Repeat study
If you have failed some or all a year, you may not have to leave the university.
You are usually given the opportunity to repeat work you have failed. (This, however, is at the discretion of the Examination Board). Speak to your personal tutor or course leader to discuss the situation.
For further information see the guidelines set out in the Student Handbook - or in the General Examination & Assessment Regulations (GEAR) Section C.
Mitigating circumstances
- If you feel that your performance in an assessment has been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may wish to apply for mitigating circumstances.
You will need to ensure that this application is submitted to the course Examination Board/Chair of the Examining Board in good time.
- More information on this is available from your School Office.
- See the guidelines set out in the Student Handbook - which you will find linked to from the 'support' box (top, right hand corner) on the homepage of Student Central.
- See Student Advocacy and Research Service for information on extensions and mitigating circumstances. Contact them on 01273 643532 or email ubsuacademic@brighton.ac.uk
- If you have a disability or suspect you may have a disability that may have had an impact on your study, contact the Disability and Dyslexia team as soon as possible.
Appeals
- A Course Examination Board has the authority to approve results. You may, in some instances , request a review of an Examination Board decision (an appeal).
- The full appeals process is available in your student handbook or in the General Examination & Assessment Regulations (GEAR) Section H.
- The Student Advocacy and Research Service has information on the academic appeals proceedure.
Repeating a year - funding information
- Repeat study funding (including bursaries) is a complex issue and we recommend you see a Student Adviser to ensure you will be able to sucessfully fund your repeated year.