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present papers, either individually or in collaboration with fellow students, at a seminar and full participation in discussions in class is encouraged.
• Marks and grades: Marks and grades for both undergraduate
and postgraduate levels vary considerably between courses. Every course requires full-time study equivalents to its number of points.
Grade in %
Meaning
Highlights from a public lecture delivered by Saleem Badat, Research Professor in the Humanities Institute.
Academic Information
• Rules: General Academic Rules for students contain common rules for degrees, diplomas and certificates. It is imperative that students familiarise themselves with the contents thereof.
• Teaching and class attendance: Teaching is carried out in various forms such as lectures, seminars, group assignments, laboratory work and individual study. Students are encouraged to actively participate
in class discussions. Attendance of lectures is compulsory, and discipline and responsibility for one’s own workload is encouraged. A great deal of time is spent on course literature and students may be referred to texts available in the libraries. In some courses, students are required to
00-49 50-59 60-69
70-74
75 and above
Fail
Pass –Third Class
Pass – Second Class (lower division)
Pass – Second Class (upper division)
Pass – First Class
All courses include written assignments, tests and a final examination. Grades are awarded as percentages, e.g.:
• Transfer of credits: One full credit per module/class at UKZN is 16 credits. Full-time (undergraduate) local and international students
are required to register for a total
of 64 course credits per semester. A 64-course credits registration makes up a full semester load.
• Accreditation at international institutions may differ. For more information, students must contact the College Admissions Office where they are registered.
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