Scheme for the award of a Taught Master's Degree
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:MA in Modern History
 MSc in Empires, Colonialism and Globalisation
 MSc in History of International Relations
 MSc in International and Asian History
 MSc in Theory and History of International Relations
 LSE-Columbia University Double MA Degree in International and World History
 LSE-NUS Double Degree MA in Asian and International History
 LSE-PKU Double Degree in MSc International Affairs
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| 1. | Course(s) critical to assessment: Students must pass the dissertation course to be awarded the degree.
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| 2. | Additional criteria for the award of Merit/Distinction (scheme section 2): Students must achieve mark of at least 60 in the dissertation course and pass all International History (HY) coded courses to be awarded a Distinction overall.
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For further information on Exam Sub-Board local rules, please contact the relevant department.