Failed a module. What's my next move?

I was due a resit on my M250 Java exam today but couldn't attend it.

I am studying towards a Diploma of Higher Education.

Is it possible to choose another module to eventually obtain my qualification next year?

Reply 1

Anonymous #1

Original post by mrcactus

Did you choose the broad pathway or a specific pathway?

Open University

Milton Keynes

Reply 2

mrcactus

Original post by Anonymous

Did you choose the broad pathway or a specific pathway?

Chose the specific pathway.

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

Original post by mrcactus

Chose the specific pathway.

Stage 2 of the software pathway is all mandatory units so the only way you could be able to replace M250 with another unit is by switching to the broad pathway (avoid the CS focus). What stage 2 modules have you completed so far?

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

If you want I can PM you to give more specific advice?

Reply 5

pmd_qwe

I assume you're studying W36.
The only W36 focus that doesn't require M250 is comms+networking, which requires TM257+TM255.

If you've already completed either of TM257 or TM255:
You should now be able to do the other and complete the diploma without further issue. (You might need to get Student Support to switch which focus you're on.)

If you haven't done either of those then your options are:
(1) Do both, which would obviously cost more/possibly take longer/effectively waste some of your previous credit
(2) Switch to a DipHE Open

Whatever you choose, you should consider whether there's a chance that you'll decide to go for BSc Computing and if so check that your modules are a match for that.