If you're completing a foundation degree at St Mary's University, you can calculate your marks as below.
Foundation degrees may be awarded with merit and distinction as follows:
- Award with distinction: 70%
- Award with merit: 60%
- Award: 40%
Calculation
The following single calculation method will apply across all 120 credits at each level of study:
Overall Mark = 0.33 x (FHEQ Level 4 Average Mark) + 0.67 x (FHEQ Level 5 Average Mark).
In other words, the overall mark is a third of the Level 4 average mark added to two thirds of the Level 5 average mark.