It is very important that you take the time to understand how you are affected when required to repeat one or more of your modules.
Understanding when you may be required to repeat a module
If you have not passed many modules, the Progression and Award Board (PAB) may decide that you need to retake all your failed modules in the following academic year, which is known as ‘repeating’. A repeating decision by the PAB means you cannot progress to the next stage of your programme, or in the case of a final year student, cannot graduate this year.
Depending on your circumstances and how many modules you are required to repeat, you may need to repeat the stage of study as outlined above. Alternatively, you may be allowed to Progress with Intermediate Standing (PI).
Progression with Intermediate Standing: this means that you are permitted to progress to the next stage of your programme carrying up to a specified number of credits of failure. Reassessment in the failed module(s) will be in addition to the requirements of the subsequent stage.
Whether you are required to repeat your current stage of study or whether you will be able to progress with Intermediate Standing will be outlined in your Results Letter.
International Students
If you have not yet successfully completed all the assessments assigned to you during your last period of study, you may not have enough time on your current visa to complete your studies in the UK. If you need more time to complete your programme, you will need to extend your Student Visa.
If you need to extend your visa to complete your studies, you will need a CAS to support your Student Visa application. You can find more information on this here.
Your CAS request form will need to be sent together with your supporting documents to the Student Visa Compliance Team.
If you have some questions or concerns about the visa application you will need to make, contact the International Student Advice Service via email.
Student Finance
If you need to repeat a module or modules, you will be liable to pay tuition fees as published on our website for the new academic year. This is done on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules that you are repeating.
For example, if you are an undergraduate student repeating 60 credits, your fees will be calculated on a pro rata basis that is 50% (60 credits/120 credits) of the total tuition fees charged for the year. To view the latest tuition fees at the university, please follow the link here.
If you have been deferred at the PAB but you notice a charge on your account or you believe there is an incorrect charge, you can contact our Student Finance team here.
What support is available to me?
If you are seeking additional support in relation to your circumstances, remember that you have access to a number of services and staff who are on hand to deliver support throughout your studies.
- Your Personal Tutor: You can arrange a meeting with your Personal Tutor to discuss your circumstances. You can also contact your Faculty Retention and Success Officer.
- Wellbeing Support: We offer a wide range of wellbeing services, you can find more information here.
- Student Finance: We offer various sources of funding that help to make our programmes accessible, from scholarships to hardship funds. You can find more information here. We also offer money advice and support which you can find out more about here.
- Employability and Careers: We offer a wide range of services including 121 appointments. To find out more and/or book an appointment visit our Careers hub here.
- GSU Advice Service: The Students' Union Advice Service is independent of the University and offers free and impartial advice. To get in touch with them, you can complete their contact form here.
- Academic Skills Support: Study more effectively by developing your academic skills such as essay writing, research, dissertation preparation, critical thinking, presentation skills and assessing your digital capabilities. Find out more information here.
- Student Peer Mentoring Programme: Join our student peer mentoring scheme to connect with current students and make new friends. Find out more here.
FAQs
Will any marks previously achieved be carried forward?
- Any marks/grades will not be carried forward and you will need to repeat the module in its entirety, even if you previously passed one or more of its components.
Will my grades be capped in a repeated year of study?
- No, your grades will not be capped when repeating a year of study or when repeating any modules you may need to undertake alongside your new year of study (PI).
The module I need to repeat is not running next year, what do I do?
- If the module is not running in the next academic year, you may be required to take an alternative module. Please contact your programme team for further clarification.
Do I need to attend all classes listed on my timetable or can I just submit the assessments and take the exams?
- It is a requirement that you attend all timetabled teaching sessions along with seminars, workshops, and tutorials. Further information on your engagement can be found here.
Do I need to pay to repeat a module?
- Yes, you will incur a cost when repeating a module regardless of whether you repeat the stage of study or if you repeat the failed module alongside the next stage of study.
How much will my total fees be for the next academic year?
- Your fee payable will be outlined at the time of registration for the next academic year. This is calculated on a pro rata basis depending on the number of credits (modules) that you are required to repeat.
I think my fees owed for the next academic year are incorrect, what should I do?
- If you believe there is a mistake on your fees owed or that you are being charged an incorrect amount, you should contact our Student Finance team here.
I need help paying my tuition fees, what should I do?
- We offer various sources of funding that help to make our programmes accessible, from scholarships to hardship funds. You can find more information here. We also offer money advice and support which you can find out more about here.
I am an International Student; do I need to extend my student visa?
- If you are repeating your stage of study and therefore will be staying in the UK longer than anticipated, you will need to extend your student visa. Information on this can be found here.
