Some consideration is being given at Southampton to the
> >classification of M Eng and B Eng degrees. This is partly to do with
> >the current national SARTOR debate, and the possibility that some
> >professional accrediting bodies will expect M Eng graduates to be of
> >at least 2.1 standard.
> >
> >One suggestion here is that M Eng should be awarded with 1st, 2.1 or
> >2.2 Honours [at present we use Distinction, Merit, etc]; but that
> >students not achieving 2.2 either have a right of resit or may on
> >request be awarded a B Eng, not above 3rd class.
> >
> >Some questions:
> >a - is any other institution thinking along these lines?
> >
> >b - does anyone with experience of this approach have any comments
> >about how well it works?
> >
> >c - are any istitutions thinking of changes but on other lines?
Any comments would be appreciated.
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Mike Smears
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