These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes:
MSc in Criminal Justice Policy
MSc in International Social and Public Policy
MSc in International Social and Public Policy (Development)
MSc in International Social and Public Policy (Migration)
MSc in International Social and Public Policy (Non-Governmental Organisations)
MSc in International Social and Public Policy (Research)
MSc in International Social and Public Policy (LSE and Fudan)

1.

Course(s) critical to assessment:
1a. For all students: Students must pass dissertation course to be awarded the degree.
1b. For students starting in or after the 2025/26 academic year. In addition to 1a above:
- MSc International Social and Public Policy students on all streams except MSc International Social and Public Policy (Research) must also pass SP400 to be awarded the degree
- MSc International Social and Public Policy (Research) students must also pass SP401 to be awarded the degree
- MSc Criminal Justice Policy students must also pass SP477 to be awarded the degree.

2.

Additional criteria for the award of Merit/Distinction (scheme section 2):
None.