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Assessment, Examination and Award of Distinction
Assessment, Examination and Award of Distinction
University Assessment Policy
“University Assessment Policy” paper approved by the Senate (document 149/819 amended)
Faculty Policy and Protocol on Handling Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. The Faculty of Arts upholds the principle that plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and any student found plagiarizing is liable to disciplinary action in addition to failing the assessment concerned. Please read the following webpages on "Definition of Plagiarism and Good Citation Practice" and "Faculty Policy and Protocol" for details.
GenAI
- Policy on Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Teaching and Learning (or "GenAI policy")
- Bulk message from the VP(T&L) on GenAI in August 2024
Grading System
Candidates shall be assessed for each of the courses for which they have registered, and assessment may be conducted in any combination of coursework and/or written examinations. Only satisfactorily completed courses will earn credits.
(a) For courses with letter grades:
|
Grade |
Standard |
Grade Point |
|
A+ |
Excellent |
4.3 |
|
A |
4.0 |
|
|
A- |
3.7 |
|
|
B+ |
Good |
3.3 |
|
B |
3.0 |
|
|
B- |
2.7 |
|
|
C+ |
Satisfactory |
2.3 |
|
C |
2.0 |
|
|
C- |
1.7 |
|
|
D+ |
Pass |
1.3 |
|
D |
1.0 |
|
|
F |
Fail |
0 |
(b) For courses graded as "Pass", "Fail" or "Distinction", they will not be included in the calculation of the GPA.
For details, please refer to the REGULATIONS FOR TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE CURRICULA (Regulation TPG 9).
Grade Expectations
Click here to view the general expectations of student performance in the Faculty of Arts.
Procedures for Checking of Assessment Results of Taught Courses
Click here for details.
Matters Related to Examinations
Please refer to the website of the Examinations Office for details.
Absence from Written Examination
22. If you are unable because of illness to be present for any paper in the examination or if you believe that your state of health either immediately before or during the examination has significantly affected your performance, you should arrange to submit a prescribed Form of Medical Certificate. You should consult a doctor on the same day of the examination concerned, and also complete Part I of the Form and give it to your doctor for completion of Part II of the Form. The completed Form, together with the original of the sick leave certificate issued by the attending doctor, should be submitted to the Examinations Office (address: Room 239B, 2/F, Main Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam) and must reach it within seven calendar days of the examination concerned (Please also read the note after paragraph 21). Late or incomplete submission will not be accepted.
23. If for any reason other than illness you have been unable to attend for any paper in an examination you must, within seven calendar days of the examination concerned (Please also read the note after paragraph 21), write to the Examinations Secretary at the Registry giving reasons for your absence."
Failure
Failed courses are recorded on the transcript with an F grade. Failed credits do not count toward the fulfilment of the credit requirement of the TPG curriculum. Failed grades are included in the calculation of the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA), Year GPA (YGPA) and Cumulative GPA (CGPA) and will be taken into account when determining the award of ‘Distinction’ for the overall performance in a curriculum.
Discontinuation of Studies
Candidates whose academic performance is unsatisfactory may be recommended for discontinuation of studies according to the regulation specified for a particular curriculum. Please refer to the Regulations of your curriculum for details.
Classification of Awards
On successful completion of a curriculum, candidates who have shown exceptional merit may be awarded a mark of distinction in accordance with the curriculum regulations, where applicable. Click here for the criteria for the award of ‘Distinction’.