiency.
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more module(s), these results can
be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to retake
subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
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Calculation of Results:Results from the host
institution/exchange programme/work placement/portfolio will be
assessed by NUI Galway discipline(s), applying ECTS criteria, and
having regard to the priority appropriate to the approved modules.
Results may also issue from students availing of approved modules
in either Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 at NUI Galway.
Exemption: A student will be exempted from further examination
in a module in which s/he has passed.
Repeat Examinations:Assessment in the form of Examinations
and/or any of the following: Research Projects, (Extended) Essays,
Projects, Reports, Essays, and/or Oral Examinations will be
provided by the University discipline(s) as appropriate.
Final Year
Final Year Modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2 April
The results of Semester 1 Examinations will be incorporated with
Semester 2 Examination results to give an overall result for the
year.
Subjects: Two.
No. of ECTS: 30 per subject.
Course Instance
4BCS1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE FINAL ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Children’s Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the award level.
Calculation of Honours for the BA Degree:
In the calculation of honours the combined marks of the Second
and Final Years (50% of the overall result in each year) or the
marks of the Final Year only shall be taken into account, whichever
shall be most beneficial to the candidate.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Compensation Rule: FR379, NG351, NG325, GR341,
GR342, IT324, SH339, SH340.
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
50% of the overall result of the penultimate year and 50% of the
overall result of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
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1. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules. All
component modules to a total of 30 ECTS in each subject must be
passed, or passed by compensation.
2. Exemption: A candidate will be exempted from further
examination in a subject in which at least 40 per cent has been
obtained, provided all component modules have been passed or passed
by compensation.
BA with Creative Writing
(BCW)
First Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1:December
Semester 2:April
Subjects: Four (including a Specialism). Each Subject and
Specialism includes three modules.
Number of ECTS: 15 per Subject/Specialism
Course Instance
1BCW1 - FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN ARTS
Duration of Course
48 months
Course Type
Bachelor
NQAI Level
Level 8
Title (in full)
BA with Creative Writing
Full/Part Time
Full-time
ECTS (per yr)
60
Mode of Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Sem 1 Repeat/Resit |_| Sem 2 Repeat /Resit
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours are awarded only where the First Arts Examination has
been passed overall (or passed by Compensation), at either the
First Sitting or the First and Second Sittings combined.
Honours and Pass Standards
H1
H2
Pass
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 1 to Overall
Candidates who do not fall below 35% in 15 ECTS (one subject
only) may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or
Second Sitting.
Passing on the Aggregate Rules from Level 2 to 1
Candidates who do not fall below 0% in 15 ECTS may be deemed to
have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in
the other modules equivalent to single deficiency
Exceptions to the Rule
CW100
Candidates must pass this Specialism and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results are carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
1.Exemption: In exceptional circumstances, students may be
exempted from one or more Subjects
2. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules.
Where a mark of 40% is achieved at Subject level, component modules
that are failed may not be repeated, except in the case of the
programme Specialism CW100 where all modules must be passed.
3. Students may not proceed to Second Arts in a subject which
has been passed by compensation.
Second Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2April
Subjects/Specialism: Two main stream Subjects and one
Specialism
No. of ECTS:25 ECTS for each main stream subject (totalling 50
ECTS) and 10 ECTS for the Specialism
Course Instance
2BCW1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE SECOND ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Creative Writing
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the Overall level.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Rule
CW
Candidates must pass this subject and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Additional Exceptions to the Rule: FR266; NG227, NG228, GR236,
GR237, IT235, IT236, SH226, SH227, SH228
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
1. The Subject/Specialism result is calculated on the aggregate
across all component modules based on the marks awarded in those
modules. All component modules to a total of 25 ECTS in each
traditional subject must be passed, or passed by compensation.
2. There are separate pass and honours courses on offer in the
subjects Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. A pass course only
is available in Applied Mathematical Science. Where a candidate is
taking one subject at pass level but is eligible for the award of
honours in his/her other subject the candidate will be awarded the
grade of honours, if any, attained in that other
subject/Specialism.
Year 3
(Placement Year)
Year 3 is dedicated to the Specialism of the CONNECT
Programme.
Course Instance
3BCW1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE THIRD ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Creative Writing
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 1.
Honours
PASS/FAIL at the Overall level. Percentage marks and/or
descriptive result to be available at module level (level 1).
