This scheme should be read in conjunction with the Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees, the relevant Taught Masters degree programme regulations, the relevant online Taught Masters course guides and the Code of Good Practice for Taught Masters Programmes: Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

This MSc is classified according to the Scheme for the Award of a Taught Masters Degree for Students Entering In or After Academic Year 2008/09 subject to the following provisions:

Exit Options

Diploma

Students who cannot complete the Executive MSc Political Economy of Europe due to unforeseen circumstances can obtain a Diploma.

This Diploma is classified according to the Scheme for the Award of a Diploma, as a 3 unit programme subject to the following provisions.

Students wishing to earn a Diploma will have registered on the Executive MSc Political Economy of Europe programme and then cease their studies after completing courses to the value of 3.0 full units (three sessions/1.5 years). All courses count towards the degree classification. A Pass mark of 50 must be achieved in all courses for students to achieve an overall Pass in the Diploma. Exams for each of the courses will take place at the beginning of the next teaching session. Students wishing to defer sitting one or more examinations must seek permission according to the Regulations for Diplomas no later than eight weeks prior to the exam date except in the case of unforeseen and exceptional circumstances. Students are permitted to re-sit failed exams in line with the School's Regulations for Diplomas.

Certificate

Students who cannot complete the Executive MSc Political Economy of Europe due to unforeseen circumstances can obtain a Certificate.

Students wishing to earn a Certificate will have registered on the Executive MSc Political Economy of Europe programme and then cease their studies after completing courses to the value of 2.0 full units (two sessions/1 year). The certificate is classified on a Pass/Fail basis only. A Pass mark of 50 needs to be achieved in all courses for students to be eligible for the award of the certificate. Higher marks in one course cannot compensate a Fail mark in another course. Students wishing to defer sitting one or more examinations must seek permission according to the Regulations for Certificates no later than eight weeks prior to the exam date except in the case of unforeseen and exceptional circumstances. Students are permitted to re-sit failed exams in line with the School's Regulations for Certificates.

Students who cease their studies after completing fewer than 2.0 full units value of courses may receive a Certificate of attendance.