This Diploma Supplement follows the recommendation by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The document also complies with the UK Recommended Dataset for transcripts as part of Personal Development Planning. It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended.
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Information on the level of the qualification
Level of qualification
Please see Transcripts and Diploma Supplements then Diploma Supplement for a ‘Description of Higher Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland’.
Official length of programme
In full time mode normally 3 years (180 ECTS credits); some programmes run for 4 years (240 ECTS credits) and 5 years (300 ECTS credits). In part-time mode 180 (or 240/300) ECTS credits may be taken over several years.
Access requirements
See details of individual programme requirement at Undergraduate Entry requirements
Information on the contents and results gained
Programme requirements
Learners must satisfy the programme requirements as described in the relevant programme specification and the Standards as set out in the Undergraduate Assessment Procedures. For further details please see All Undergraduate courses A - Z and .
Where a student has achieved an overall stage average mark of at least 40% but has achieved less than the pass mark in individual modules up to a maximum of 30 credits per stage, these failed modules may be condoned and the student permitted to progress, including progression to award. Credit is awarded for condoned modules, and such marks are records in their original form.
Grading scheme and class boundaries
The following minimum percentages are guidelines for classification for an Honours Degree. Degree classifications are determined by Boards of Examiners, which may take into account factors other than the marks recorded.
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Overall average |
Classification |
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At least 70% |
First Class Honours |
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At least 60% |
Upper Second Class Honours |
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At least 50% |
Lower Second Class Honours |
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At least 40% |
Third Class Honours |
An Ordinary Degree may be awarded on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners.
For the Diploma in Law, the following guidelines are used:
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70% and above |
Qualifies for Distinction |
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60-69% |
Qualifies for Merit |
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40-59% |
Pass |
Access to further study
Bachelor Degree programmes may entitle access to postgraduate studies.
Professional status (if applicable)
Please consult with the holder of the transcript/diploma supplement concerning proof of their professional status.
Information on the level of the qualification
Level of qualification
Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters degree, Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Educational Psychology, Doctor of Clinical Psychology or Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorates.
Please see Transcripts and Diploma Supplements then Diploma Supplement for a ‘Description of Higher Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland’.
Official length of programme
Taught postgraduate qualifications:
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In full time mode* (normally 1 year) for the Postgraduate Certificate |
30 ECTS credits |
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In full time mode* (normally 1 year) for the Postgraduate Diploma |
60 ECTS credits |
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In full time mode* (normally 1 year) for Masters |
90 ECTS credits |
*In part time mode credits may be taken over several years.
Postgraduate research qualifications:
A research degree is awarded on the basis of the assessment of an extensive written thesis.
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In full time mode* normally 3 years for Master of Philosophy |
180 ECTS credits |
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In full time mode* normally 2 years for Master of Philosophy by Publication |
270 ECTS credits |
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Taught doctorates/professional doctorates (*full time mode normally 3-4 years) |
270 ECTS credits |
*In part time mode these periods will be extended.
Access requirements
See details of individual programme requirement at Postgraduate Taught Courses
Information on the contents and results gained
Programme requirements
All learners must satisfy the following standards:
- Part 1 - Regulations
- (research and professional doctorates)
Marking Scheme
The following percentages are guidelines for the marking scheme for taught postgraduate awards.
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Awards after October 2003 |
Awards after October 2001 |
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70-100% |
Qualifies for Distinction award |
Qualifies for Distinction award |
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60-69% |
Qualifies for Merit award |
Qualifies for Merit award |
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50-59% |
Overall pass mark |
Pass mark |
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40-49% |
Condonable fail |
Compensatable fail |
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0%-39% |
Fail |
Fail |
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Awards October 1998 – September 2001 |
Awards before October 1998 |
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70-100% |
Qualifies for Distinction award |
A number of marking conventions were used throughout the University |
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55-69% |
Pass mark |
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40-54% |
Compensatable fail |
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39% and below |
Fail |
For the diploma in Legal Practice, the following guidelines are used:
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70% and above |
Qualifies for Distinction |
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60-69% |
Qualifies for Merit |
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50-59% |
Pass |
Access to further study
Masters Degree programmes may entitle access to doctoral studies.
Professional status (if applicable)
Please consult with the holder of the transcript/diploma supplement concerning proof of their professional status.
