Does a failed exam in final year mean ordinary degree?

nails1 · 14-05-2012 09:17PM #1

For example if i fail a exam but my average is 2.1 or 2.2, would my degree be downgraded to a pass degree?

Engineer101 · 14-05-2012 10:39PM

Yes as far as i know, once you fail a module, your degree is automatically reduced to a pass degree no matter what marks you get. Could vary from course to course though

nails1 · 14-05-2012 11:03PM

i just done a bit of research on the dit general assessment regulations, i think that an exam can be failed once in the final year without if effecting the degree classification;

5.2.3 Award classification in case of student failure

Students who fail the assessment of one or more of the modules which contribute to their final award classification may resit the assessment once for each of those modules without prejudice to the award of Honours/Merit or Distinction.
Students who fail the resit of any of these modules will not be eligible for the Honours /Merit or Distinction classification.

kirving · 16-05-2012 02:15PM

I think you're only credited with 40%, no matter what you get in the repeat, so it drags you're average down.

I don't actually know now, but that's my understanding of it.

Kensington · 16-05-2012 07:43PM

Fail a module = Repeat the module, failed module capped at 40%
Fail a repeat = Repeat the module, degree award capped at 40%

Does a failed exam in final year mean ordinary degree?

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