Timetable and Progression
Timetable
Starting in September
Students admitted in September follow Semester one modules until December. In January, after examinations, they follow Semester two modules. Examinations are taken again in May. Students who wish and are permitted to proceed undertake their individual project during the summer and submit their dissertation by the middle of September.
Starting in January
Students admitted in January start by following Semester two modules. There are no precedence rules between the two semesters. Examinations are taken in May. Students then break during the summer period and resume in September for Semester one modules. Examinations are taken in January after which those who wish - and are permitted - to proceed start their project. Dissertations are then submitted towards the end of May.
Progression and Awards
MSc
To be awarded a master's degree a candidate must:
- obtain at least 90 credits at 50% or above in the taught modules and no more than 15 credits below 40%
- have satisfactorily completed all coursework requirements in the taught modules
- achieved a mark of 50% or above in the dissertation
Merit
To be awarded a master's degree with merit a candidate must:
- obtain at least 60 credits at 60% or more in the taught modules
- achieve a mark 60% or above for the dissertation
- have no fail marks
Distinction
To be awarded a master's degree with distinction a candidate must:
- obtain at least 90 credits at 70% or more in the taught modules and a mark of 60% or above in the dissertation
- obtain at least 60 credits at 70% or above in the taught modules and a mark of at least 70% in the dissertation
- have no fail marks
Prizes
Exceptionally talented students are recognized by the department by the award of a number of prizes.
Postgraduate Diploma
To be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma a candidate must:
- obtain at least 90 credits at 50% or above with no more than 15 credits below 40%
- have satisfactorily completed all coursework requirements
To be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma with merit a candidate must:
- obtain at least 90 credits at 60% or above
- have no fail marks.
To be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma with distinction a candidate must:
- obtain at least 90 credits at 70% or above
- have no fail marks.
Postgraduate Certificate
To be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate a candidate must:
- obtain at least 45 credits at 50% or above in the taught modules and no marks less than 40%
- have satisfactorily completed all coursework requirements.
Failures
If you fail a module, you may be allowed to resit the final written examination of that module, under some circumstances. For further details please see the MSc Handbook.
If you have already been accepted on to one of our programmes, you will have been assigned a pre-tutor. The pre-tutor would be happy to clarify any issues you may have.
