Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Demonstrate knowledge and engagement with theoretical and practical modules which comprise principles of sustainable urban development and urban policy and design respectively.
Plan and implement tasks relevant to sustainable urban development.
Acquire and analyse research data to draw sound scientific conclusions.
Prepare and present a professionally written report of quality and value so that it may be made available in the public domain.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Design a minor dissertation by choosing from various theoretical frameworks depending on the choice of research focus.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Independently design and execute solutions to complex theoretical and practical problems.
Acquire strong skills and techniques in method and procedure development.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Develop, comprehend and solve complex urban planning and development problems that are common in Third World countries.
Develop problem solving techniques through exposure to research.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct which is greatly emphasised and impressed upon when conducting academic theoretical and practical work.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional conduct as urban professionals.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
Display information management skills when working with large data sets.
Manage their information independently.
Search and critical review literature in order to establish current scientific understandings of a particular topic prior to the pursuit of new knowledge in the area of study.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
Present work verbally during class presentations and seminars.
Present the minor dissertation from time to time before their peers and staff members.
Produce and communicate written work and all forms of information.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
Develop competencies to deal with hierarchical relations within systems when conducting research work.
Navigate through intended and unintended consequences of interventions in a number of interdisciplinary courses.
Work independently on a project of scientific relevance.
Exhibit strong qualities of self-motivation so as to direct a project and provide original, creative and intellectual contributions to the process of research.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
Use on-line systems and digital tools are used by learners in order to manage learning.
Acquire lifelong learning skills to conduct literature search.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
Work independently, particularly in designing and executing research and produce a minor dissertation that is submitted at the end of the year.
Understand research methodologies and theoretical frameworks.
Explore career opportunities and entrepreneurial possibilities independently.

Integrated Assessment
The assessment process is governed by the Academic Regulations of the Institution. There will be at least one assessment opportunity before the final summative assessment for each coursework module.

Formative and Summative Assessment:
Formative Assessment:
The coursework consists of different forms of Formative Assessments consisting of project reports, case studies, assignments etc., which will be implemented in each module, depending on the nature of the module. For example, feedback on assignments is returned to the learners within reasonable time, project presentations are scheduled in order for the instructor to provide comments, etc. These progress assessments are done solely by the module instructor. However, the final examination will require the involvement of a suitable external qualification examiner, who will be requested to approve the module examination paper and mark grading provided by the qualification instructor. No experiential learning is involved in the qualification. No supplementary examinations are formally provided except under special circumstances.

Summative Assessment:
For the coursework component, each intermediate or progress assessment will be awarded a mark, which will be combined with the final examination mark based on pre-determined weightings for the module. A pass is awarded for a weighted overall mark of no less than 50% and a distinction for a calculated mark of at least 75%. For the dissertation component, two assessors will be required, one of whom will be an internal assessor (a full-time academic staff of the Institution) and the other, an external assessor. The assessors are appointed by the Faculty on the basis of their scholarship and expertise. The recommendations of the external assessor are received at the Faculty and transmitted to the learner’s supervisor for further consideration: comments, corrections or improvements.