Scheme for the award of a Taught Master's Degree
Sub-board 'local rules'
Please read the following local rules in conjunction with the relevant scheme paragraph in the Classification Scheme for this programme:
These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes: MSc in Environment and Development |
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Course(s) critical to assessment: None. |
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Additional criteria for the award of Merit/Distinction (scheme section 2): For overall Distinction: For students taking the GY489 dissertation: they must achieve a Merit in GY489 to be awarded a Distinction overall. For students not taking the GY489 dissertation: they must achieve Merit marks in both GY473 and GY474 to be awarded a Distinction overall. Where students otherwise meet the criteria for an overall Distinction but do not achieve ether a Merit mark in GY489 if taken, or Merit marks in both GY473 and GY474 where GY489 is not taken, an overall Merit shall be awarded. For overall Merit: For students taking the GY489 dissertation: they must achieve a Merit in GY489 to be awarded a Merit overall. For students not taking the GY489 dissertation: they must achieve Merit marks in both GY473 and GY474 to be awarded a Merit overall. |
For further information on Exam Sub-Board local rules, please contact Martin Johnson