UBC grading guidelines for master’s level students are given in the UBC academic calendar and are detailed here.
A level – Good to Excellent Work
A+ (90-100%)
A very high level of quality throughout every aspect of the work. It shows the individual (or group) has gone well beyond what has been provided and has extended the usual ways of thinking and/or performing. Outstanding comprehension of subject matter and use of existing literature and research. Consistently integrates critical and creative perspectives in relation to the subject material. The work shows a very high degree of engagement with the topic.
A (85-89%)
Generally a high quality throughout the work. No problems of any significance, and evidence of attention given to each and every detail. Very good comprehension of subject and use of existing literature and research. For the most part, integrates critical and creative perspectives in relation to the subject material. Shows a high degree of engagement with the topic.
A- (80-84%)
Generally a good quality throughout the work. A few problems of minor significance. Good comprehension of subject matter and use of existing literature and research. Work demonstrates an ability to integrate critical and creative perspectives on most occasions. The work demonstrates a reasonable degree of engagement with the topic.
B level – Adequate Work
B+ (76-79%)
Some aspects of good quality to the work. Some problems of minor significance. There are examples of integrating critical and creative perspectives in relation to the subject material. A degree of engagement with the topic.
B (72-75%)
Adequate quality. A number of problems of some significance. Difficulty evident in the comprehension of the subject material and use of existing literature and research. Only a few examples of integrating critical and creative perspectives in relation to the subject material. Some engagement with the topic.
B- (68-71%)
Barely adequate work at the graduate level.
C level – Seriously Flawed Work
C+ (64-67%)
Serious flaws in understanding of the subject material. Minimal integration of critical and creative perspectives in relation to the subject material. Inadequate engagement with the topic. Inadequate work at the graduate level.
C (60-63%)
Inadequate work at the graduate level.
F level – Failing Work
F (0-59%)
Failure
All students in graduate studies at the University of British Columbia must maintain a satisfactory average in order to continue their studies. UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies stipulates the following: “If you obtain grades of 60-67% in an excessive number of courses (more than 6 credits), you may be required to withdraw. You will be informed of unsatisfactory academic progress in writing before any action regarding withdrawal is taken.” If you obtain a grade below 60% in MET, you will be required to repeat the course or take another course in lieu of that course and to obtain a grade of at least 74%. If you obtain more than two grades below 60% in the MET, you will be required to withdraw from the program unless you can demonstrate extraordinary circumstances. Read the University’s policy.
Passing a MET course involves both good academic performance and active participation in learning activities. Students are expected to meet all criteria.