Academic standing and grading systems
The Grade Point Average (GPA) system is applicable to all graduate students admitted from AY05/06 onwards.
1. Grades and grade points are assigned as follows:
|
Letter grade |
Grade point |
|
A+ |
5.00 |
|
A |
5.00<as above?> |
|
A- |
4.50 |
|
B+ |
4.00 |
|
B |
3.50 |
|
B- |
3.00 |
|
C+ |
2.50 |
|
C |
2.00 |
|
D+ |
1.50 |
|
D |
1.00 |
|
F |
0.00 |
These grades are also applicable to all current students with effect from AY05/06.
2. The following non-letter grades and notations will be used
AT - By attendance only
IP - In Progress
W - Withdrawal
X - Absent
3. Term Grade Point Average (TGPA)
TGPA represents the grade point average of all courses attempted by a student in any term of study.
TGPA = Sum of (Grade point x AUs
for courses attempted in the term)
Total AU attempted in the term of study
'Term' refers to either semester, trimester or quarter as defined periods of study in each programme.
4. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) CGPA represents the grade point average of all courses attempted by a student up to the time of calculation of the CPA.
CGPA = Sum of (Grade point x AUs
for course attempted to date)
Total AUs attempted to date
5. The TPGA and CGPA will be reflected in a student's transcript.
6. Courses that are exempted and courses approved as transfer credits will not be counted in the calculation of TGPA or CGPA. However, they will be counted towards the AU requirement for graduation, and reflected in the transcript.
7. A Fail (F) grade obtained in a course, and a new grade attained for any subsequent repeats, will be counted in the calculation of TGPA and CGPA. The grades for all attempts will be reflected in the transcript.
8. Graduation Requirements and Academic Performance
Coursework programmes
Graduation requirements
i. Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme of study
ii. A minimum CGPA of 2.50 at the completion of the programme.
Satisfactory academic performance
A student is considered to be making satisfactory progress in any term of study if he/she attains a minimum TGPA of 2.50.
Poor academic performance
A student with poor academic performance will be subjected to the following actions:
i. Academic warning if TGPA < 2.50 in any term of study
ii. Candidature termination if TGPA < 2.50 for the second consecutive term of study
iii. Appeal against termination on the grounds of extenuating circumstances may be made, provided the appeal is submitted to the School by the end of the first week of a term. Normally, only one appeal is allowed per candidature.
Research programmes
Graduation requirements
i. Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme or school
ii. A minimum CPGA of 3.00 (Master's) and 3.50 (PhD) after completion of all course requirements
Satisfactory academic performance
A student is considered to be making satisfactory progress in any term of study if he/she satisfies the following conditions:
i. Attained a minimum TGPA of 3.00 (Master's) and 3.50 (PhD)
ii. Attained at least Grade Point 2.50 (grade C+) in every course
iii. Completed the qualifying course requirements within the following stipulated period:
|
|
Master's |
PhD |
||
|
Full-time |
Part-time |
Full-time |
Part-time |
|
|
Period to complete subject requirements |
1 year |
1 year |
2 years |
2 years |
Poor academic performance
A student with poor academic performance will be subjected to the following actions:
|
Research programme |
Academic warning |
Termination of financial aid / candidature |
|
Master's |
. TGPA < 3.00 in any term of study, or . Any course with Grade Point less than 2.50 (below C+) |
i. Fail to complete all subject requirements within the stipulated period as indicated above;
ii. TGPA < 2.50 in two consecutive terms;
or
iii. TGPA < 3.00 in three consecutive terms. |
|
PhD |
. TGPA < 3.50 in any term of study, or . Any course with Grade Point less than 2.50 (below C+) |