Apprenticeship exam results

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

If you fail an exam during any examination period, you may be given the chance to take the exam again in the next available examination sitting.

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.

Apprentices are not required to pay Resit Fees.  

It is unlikely that you are able to repeat as this has financial and employment contract implications.  Apprentices will be given opportunities to resit/resubmit throughout the duration of their apprenticeship. 

You are permitted one first attempt, then two resit/resubmission 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. 

No, this is not possible. The Credit Framework for Taught Courses 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.

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. 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. Coursework is both internally and externally moderated.  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.

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.

You are strongly advised to seek a speedy resolution directly with your Division in the first instance (known as Early Informal Resolution). You should contact the Division's Quality Assurance team. 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 respond 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 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:

1) Be offered further opportunity to resit the failed credits, conversations would take place with your employer to ensure that this would not impact any employment contract or duration. 

2) Not be offered a further opportunity to resit, 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 and a requirement of the Education and Skills Funding Agency due to poor engagement and attendance.

In both cases, your Division's Student Engagement Support team or apprenticeship 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 Centre 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 apprenticeship advisor. You may also find the information on the Student Learning Advisory Service website helpful. Should you have more general questions about support, your Division's Student Engagement Support team 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.