When calculating degree classifications, if you encounter errors stating that a student has too many or insufficient credits, check whether there are incorrect module recommendations you can fix.
button in ES02 will show you the degree classification working out, which is a useful overview and a clear delineation of programme stages
For example, if an alternative module has been substituted in place of the original module for the reassessment, the module recommendation should one of:
- SB (Substitute the module) – for students who are taking an alternative module as a substitute in the next academic year
- MB (Substitute the module as a first sit) – for students with agreed EC’s who are taking an alternative module as a substitute in the next academic year
The 'SB' and 'MB' substitute recommendations connect the original and substitute modules to enable BIRMS to count them as a reassessment on a single module registration reflecting the appropriate amount of credits when.
Actions to take:
- Update the recommendation if it is not correct – this should enable the degree classification calculation process to calculate these module accurately
- As you will be changing recommendations retrospectively once marks/recommendations have already been released, process these using the ‘Correction Approved’ (PDF - 541KB) function in ME05