These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes:
MSc Comparative Politics (all streams)
MSc Comparative Politics (Research) (withdrawn 14/15)
MSc Conflict Studies
MSc Global Politics
MSc Global Politics (Global Civil Society) (withdrawn 16/17)
MSc Political Theory
MSc Political Theory (Research) (withdrawn 14/15)
MSc Political Science and Political Economy
LSE-PKU Double Degree in Public Administration and Government
MSc Public Policy and Administration
MSc Public Policy and Administration (Research) (withdrawn 14/15)
MRes Political Science

1.

Course critical to assessment:
For all programmes except MRes Political Science: A degree cannot be awarded unless GV499 Dissertation has been passed.

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.