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 Media, Communication and Development
MSc Media and Communications
MSc Media and Communications (Data and Society)
MSc Media and Communications (Media and Communication Governance)
MSc Politics and Communication

1.

Course critical to assessment:
A degree cannot be awarded unless the designated course (MC499 Dissertation: Media and Communications) had been passed.

2.

Distinction/Merit borderline (scheme paragraph 3.3.2):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will always be determined to the advantage of the student.

3.

Merit/Pass borderline (scheme paragraph 3.3.4):
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 Martin Johnson