Scheme for the Award of a Taught Masters Degree for Students Entering From 2008/09: Sub-Board 'local rules'

Please read the following local rules in conjunction with the relevant scheme paragraph in the Classification Scheme for this programme:

These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes:
MSc Economic History
MSc Global History
MA Global Studies: A European Perspective (these rules apply only to the programme students study while at LSE)
LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in Development Economics and Economic History (these rules apply only to the programme students study while at LSE) (
withdrawn)
MSc Political Economy of Late Development

1.

Course critical to assessment:
None

2.

Distinction/Merit borderline (scheme paragraph 5.3.2):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will be determined according to an aggregate formula: a Distinction if the student has achieved an average of > 67.5%

3.

Merit/Pass borderline (scheme paragraph 5.3.4):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will always be determined to the advantage of the student.

For further information on Exam Sub-Board local rules, please contact Carl Hornsey
November 2011

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