These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes:
MSc African Development
MSc Development Management
MSc Development Studies (Research)
MSc Development Studies
MSc International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies

1.

Course critical to assessment:
Students must obtain a mark of at least 65 in the dissertation in order to be awarded an overall Distinction.

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.