9. Analysis of marks

9.1. Part C Classification Conventions

Let $AvUSM$ denote the weighted average of the dissertation plus the 6 other best USMs achieved (symmetrically rounded, 62.49 will be rounded down and 62.50 will be rounded up), at least 3 of which will have been assessed by written examination. Where a student has taken a double-unit course in addition to the dissertation, this will be counted as two separate USMs when calculating the AvUSM. 
 
The classification criteria agreed by the Mathematics Teaching Committee are as follows.
 
Distinction: AvUSM ≥ 70;
Merit: 70 > AvUSM ≥ 65;
Pass: 65 > AvUSM ≥ 50;
Fail: 50 >AvUSM.
 
Note: Students who fail one paper or more contributing to AvUSM will not be eligible for a distinction or a merit.
 
Candidates so classified may supplicate for the MMath degree with the above associated classification for Part C; additionally their transcript will show the classification for Parts A and B previously assigned by the Part B examiners.
 
Candidates achieving:
AvUSM < 50,
 
should  be eligible to supplicate for the BA and be awarded the appropriate class as determined by performance on Parts A and B.