Examinations are offered twice a year, in May and October.

All core and elective courses (except your research course and dissertation) are assessed by one unseen, three-hour written examination and a written assignment. The final mark for each course is based on both papers, with 80% of the mark based on your exam results.

Your dissertation will consist of a 12,000-word report, excluding bibliographies, appendices and the project statement or summary.