The Regulations
An extract from the Regulatory
Framework for Assessment policy document.
Progress Through the Degree Programme
1 A student may only proceed to the
next level of a programme of study provided that he or she has
satisfactorily completed the preceding level.
2 Satisfactory completion of a
level of a programme of study is defined as successfully
accumulating 120 credits.
3 A student may be permitted to
proceed to the next level of the programme with failed modules to a
maximum of 20 credits provided that:
a a minimum of
100 credits has been achieved and that all modules designated as
compulsory for progression have been passed;
and
b a second,
re-sit attempt has been made for any failed module(s) with a mark
lower than 20 on the first attempt (a resit opportunity is only
available to a student who has presented for assessment at the
first attempt);
and
c a minimum
mark of 20 has been obtained for a failed module on either the
first attempt or re-sit attempt.
4 If a student with a mark of less
than 20 in a profile does not submit for re-examination, he or she
will not be allowed to progress. An X annotator may be imposed on
the failed mark, forbidding further re-examination unless properly
documented mitigating circumstances are associated with the
non-submission. The imposition of a mark with an X annotator will
result in termination of a programme.
5 A module which has been
designated as compulsory for award must be passed for graduation. A
failure in a module which is compulsory for award at level 1 or 2
may be carried but must be retrieved in order to be eligible to
graduate.
6 In the case of a late result
module, where the result of a first attempt is not known until
September, a student may be permitted to progress to the next level
provided that
a he or she has
attained 100 credits from the other modules taken
or
b has obtained
80 credits, satisfied all requirements in respect of modules which
are compulsory for progression, and obtained a mark of 20 in the 20
credits failed, having taken up the re-examination opportunities
for that module.
If a student is permitted to proceed with 80 credits he or she
will be required to retrieve the failure in at least 20 of the 40
failed credits alongside the next level of study so to meet the
minimum requirements for eligibility for the award.
The Board of Examiners may t its discretion extend the provision
for progression with 80 credits to students with failure in modules
other than the 'late result' modules.
7 A student who has been permitted
to defer assessment for a module because of properly documented
mitigating circumstances must attempt the module, irrespective of
whether 100 credits have already been achieved. If a student failed
a deferred module with a mark of less than 20, the Board of
Examiners for Progress and Award will give careful consideration to
the position of the student in respect of progress.
8 An opportunity for re-examination
in a failed module required for progression will normally be
offered. The re-examination will normally be at Easter for modules
failed in Semester 1 or in late August for modules failed in
Semester 2. Students who fail modules are expected to attend resit
opportunities as organised. Failure to do so without proper
permission may mean that a student is not eligible for a final
resit opportunity (see below). The Board of Examiners for Progress
and Award may exceptionally permit a second resit,
normally as an external student, if a further re-examination is not
explicitly excluded by the programme of study. The normal threshold
for consideration for an exceptional third attempt to satisfy the
examiners will be that a student has achieved 80 credits overall in
a level and has taken up previous resit opportunities. Where the
extent of the failure is considerable or where it is agreed to be
in the interests of the student because of special circumstances
and there is capacity in the programme area, a re-examination may
take place after a period of repeat study.
9 Where a failure is in a
compulsory school experience or professional placement module, a
repeated experience or placement may not be possible before the
commencement of the next year or level and re-examination may have
to be taken as an external student.
10 Specific requirements relating
to re-examination and progress relate to the following
programmes:
a BA
Primary Teaching (QTS)
Specified modules must be passed before QTS can be recommended and
profile must be provided demonstrating that all teaching standards
have been met. There are restrictions on the possibilities for
re-taking placement modules. In addition, students will be required
to pass DfES skills tests before they can be recommended for
QTS
b BHSc
Occupational Therapy
All modules prescribed for the
programme at each level must be passed. Limited re-sit
opportunities apply in this programme. Students are normally
allowed a maximum of one re-sit per failed module and a maximum of
two failed modules/re-examination opportunities per level. Failure
in two professional practice modules across the programme will lead
to termination.
c BHSc
Physiotherapy
All modules prescribed for the
programme at each level must be passed. Limited re-sit
opportunities apply in this programme. Students are normally
allowed a maximum of one re-sit per failed module and a maximum of
two failed modules/re-examination opportunities per level. Failure
in two professional practice modules across the programme will lead
to termination for the BHSc Physiotherapy programme.