High distinction

85 - 100

Written. Near-native performance, with outstanding level of grammatical accuracy; evidence of very extensive vocabulary; very highly developed sense of register and grasp of relevant linguistic skills; translation technique approaching professional standards in terms of accuracy, idiom, and cultural transfer.

Oral. Near-native performance. Outstanding expression, fluency and accuracy, excellent comprehension, presentation and general communication skills. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Written. Excellent level of comprehension, fluency, and accuracy; evidence of wide vocabulary; highly developed sense of register and grasp of relevant linguistic skills; translation technique excellent in terms of accuracy, idiom, and cultural transfer.

Oral. Excellent expression, fluency and accuracy; very good comprehension, presentation and communication skills. May make minor errors, but these are compensated by sustained excellence elsewhere. 

Credit

65 - 74

Written. Very good level of comprehension, fluency, and grammatical accuracy; very good range of vocabulary, very good sense of register and grasp of relevant linguistic skills. Translation technique is very good in all areas. Work may contain minor lapses in one or more areas, but without compromising overall comprehensibility and communication.

Oral. Very good expression, fluency and accuracy; very good comprehension, presentation and communication skills. May make minor errors, but without compromising fluency, expressive capacity, comprehensibility, or communication. 

Pass

50 - 64

Written. Competent level of comprehension, fluency, and grammatical accuracy, limited but acceptable range of vocabulary and grasp of relevant linguistic skills. Comprehensibility and communication are maintained, despite frequent errors, some of which may be serious. Translation technique generally satisfactory, but with lapses in one or more areas.

Oral. Adequate expression, fluency , and accuracy; acceptable comprehension, presentation and communication skills. Frequent errors, some of which may be serious, may begin to impede comprehensibility and communication, though in general it is possible to sustain a fluent exchange.

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.