Depending on the courses selected, the examination and assessment of student performances in the respective certificate programmes may be conducted through various modes of assessment  such as class participation, written assignments, research papers, take-home examinations and final proctored examinations. Some courses may have examination scheduled after the 13th week. Students are encouraged to review the examination and assessment details for each course before opting for it.

Please refer to the list of elective courses for details on modes of assessments from July (Semester One) and November (Semester Two).

The Class & Assessment Information for the typical Sit-down Final Examination Timetable and Schedule of Take Home Exam and Research Papers may be found here.

Yes, but in accordance with the University’s guidelines for final examinations. Please refer to the University’s Guidelines on Special Consideration here.

Yes, but in accordance with the University’s guidelines. Please refer to the University’s Guidelines for Review of Examination Results here.

No, you will not. Further, you will not be allowed to defer your attendance and complete the course the following year without paying the requisite course fee and other student fees in subsequent academic semesters.

No exemptions are available. Students who have completed similar courses for their past degree requirements will be precluded from applying for those courses. Student should check the preclusions indicated in the courses description before applying to register for the courses.

Students who fail a course may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be given two options. First, they may be allowed to take a Supplementary Examination or sit for a Viva (oral) Examination within two months of the release of the course result. The transcript will indicate both the Fail grade of the course taken at the Main Examination and the grade received for the course taken at the Supplementary Examination.

Second, a student may elect to do an additional semester to make up the Units required and carry forward the failed subject(s) to the additional semester, provided the maximum period of candidature is not exceeded. In such a case, the failing grade(s) will be reflected on the transcript for that semester. However, when the student either repeats the subjects or takes new subjects (with full course fees payable) in the additional semester, the subsequent grades received will be reflected in the transcript accordingly.