I got the grade for one of my masters modules recently, a presentation, marked by two people. I got to see each marker grade. This was a mistake and I have been told I should have only got to see the combined agreed grade. There is a difference of 8.5% between the two marks. It's made me think about how subjective grades can be. Apparently, the difference has been known to be much bigger than 8.5% for some other students.

That's very normal. Only differences above 10% get moderated at my uni - both markers have to discuss and agree a new mark within the 10% limit.

Once you're on the other side like me, you realise it's all subjective! Having said that, the difference between a 2.1 and a first is easy to spot at a glance and they are poles apart.

Thanks. I looked at my BA transcript from 2006. My research proposal has a result of 55 but my paper copy at home shows a grade of 67 on the feedback sheet. I have contacted the uni records office to investigate.

That presentation feedback for my masters the marker that gave me the lower mark is very unhelpful. It doesn't say anything constructive or developmental. The marker was a last minute replacement, I didn't get to meet them in person as they arrived late and left straight after my presentation. I am disappointed with the communication at my university, it's amateur compared to my previous university. I feel if I make a complaint it will impact on my final overall grade.