Exam results

Resitting means to retake an exam. For more information, we have further resit exam FAQs below and a resit webpage.

Resubmitting means to re-do and resubmit a piece of work. You will not receive any further tuition for that module in either case.

Repeating means that you need to attend all lectures and seminars and follow the full assessment requirements. All the previous marks that you achieved for the module(s) that you are repeating will be removed and replaced with the marks from your repeat. You will also need to pay tuition fees. Tuition fee costs are calculated on the number of credits you repeat - please contact the Income Office for more details.

If you fail an exam during the main May - June exam period, you may be given the chance to take the exam again in August.

Full information can be found on the resit webpage. Please also read the below FAQ.

If you are referred for resit exams/resubmission of coursework from May/June 2023 exam boards or August 2023 resit exam boards, you will be liable for resit fees.

Resit fees only apply to students who are referred for reassessment with penalty. Students who are deferred for reassessment without penalty are not liable for resit fees.

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please see what help is available on our financial support webpages.

Every module has a predetermined reassessment method. This is published in the module specification, which can be found in the module catalogue.

The predetermined reassessment method will be either like-for-like or 100% reassessment.

Like-for-like means that each of the failed components will be reassessed.

100% reassessment means that all the previous marks you obtained will be disregarded and the module will be reassessed by an exam, coursework or a project (as detailed in the module specification). The new results will constitute 100% of the marks for that module.

Each failed module will require you to undertake a specific task that will be listed on Moodle.

If you are not able, or do not wish, to take up the opportunity of resitting/resubmitting the modules in August, you may choose to repeat the failed credits. You should note that if you do elect to repeat rather than undertake resits/resubmissions in August, you will not be able to proceed to your next stage of study until you have retrieved all of your failed credits. Please note that it is not possible to repeat modules that you have already passed in order to improve your marks.

If you opt to repeat, your final module marks will be capped at the pass mark unless otherwise stated.

You are advised to check with your funding provider or the Financial Aid Office regarding financial support before confirming your intention to repeat.

If you decide that you wish to repeat rather than resit or resubmit, please email your Division's Programme Administration team within ten days of your results being published.

Please contact your Division's Programme Administration team for details of your resit tasks and deadlines.

It is your responsibility to keep in touch with your Division and ensure you know what is required by when to retrieve the failed credit.  

You are permitted two* attempts to retrieve failed credits. Your letter will clearly state if this is your final opportunity.

* You should note that if you are a Postgraduate student who is permitted to resubmit the dissertation element of a taught postgraduate course, you may resubmit the dissertation on one occasion only.  

If you are applying for funding via the Student Loans Company, please ensure that you update your application to show the correct stage of study and fee. To make amendments, login to your Student Loans account and select ‘Change your application’.

If you are repeating less than 120 credits, you are classed as a full time student studying on a part time basis, and you should complete a full time application form.

Please contact Kent Union to discuss your eligibility for funding and any queries regarding fees.

No, this is not possible. The Credit Framework specifies that degree classifications are to be based on the original mark achieved (or the capped mark if the module was resat).

The only exception to this is where students are permitted a deferral on pass for reasons of extenuation where the final mark(s) achieved for the affected module(s) are significantly out of line with the final marks achieved for the unaffected modules. "Significantly out of line" means that the module mark is two degree classifications below the average of your unaffected modules.

You may choose to repeat different modules as long as your Subject Requirements are met.

If a module you have been asked to repeat is not running in the next academic year, you must take advice from your Division's Programme Administration team in order to select an alternative module.

If you are resitting/resubmitting not in attendance you may not change your modules.

This may be possible under exceptional circumstances. Where you have failed fewer than 25% of the credits for your stage, the Board of Examiners may allow you to proceed to the next stage of the course, providing you pass the previously failed modules at the next opportunity. This option, known as "trailing", is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners and is usually only considered after the August resits. If you are permitted to trail credits in this way, it will be specifically stated on your results letter.

If you are allowed to trail credits and then fail them for a third time, you will be required to withdraw from your course regardless of how good your results are at the following stage.

To view your marks for a trailing module, click on the My Marks functionality in KentVision.  

No, this is not possible. Every care is taken to ensure that marks used to classify degree awards are complete and correct. Exam papers are marked anonymously and are then second marked and scrutinised by an internal moderator. Additionally, final results are agreed by External Examiners who have a broad remit which includes scrutiny of all papers set to ensure that the questions and marking is fair and represents a true reflection of a student's achievement, as well as moderating a sample students' work.

