Social Sciences Regulations

Bachelor of Science Degree (General)

(11) Coursework

1. In the case of examination by coursework a student gaining an overall mark higher than 40% but passing in only one component will be required to repeat at the next available sitting the component that was failed.
   
   
2. A student who is absent from a coursework examination may apply to the Dean of the Faculty for exemption from this examination no later than one (1) week following the date of this examination. He/she must at the same time submit to the Campus Registrar justification for such absence (such as, in case of illness, a medical certificate complying with any applicable Examination Regulations). The Dean shall consider any such request for exemption in consultation with the relevant Head of Department and course lecturer. If the exemption is granted, the percentage mark available to be awarded for the final examination will be increased correspondingly.
   
   
3. A student may request to submit coursework assignments, essays, etc. after the stipulated deadline date on the basis of appropriate justification (such as, in case of illness, a medical certificate complying with any applicable Examination Regulations). This request must be made normally within 48 hours after the stipulated deadline date and must be addressed to the Dean, who in consultation with the relevant Head of Department and course lecturer may allow the extension. The Dean, acting on advice of the relevant Head of Department and course lecturer, may consider requests for exemption from submission of the coursework assignment, essays, etc. If the exemption is granted, the percentage mark available to be awarded for the final examination will be increased correspondingly.