When do I get my results? Please be aware you may receive separate notifications for each module
The release of your results may be spread over a number of days. This is because your results are released as and when they have been 'signed off' by each module leader. Please be assured your results will be made available as soon as possible.
FAQ's
How do I get my results?
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From Academic Year 2022/23 all students will receive their assessment results via the Student Portal.
This means that your results will no longer be emailed directly to your GCU email address.
What do the module grades mean?
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Mark Grade Schemes Overall Module Grades
Grade
Description
P
Pass
F
Fail
FP
Fail – Preserved Attempt
CO
Compensated Pass
DF
Deferred Result
SS
Suspension of Studies where a preserved attempt has been awarded
Grades for each individual assessment component undertaken Where your module has more than one assignment, for example, an essay and a presentation which carry separate marks, the weighted marks from the assignments are used to calculate a coursework aggregate. This would be the same if your module has more than one exam, an exam aggregate is calculated.
Where your module has an exam and course works, the coursework and exam aggregates are important because you need to achieve a minimum mark in them as well as getting the pass mark for the module. For modules with a 40% pass mark, the required aggregated mark for the coursework average and the exam average is usually 35%. You usually need a minimum of 45% in the coursework average and the exam average if the pass mark for your module is 50%.
The required minimum marks, the pass mark and how the marks for your assessments are weighted should be explained in your module descriptor. Please contact your Module Leader if you need more information.
Grade
Description
P1
Pass
P2
Pass
F1
Fail – (re)enter assessment
F2
Fail – (Re)enter assessment with attendance
F3
Fail – all attempts exhausted
F7
Fit to Sit (F2S)/Extreme Extenuating Circumstances (EEC) - (re)enter assessment (preserved attempt)
F8
Fit to Sit (F2S)/Extreme Extenuating Circumstances (EEC) - (re)enter assessment with attendance (preserved attempt)
F9
Preserve attempt – (re)enter assessment with attendance
FP
Preserve attempt – (re)enter assessment
N1
Non-submit (re)enter assessment
N2
Non-submit – (re)enter assessment with attendance
N3
Non-submit – attempts exhausted
NC
Non-completion due to factors outwith the control of the student
A1
Absent – (re)enter assessment
A2
Absent – (re)enter assessment with attendance
A3
Absent – attempts exhausted
D1
Deferred Decision
D2
Outward Exchange - awaiting results
D3
Deferred Decision
SS
Suspension of Studies – non attempt preserved attempt
WD
Withdrawn
V1
Null/void - (re)enter assessment
V2
Null/void - (re)enter assessment with attendance
V3
Null/void - attempts exhausted
Q1
Qualified Failure - (re)enter assessment - where a student fails to obtain a mark in excess of the threshold for that component (normally below 34% UG /44% TPG)
Q2
Qualified failure - (re)enter assessment with attendance
Where a student fails to obtain a mark in excess of the threshold for that component (normally below 34% UG /44% TPG)
Q3
Qualified Failure - attempts exhausted
- where a student fails to obtain a mark in excess of the threshold for that component (normally below 34% UG /44% TPG)
What if I didn't get the results I expected?
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If you are concerned about your results in a particular module talk to your module leader. They will usually go over your exam script with you and explain why the marks were given.
If you are concerned about your overall marks and degree classification, your Director of Studies should be able to explain the decision of the Assessment Board to you.
You may wish to appeal against the Assessment Board’s decision
What does my PAB decision mean?
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You can download our helpful guide which explains PIT Codes and Descriptions for Students
Module pass mark and Minimum threshold requirements In order to pass a module, students are required to meet a minimum threshold for each assessment as well as gain an overall aggregated pass mark. Below is a brief explanation and exemplar scenarios
For Undergraduate Students:
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Students need to achieve an overall mark of 40% or higher to pass a module, and at least a mark of 35% in each assessment element (coursework/ exam) associated with the module. Please note that some modules have an approved exception to either the threshold and/or overall passmark. In such cases these will be clearly outlined in the module handbook.
Assessment
Weighting 50:50
Mark
Observations
Assessment 1
36%
Mark exceeds minimum mark threshold
Assessment 2
50%
Mark exceeds minimum mark threshold
Module Mark
43% (P)
Student passes the module
Assessment
Weighting 50:50
Mark
Observations
Assessment 1
36%
Mark meets minimum mark threshold
Assessment 2
36%
Mark meets minimum mark threshold
Module Mark
36% (F)
Student fails the module – the pass mark is not reached.
In this case the student may be eligible for compensation, however that will depend on their overall profile.
If compensation is not awarded, then the student will have to resit BOTH Assessment 1 and Assessment 2
Assessment
Weighting 50:50
Mark
Observations
Assessment 1
28%
Mark does not minimum mark threshold
Assessment 2
54%
Mark exceeds minimum mark threshold
Module Mark
41% (F)
Student fails the module, Exam mark does not meet threshold and therefore the student will have to resit Assessment 1
Assessment
Weighting 50:50
Mark
Observations
Assessment 1
32%
Mark does not minimum mark threshold
Assessment 2
38%
Mark exceeds minimum mark threshold
Module Mark
35% (F)
Student fails the module, due to failing to meet the overall passmark.
In this scenario the expectation is that the student will retake both assessment 1 and assessment 2 even though the min threshold was met for assessment 2
For Postgraduate Students:
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Students need to achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher to pass a module, and at least a mark of 45% in each assessment element (coursework/ exam) associated with the module. Please note that some modules have an approved exception to either the threshold and/or overall passmark. In such cases these will be clearly outlined in the module handbook. Scenario 1 Assessment
Weighting 50:50
Mark
Observations
Assessment 1
46%
Mark exceeds minimum mark threshold
Assessment 2
60%
Mark exceeds minimum mark threshold
Module Mark
53% (P)
Student passes the module
Assessment
Weighting 50:50
Mark
Observations
Assessment 1
46%
Mark meets minimum mark threshold
Assessment 2
46%
Mark meets minimum mark threshold
Module Mark
46% (F)
Student fails the module – the pass mark is not reached.
I n this case the student may be eligible for compensation, however that will depend on their overall profile.
If compensation is not awarded, then the student will have to resit BOTH Assessment 1 and Assessment 2
Assessment
Weighting 50:50
Mark
Observations
Assessment 1
38%
Mark does not minimum mark threshold
Assessment 2
64%
Mark exceeds minimum mark threshold
Module Mark
51% (F)
Student fails the module, Assessment 1 mark does not meet threshold and therefore the student will have to resubmit Assessment 2
Assessment
Weighting 50:50
Mark
Observations
Assessment 1
42%
Mark does not minimum mark threshold
Assessment 2
48%
Mark exceeds minimum mark threshold
Module Mark
45% (F)
Student fails the module, due to failing to meet the overall passmark.
In this scenario the expectation is that the student will retake both assessment 1 and assessment 2 even though the min threshold was met for assessment 2
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