Details of how marks are awarded and assessed may be found in the Credit Framework for Taught Programmes. We are determined not to disadvantage students when implementing regulatory changes, and will ensure that students achieve the best results possible in accordance with all conventions available.  

Yes, you are able to get exam feedback. Please speak to your module convenor in the first instance.

Please refer to the examination feedback policy for full information.

If you are unable to repeat your failed modules, you may choose to resit or resubmit in May/June of the next academic year. You would not be allowed to attend classes or receive tuition or support in the intervening period and accordingly, would not pay tuition fees. We recommend that you discuss this with your Division's Programme Administration team to ensure that this is the best option for you.

There are some modules which are not available to resit, and must be repeated. These include, but are not limited to, science modules involving practical and laboratory sessions.

If you decide to resit or resubmit rather than repeat, please email your Division's Programme Administration team within ten days of your results being published.

Referral as a penalised attempt means that you have been given the opportunity to undertake further assessment to try and retrieve the credit from any modules you have failed.

The final module mark will be capped at the pass mark of 40% for undergraduate modules (modules at levels three to six) and 50% for postgraduate modules (modules at levels 7), which means that even if you achieve a result higher than this, your final module mark will still show as the pass mark on your transcript.

Deferrals as an unpenalised attempt are offered where you have failed due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. The previous attempt will be disregarded and the resit attempt will be considered as if it was the first time that you had attempted the module.

If you are sitting as for the first time, your final module mark will not be capped.

If you are sitting for the second time (either submitting coursework or sitting an exam), the previous attempt will be disregarded and you will be permitted to retrieve the credits with a penalised mark, but without incurring a further reduction in the number of permitted attempts.

Your final module mark will be capped at the pass mark of 40% for undergraduate modules (modules at levels three to six) and 50% for postgraduate modules (modules at levels 7).

You are strongly advised to seek a speedy resolution directly with your Division in the first instance (known as Early Resolution). You should contact the Division's Office of the Board of Examiners which made the decision that requires investigation and clarification. You should do so within seven calendar days from the date when the full transcript of your results following a Board of Examiners meeting is first made available to you on KentVision. Your Division will response to you within 14 calendar days.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your early resolution attempt, you may wish to make a formal academic appeal against the recommendation of the Board of Examiners. You should aim to submit your formal appeal within seven calendar days of the outcome from the Division. You have a maximum period of 28 calendar days from the publication of your results to enter the formal appeals process.

See the academic appeals policy and the academic appeals website for more information.

You will be notified in writing of the Board of Examiners' decision, which will be available on KentVision. In the outcome, you may:

• Be offered a further opportunity to resit/resubmit the failed credits in May/June of the following year. You would not be permitted to attend classes, nor be eligible to receive tuition payments.
  
• Be offered the opportunity to repeat the failed credits. Please read the "what happens to my funding if I repeat?" FAQ.
• Not be offered a further opportunity to resit or repeat, but be required to leave the University permanently, in which case your student status would be cancelled. This decision can be made due to insufficient engagement with your studies, as set out in the Student Attendance and Engagement Policy.

In all cases, your Divisional Student Engagement team or academic advisor will be able to give more specific guidance.

If you have any concerns, worries or issues regarding your results or what to do next please contact the Kent Union Advice Service for support.

If you are feeling upset following your results and need emotional support, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing, who can support you in dealing with difficult news.

If you would like to talk to someone about the impact of this outcome on your career plans, the Careers and Employability Service provides one to one bookable appointments.

For specific academic advice, contact your academic advisor. You may also find the information on the Student Learning Advisory Service website helpful. Should you have more general questions about support, your Divisional Student Engagement Support Officer can help.

Transcripts are an official record of a student's academic achievement whilst studying at the University and include a breakdown of all modules taken and results attained for a specific course of study. Our video explains how to read your transcript.

The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) provides a single comprehensive record of a student's achievements, including verified extra curricular activities, prizes and employability awards, voluntary work and offices held in student union clubs and societies. Please note that HEARs will not be available to graduates from 2021 onwards. Our video explains how to read your HEAR. 

Contact your Division in the first instance if you want to query your marks or are unsure of what this means for you.