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:
MSc in International Political Economy
MSc in International Political Economy (Research)

MSc in International Political Economy (LSE and Sciences Po)
MSc in International Relations
MSc in International Relations (Research)

MSc in International Relations (LSE and Sciences Po)
MSc in International Relations Theory

Course(s) critical to assessment:
Students must pass the dissertation course (IR485/486/499) to be awarded the degree.

Additional criteria for the award of Merit/Distinction (scheme section 2):
Students must achieve mark of at least 65 in the dissertation course and achieve an aggregate score of at least 520 to be awarded a Distinction overall.

Students are required to achieve Merit marks in more than half of their degree (i.e. at least 2.5 units) to be awarded a Merit overall.

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