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 N/A
H21 N/A
H22 N/A
H3 N/A
Pass on the aggregate
Exception to indication of percentage
CW300, CW301, CW302, CW303, CW304, CW305,
FS310, FS311, FS312, FS313, FS314
Descriptive results to apply
Fail (30% returned on whitesheet)
Pass (40% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with credit (50% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with merit (60% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with distinction (70% returned on whitesheet)
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below N/A may be deemed to have
passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the
other modules equivalent to single deficiency.
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more module(s), these results can
be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to retake
subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
Calculation of Results:Results from the host
institution/exchange programme/work placement/portfolio will be
assessed by NUI Galway discipline(s), applying ECTS criteria, and
having regard to the priority appropriate to the approved modules.
Results may also issue from students availing of approved modules
in either Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 at NUI Galway.
Exemption: A student will be exempted from further examination
in a module in which s/he has passed.
Repeat Examinations:Assessment in the form of Examinations
and/or any of the following: Research Projects, (Extended) Essays,
Projects, Reports, Essays, and/or Oral Examinations will be
provided by the University discipline(s) as appropriate.
Final Year
Final Year Modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2 April
The results of Semester 1 Examinations will be incorporated with
Semester 2 Examination results to give an overall result for the
year.
Subjects: Two.
No. of ECTS: 30 per subject.
Course Instance
4BCW1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE FINAL ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Creative Writing
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the award level.
Calculation of Honours for the BA Degree:
In the calculation of honours the combined marks of the Second
and Final Years (50% of the overall result in each year) or the
marks of the Final Year only shall be taken into account, whichever
shall be most beneficial to the candidate.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Compensation Rule: FR379, NG351, NG325, GR341,
GR342, IT324, SH339, SH340.
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
50% of the overall result of the penultimate year and 50% of the
overall result of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
1. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules. All
component modules to a total of 30 ECTS in each subject must be
passed, or passed by compensation.
2. Exemption: A candidate will be exempted from further
examination in a subject in which at least 40 per cent has been
obtained, provided all component modules have been passed or passed
by compensation.
BA with Film Studies
(BFS)
First Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1:December
Semester 2:April
Subjects: Four (including a Specialism). Each Subject and
Specialism includes three modules.
Number of ECTS: 15 per Subject/Specialism
Course Instance
1BFS1 - FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN ARTS
Duration of Course
48 months
Course Type
Bachelor
NQAI Level
Level 8
Title (in full)
BA with Film Studies
Full/Part Time
Full-time
ECTS (per yr)
60
Mode of Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Sem 1 Repeat/Resit |_| Sem 2 Repeat /Resit
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours are awarded only where the First Arts Examination has
been passed overall (or passed by Compensation), at either the
First Sitting or the First and Second Sittings combined.
Honours and Pass Standards
H1
H2
Pass
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 1 to Overall
Candidates who do not fall below 35% in 15 ECTS (one subject
only) may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or
Second Sitting.
Passing on the Aggregate Rules from Level 2 to 1
Candidates who do not fall below 0% in 15 ECTS may be deemed to
have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in
the other modules equivalent to single deficiency
Exceptions to the Rule
FS100
Candidates must pass this Specialism and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results are carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
1.Exemption: In exceptional circumstances, students may be
exempted from one or more Subjects
2. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules.
Where a mark of 40% is achieved at Subject level, component modules
that are failed may not be repeated, except in the case of the
programme Specialism FS100 where all modules must be passed.
3. Students may not proceed to Second Arts in a subject which
has been passed by compensation.
Second Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2April
Subjects/Specialism: Two main stream Subjects and one
Specialism
No. of ECTS:25 ECTS for each main stream subject (totalling 50
ECTS) and 10 ECTS for the Specialism
Course Instance
2BFS1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE SECOND ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Film Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the Overall Level
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Rule
FS
Candidates must pass this subject and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Additional Exceptions to the Rule: FR266; NG227, NG228, GR236,
GR237, IT235, IT236, SH226, SH227, SH228
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
1. The Subject/Specialism result is calculated on the aggregate
across all component modules based on the marks awarded in those
modules. All component modules to a total of 25 ECTS in each
traditional subject must be passed, or passed by compensation.
2. There are separate pass and honours courses on offer in the
subjects Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. A pass course only
is available in Applied Mathematical Science. Where a candidate is
taking one subject at pass level but is eligible for the award of
honours in his/her other subject the candidate will be awarded the
grade of honours, if any, attained in that other
subject/Specialism.
