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 City Design and Social Science

MSc in Culture and Society

MSc in Economy and Society
MSc in Human Rights
MSc in Human Rights and Politics

MSc in Inequalities and Social Science

MSc in Political Sociology
MSc in Sociology

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

Additional criteria for the award of Merit/Distinction (scheme section 2):
Students must achieve mark of 55 or above in specified core course to be awarded a Distinction overall:

MSc City Design and Social Science: SO448

MSc Culture and Society: SO434
MSc Economy and Society: SO4D1
MSc Economy, Risk and Society: SO425
MSc Human Rights: SO424

MSc Human Rights and Politics: SO4B1
MSc Inequalities and Social Science: SO488
MSc Political Sociology: SO407
MSc Sociology: SO491 or SO492

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