Failing by 2 marks in a module
I failed a module in my second semester by 2 marks in my masters in the University of Sussex. I had got a penalty of 10 marks due to late submission in one of my assignment. Could I request the university to see if they can just let me pass this module? Is there any possibility?
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by AnonymousI failed a module in my second semester by 2 marks in my masters in the University of Sussex. I had got a penalty of 10 marks due to late submission in one of my assignment. Could I request the university to see if they can just let me pass this module? Is there any possibility?
Hiya!
I’d recommend reaching out directly to your programme lead and module lecturer to discuss your situation, they're best placed to advise you on what options, if any are available.
In the meantime, it's worth reviewing your university’s academic regulations, particularly around late submissions, penalties, and grade appeals. Keep in mind that if exceptions are made for one student, they typically have to be justifiable and consistent with policies applied to everyone - which isn't fair on the rest of your cohort
It’s understandable to feel disappointed, but try to prepare yourself for all outcomes and focus on what you can learn from this experience. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or need extra support, academic or personal, the university’s student support services are there to help. They can only assist if they know what you're going through, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best of luck
-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University
(edited 11 months ago)
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by AnonymousI failed a module in my second semester by 2 marks in my masters in the University of Sussex. I had got a penalty of 10 marks due to late submission in one of my assignment. Could I request the university to see if they can just let me pass this module? Is there any possibility?
They'll likely treat it as a pass anyway. See the "Marginal Failure", "Compensation for Module Failure" and "Limits on the use of compensation" sections of their Postgraduate [Progression and] Award Regulations 2024-25, which contains the following:
"Marginal Failure
71. The University defines marginal failure in a module as follows:
Level of module - Level 7
Marginal fail band - Marks of 45 – 49%
Compensation for Module Failure
72. Once a student has studied the required modules for a stage/level, the PAB will automatically compensate module(s), up to a maximum of 30 credits, with a marginal fail mark.
73. Automatic compensation will be applied as follows:
Stage - Level 7
Limit - Up to a maximum of 30 credits. The compensation may apply after failure at the first attempt or failure following reassessment.
Criteria to be met - Achievement of an uncapped stage mean of 50% in the final stage of an Integrated Masters course (level 7)
74. The mark for the compensated module(s) will remain as the actual mark achieved for progression and award purposes and the credits awarded.
Limits on the use of compensation
75. A PAB may not compensate a module failure that is a result of academic misconduct.
76. A PAB may not compensate a research project or dissertation.
77. By exception, a course may require additional criteria for the use of compensation or may not permit the use of compensation at all. See Approved Derogations to UG and PGT Progression and Award Regulations."
In other words, if you scored 45-49% (which will be the case if you failed by just 2 marks), and the module is worth 30 credits or less, then they'll automatically awards you that module's credits anyway. (Other conditions apply, but that's the essence of it.)
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