Will the 'no detriment' approach be applied to all degree programmes?

Many degree programmes will not be affected by marking delays and for these programmes the ‘no detriment’ approach will not be needed and the normal University Regulations will be able to be followed by the Exam Board. 

There are a number of our programmes, particularly those with external accreditation, that have compulsory components and require students to demonstrate competency in all aspects of the programme. Students on these programmes must therefore pass all elements of their assessments. For these students, we will have to wait until all assessments have been marked to give a final result. In the meantime students will be supported to progress or receive an ‘interim unaccredited award’ wherever possible.    

There may be a small number of students who may not have enough available credits to accurately consider a weighted average (because of deferred, failed or missed assessments or individual personal circumstances) and again, the ‘no detriment’ approach may not be able to be applied. Schools will be working directly with these students on an individual basis in the usual manner to support them to continue with their studies with the least disruption.

Last reviewed: 19.05.2025