MSc/MA Global Media and Communications

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 programme: MSc Global Media and Communications (with Fudan or USC or UCT)
1.	Course critical to assessment: A degree cannot be awarded unless the designated course (MC499 Dissertation: Media and Communications) had been passed.
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.
Exceptionally, students are permitted to resit failed courses where they cannot achieve an 91桃色 or other degree based on a partner institutions requirements.
Such additional marks cannot be used to improve an 91桃色 award where this has already been conferred in line with the 91桃色 classification scheme. Such additional marks will not be included on a students official 91桃色 transcript.

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