University Result Anxiety

Hello, I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with anxiety surrounding your results! From the sounds of it, it seems like you are able to get consistently good grades across your degree, so I would be surprised if one single module that was capped at a 40 would stop you from getting a 2:1 in your degree overall. In terms of dealing with the anxiety, my best advice would honestly just to find as many distractions as possible. Whether that is socialising, finding a new hobby or continuing a current one, finding a job, starting work towards your third year, etc. Anything to make time go faster is always a good thing!! I am also waiting for my second year results currently, so I can relate on how frustrating the waiting time is.
Best of luck for your grades and with your next year!
-Kat (2nd Year Psychology Undergraduate @ Lancaster Uni)

Hi all,
I'm due to get my final year results on Wednesday and to state I am anxious is an understatement.
I have completed my LLB at Durham University and achieved 2.1 results consistently across my first year.
For my 2nd year I obtained 68%, 62%, 62%, 60%. I am awaiting a result for an exam affected by the marking and assessment boycott and also received a 40% in one module due to being a resubmission exam.
My years are weightier 40% for 2nd year and 60% for 3rd year.
I'm disappointed as it would appear that it's nigh on impossible now to achieve anything higher than a 2.1 degree but I'm worried at just how much the 40% capped module will pull down my grade. It's annoying really as I actually obtained 65% in the exam.
Any advice or help on dealing with the anxiety would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Hi there,
I'm sorry to read that you're worried about your final-year grade. I'm in the exact same situation right now, awaiting my final year grades after them fluctuating quite a lot. The best that I can recommend it to trust that you'll figure things out no matter what, and a 2:1 is not at all a bad grade and you can do a lot with it.
I'm sorry that I can't help more.
All the best,
Jaz - Cardiff student rep

Hi all,
I'm due to get my final year results on Wednesday and to state I am anxious is an understatement.
I have completed my LLB at Durham University and achieved 2.1 results consistently across my first year.
For my 2nd year I obtained 68%, 62%, 62%, 60%. I am awaiting a result for an exam affected by the marking and assessment boycott and also received a 40% in one module due to being a resubmission exam.
My years are weightier 40% for 2nd year and 60% for 3rd year.
I'm disappointed as it would appear that it's nigh on impossible now to achieve anything higher than a 2.1 degree but I'm worried at just how much the 40% capped module will pull down my grade. It's annoying really as I actually obtained 65% in the exam.
Any advice or help on dealing with the anxiety would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Hi there
Sorry to hear that you are worried about the capped module, I know it can seem quite bad, however, since 3rd year is weighed more, and you have been achieving 2:1 consistently across second year, your grade probably will not be pulled down too much by this.
I definitely understand the nerves, as I am also waiting for my final year LLB results. I would echo the comments above, try to distract yourself, enjoy your holiday. A 2:1 is still a really good achievement for a law degree, and I also know of students who have achieved 2:2s and managed to enter good jobs and secure qualifying work experience (if that is something which interests you in the future). Sorry that I cannot be of more help.
Good luck with your grades! 🙂
Chloe
University of Kent Student Rep

Just an update.
I managed to secure a 2:1 in my degree so more than happy 😊

Hi all,
I'm due to get my final year results on Wednesday and to state I am anxious is an understatement.
I have completed my LLB at Durham University and achieved 2.1 results consistently across my first year.
For my 2nd year I obtained 68%, 62%, 62%, 60%. I am awaiting a result for an exam affected by the marking and assessment boycott and also received a 40% in one module due to being a resubmission exam.
My years are weightier 40% for 2nd year and 60% for 3rd year.
I'm disappointed as it would appear that it's nigh on impossible now to achieve anything higher than a 2.1 degree but I'm worried at just how much the 40% capped module will pull down my grade. It's annoying really as I actually obtained 65% in the exam.
Any advice or help on dealing with the anxiety would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Hi @AaronMock ,
A huge congratulations!! 🥳
Do you have any plans to celebrate or relax?
Again, a huge well done as it sounds like you have put a lot of work in and got a fantastic end result! Remember to relax because you start your next adventure.
Alia
University of Kent Student Rep