Executive MSc Behavioural Science

Scheme for the award of a taught master's degree for students entering from 2008/09: Sub-board 'local rules'

Please read the following local rules in conjunction with the relevant scheme paragraph in the for this programme:

These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes: Executive MSc Behavioural Science
1.	Course critical to assessment: For all students: The MSc degree cannot be awarded unless PB451E (formerly PS471E or SA4M5E) has been passed. For students starting in or after 2017/18: For the award of an overall Distinction, students must achieve a high Merit (65 or above) in their dissertation. Or, for the award of an overall Merit these students must achieve a high Pass (55 or above) in their dissertation.
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.

For further information on Exam Sub-Board local rules, please contact Martin Johnson