Scheme for the Award of a Taught Master's 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:
Executive MSc in Behavioural Science
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Course critical to assessment:
For all students: The MSc degree cannot be awarded unless PS471E (formerly SA4M5E) has been passed. |
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Distinction/Merit borderline (scheme paragraph 3.3.2):
For students starting before 2017/18: Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will always be determined to the advantage of the student.
For students starting in or after 2017/18: Students must achieve a high Merit (65 or above) in their dissertation to be awarded an overall Distinction. |
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Merit/Pass borderline (scheme paragraph 3.3.4):
For students starting before 2017/18: Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will always be determined to the advantage of the student.
For students starting in or after 2017/18: Students must achieve a high Pass (55 or above) in their dissertation to be awarded an overall Merit. |
For further information on Exam Sub-Board local rules, please contact Martin Johnson
August 2017
