Failed uni module in first year

Hi, unfortunately I’ve failed one of my 15-credit first year modules.
I got 56% overall in the module, but I failed one assessment meaning I’ve failed the whole module. I got 68% in the other assessment but got 29% in the assessment I failed (needed 30% to pass).
My university is allowing me to resit the failed assessment, but according to their regulations, the whole module grade will be capped at 40%. I was under the impression that only my failed assessment would be capped at 40%- I also asked my module leader for clarification and he was so vague with his response: “reassessments are capped at 40%.” He did not clarify once to me that the entire module grade would be capped. I find this so unreasonable, because I feel I did quite well in the other assessment (68%).
I don’t have any extenuating circumstances either. I guess it was just because I was anxious; I had two exams on one day: a presentation and a quiz. Also, these were my first ever official in-person exams at uni. The presentation was in the morning and I have a 1 hour 30 min commute to uni. There were severe train delays that day. Despite me leaving earlier than I usually do, I still missed the slot for my presentation, which was at 9:30am, so I had to wait for the entire class to do theirs before I could do mine right at the end. I ended up doing my presentation at around 3pm. Because I was waiting the whole day and was so tired and stressed, I felt I did really bad in my presentation (ended up getting 60% though)! The next exam was then at around 4pm. This was the exam I failed and got 29% in.
I’m really worried about this because I thought 51% was quite a good mark, but now it’ll be capped at 40% and there’s nothing I can do about it apologies for the very long post

Unfortunately, this is normal. Try not to fret, you can rescue it in.subsequent years.

Thank you it’s just frustrating because out of all the assignments I’ve done so far this is the only one I’ve failed and I was proud of getting a 56% overall in that module but now I’ll only be able to get 40%..

I understand the disappointment, I deal with this with my own students after every assessment period.
Ultimately, first year counts for little and you can take some solace in that - you know how to fix this, so going forward, take extra care not to fall into the same trap, and you will be fine.

This thread appears to me to demonstrate why commuting to university is not a good idea. I understand that financial pressure may compel some students to commute, but doing so can jeopardise academic performance, as well as reducing the enjoyment of the university experience.

Sorry meant to say I thought 56% was quite a good mark* at the end!

it was a hate comment laughing at you

Hi, unfortunately I’ve failed one of my 15-credit first year modules.
I got 56% overall in the module, but I failed one assessment meaning I’ve failed the whole module. I got 68% in the other assessment but got 29% in the assessment I failed (needed 30% to pass).
My university is allowing me to resit the failed assessment, but according to their regulations, the whole module grade will be capped at 40%. I was under the impression that only my failed assessment would be capped at 40%- I also asked my module leader for clarification and he was so vague with his response: “reassessments are capped at 40%.” He did not clarify once to me that the entire module grade would be capped. I find this so unreasonable, because I feel I did quite well in the other assessment (68%).
I don’t have any extenuating circumstances either. I guess it was just because I was anxious; I had two exams on one day: a presentation and a quiz. Also, these were my first ever official in-person exams at uni. The presentation was in the morning and I have a 1 hour 30 min commute to uni. There were severe train delays that day. Despite me leaving earlier than I usually do, I still missed the slot for my presentation, which was at 9:30am, so I had to wait for the entire class to do theirs before I could do mine right at the end. I ended up doing my presentation at around 3pm. Because I was waiting the whole day and was so tired and stressed, I felt I did really bad in my presentation (ended up getting 60% though)! The next exam was then at around 4pm. This was the exam I failed and got 29% in.
I’m really worried about this because I thought 51% was quite a good mark, but now it’ll be capped at 40% and there’s nothing I can do about it apologies for the very long post

Oh😂😂

Thank you, I appreciate the advice

Hi there,
I know that this can be quite disheartening, but try not to worry too much about this. As long as you are able to resit, this will be fine as you can get 40% and even if the whole module is capped, you will be able to bring this back up.
You will have opportunities in the rest of the year and the assignments that you will be giving in later on to make up the grade! Just make sure you try your best in every assignment and you will be okay!
I don't know if your first year counts towards your final grade, but if not just see it as a learning curve and just try to learn from these mistakes next time. Make sure you are asking your tutors for help whenever you need it and you will do well.
I hope some of this helps,
Lucy -SHU student ambassador.

Does the first year acutally count towards your dgree? In most unis all you need to do is pass.
I'd check if I were you and do move out because if it had been a written exam you wouldn't have been allowed to sit it at all after arriving so late.

Hi, it doesn’t count towards my degree, only second and third year do.
Also I was only about 15 minutes late to my presentation slot, but I couldn’t do it because there was already another student presenting at that time. So I had to wait for everyone to finish theirs.

If it doesn't count then there's no problem - if you pass the resit you'll be OK.
I stand by my advice - you can't risk missing a written exam by being late.