Individual assessment tasks do not have to be passed for the module to be passed provided an overall module mark meets the minimum pass mark (40%, or 50% for level 7 modules). Where a module has an exemption in place which allows for pass/fail tasks, each assessment task must be passed for the module to be passed. If the module contains one or more pass/fail assessment tasks, the module is non-compensable by default and the necessity for this must be demonstrated when the exemption is applied for. Exemptions will only be permitted to meet PSRB or essential subject discipline and/or legislative requirements. This will be tested at the outset of course planning and will require support and agreement in principle from the College as well as university approval, based on a sound rationale and evidence from the PSRB. Further information exemptions can be found on the Assessment, Progressions and Awards site.

These pages provide additional information regarding the high-level requirements for assessments at Sheffield Hallam University.