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Regulations Governing Undergraduate Programmes

C 2.0 6.0

C- 1.7 5.1

D+ 1.3 3.9

D 1.0 3.0

E0 0

F0 0

Grade Points ＝ Quality Points × Credit

Total Grade Point Average ＝ Total Grade Points ÷ Total Enrolled Credit Units

25. After the announcement of the academic results for each semester, a student has ten

days to lodge an appeal against his results of assessment. Please see section XIV Appeals

against results of assessment and against category of award, failure of a programme or

discontinuation of studies.

26. The honours classification of a Bachelor's degree will be based on the student's Final

Grade Point Average (FGPA) which is calculated from courses completed in years 2 to 4 of

the programme.

Honours Classification Minimum FGPA*

UU U

First 3.40

Upper Second 3.00

Lower Second 2.50

Third 2.20

Pass 2.00

* The Academic Board has the authority to adjust these thresholds for any programme/cohort

to ensure academic quality.

VII Absence from Examinations, Make-Up Examinations and Unsatis-
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factory Academic Results

27. (A) A student who, because of illness (e.g. hospitalization, scheduled surgery/medical

procedures, etc), or in the event of family bereavement, or on urgent business, is

unable to present himself for a final examination, may apply for leave of absence or

sick leave via the Registry with written attestation from a registered medical practi-

tioner recognized by the University before the date of examination (except under

special circumstances). Only when prior approval is granted by the Registry may

the student apply for a make-up examination.

(B) A student who is unable to present himself for a final examination because of

sickness on the day of examination, may apply for leave of absence or sick leave

via the Registry with written attestation from a registered medical practitioner rec-

ognized by the University as soon as the situation permits. Only when approval is

granted by the Registry may the student apply for a make-up examination.

28. A student who absents himself without leave from any final examination paper shall

receive a zero mark for that paper.

29. A student who finds conflict(s) on his examination schedule and reports his problem to

the Registrar within a prescribed period may, with the Registrar’s approval, take the examina-

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