Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could help me, please?
I have had severe mental health problems and weeks before finishing my degree, I dropped out due to certain circumstances that were pretty shocking. I didn't hand in the work for my 3 remaining modules, even though I'd done the majority of the work.
I thought I'd have to fight to get back into Uni to finish off my degree. But before I did, I got a letter saying about dates/ classes for the modules to re-sit them. I wasn't told that my grades would be capped. Perhaps I should have known this information anyway?
I have always got top grades throughout college & uni. I worked my ass off despite my difficulties. But I just couldn't cope any more. So granted, lecturers may have mentioned in the past about capped grades, but I know I didn't really listen to things like late assignments, thinking that I didn't need to know. I understand if you're thinking I'm an idiot.
So I returned to Uni & re-did my 3 modules. Then I got my results & saw that they were all at 40. So I realised that they must have been capped. I got a 2:2.
The Master's Degree that I really want to do requires at least a 2:1. However, Universities will accept a 2:2 if I have relevant experience. I'm beginning to work on that by doing a lot of voluntary work to cover different areas & then I will do relevant paid work. I'm going to build up a portfolio for a couple of years before I apply. I would like to stay in my city to go to Uni, but if I accepted by somewhere further, then of course I will travel or possibly move.
I got my degree last year. I really want to appeal about being capped. I have evidence from doctors & emails from lecturers about what was going on at the time. But can I even apply about being capped? And have I left it way too late?
I know I've left it so long. But I just get so hurt when I think about my grade, knowing I put so much hard work into it. I was a top student for so many years. And I feel like it keeps affecting my career. And I can't even apply for graduate jobs in any field because they tend to ask for at least a 2:1.
And also, I was still not well when I re-sat them. So who's to say they wouldn't have been a crappy mark anyway? :/