What qualifies graduating with a distinction and will this be annotated on my certificate?


Your qualification is awarded with distinction when you meet the following criteria:


Achieve an average of 75% and above for all modules in all years of study 

  • This calculation includes each time a module is repeated 
  • This calculation includes marks for modules that were awarded internal credits 
  • The calculation excludes: 
    • Any external credits that have been credited and annotated “EC” on your academic transcript 
    • Endorsed (E) not endorsed (NE) modules 
    • Modules exempted due to curriculum change (ECC) 
    • Modules exempted (EX) from completion due to advanced standing 


If you achieve an average of 74% overall for your qualification, the qualification average mark will automatically be condoned to 75% and reflected as a distinction for the qualification.  

  • The qualification will not be rounded off as rounding has already happened at a modular level and will not be repeated when the qualification average is determined. 


Your qualification distinction will be reflected on your graduation certificate.