Year 3
(Placement Year)
Year 3 is dedicated to the Specialism of the CONNECT
Programme.
Course Instance
3BFS1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE THIRD ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Film Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 1.
Honours
PASS/FAIL at the Overall level. Percentage marks and/or
descriptive result to be available at module level (level 1).
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 N/A
H21 N/A
H22 N/A
H3 N/A
Pass on the aggregate
Exception to indication of percentage
FS308, FS310, FS311, FS312, FS313, FS314
Descriptive results to apply
Fail (30% returned on whitesheet)
Pass (40% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with credit (50% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with merit (60% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with distinction (70% returned on whitesheet)
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below N/A may be deemed to have
passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the
other modules equivalent to single deficiency.
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more module(s), these results can
be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to retake
subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
Calculation of Results:Results from the host
institution/exchange programme/work placement/portfolio will be
assessed by NUI Galway discipline(s), applying ECTS criteria, and
having regard to the priority appropriate to the approved modules.
Results may also issue from students availing of approved modules
in either Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 at NUI Galway.
Exemption: A student will be exempted from further examination
in a module in which s/he has passed.
Repeat Examinations:Assessment in the form of Examinations
and/or any of the following: Research Projects, (Extended) Essays,
Projects, Reports, Essays, and/or Oral Examinations will be
provided by the University discipline(s) as appropriate.
Final Year
Final Year Modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2 April
The results of Semester 1 Examinations will be incorporated with
Semester 2 Examination results to give an overall result for the
year.
Subjects: Two.
No. of ECTS: 30 per subject.
Course Instance
4BFS1- EXAMINATIONS OF THE FINAL ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Film Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the award level.
Calculation of Honours for the BA Degree:
In the calculation of honours the combined marks of the Second
and Final Years (50% of the overall result in each year) or the
marks of the Final Year only shall be taken into account, whichever
shall be most beneficial to the candidate.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Compensation Rule: FR379, NG351, NG325, GR341,
GR342, IT324, SH339, SH340
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
50% of the overall result of the penultimate year and 50% of the
overall result of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
1. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules. All
component modules to a total of 30 ECTS in each subject must be
passed, or passed by compensation.
2. Exemption: A candidate will be exempted from further
examination in a subject in which at least 40 per cent has been
obtained, provided all component modules have been passed or passed
by compensation.
BA with Human Rights
(BHR)
First Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1:December
Semester 2:April
Subjects: Four (including a Specialism). Each Subject and
Specialism includes three modules.
Number of ECTS: 15 per Subject/Specialism
Course Instance
1BHR1 - FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN ARTS
Duration of Course
48 months
Course Type
Bachelor
NQAI Level
Level 8
Title (in full)
BA with Human Rights
Full/Part Time
Full-time
ECTS (per yr)
60
Mode of Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Sem 1 Repeat/Resit |_| Sem 2 Repeat /Resit
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours are awarded only where the First Arts Examination has
been passed overall (or passed by Compensation), at either the
First Sitting or the First and Second Sittings combined.
Honours and Pass Standards
H1
H2
Pass
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 1 to Overall
Candidates who do not fall below 35% in 15 ECTS (one subject
only) may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or
Second Sitting.
Passing on the Aggregate Rules from Level 2 to 1
Candidates who do not fall below 0% in 15 ECTS may be deemed to
have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in
the other modules equivalent to single deficiency
Exceptions to the Rule
HR100
Candidates must pass this Specialism and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results are carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
1.Exemption: In exceptional circumstances, students may be
exempted from one or more Subjects
2. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules.
Where a mark of 40% is achieved at Subject level, component modules
that are failed may not be repeated, except in the case of the
programme Specialism HR100 where all modules must be passed.
3. Students may not proceed to Second Arts in a subject which
has been passed by compensation.
Second Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2April
Subjects/Specialism: Two main stream Subjects and one
Specialism
No. of ECTS:25 ECTS for each main stream subject (totalling 50
ECTS) and 10 ECTS for the Specialism
Course Instance
2BHR1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE SECOND ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Human Rights
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the Overall level
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Rule
HR
Candidates must pass this subject and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Additional Exceptions to the Rule: FR266; NG227, NG228, GR236,
GR237, IT235, IT236, SH226, SH227, SH228
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
1. The Subject/Specialism result is calculated on the aggregate
across all component modules based on the marks awarded in those
modules. All component modules to a total of 25 ECTS in each
traditional subject must be passed, or passed by compensation.
