Grades and feedback

Once your assignment has been marked, you will receive a grade and feedback on how to improve.

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Please check with your School for specific and up to date information that is directly relevant to you.

Each Module Handbook will have specific marking criteria for assessed work which show you how marks are awarded. If you are still unclear on this, speak to your module tutor.

What do the grades mean?

“A First (1^st) is the highest grade, achieved for exceptional work achieving 70%+ in an assessment. This is followed by an Upper Second (2:1) achieving 60-69%, Lower Second (2:2) achieving 50-59% and third (3^rd) achieving 40%-49%, with anything below 40% being a fail. By having universal grade boundaries it makes it easier for you to understand your progression and aim to improve.”

– Rebecca Louise Hepworth – 3rd year Events Management

A short summary is listed here:

First – over 70% – Awesome
Upper Second 2:1 – 60%-69% – Good to very good
Lower Second 2:2 – 50%-59% – Average
Third – 40%-49% – Below average
Fail – 39% or below – Improvement necessary

Feedback

Assessment feedback will typically be provided three weeks after the assessment deadline, but this can vary by course and level. If you have submitted your work online via the software Turnitin, you will need to log back in to view your marks and feedback via the Grade Centre.

It is very important to read through both the general comments and in-text notes within your assignment provided by your tutor. This feedback is specific to you and is a valuable resource as it enables you to learn and improve when you start your next assignment.

Assessments & feedback

But what if I fail?

To avoid falling short in assessments, you should make sure that you attend timetabled classes, read the Module Handbook, listen carefully to advice from your tutor and develop your learning through independent study.

If you do fail an assessment, you should read the feedback carefully and learn from it. You can also arrange to speak to your tutor if you need more advice and guidance, and additional study support is also available from the Library.

If you fail an exam, you will be contacted about re-sitting. Re-sits usually take place in August and, if you pass this, your mark will normally be capped at 40%.

Adapted from My Academic Student Survival Guide, written by Dr Hanya Pielichaty – Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader, Department of Marketing and Tourism Lincoln International Business School

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