If you don’t pass all your modules and progress to your next level of study at the first attempt, in most cases you will be offered the chance to undertake reassessment.
Reassessment provides you with a further opportunity to take and pass an assessment activity that you’ve attempted but not passed. There’s no stigma attached to reassessment, and many students who re-take an exam or are asked to submit an alternative piece of work go on to complete their award with the grades they wanted.
When your results are released always check whether you need to take any further action. If you need to undertake reassessment on any of your modules, instructions will be included.
Important things to note
- If you undertake a reassessment, your mark for that reassessment activity is capped at the pass mark. This includes any deferred reassessment attempts.
- In some cases, reassessment may impact on the timeliness of your progression to your next level of study.
- You should expect that your graduation ceremony will be at a later date than if you complete your degree without reassessment.
Supporting you to succeed in your reassessments
If you have reassessments, remember there is plenty of support available to ensure that you go on to succeed in your studies.
- If you have questions that are specific to your subject area or assignment, please contact your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), Module Lead, or Course Director.
- To prepare for exams check out the range of online modules and resources available via the Learning Skills Hub or contact your Faculty Learning Skills Team for advice and study support.
- Access resources from our Libraries and remember your Digital Library and the CCCU App Store can be accessed at any time from home.
- If you have an exam, you can check out our guide for helpful guidance on what to do before and on the day of your exam.
Progression with Trail and Progress or Reassessment with Attendance
- You should speak to your Course Team or Personal Academic Tutor (PAT)about any offer you have received for trail and progress – they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have (or direct you to someone who can). If you're unsure who your PAT is, your Course Team will be able to help.
- You are not expected to attend lectures, seminars or other taught activities on the module that is being reassessed. For this reason, you won’t see this module(s) on your individual student timetable.
- You must undertake your trail and progress reassessment at the specified time(s), otherwise it will impact your opportunities for completion of your award or further progression.
- If you are on a Semester-based academic calendar, this will normally be during Academic Development Week of the following academic year.
- If you are on a Trimester-based academic calendar, this will normally be at the end of the 1st Trimester of the following academic year.
- There are no additional fees associated with trail and progress, and no impact on your potential student funding.
- In the unfortunate event that you do not pass the trailed credits in Semester 1 or Trimester 1, you’re encouraged to continue with your studies for the current academic year. Your PAT will be able to provide guidance on your next steps, although you may not be eligible to progress or may only be eligible for an alternate award as – to be eligible for your full award – you will need to pass your trailed credits.
- By re-registering for the next academic year when invited to do so, you are indicating that you understand all of the above.
Reassessment with Attendance is when you are required to re-attend taught activities for module(s) you’ve already studied but not passed. This is to ensure you have sufficient learning to complete your reassessment successfully. You will be charged fees for reassessment with attendance, so make sure you plan your finances accordingly as there could be implications for your funding if the modules you’re re-taking do not span the entire academic year.
If you’re offered reassessment with attendance, please be aware of all of the following:
- Speak to your Course Team or Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) about any offer you have received for reassessment with attendance – they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have (or direct you to someone who can).
- Once you have re-registered, your student record will be updated for the next year of study, and your Course Team will allocate you to any classes you need to attend meaning they will be displayed on your individual student timetable (where applicable).
- You will be liable for tuition fees for any modules you re-take as reassessment with attendance, although at a reduced rate (75% of the standard fee). Most students are eligible for a tuition fee loan for reassessment with attendance, but it depends on your circumstances and the number of years’ tuition fee funding you have already received. Please talk to your student loan provider (e.g. Student Finance England) for further information.
- Once you’ve decided to accept the offer of reassessment with attendance, you must notify your funding provider (e.g. Student Finance England). You will only be eligible for funding for the full year if you are re-taking modules in both semesters or all three trimesters (dependent on your Academic Calendar) otherwise your funding will be proportionate to the period that you repeat. The University will be asked to confirm the start and end date of your repeat period to Student Finance and if necessary your loan will be recalculated. Please ensure you double check the funding you will receive for your reassessment with attendance year. If you need any further guidance or advice, please contact a Student Support Adviser.
- If you are an UG Healthcare student in receipt of funding via the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), please note:
- If you are undertaking reassessment with attendance for one or more academic modules, you generally won’t be eligible for any support from the NHS LSF for your repeat period. On successful completion of the reassessment with attendance period, you can re-apply for NHS LSF funding for your next period of study. Contact canterbury-healthadmin@canterbury.ac.uk for advice.
- By re-registering for the next academic year when invited to do so, you are indicating that you understand all of the above.
Please noteFor some students, depending on your course or level, Reassessment with Attendance for your current course may not be available. In these circumstances, we will endeavour to transfer you to the most relevant new course. The new courses will feature different modules and will be structured with 30 credits per module instead of the current 20 credits per module. If you are impacted, we will let you know at the point of Reassessment with Attendance and work closely with you to determine the best options to support your individual academic success. |
If you wish to take a break from your studies while you consider your next steps or withdraw from your studies rather than accept the offer of reassessment, you should seek advice and talk through your options with your PAT. Support is also available from the Student Support Advisers. You will need to confirm your decision by completing a changes to study request.
Your guide to assessment and awards processes
All courses and awards are governed by university regulations and processes. These are designed to ensure that courses are structured, delivered, and assessed in a fair, consistent, and transparent way.
These guides provide key information about how assessment is carried out, the formal steps involved in making a final award, and the University’s Regulation and Credit Framework that governs our courses.
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