Scheme for the award of a taught master's degree for students entering from 2012/13: 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:
MSc Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research)
MSc Local Economic Development
MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies
MSc Urbanisation and Development
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Course critical to assessment:
None |
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Distinction/Merit borderline (scheme paragraph 3.3.2):
Distinction awarded if student achieves marks of a Distinction grade in courses to the value of 2.5 units and a mark of a Merit grade in a course of 0.5 unit value. Or marks of a Distinction grade in courses to the value of 2.0 units and marks of a Merit grade in courses to the value of at least 1.0 and an overall Distinction aggregate marks of at least 260. From 2016/17 MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies students are required to achieve a Distinction aggregate of at least 270. |
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Merit/Pass borderline (scheme paragraph 3.3.4):
Merit awarded if student achieves marks of a Merit grade in courses to the value of 2.5 units. Or marks of a Distinction grade in courses to the value of 1.0 unit and marks of a Merit grade in courses to the value of 1.0 unit. |
For further information on Exam Sub-Board local rules, please contact Martin Johnson