Information on the level of the qualification
Level of qualification and length of programme
Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
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Date of Award |
Level of qualification |
Length of programme |
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Pre-2004/5 |
120 credits (60 ECTS) at Level 5 |
Usually 1 year (full time) |
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2004/5 – 2012/13 |
60 credits (30 ECTS) at Masters level and 60 credits (30 ECTS) at Level 6 |
Usually 1 year (full time) |
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2013/14 - present |
60 credits (30 ECTS) at Masters level |
Usually 1 year (full time) |
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
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Date of Award |
Level of qualification |
Length of programme |
|---|---|---|
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2006/7 – 2013/14 |
120 credits (60 ECTS) at Level 6 |
Usually 1 year (full time) |
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2014/15 - 2015/16 |
60 credits (30 ECTS) at Level 6 |
Usually 1 year (full time) |
PGCE – Post Compulsory Education
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Date of Award |
Level of qualification |
Length of programme |
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2002/3 – 2006/7 |
120 credits (60 ECTS) at Level 5 |
Usually 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part time) |
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2007/8 – 2009/10 |
60 credits (30 ECTS) at Masters level and 60 credits (30 ECTS) at Level 6 |
Usually 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part time) |
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2017/18 - 2023/24 |
90 credits (45 ECTS) at Masters level and 30 credits (15 ECTS) at Level 6 |
Usually 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part time) |
Certificate in Education – Post Compulsory Education
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Date of Award |
Level of qualification |
Length of programme |
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2017/18 - 2023/24 |
90 credits (45 ECTS) at Level 5 and 30 credits (15 ECTS) at Level 4 |
Usually 2 years (part time) |
National Award for Special Education Needs Coordination
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Date of Award |
Level of qualification |
Length of programme |
|---|---|---|
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All years |
60 credits (30 ECTS) at Masters level |
Usually 1 year (part time) |
Please see Transcripts and Diploma Supplements then Diploma Supplement for a ‘Description of Higher Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland’.
Access requirements
See details of individual programme requirement at
Information on the contents and results gained
Programme requirements
Learners must satisfy the programme requirements as described in the relevant programme specification and the Standards as set out in the Postgraduate Degrees and Awards Assessment Procedures.
For details of the assessment requirements please see the further information at
Grading scheme and class boundaries
The awards are assessed through University and School-based assessments.
PGCE and Certificate in Education awards are graded Pass/Fail.
National Award for Special Needs Coordination awards is graded: Distinction 70%+; Merit 60-69%; Pass 50-59%
Access to further study
Masters-level credits may be used towards further study at Masters Level.
Professional status (if applicable)
The holder of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Professional Graduate Certificate in Education may be eligible for qualified teacher status, although this is not automatically conferred by the award.
Please consult with the holder of this transcript/diplomas supplement concerning proof of their professional status.
Foundation Certificate/Certificate of Higher Education/Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Information on the level of the qualification
Official length of the programmes
In full time mode normally 1 year (60 ECTS credits). Graduate Certificate – full time mode – 12 weeks (30 ECTS credits).
Level of qualification
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Foundation Certificate |
90 credits (45 ECTS credits) at Level 3 + 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) at Level 2 |
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Certificate of Higher Education |
90 credits (45 ECTS credits) at Level 4 + 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) at Level 3 |
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Graduate Diploma |
90 credits (45 ECTS credits) at Level 6 + 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) at Level 5 |
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Graduate Certificate |
45 credits (22.5 ECTS credits) at Level 6 + 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) at Level 5 |
Please see HEAR Section 8 for a description of Higher Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Entry Requirements
See details of individual programme requirements at INTO: Programmes for International Students
Information on the contents and results gained
Programme requirements
Learners must satisfy the program requirements as described in the relevant programme specification INTO Programme specifications and the standards as set out in the Undergraduate Assessment Procedures:
Where a student has achieved an overall stage average mark of at least 40% but has achieved less than the pass mark in individual modules up to a maximum of 30 credits per stage, these failed modules may be condoned (Academic English is non-condonable), and the student permitted to progress to award. Credit is awarded for condoned modules, and the marks are recorded in their original form.
Grading scheme and class boundaries
The following minimum percentages are guidelines for classification for these qualifications.
Overall Classification
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A final credit -weighted mark greater than or equal to 69.50%, or a final credit-weighted mark greater than or equal to 68% (including English) and modules to the value of at least 50% with a module mark greater than or equal to 70% |
Distinction |
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A final credit -weighted mark greater than or equal to 59.50%, or a final credit-weighted mark greater than or equal to 58% (including English) and modules to the value of at least 50% with a module mark greater than or equal to 60% |
Merit |
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A final credit-weighted mark greater than or equal to 40% |
Pass |
Access to further study
The Exeter International Foundation Certificate may entitle access to undergraduate degree programmes. The Certificate of Higher Education may entitle access to the second year of an undergraduate degree programme.
The Exeter International Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate may entitle access to postgraduate masters degree programmes.
Professional Status
None – these awards do not confer any professional status.
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