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Help Understanding University Credits?
Hi. I am currently in my second year at the University Of Kent. And I need some help understanding how module credits work. I know that on my course for stag 2 the total number of credits available is: 120. I have a total of 7 modules and 6 of them are worth: 15 credits and 1 is worth: 30 credits.
I don't really understand how the whole system works and how many credits I would need to achieve a 2:1 or 1st.
Also one module that I am currently studying that is worth: 15 credits but I am not sure and don't really feel that confident that I will be able to pass the module. If I did fail the module what would happen and how would it effect my degree?
I don't really understand how the whole system works and how many credits I would need to achieve a 2:1 or 1st.
Also one module that I am currently studying that is worth: 15 credits but I am not sure and don't really feel that confident that I will be able to pass the module. If I did fail the module what would happen and how would it effect my degree?
Original post by Fraser100
Hi. I am currently in my second year at the University Of Kent. And I need some help understanding how module credits work. I know that on my course for stag 2 the total number of credits available is: 120. I have a total of 7 modules and 6 of them are worth: 15 credits and 1 is worth: 30 credits.
I don't really understand how the whole system works and how many credits I would need to achieve a 2:1 or 1st.
Also one module that I am currently studying that is worth: 15 credits but I am not sure and don't really feel that confident that I will be able to pass the module. If I did fail the module what would happen and how would it effect my degree?
I don't really understand how the whole system works and how many credits I would need to achieve a 2:1 or 1st.
Also one module that I am currently studying that is worth: 15 credits but I am not sure and don't really feel that confident that I will be able to pass the module. If I did fail the module what would happen and how would it effect my degree?
How many credits a module is worth is essentially saying how much work goes into that module and how much it effects your final grade. So a 15 credit module requires less work than a 30 credit module, and counts for less marks wise.
To achieve a 2.1 then you need to get an average mark of 2.1 over the course of your modules.
To work this out you add up the marks you gained in each module (add your result for the 30 credit one in twice) then divide by 8. (I think this working out is right? Anyone feel free to correct!)
I can't answer what will happen if you fail the module, you will need to ask your uni tutor as it is specific to each university.
Original post by Fraser100
I should get somewher between 60% - 80% in all my other modules. But I think in one module that I will get less than 40%. So would that effect my over all mark a lot? And do you have to get above a specifc number of credits to get in to stage 3?
It will effect your overall mark yes, by how much I couldn't tell you without knowing your marks.
In most unis you need a specific number of credits to progress on to stage 3 yes. You need to check what your uni policy is.
Well with my uni, the degree classification is based on the average of your best 180 credits. I take 6 modules per year and each one is worth 20 credits, I can take forward 80 credits from the first year. It's all about your uni policy, should be in their regulations handbook.
To be awarded a honours degree, typically you need 360 credits, they are typically made up as follows:
120 credits QCF level 4
120 credits QCF level 5
120 credits QCF level 6
Some universities refer to the levels as 1, 2 and 3, Scotland use a different scale, but the principle is the same. To be awarded the credits, you need to achieve the minimum pass mark (typically 40% for undergraduate), meet any submission and attendance requirements. The credit and level of each module, represent the difficulty and content of the module.
Your degree grade depends on how well you pass each credit. Some universities may disregard the grades achieved at level 4 and 5, others may include 10% or more. It will be stated in your handbook. Where they don't contribute to your final degree classification, a pass must be achieved to progress.
Universities typically structure courses in multiples of 5 credits. So you may see modules allocated 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 60. If you have choice in modules, you need to make sure that that you meet the credit and level requirements of your course.
If you want to be sure of achieving a 2:1 or better, you need to ensure that your average mark at any level does not fall below 60%. Some universities, may have further requirements, that X percent of the modules must be above the threshold. Plus it looks better on your transcript if you don't have any anomaly lower marks.
120 credits QCF level 4
120 credits QCF level 5
120 credits QCF level 6
Some universities refer to the levels as 1, 2 and 3, Scotland use a different scale, but the principle is the same. To be awarded the credits, you need to achieve the minimum pass mark (typically 40% for undergraduate), meet any submission and attendance requirements. The credit and level of each module, represent the difficulty and content of the module.
Your degree grade depends on how well you pass each credit. Some universities may disregard the grades achieved at level 4 and 5, others may include 10% or more. It will be stated in your handbook. Where they don't contribute to your final degree classification, a pass must be achieved to progress.
Universities typically structure courses in multiples of 5 credits. So you may see modules allocated 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 60. If you have choice in modules, you need to make sure that that you meet the credit and level requirements of your course.
If you want to be sure of achieving a 2:1 or better, you need to ensure that your average mark at any level does not fall below 60%. Some universities, may have further requirements, that X percent of the modules must be above the threshold. Plus it looks better on your transcript if you don't have any anomaly lower marks.
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