7. Marking conventions

7.2. The scale of USMs

In classified examinations the USM  on each individual script and submitted piece of work is correlated with classification bands as follows:

  • 70-100: First Class
  • 60-69: Upper Second Class
  • 50-59: Lower Second Class
  • 40-49: Third Class
  • 30-39: Pass
  • 0-29: Fail