What happens if I fail a module?
All modules must be passed to remain on the programme; module failure cannot be compensated by performance in other modules.
If you fail a theoretical module at first attempt, you will be offered a reassessment. For the purpose of progression and award outcomes, module marks where reassessment is required will be capped at the pass mark. First attempt marks or capped module marks following reassessment (whichever is greater) will be used to calculate Degree Classifications.
You can only be reassessed in a theoretical module once, without valid exceptional circumstances being upheld. There is also a limit on the number of credits you can fail at first attempt in each stage.
Students will be offered a reassessment opportunity for failed module(s) if the total number of failed credits in the stage does not exceed 80 credits for Stage 1 or 60 credits for stages 2 or 3.
If these credit thresholds are exceeded you would be discontinued from your programme.
You must satisfy the requirements for one stage of your programme before being able to progress to the next stage. You need to get a credit-weighted average mark of 40% for each stage (stage mark) in order to progress.
If, after your marks have been calculated and any necessary reassessment procedures have been applied, you still do not reach the mark necessary for progression to the next stage, there are no other opportunities for continuing your studies. There are no opportunities for taking modules again and consequently this will result in discontinuation from the programme.
For further information on reassessment, see the Student Guide to Rules for Progression and Award in Undergraduate Programmes.
Reasssessment for practice modules
Practice modules are non-reassessable. Failure to achieve all summative requirements of a practice module will result in an automatic extension of 4 weeks. If summative elements of the practice placement are not met by the assessment date this will result in programme failure.