What is a non Compensatable module?
Non–compensatable module A compulsory module on an undergraduate programme which is central to the achievement of the programme learning outcomes and which students must therefore pass to be awarded the degree. Failure of a non-compensatable module cannot be compensated by achievement in other modules.
What are non Condonable modules?
Non-condonable compulsory module. A module that must be taken and passed to meet requirements for progression or award or as a requirement of a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB).
What happens if you fail a module 2 times?
If you fail a module twice you will not be able to continue on your course. You will have to withdraw or see if it is possible to transfer to a different course.
What happens if you fail a module at Uni York?
Every module is assessed and if you pass each module you will progress to the next stage of your programme. If you badly fail a module (below 30) you will have to be reassessed. If you marginally fail a module (39 – 30) you may not need to be reassessed if your overall performance is good enough to compensate.
Do you still get credits if you fail a module?
If you have failed a module, then the normal consequence is a resit capped at 40%. You normally require 360 credits for a full honours degree irrespective of them requiring 200/ 240 credits for your grade calculation.
What happens if you fail an integrated Masters?
Any student who fails to satisfy the requirements for the award of an integrated Master’s Degree after such reassessment has taken place shall revert to Honours Degree candidature and be considered for the award of an Honours Degree under the provisions of Regulation C3.
Can I graduate with failed modules?
Many universities now allow students to fail one module and still graduate, providing that they average over 40% in the year.
What does Condonable mean in uni?
Condonement is the process that allows students to be awarded credit in order to allow for progression or award, despite failing to achieve a pass mark at a first attempt of a module. Programme specifications must make it clear which modules are condonable (condonement rules are relative to the programme of study).
Does NSFAS pay for failed modules?
No, NSFAS will stop funding you if you fail your modules. According to the NSFAS policy agreement, students must pass at least 50% of their modules and pass the academic performance of their institution in order to continue to receive funding.
Can you graduate with a failed module at Unisa?
NDP modules for a postgraduate qualification will be cancelled in June of the academic year if a student failed to pass the outstanding module for the undergraduate qualification. Such a student will forfeit the initial amount paid at the time of registration.
Can you retake a year at uni if you fail?
Repeat a year You can retake a whole year – including actually going to classes, doing the classwork etc – if you stumbled in several areas but you’re still determined to stick to the same path. This requires some thought as it can feel a little odd repeating a year (without friends around etc):
Is a 2 1 A good degree?
First-Class Honours (70% and above): a first class degree, usually referred to as a ‘first’ or 1st, is the highest honours degree you can achieve. Upper Second-Class Honours (60-70%): there are two levels of second class degree. An upper second class, known as a 2:1 or two-one, is the higher of the two levels.
Does Nsfas pay for failed modules?
Can you graduate without passing all modules?
Postgraduate students must normally pass all their modules to meet their award requirements. However, the relevant Examination Board may disregard failure in up to 30 credits where you have achieved a module mark of 40-49.9 in each of the failed modules and your overall average is 50.0 or greater.
Do you have to pass all modules in first year?
It depends on how your course is set up and the credits needed to pass in order to proceed to 2nd year. Normally all the modules that are set up for you to do are related to your degree but in some courses first year credits are not needed for your final year mark.
Can you fail a module masters?
Masters degree students who have failed a module overall are permitted only one further attempt to be re-assessed for that module. This should be taken at the next available occasion. Examinations: the School Summer examination period runs from May to June.
Will NSFAS fund me if I fail 2 modules at TVET?
Yes, NSFAS will fund you if you fail two (2) modules. On average, failing two modules will not disqualify you from passing 50% of your modules. So, you can fail two modules and still get funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) till you complete your qualification.
What happens if you fail 50% of your modules?
This means you will be given another opportunity to do those failed modules granted you passed 50% of the total modules you were registered for. Students are granted one year extra of funding should they fail a year in their course. This is according to the N+1 rule which NSFAS currently has in place.
What happens if you fail 2 modules at Unisa?
What if I fail 2 modules at Unisa?
Normally students are allowed one retake of failed modules. If they do not pass that time than it is likely they will have to retake the module the following year, this comes at an extra financial cost and it means they won’t be able to progress to the next year of their course.
Can you fail a module and still graduate?
Can you fail a module and still pass?
There is a thing called ‘pass by compensation’ which generally means that if you fail a module usually in the 30-39% bracket, they won’t do anything and you’ll still pass the year. Now your uni might not do that but it’s fairly common so there’s a good chance they will.
Is a 21 masters good?
A 2.1 is still a good degree. In most universities a first is 70% and if you get put up to a 1st from a 68% onwards, you should consider yourself very lucky. If universities inflate grades in this way, they are usually only doing it to make themselves look better.