Result name

Mark range

Pass

50-64

·     Written work contains evidence of a broad and reasonably accurate command of the subject matter and some sense of its broader significance, offers synthesis and some evaluation of material, demonstrates an effort to go beyond the essential reading, contains clear focus on the principal issues, understanding of relevant arguments and diverse interpretations, and a coherent argument grounded in relevant evidence, though there may be some weaknesses of clarify or structure.

·     Articulate, properly documented.

Credit

65-74

Highly competent work, demonstrating clear capacity to complete Honours successfully.

·     Evidence of extensive reading and initiative in research, sound grasp of subject matter and appreciation of key issues and context.

·     Engages critically and creatively with the question, and attempts an analytical evaluation of material.

·     Makes a good attempt to critique various historical interpretations, and offers a pointed and thoughtful contribution to an existing historical debate.

·     Some evidence of ability to think theoretically as well as empirically, and to conceptualise and problematise issues in historical terms.

Distinction

75-84

Work of a superior standard

·         The work demonstrates an intelligent understanding of, and individual engagement with material; 

·         analyzes focal texts or issues appositely; 

·         addresses an issue and presents a well-argued, coherent case; 

·         demonstrates careful thought about the critical, historical and/or theoretical context of the texts or issues; 

·         provides evidence of reading beyond what is strictly required for the task; 

·         is properly referenced and well presented.

·         The writing is characterized by individuality, clarity, and independent insight.

·         Written work demonstrates initiative in research and reading, complex understanding and original analysis of subject matter and its context, both empirical and theoretical; 

High Distinction

85-100

Work of exceptional standard.

·         The work demonstrates a deep and intelligent understanding of, and individual engagement with material; 

·         presents a very close analysis of focal texts or issues; 

·         addresses a specific issue and develops an independent critical or theoretical argument successfully; 

·         indicates awareness of complexities and qualifications in argumentation; 

·         demonstrates careful thought about the critical, historical and/or theoretical context of the texts or issues; 

·         provides evidence of wide-ranging reading;