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Assessment

Forms of Assessment

Various forms of assessment are used in University examinations: written paper, practical test, portfolio submission, take-away paper and recital.

The First Year

The first year ends with the First Public Examination, Honour Moderations in Music ('Mods'). It is necessary to pass Honour Moderations before proceeding to further study. In the first year, one of the options is a brief solo recital, and two others - Composition and Extended Essay - are assessed by portfolio.

The Second and Third Years

The final year ends with the Second Public Examination, the Final Honour School in Music ('Finals'). A candidate may choose up to four options (50% of the total) that are assessed by portfolio submission or take-away paper, or up to two options (25% of the total) that are assessed by recital and practical tests, with the remainder assessed by written paper.

College Collections

Colleges also set internal exams called 'Collections'. These are designed to give focus to an undergraduate's studies, to monitor progress, and to provide practice in examination technique. The forms of assessment vary from examination to examination, and from College to College. The results of the Collections do not form part of the University Examinations.