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 African Development
MSc Development Management
MSc Development Studies (Research)
MSc Development Studies
MSc Health and International Development
MSc International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies
MSc Population and Development
|
1. |
Course critical to assessment:
Students must obtain a mark of at least 65 in the dissertation in order to be awarded an overall Distinction.
For students entering in or after 2017/18: Except for MSc Population and Development: students must pass the DV459 (formerly SA499) dissertation in order to be awarded the degree but are not required to achieve a mark of at least 65 in the dissertation to be awarded an overall Distinction. |
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. |
