LA4111 Contract Law 1 N B2 3 Non-Q hours 0.00 0.

00
How to Calculate your QCA: The Formula: LA4211 Criminal Law 1 N C1 3 QCS 43.20 43.20
SO4001 Introduction to Sociology N B1 3 QCA 2.88 2.88
Semester QCA = QCS Cumulative QCA = Semesters QCS
(AH-NQH) (Semester AH Semester NQH)
6.0
PLEASE NOTE: Att Hrs: This term literally stands for 'attempted
Quality Point Value hours' but does not actually represent the number
Grades A1 to NG are each given a numerical value of hours you spent attending modules the term 6.2
known as a quality point value (QPV) on a scale has been carried over from a previous time when
2007/8 SEM2 Part 1 Session To
from 4 to 0. These values are then used to calculate QCA was based on numbers of hours per module.
Date
your QCA. Grades G, I, M, P and N have a QPV of These days, Att Hrs represents the sum of the
Module Title Block 12 Regn Grade Credits Factor 1.000
zero and do not affect QCA. Grades F and NG do credits of all modules attempted by you in a given
Type
affect QCA. The following table shows the QPVs semester. For example, in the tables below show
associated with each academic grade the calculation of autumn and spring QCS, the FR4142 French Language & Society N B3 3 Att Hrs 15.00 30.00
Grade QPV Grade QPV sum of the module credits is 15 in both cases. LA4122 Contract Law 2 N B2 3 Cred Hours 15.00 30.00
A1 4.0 F 0.00 LA4222 Criminal Law 2 N C2 3 Non-Q hours 0.00 0.00
Cred Hours: Credits assigned to each module. LA4410 Public Law 1 N C1 3 QCS 40.80 84.00
A2 3.6 NG 0.00 Again, this term does not literally represent a
B1 3.2 SO4012 Contemporary Society N B3 3 QCA 2.72 2.80
number of hours. It represents the sum of the
B2 3.0 credits of 'quality' or 'credited' modules, i.e.
B3 2.8 modules that affect QCA.
C1 2.6 Autumn Semester QCA = QCS____________
C2 2.4 Non-Q hours: This stands for the sum of the (Att Hrs - Non Q Hours)
C3 2.0 credits of modules multiplied by the factor where
D1 1.6 you received the following grades: I, P, G, M, N, We will now work out semester QCA from table 6.1. Beginning with the autumn semester, QCS is 43.2 (sum of
D2 1.2 Ex, R and W, i.e. grades that do not affect QCA. module QCSs), Att Hrs is 15 (sum of module credits multiplied by the factor), and there are no Non-Q hours.
Factor: This is a weighting thats given to each year For example, co-operative education placement, Applying the QCA semester formula gives us:
of the programme. Programmes that include a three- which is graded on a pass/fail basis (P for pass or
year part 2, year 2 carries a factor weighting of 1 N for fail) does not affect QCA. Semester 1 QCA = 43.2 = 2.88
while years 3 and 4 each carry a factor of 2. 15
We will apply the formula to the sample spring semester figures from table 6.2. This time, QCS is 40.8, Att Hrs is 15
and Non-Q hours is 0. Therefore:

Semester 2 QCA = 40.8 = 2.72

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QCS (Quality Credit Score) = (QPV*Credit*Factor) Calculating Cumulative QCA
For the purpose of calculating QCA scores, most modules are given a weighting, which is referred to as a If you look to the extreme right of the 6.1 table, you will see the last figure of both columns under the Session To-
credit on your transcript. Modules are predominately allocated a credit of 3, or a multiple of 3. Your QPV score for a Date column heading is 2.88. The 2.88 on the left represents QCA for the autumn semester of year 1, and the 2.88 on
particular module is multiplied by the module credit value (e.g. 3) and multiplied by the factor to give whats known the right represents QCA to date. The figures are equal in this case because this is the first semester of the programme.
as your quality credit score (QCS) for that module. Your QCA for each semester is calculated on the basis of the sum
of all your QCSs within that semester. Your overall QCA at any given time (your cumulative QCA) is based on your As you progress through your programme, the second column in the Session To-Date column gives cumulative
total QCSs to date (excluding part 1 scores where applicable). figures for Att Hrs, Cred Hours, Non-Q hours, QCS and QCA. In the case of a part 1/part 2 programme, QCA starts
Eg QCS for module FR4141(table 6.1) B1 = 3.2(table 6.0) * 3(credits- (table 6.1))* 1(factor- (table 6.1)=9.6 afresh at the commencement of part 2 so cumulative figures are exclusive of year 1 scores.
The following tables illustrate how QCSs are derived by multiplying the QPV for each module in one semester Cumulative QCA = Cumulative QCS 84
(e.g. autumn) by the module credit and multiplied by the factor. (All modules in this example are given a credit of 3). (Cumulative Att Hrs Cumulative Non-Q hours) 30 = 2.80
The overall QCS is the sum of the individual QCSs.

6.1 Please note that in 2009/0 the University of Limerick has moved to ECTS credits (European Credit
2007/8 SEM1 Part 1 Session To Transfer System). For further information on ECTS please refer to our website for details on students in
Date this transition period. Students who have started their programme in UL Credits may have the factor
Module Title Block11 Regn Grade Credits Factor 1.000 adjusted to neutralise the move to ECTS for more information refer to:
Type http://www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Services/Student_Affairs/Student_Administration/Student_Academic_Ad
FR4141 French Language & Society 1 N B1 3 Att Hrs 15. 00 15.00 ministration/
LA4001 Legal System & Method N C2 3 Cred Hours 15.00 15.00
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STUDENT PROGRESSION POLICY INFORMATION SUMMARY

Please note the list of non repeatable modules is available from:

http://www.ul.ie/studentacademicadmin/sched_exam.php

A Cumulative QCA of 2.00 with no deficient grades (i.e. 'F', 'NG', 'I') is the minimum standard
for progression to the next year of your course.

All grades taken in the Annual Repeats will be capped at 'C3.' The higher of the original or the
repeat grade will be awarded in all cases. In cases where students received an I grade during
semester exams, these I grade modules are not capped at the Annual Repeats.

Students who do not attain the minimum QCA at the end of the year will on the recommendation of
the relevant exam board:

1. repeat the year, or

2. repeat a full semester, or
3. repeat a maximum of two modules in any one semester on a link-in basis with grades (grades are
uncapped or
4. have their enrolment terminated.

Please note that requests for grade rechecks must be submitted by 30th June 2017.

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