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uni first year fail

Hi, If i fail my first year of uni, will i be able to apply to another uni to start 1st year again?
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Yeah 100%. 2 problems tho with that is that some unis might ask for transcripts regarding how you studied, so if its might it might mean less trust from unis and fewer/worse offers, also you only get so many years of student finance support, I think its 5 or 4, so if you spend one year you might not be able to afford a masters.
Original post by Gi if hfigj
Hi, If i fail my first year of uni, will i be able to apply to another uni to start 1st year again?


Yes you can apply, but bear in mind any UCAS deadlines Is there any particular reasons your thinking you might fail? :console:

Double check your course handbook, most places it's 40% in each module to pass (can be dependant on the subject though so things like Medicine might be excluded).
(edited 5 months ago)
Yes you can but the new uni will seek a reference from your old uni. If your old uni states that you did not turn up to lectures and tutorials and failed your modules then the new uni may not want to take you.
Yeah 100%. 2 problems tho with that is that some unis might ask for transcripts regarding how you studied, so if its might it might mean less trust from unis and fewer/worse offers, also you only get so many years of student finance support, I think its 5 or 4, so if you spend one year you might not be able to afford a masters.


Students are entitled to undergraduate funding for the length of a new course + 1 gift year - previous study. Postgraduate funding is separate to undergraduate funding (unless it's an integrated masters in which the case the previous undergraduate formula applies).

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