These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes:
Executive MSc Cities

1.

Course critical to assessment:
Students must also achieve a Pass mark or higher in SO4A7E (formerly SO4A7) in order for an MSc to be awarded.

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.

4.

      Students starting the programme in 2018/19 may be eligible for the following exit awards as follows:
Diploma
Students may be eligible for the award of a Diploma if, as a result of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances, they must leave the programme early or once they have completed the programme if they are not eligible for the award of the degree after either completing all their first attempts or all second attempts at all courses. Students in this position must achieve passing grades (50 and above) in courses to the value of at least 3.0 units to be eligible for the award of Diploma. The Diploma is classified according to the Scheme for the Award of a Diploma. The Diploma is a final exit award with no option to be subsequently awarded the degree of Executive MSc in Cities.

Certificate
Students may be eligible for the award of a Certificate if, as a result of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances, they must leave the programme early or once they have completed the programme if they are not eligible for the award of the degree after either completing all their first attempts or all second attempts at all courses. Students in this position must have achieved passing grades (50 and above) in courses to the value of at least 2.0 units to be eligible for the award of Certificate. The Certificate is classified on a Pass/Fail basis only. Higher marks in one course cannot compensate a Fail mark in another course. The award of a Certificate or Diploma is subject to the application of the General Academic Regulations and the Certificate/Diploma regulations and classification schemes. The Certificate is a final exit award with no option to be subsequently awarded the degree of Executive MSc in Cities.