Each
unit is assessed by one three-hour unseen written
examination, and each half unit by one two-hour unseen
written examination.
For
units 60 Introduction to information systems
and 139 Software engineering: theory and
application coursework/a project also counts
towards the assessment. Units 157 Independent
geographical study and 159 Research
project in information systems are assessed by
coursework/a project only.
You do not have to come to London to take
your examinations.
Examinations are held once a year in local overseas
centres around the world as well as in London.
Examinations overseas are arranged mainly through
Ministries of Education or the British Council. You will
be charged a fee by your local examination centre (this
fee will vary). Examinations are held once a
year, usually in May.
Classification:
Students must pass four full units to be awarded the
Diploma. One resit may be attempted for any unit failed.
Diplomas will be classified as Distinction, Merit or
Pass. A student who has failed a unit twice or two units
once is eligible for a Pass grade only.
The
standard of the examination for degrees
is the same as that for students studying at a College
of the University.