2. There are separate pass and honours courses on offer in the
subjects Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. A pass course only
is available in Applied Mathematical Science. Where a candidate is
taking one subject at pass level but is eligible for the award of
honours in his/her other subject the candidate will be awarded the
grade of honours, if any, attained in that other
subject/Specialism.
Year 3
(Placement Year)
Year 3 is dedicated to the Specialism of the CONNECT
Programme.
Course Instance
3BHR1- EXAMINATIONS OF THE THIRD ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Human Rights
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 1.
Honours
PASS/FAIL at the Overall level. Percentage marks and/or
descriptive result to be available at module level (level 1).
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 N/A
H21 N/A
H22 N/A
H3 N/A
Pass on the aggregate
Exception to indication of percentage
HR300
Descriptive results to apply
Fail (30% returned on whitesheet)
Pass (40% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with credit (50% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with merit (60% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with distinction (70% returned on whitesheet)
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below N/A may be deemed to have
passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the
other modules equivalent to single deficiency.
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more module(s), these results can
be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to retake
subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
Calculation of Results:Results from the host
institution/exchange programme/work placement/portfolio will be
assessed by NUI Galway discipline(s), applying ECTS criteria, and
having regard to the priority appropriate to the approved modules.
Results may also issue from students availing of approved modules
in either Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 at NUI Galway.
Exemption: A student will be exempted from further examination
in a module in which s/he has passed.
Repeat Examinations:Assessment in the form of Examinations
and/or any of the following: Research Projects, (Extended) Essays,
Projects, Reports, Essays, and/or Oral Examinations will be
provided by the University discipline(s) as appropriate.
Final Year
Final Year Modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2 April
The results of Semester 1 Examinations will be incorporated with
Semester 2 Examination results to give an overall result for the
year.
Subjects: Two.
No. of ECTS: 30 per subject.
Course Instance
4BHR1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE FINAL ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Human Rights
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the award level.
Calculation of Honours for the BA Degree:
In the calculation of honours the combined marks of the Second
and Final Years (50% of the overall result in each year) or the
marks of the Final Year only shall be taken into account, whichever
shall be most beneficial to the candidate.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Compensation Rule: FR379, NG351, NG325, GR341,
GR342, IT324, SH339, SH340
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
50% of the overall result of the penultimate year and 50% of the
overall result of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
1. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules. All
component modules to a total of 30 ECTS in each subject must be
passed, or passed by compensation.
2. Exemption: A candidate will be exempted from further
examination in a subject in which at least 40 per cent has been
obtained, provided all component modules have been passed or passed
by compensation.
BA with Irish Studies
(BIS)
First Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1:December
Semester 2:April
Subjects: Four (including a Specialism). Each Subject and
Specialism includes three modules.
Number of ECTS: 15 per Subject/Specialism
Course Instance
1BIS1 - FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN ARTS
Duration of Course
48 months
Course Type
Bachelor
NQAI Level
Level 8
Title (in full)
BA with Irish Studies
Full/Part Time
Full-time
ECTS (per yr)
60
Mode of Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Sem 1 Repeat/Resit |_| Sem 2 Repeat /Resit
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours are awarded only where the First Arts Examination has
been passed overall (or passed by Compensation), at either the
First Sitting or the First and Second Sittings combined.
Honours and Pass Standards
H1
H2
Pass
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 1 to Overall
Candidates who do not fall below 35% in 15 ECTS (one subject
only) may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or
Second Sitting.
Passing on the Aggregate Rules from Level 2 to 1
Candidates who do not fall below 0% in 15 ECTS may be deemed to
have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in
the other modules equivalent to single deficiency
Exceptions to the Rule
IS100
Candidates must pass this Specialism and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results are carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
1.Exemption: In exceptional circumstances, students may be
exempted from one or more Subjects
2. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules.
Where a mark of 40% is achieved at Subject level, component modules
that are failed may not be repeated, except in the case of the
programme Specialism IS100 where all modules must be passed.
3. Students may not proceed to Second Arts in a subject which
has been passed by compensation.
