Reassessment and resit exams

If on your first attempt, you do not satisfactorily complete a stage (other than the final stage) of your degree, you have the right for one reassessment in each failed module to satisfy the progression requirements of your course. The form of reassessment will usually be the same as the first attempt and will normally be taken in the August resit period.

The resit mark is used for progression purposes only for undergraduate students but can differ for some postgraduate students (see parameters below); Where this is the case the original mark will be used for degree classification purposes. 

Example: an undergraduate student may achieve 38 at the first attempt, but 63 on re-assessment. It is the original mark of 38 that will be used when calculating the weighted average to determine the final award classification.

The difference in the way resits are used between undergraduate and postgraduate students is as follows:

For Undergraduate degree, any mark obtained in a resit:

• • Will show on your final degree transcript (as a second attempt).
  • Will be used in calculations for progression purposes.
  • Will not be included in your final degree calculations.  

For Postgraduate Taught degrees, any mark obtained in a resit: 

• • Will show on your final degree transcript (as a second attempt).
  • Will be used in final degree calculations of a Pass only.
  • Will not be included in the final degree calculations for Merit or Distinction. 

Further information about this can be found in our university academic regulations. You will need to choose your type of degree and your year of entry onto the course. The resit information can then be found under the ‘Reassessment’ heading.

There is a charge to take a resit. It is a one-off charge no matter how many resits you take in the reassessment period. The fee is currently £80 for undergraduates and £130 for  postgraduates.