From September 2009 all units within the Access to HE Diplomas will be graded. A common grading scale will be used on all Access to HE courses and awarded for all Access to HE Diplomas.
The grading scale will use three grades: 'pass', 'merit' and 'distinction'.
Only those three grades can be awarded
The grades have no numerical equivalents.
Grades are awarded for achievement on Level 3 units only
Level 2 units will not be graded
For further information see the QAA Access to HE website www.accesstohe.ac.uk. On this website there are guidelines for HE admissions staff there is also a tutor's quick guide to grading.