Second Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2April
Subjects/Specialism: Two main stream Subjects and one
Specialism
No. of ECTS:25 ECTS for each main stream subject (totalling 50
ECTS) and 10 ECTS for the Specialism
Course Instance
2BIS1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE SECOND ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Irish Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the Overall level.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Rule
IS
Candidates must pass this subject and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Additional Exceptions to the Rule: FR266; NG227, NG228, GR236,
GR237, IT235, IT236, SH226, SH227, SH228
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
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1. The Subject/Specialism result is calculated on the aggregate
across all component modules based on the marks awarded in those
modules. All component modules to a total of 25 ECTS in each
traditional subject must be passed, or passed by compensation.
2. There are separate pass and honours courses on offer in the
subjects Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. A pass course only
is available in Applied Mathematical Science. Where a candidate is
taking one subject at pass level but is eligible for the award of
honours in his/her other subject the candidate will be awarded the
grade of honours, if any, attained in that other
subject/Specialism.
Year 3
(Placement Year)
Year 3 is dedicated to the Specialism of the CONNECT
Programme.
Course Instance
3BIS1- EXAMINATIONS OF THE THIRD ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Irish Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 1.
Honours
PASS/FAIL at the Overall level. Percentage marks and/or
descriptive result to be available at module level (level 1).
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 N/A
H21 N/A
H22 N/A
H3 N/A
Pass on the aggregate
Exception to indication of percentage
IS301, IS302, IS303, IS304
Descriptive results to apply
Fail (30% returned on whitesheet)
Pass (40% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with credit (50% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with merit (60% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with distinction (70% returned on whitesheet)
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below N/A may be deemed to have
passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the
other modules equivalent to single deficiency.
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more module(s), these results can
be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to retake
subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
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Calculation of Results:Results from the host
institution/exchange programme/work placement/portfolio will be
assessed by NUI Galway discipline(s), applying ECTS criteria, and
having regard to the priority appropriate to the approved modules.
Results may also issue from students availing of approved modules
in either Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 at NUI Galway.
Exemption: A student will be exempted from further examination
in a module in which s/he has passed.
Repeat Examinations:Assessment in the form of Examinations
and/or any of the following: Research Projects, (Extended) Essays,
Projects, Reports, Essays, and/or Oral Examinations will be
provided by the University discipline(s) as appropriate.
Final Year
Final Year Modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2 April
The results of Semester 1 Examinations will be incorporated with
Semester 2 Examination results to give an overall result for the
year.
Subjects: Two.
No. of ECTS: 30 per subject.
Course Instance
4BIS1- EXAMINATIONS OF THE FINAL ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Irish Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the award level.
Calculation of Honours for the BA Degree:
In the calculation of honours the combined marks of the Second
and Final Years (50% of the overall result in each year) or the
marks of the Final Year only shall be taken into account, whichever
shall be most beneficial to the candidate.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Compensation Rule: FR379, NG351, NG325, GR341,
GR342, IT324, SH339, SH340
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
50% of the overall result of the penultimate year and 50% of the
overall result of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
1. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules. All
component modules to a total of 30 ECTS in each subject must be
passed, or passed by compensation.
2. Exemption: A candidate will be exempted from further
examination in a subject in which at least 40 per cent has been
obtained, provided all component modules have been passed or passed
by compensation.
BA with Latin American Studies
(BLS)
Course Instance
1BLS1 - FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN ARTS
Duration of Course
48 months
Course Type
Bachelor
NQAI Level
Level 8
Title (in full)
BA with Latin American Studies
Full/Part Time
Full-time
ECTS (per yr)
60
Mode of Study
Taught
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Sem 1 Repeat/Resit |_| Sem 2 Repeat /Resit
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours are awarded only where the First Arts Examination has
been passed overall (or passed by Compensation), at either the
First Sitting or the First and Second Sittings combined.
Honours and Pass Standards
H1
H2
Pass
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 1 to Overall
Candidates who do not fall below 35% in 15 ECTS (one subject
only) may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other subjects equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or
Second Sitting.
Passing on the Aggregate Rules from Level 2 to 1
Candidates who do not fall below 0% in 15 ECTS may be deemed to
have passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in
the other modules equivalent to single deficiency
Exceptions to the Rule
SH117
SH118
SH119
Candidates must pass this Specialism and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subject listed in the previous column.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Award
(where applicable)
Based on final year -or-
Final year and penultimate year to the benefit of the
student
|_| Final Year alone (100%)
of the penultimate year and of the final year
|_| Either of the above to the benefit of the student
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results are carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
1.Exemption: In exceptional circumstances, students may be
exempted from one or more Subjects
2. The Subject result is calculated on the aggregate across all
component modules based on the marks awarded in those modules.
