Generic Rule

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:
MA in Modern History
MSc in Empires, Colonialism and Globalisation
MSc in History of International Relations
MSc in International and Asian History
MSc in Theory and History of International Relations
LSE-Columbia University Double MA Degree in International and World History

LSE-NUS Double Degree MA in Asian and International History
LSE-PKU Double Degree in MSc International Affairs

Course(s) critical to assessment:
Students must pass the dissertation course to be awarded the degree.

Additional criteria for the award of Merit/Distinction (scheme section 2):
Students must achieve mark of at least 60 in the dissertation course and pass all International History (HY) coded courses to be awarded a Distinction overall.

For further information on Exam Sub-Board local rules, please contact the relevant department.