Paper A

Modules M101-M104, M201-M202, S301, M302-M304 Modules M203

Paper A 60 multi-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Three marks are awarded for a correct answer, one mark deducted for an incorrect answer and no marks awarded or deducted for an abstention.

Modules M203

A 2-hour essay-type paper.

Candidates are required to answer three questions from a choice of four.

Paper B

Paper B a 45-minute essay-type paper. Candidates are required to answer one question from a choice of two.

Not applicable

Marking

Approximately 10% of the marks will be awarded on the basis of the quality of the written communication, with the remaining 90% awarded for identification of technical points and evidence of understanding and application of knowledge. Answers should be concise, lucid and grammatically correct (minor grammatical errors and occasional spelling mistakes will be ignored). Candidates with English as a second language will not be given any special consideration.

Pass

Marks

To obtain a pass it is necessary to obtain a mark of 50% (70% or a credit) in each paper.

The pass mark is 50% (70% for a credit).

P401

P402

P403

P404

P405

Part A

written

25* multi-choice

questions to be answered in 45 minutes.

45* multi-choice

questions to be answered in 75 minutes.

30* multi-choice

questions to be answered in 45 minutes.

30* multi-choice

questions to be answered in 45 minutes.  

45* multi-choice

questions to be answered in 75 minutes.

Part B

assessment

See outline syllabi.

Reports

Two reports required to demonstrate that two Type 2 surveys have been carried out or attended under supervision.

Pass Marks

To obtain a pass it is necessary to obtain at least 50% in the written part and a pass in the assessment (and for P402 to submit two acceptable reports).