Where a mark of 40% is achieved at Subject level, component modules
that are failed may not be repeated, except in the case of the
programme Specialism LAS100 where all modules must be passed.
3. In addition to passing the subject Spanish (Beginners)
(SH130) or Spanish (Advanced) (SH150), candidates are required to
pass the module combination SH112 and SH113 or SH131 and SH132 in
order to progress to Second Year.
4. Students may not proceed to Second Arts in a subject which
has been passed by compensation.
Second Year modules will be examined on completion as
follows:
Semester 1December
Semester 2April
Subjects/Specialism: Two main stream Subjects and one
Specialism
No. of ECTS:25 ECTS for each main stream subject (totalling 50
ECTS) and 10 ECTS for the Specialism
Course Instance
2BLS1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE SECOND ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Latin American Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 2 and an aggregated result
will be calculated up to Level 1.
Honours
Honours awarded at the Overall level.
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 on the aggregate
H21 on the aggregate
H22 on the aggregate
H3 45% on the aggregate
Pass on the aggregate
Honours will be removed at every level where a student fails
overall.
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below % in ECTS in either or both
subjects may be deemed to have passed if they obtain excess marks
above the pass standard in the other modules equivalent to single
deficiency. Compensation is not allowed between subjects.
Compensation may be allowed at both the First and/or Second
Sitting.
Exceptions to the Rule
LAS200
Candidates must pass this subject and its component modules
clearly at 40%, candidates are not entitled to pass by compensation
at level 1 or pass on the aggregate from level 2 to 1 in the
subjects listed in the previous column
Additional Exceptions to the Rule: FR266; NG227, NG228, GR236,
GR237, IT235, IT236, SH226, SH227, SH228
Candidates must pass these modules clearly at 40%, candidates
are not entitled to pass by compensation in the modules.
Honours Rules
Honours can be awarded in 1st |_| and / or 2nd |_| Sitting
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more subjects/modules, these
results can be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to
retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirements (where applicable)
No longer than 3 lines
1. The Subject/Specialism result is calculated on the aggregate
across all component modules based on the marks awarded in those
modules. All component modules to a total of 25 ECTS in each
traditional subject must be passed, or passed by compensation.
2. There are separate pass and honours courses on offer in the
subjects Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. A pass course only
is available in Applied Mathematical Science. Where a candidate is
taking one subject at pass level but is eligible for the award of
honours in his/her other subject the candidate will be awarded the
grade of honours, if any, attained in that other
subject/Specialism.
Year 3
(Placement Year)
Year 3 is dedicated to the Specialism of the CONNECT
Programme.
Course Instance
3BLS1 - EXAMINATIONS OF THE THIRD ARTS YEAR
Duration of Course
Course Type
NQAI Level
Title (in full)
BA with Latin American Studies
Full/Part Time
ECTS (per yr)
Mode of Study
Marks
Marks returned out of 100%
Board Meetings
1st Sitting - |_| Semester 1 |_| Semester 2
2nd Sitting - |_| Autumn
Marks Entry
|_| Results will be returned at level 1.
Honours
PASS/FAIL at the Overall level. Percentage marks and/or
descriptive result to be available at module level (level 1).
Honours and Pass Standards
Please choose the appropriate % for each Grade relevant to this
course instances
H1 N/A
H21 N/A
H22 N/A
H3 N/A
Pass on the aggregate
Exception to indication of percentage
tbc
Descriptive results to apply
Fail (30% returned on whitesheet)
Pass (40% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with credit (50% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with merit (60% returned on whitesheet)
Pass with distinction (70% returned on whitesheet)
Compensation Rules
Level 2 to Level 1
Candidates who do not fall below N/A may be deemed to have
passed if they obtain excess marks above the pass standard in the
other modules equivalent to single deficiency.
Carrying Forward
Yes |_| A candidate fails the Examination as a whole, but is
deemed to have passed in one or more module(s), these results can
be carried forward. Students will not be permitted to retake
subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
No |_|
Progression Rules
|_| Candidates must clearly pass one year in order to progress
to the next year
|_| Not Applicable
Special Requirement
