These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes:
MSc Economics
MSc Economics (two year programme)
MSc Economics (Research)

1.

Course critical to assessment:
None

2.

Distinction/Merit borderline (scheme paragraph 5.3.2):
Students with a mark profile of 5.3.2 (d) will require an aggregate of 280 in order to be awarded a Distinction overall.
A Distinction will not be awarded for students with a mark profile of 5.3.2 (c)

3.

Merit/Pass borderline (scheme paragraph 5.3.4):
Students with mark profiles falling into this range will always be awarded a Pass degree.

For students who undertake the Finance options under Paper 4 of the Programme Regulations (courses starting FM), the final mark for the purpose of classification will be determined by calculating the average of the marks of the exam and the essay of each course taken, producing a single final mark.