What is the penalty for exceeding the word count?

1 min. readlast update: 03.11.2025

Penalties will be applied for excessive word count:

  • Up to 10% over the specified word limit – 10 mark penalty
  • 11%–25% over the specified word limit – 20 mark penalty 
  • 26%–50% over the specified word limit – 30 mark penalty

Any assignments in excess of 50% over the specified word limit will not be marked, and a mark of zero will be recorded. 

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