Student Handbook 2024/25

Failed assessments/non-attendance/non-submission

You have a maximum of two attempts for each assessment element: a first attempt and one resit. 

If you fail or do not submit an assessment element, you may resit it at the next available opportunity.

You may not resit any assessment element within a module if you have achieved an overall pass mark. Similarly, if you have not submitted or have failed an element but have passed the module overall, you cannot resit the failed element.

All students are automatically enrolled for any required resits. Deferral of resits or first attempts are not permitted without extenuating circumstances. Resits will take place at the next available opportunity and are free of charge.

If a student has a resit or first attempt but does not complete the required assessment, it will count as one of the permitted attempts for the module.

Capped Resit Marks

When resitting, the overall module mark will be capped at the minimum pass mark (50). In the event of failure in all attempts, the highest mark achieved for that module (ʻbest failʼ) shall stand.

Condonable marks

The Examination Board will condone a marginal failure for a student who has obtained a mark of 40-49 in up to 30 credits of assessment, including Dissertations, provided that the student's overall average across all modules, including the failed module and Dissertation, is above 50%. No more than 30 credits of condoned fails may be counted toward the degree award.

A student may choose to opt out of a resit and accept a condonable mark. By doing so, they will forfeit any remaining attempts to pass the relevant module.

Resit dates and deadlines

(not applicable to online programmes)

Refer to the Key Date section for resit information regarding any assessment you have failed or not submitted.

Important: If you are resitting a failed Examination or Essay, this could impact your work on your required Dissertation. You must plan carefully, as resitting Exams is not considered an extenuating circumstance for the non-submission of your Dissertation or Essay.