Uaneen Module
Marking Scheme
Successful applicants will be awarded a separate certificate to their degree parchment at the Graduation Ceremony. If you choose the Uaneen Module as one of your elective modules, with a credit value of 5 credits it contributes to the final year award for a programme of study. If you choose it as an additional module with a 5 credit value, it does NOT contribute to the final degree award and must be taken in addition to the student’s other modules.
The grade awarded will depend on the level of involvement of the student throughout their academic career.
Assessment Criteria
This grade description and module mark sheet has been designed to apply to the portfolio submitted for the Uaneen Module, UM 404, UM404a and UM 405.
- First class honours
- 70%-100%
- Second class honours Grade 1
- 60%-69%
- Second class honours Grade 2
- 50-59%
- Third class honours
- 40%-49%
- Fail
- less than 40%
| Grade | Level of involvement - 20 marks |
|---|---|
| 1st | Evidence of sustained level of involvement, responsibility and leadership and management in extra curricular activities for a least a minimum of two years. |
| 2.1 | Evidence of sustained level of involvement, responsibility and management in extra curricular activities for a least a minimum of two years. |
| 2.2 | Evidence of sustained level of involvement, in extra curricular activities for a least a minimum of one year or in the case a self contained extra curricular project for the duration of that project. |
| 3rd | Evidence of active participation in extra curricular activities for at least one year. |
| FAIL | Insufficient evidence of involvement in extracurricular activities. |
| Grade | Competencies gained – 30 marks |
|---|---|
| 1st | Demonstration of a level of proficiency in a diverse range of competencies, including but not limited to -planning, implementation, communication, leadership, team skills, negotiation , networking , evaluation, critical analysis, problem solving, decision making, managing multiple tasks, time management and research skills. |
| 2.1 | Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of the following -planning, implementation, communication, leadership, team skills, negotiation , networking, evaluation and critical analysis, problem solving, decision making, managing multiple tasks, time management and research skills. |
| 2.2 | Demonstration of proficiency in a range of the following –planning, implementation, communication, leadership, team skills, negotiation, networking, evaluation, and critical analysis, problem solving, decision making, managing multiple tasks, time management and research skills. |
| 3rd | Demonstration of proficiency in at least two of the following –planning, implementation, communication, leadership, team skills, negotiation , networking and critical analysis, problem solving, decision making, managing multiple tasks, time management and research skills. |
| FAIL | Insufficient evidence of proficiency in any of the above competencies |
| Grade | Self -reflection, Motivation, Value and Ethics – 30 marks |
|---|---|
| 1st | Consideration and articulation of own passions, values and motivations and ethics. Reflection on impact of decisions on self, others and the wider group or society. |
| 2.1 | Consideration and articulation of own passions, values and motivations and ethics. Reflection on impact of decisions on self and others. |
| 2.2 | Evidence of reflection on own learning and questioning of impact on self and others. |
| 3rd | Description of own learning and impact on others with little or no analysis. |
| FAIL | Insufficient evidence of any reflection on own learning and impact on others. |
| Grade | Presentation and Organisation and structure of portfolio – 20 marks (quality of writing, use of language, layout and design) |
|---|---|
| 1st | Well structured, fluent, readable , accurate and coherent work combining excellent standard of presentation and creative use of materials (where relevant). |
| 2.1 | Well presented, fluent, readable and accurate work. |
| 2.2 | Appropriately presented, ideas clearly communicated, use and accuracy of language satisfactory |
| 3rd | Presentation satisfactory, reasonable clarity of expression and use of language. |
| FAIL | Expression and presentation not of a minimum acceptable standard |
How will the Awards be assessed?
Portfolios are assessed by the Awards Board and an External Examiner. The Awards Board is made up of a cross section of staff from the University as well as an independent chairperson from IBEC. Students are advised to keep a log of activity and learning throughout their time of study at DCU and the portfolio is considered for an award in the final year of study at DCU. The President of DCU presents the awards for the Uaneen Module each year at Graduation. The certificate will be enclosed within the graduate’s degree parchment.
