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2.2 Bsc Economics at LSE

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well of course
Reply 41
worst debate ever. LSE is (perhaps) the single most prestigious place on the planet earth to study economics. if to you that doesn't imply that the courses at LSE are tougher than most everywhere else then you're an idiot.

any further questions or are you finished embarassing yourself
Reply 42
is it definite that u cant get into IB with a 2:2 from LSE in BSc Economics (L101)? Is it an auto reject!?
Reply 43
irfy
is it definite that u cant get into IB with a 2:2 from LSE in BSc Economics (L101)? Is it an auto reject!?


i was told indirectly yes. since they say they want a 2:1. they didn say "a 2:2 from LSE is auto-rejection" or even "a 2:2 is auto-rejected", but i mean if they want a 2:1 then its kinda obvious.
Reply 44
How are 1sts, 2:1's, 2:2's etc awarded? Qouta? or straight pass mark?

In other words, is there a certain pass mark that is decided every year (and if so does it stay the same from year to year?), or is it a qouta? By that I mean, do some people HAVE to get 2:2's and 3rds, because they performed the lowest in the year.

So, if you got 90% in your degree, but this was the lowest mark, would you be given a 3rd? or a fail? Is it not theoretically possible for everyone to get a first?
irfy
How are 1sts, 2:1's, 2:2's etc awarded? Qouta? or straight pass mark?

In other words, is there a certain pass mark that is decided every year (and if so does it stay the same from year to year?), or is it a qouta? By that I mean, do some people HAVE to get 2:2's and 3rds, because they performed the lowest in the year.

So, if you got 90% in your degree, but this was the lowest mark, would you be given a 3rd? or a fail? Is it not theoretically possible for everyone to get a first?

usually its 70%+ for a 1st, 60%+ for a 2:1, 50%+ for a 2:2 and 40%+ is a 3rd (hence just a pass), its the same every year, the papers may change the the grade boundaries dont.
Reply 46
yoyo462001
usually its 70%+ for a 1st, 60%+ for a 2:1, 50%+ for a 2:2 and 40%+ is a 3rd (hence just a pass), its the same every year, the papers may change the the grade boundaries dont.


Sorry, I don't get what you mean there? The papers may change - obviosuly they MUST change, you can't have the same questions each year. I know thats not what you meant, but I don't know what exactly you did mean.

And just to clarify something - I read that if you get 5 marks of particular class, then no matter what you get in the other 4, you get what you got in those 5?

So if you got:

5 2:1's, 3 2:2's and 1 3rd - you would get a 2:1

or even

5 1sts and 4 3rds - you would get a first?

And in all modules and half modules, 70% is a 1st, 60% is a 2:1 etc etc

?
irfy
Sorry, I don't get what you mean there? The papers may change - obviosuly they MUST change, you can't have the same questions each year. I know thats not what you meant, but I don't know what exactly you did mean.

And just to clarify something - I read that if you get 5 marks of particular class, then no matter what you get in the other 4, you get what you got in those 5?

So if you got:

5 2:1's, 3 2:2's and 1 3rd - you would get a 2:1

or even

5 1sts and 4 3rds - you would get a first?

And in all modules and half modules, 70% is a 1st, 60% is a 2:1 etc etc

?

If your asking about how LSE do it then its best one of their current students answer, what i said was just generally what they do. When i mean they change the paper i mean the content ie take out or add new topics..
Reply 48
Irfy is basically right. If you get 5/9 marks in a particular degree class, then you get this degree class at least, unless you fail a module. Every failed module brings your degree down by 1 class. You can also upgrade your class by getting 4/9 marks in a particular class and then averaging a certain number for your other papers.
Reply 49
yoyo462001
If your asking about how LSE do it then its best one of their current students answer, what i said was just generally what they do. When i mean they change the paper i mean the content ie take out or add new topics..


I see

Can anyone else here answer my question?
Reply 50
yes its your best 5/9
Reply 51
dannylfc_1
yes its your best 5/9


and if not 5 of the same, then an average of the 9 percentages to give your final percentage which translates into your degree class?
irfy
and if not 5 of the same, then an average of the 9 percentages to give your final percentage which translates into your degree class?


No, read here: http://www.lse.ac.uk/resources/schoolRegulations/BA-BScDegrees.htm
Reply 53



7.

Degree Classification, including Penalty Rules

7.1

Subject to the application of the penalty rules for failed papers in section 7.2 below, the classification of an award shall be calculated as follows:


7.1.1
For first class honours: Five first class marks; or four first class marks and an aggregate of at least 590


7.1.2
For upper second class honours: Five upper second class marks (or above); or four upper second class marks (or above) and an aggregate of at least 515


7.1.3
For lower second class honours: Five lower second class marks (or above); or four lower second class marks (or above) and an aggregate of at least 440


Which means the '5 of the same class' thing is correct
Reply 54
irfy
7.

Degree Classification, including Penalty Rules

7.1

Subject to the application of the penalty rules for failed papers in section 7.2 below, the classification of an award shall be calculated as follows:


7.1.1
For first class honours: Five first class marks; or four first class marks and an aggregate of at least 590


7.1.2
For upper second class honours: Five upper second class marks (or above); or four upper second class marks (or above) and an aggregate of at least 515


7.1.3
For lower second class honours: Five lower second class marks (or above); or four lower second class marks (or above) and an aggregate of at least 440


Which means the '5 of the same class' thing is correct


you finally got it. take note though "Subject to the application of the penalty rules for failed papers in section 7.2 below, the classification of an award shall be calculated as follows"
Reply 55
danny111
you finally got it. take note though "Subject to the application of the penalty rules for failed papers in section 7.2 below, the classification of an award shall be calculated as follows"


what a subtle dig, i like it :p:
am I right in saying that the penalty rules for failed papers does not apply for redeemed subjects? this is what I understood
Reply 57
all "penalty rules" is is that you don't fail more than 1 paper throughout your degree and you do not fail any "300" level i.e. third year courses