Version Log

This page contains information on the changes to Master of Science by Coursework in African Studies since 1 July 2016

Gazette 4 July 2024

Changes to the MBA 1+1 bridging regulations to accommodate the new pre-programme. 

Refer to Social Sciences Divisional Board notice in the Gazette.

Gazette 05 October 2023

Changes to core courses and assessment. Refer Social Sciences Divisional Board Gazette

Gazette 7 July 2022

Amendments to reflect changes to assessment practice. See Social Sciences Division Board notice in Gazette for further information. 

Gazette 22 July 2021

Provision for electronic submission via approved University online assessment platform for all taught programmes. See the Education Committee and relevant division notices in the Gazette for further information.

Gazette 26 September 2019

Clarification of the assessment method of the option paper. See the Social Sciences Divisional Board notice in the Gazette for further information.

Gazette 25 July 2019

Amendments to the option paper assessment schedule, and removal of the reference to the award of distinction as this is now covered by General Regulations. See the Social Sciences Divisional Board notice in the Gazette for further information.

Gazette 27 September 2018

Minor amendments to release date and number of Option paper essay questions. Change in the release date for the Methodology essay questions. See the Social Sciences Divisional Board notice in the Gazette for further details.

Technical Edit 22 March 2018

Removal of tags identifying text for students starting from MT 2016.

Gazette 22 February 2018

Change to MBA 1+1 bridging programme. For further details see Social Sciences Divisional Board notice in the Gazette.

Gazette 21 July 2016

Change to assessment for option papers from unseen examinations to assessed essays. School is contacting offer-holders to inform them of the change. See the Social Sciences Board notice in the Gazette for further details.