4. Assessment

4.11. Failed modules and resits

To pass a module, you need an overall module mark of at least 40.0. So it is possible to fail an exam or final piece of written assessment, but still pass the module overall if you have a high score for the coursework.

If you have passed a module, you can’t attempt the exam or final assessment again, for example to get a better mark.

If you fail any modules, you will be reassessed in the late summer examination period in August. There is no limit to the number of modules you can resit. However, you only get one resit opportunity for each module.

All resits must be taken at the next available opportunity. So, if you fail a module in one of the main examination periods, you must resit the module in the late summer examination period. If you don’t resit the module then, you won’t get another chance at a later date. The only exception is if you have accepted extenuating circumstances.

School of Economics and Finance modules normally use synoptic reassessment. This means that if you fail a module then the resit is normally a single piece of assessment worth 100%. 

All resits are capped at 40, which means this is the highest mark you can get.

If you fail a module you will automatically be registered for the late summer resit.

Resits are free of charge. The examination timetable is normally published in July and you will be able to access this on MySIS. For any modules which are reassessed with a final written assignment, this is normally due on the first day of the examination period, you will receive instructions via email and on QMplus.

We encourage you to try and pass all of your modules. To be awarded your degree you must pass at least 315 credits (as a combined total from all three years), so resitting and passing any failed modules  in year 1 and 2 will help you to achieve this and graduate on time.

For students who started in September 2022 or earlier: is particularly important to resit any failed core modules. Single honours students who fail more than one core module will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies” degree, instead of the degree title for which you are currently registered. Joint honours students who fail any core modules will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies” degree. Please see the programme structures section to check which modules are core for your degree.