These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes:
MSc International Political Economy
MSc International Political Economy (Research)
MSc International Relations
MSc International Relations (Research)
MSc International Relations Theory
LSE-Sciences-Po Double Degree in Affaires Internationales

1.

Course critical to assessment:
Students must obtain a mark in the Merit range or above in the following courses in order to obtain a Distinction overall in the degree:
MSc International Political Economy: IR485 (formerly IR499)
MSc International Political Economy (Research) IR485 (formerly IR499)
MSc International Relations: IR499
MSc International Relations (Research): IR486 (formerly IR499)
MSc International Relations Theory: IR486 (formerly IR499)
LSE-Sciences-Po Double Degree in Affaires Internationales: IR499

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.