[Insert modules with details as above] Level 6 modules [Insert modules with details as above] Level 7 modules [Insert modules with details as above] Generic Marking Criteria The following pages set out the Generic Marking Criteria relevant to this course. [Insert a statement on how these are used within this course. You should remove the criteria tables that are not relevant for your course.] Level 3 (Foundation Year) Provision at Level 3 (often forming part of a Foundation Year course) is designed to prepare students for higher education. At the end of Level 3, students will be expected to demonstrate the acquisition of foundation level skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to embark on a higher education programme of study at Level 4. In accordance with the national Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), this includes the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that, while well defined, have a measure of complexity. It includes taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within limited parameters. It also reflects awareness of different perspectives or approaches within an area of study or work. Assessment category Introductory knowledge and understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles of the subject(s) Cognitive and intellectual skills Reading and referencing Presentation, and structure Work that significantly exceeds the specified word limit may be penalized Pass mark, demonstrating achievement of all associated learning outcomes 90%-100% Excellent work showing flawless understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles of the subject(s), resulting in students being fully prepared for study at Level 4. Insightful and accurate interpretation and evaluation of information and ideas, based on an excellent application of the most appropriate skills, methods and procedures. Work shows full awareness of the nature of the area of study and different perspectives or approaches within it Insightful and effective use of a carefully selected of relevant reading. Consistently accurate application of referencing. Exemplary presentation of work that is fluent and flawless throughout. High quality work showing fluent Excellent interpretation and evaluation of information and Consistent and balanced Highly effective presentation of
major gaps in understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles of the subject(s). Inclusion of largely irrelevant material, absence of appropriate information and significant inaccuracies. characterised by descriptive text and unsubstantiated generalisations. Complete lack of evidence to back up understanding, with no evidence of appropriate application in practice. with taught elements. Absent or incoherent referencing. with much of the content confusingly expressed. Very poor English and/or very inappropriate style. 5 In accordance with the FHEQ, at the end of 5 students will be expected to have sound knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles in their field of study, and will have learned to apply those concepts and principles more widely outside the context in which they were first studied. They will have knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject area, and ability to critically evaluate different approaches to problem solving. They will possess an understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences their analyses and interpretations. They will be able to effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively. Assessment category Knowledge and critical understanding of concepts and principles of the subject(s) Cognitive and intellectual skills Application of theory to practice (for courses with a professional practice element) Reading and referencing Presentation, and structure Work that significantly exceeds the specified word limit may be penalized Pass mark, demonstrating achievement of all associated learning outcomes 90%-100% Excellent work showing flawless understanding of the established concepts and principles of the subject(s). Insightful application of excellent critical, analytical and evaluative skills to demonstrate exceptional ability to express arguments fully supported relevant evidence. Shows outstanding independent thinking through its original expression, and evidences both and a deep and comprehensive understanding of the subjects’ key stances and knowledge boundaries. Sophisticated application of theory to practice, demonstrating insightful selection of theory and flawless application to practice Insightful and effective use of a carefully selected range of relevant reading, including research-informed literature where relevant. Consistently accurate application of referencing. Exemplary presentation of work that is fluent and flawless throughout.
information and significant inaccuracies. 6 In accordance with the FHEQ, at the end of Level 6 students should have coherent and detailed knowledge and understanding of their subject area, at least some of which is by the latest research and/or advanced scholarship within the discipline. They will be able to accurately deploy established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline, using their conceptual understanding to devise and sustain arguments and/or to solve problems. They should be aware of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge. They should be able to critically evaluate evidence, arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem. They should be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Assessment category Coherent and detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject area, at least some of which is by the latest research and/or advanced scholarship within the discipline Cognitive and intellectual skills Application of theory to practice (for courses with a professional practice element) Reading and referencing Presentation, style and structure Work that significantly exceeds the specified word limit may be penalized Pass mark, demonstrating achievement of all associated learning outcomes 90%-100% Excellent work showing flawless understanding of subject matter, explicitly by the latest research and/or advanced scholarship within the discipline. Insightful and exemplary use of critical evaluation skills to support sophisticated, original and highly coherent judgements and arguments and/or creatively solve problems. Clearly articulates the significance of relationships between a range of ideas and concepts, enabling a new perspective to be applied. Selection and use of relevant supporting evidence is flawless. Work is innovative, demonstrating outstanding originality and creativity of thought and approach. Sophisticated application of theory to practice, demonstrating insightful selection of theory and flawless application to practice, drawing skilfully on the latest research within the discipline. Insightful and effective use of a carefully selected range of relevant reading, including literature informed by the latest research. Consistently accurate application of referencing. Exemplary presentation of work that is fluent and flawless throughout. High quality work showing fluent, deep and highly detailed knowledge and Excellent use of critical evaluation skills to apposite and highly coherent judgements and arguments and/or Excellent application of theory to practice, with all fully Consistent and balanced engagement with a refined range of Highly effective presentation of work that is coherently structured and