Find out more about final compensatory credit
- Can I still graduate if I fail a module?
- When is it considered?
- What does this mean for your results?
- Will my award classification change?
- Will this affect my graduation ceremony?
- Important information for Student visa holders
Can I still graduate if I fail a module?
Possibly. The Programme Board of Examiners may award final compensatory credit where a student has up to 30 credits of failure, within the limits set by the regulations and programme.
This is not available in all cases and depends on meeting strict criteria. All decisions are made in line with UPR AS14 and, where relevant, programme-specific regulations.
You do not need to apply, your results will confirm if this has been applied. The exact impact of final compensatory credit will depend on your individual results profile and the amount of compensated credit awarded.
When is it considered?
Final compensatory credit is considered at the point of final award by the relevant Programme Board of Examiners.
It may be applied where:
- You have achieved the required total credit for your award, except for a limited amount of failed credit, and
- Your overall profile demonstrates that you have met the programme learning outcomes, and
- The failed module(s) fall within the compensable range defined in the UPRs, and
- The module(s) are eligible for compensation under the regulations and programme specification
What does this mean for your results?
If final compensatory credit is awarded you may still be eligible to graduate without retaking the module. The module will be recorded as a failure, but the credit will count as achieved for award purposes. Your overall classification may be adjusted to reflect the compensated credit
Will my award classification change?
Possibly. A penalty of 2.5 is applied for every 15 credits of final compensatory credit awarded, up to a maximum of 30 credits.
In many cases, this will have no impact on your overall classification, particularly where performance in other modules is strong. However, in some cases, it may result in a lower classification outcome.
If this is the case, and you have further assessment attempts remaining, the Programme Board of Examiners will normally contact you to confirm whether you wish to accept the final compensatory credit and resulting classification or undertake reassessment in the failed module.
Will this affect my graduation ceremony?
If you are eligible to attend a graduation ceremony based on your award, the application of final compensatory credit will not change this. However, graduation booking deadlines can be strict. If you are offered the option to accept or decline final compensatory credit, you will need to confirm your decision before the relevant deadline.
If you accept within the deadline, you can attend the planned ceremony (where eligible)
If you miss the deadline, you will normally be invited to attend a later ceremony instead
If you choose to undertake reassessment rather than accept final compensatory credit, this will delay the completion of your award, and you may need to attend a future graduation ceremony.
Important information for Student visa holders
If you hold a student visa, choosing to undertake reassessment (rather than accept final compensatory credit) may delay your course completion date.
This could have implications for your eligibility for the Graduate Route visa or whether you may need to extend your visa. As individual circumstances vary, you should contact the Student Immigration Team for advice before making a decision.