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What you need to know

Important: This information is for Level 4 students (first year undergraduates). It doesn’t apply to students at other levels.

Important – If you are studying on a course with professional or regulatory requirements, the following may not apply to you. Check your programme handbook, speak to your tutor or ask the Student Hub if you are unsure.

1 What do I need to pass?

The unit pass mark is 40%. If your unit has more than one assessment, you do not need to get 40% in each– you just need to achieve a weighted average of 40% in the unit.

If you get 30-39% in a unit, you may be given a compensated pass if you have a 40% weighted average at level 4. You can have compensated passes in up to 30 credits.

2 What happens if I fail/don’t submit?

If you have failed an assessment (or if you didn’t attempt it) you might not have to resit. This is because you can pass the year if you have passed 90 credits (compensated passes count towards this total) and have a level average of 40%.

If you do need to resit, when you take your reassessment will depend on the number of credits you’ve failed:

Up to and including 60 credits = resit over the summer

Your resits are likely to be between 29 July and 2 August. If you have deferrals, you may be able to resit more than 60 credits during the summer.

More than 60 and fewer than 120 credits = next academic year

Your resits will take place next academic year. You won’t be required to attend classes, but you also won’t be able to continue to the next level of study until the following academic year once your resits have been passed.

Fail all 120 credits = next academic year if permitted

You’ll need to have obtained at least 20% average at level 4 to be allowed to resit. If you have, you will repeat the year with attendance.

3 What should I do next?

Don’t give up! Keep attending classes and make sure you engage with all your assessments in Semester 2

Check the feedback you’ve been given to see where you can improve

Speak to your tutor if you have any questions or worries Make sure to access study skills support

Apply for a late evidenced extension if something went wrong outside your control

Start thinking about your resit (but keep in mind that not everyone

has to resit—see section 2)

4 How many times can I resit?

Just once, unless you are given a deferred assessment as the outcome of an evidenced extension request or have a successful academic appeal entitling you to another attempt.