Resit
What it really means
Taking a failed exam or assessment again, usually in late summer. The resit mark is often capped at the pass mark (40), so it protects your degree but not your average.
Context, tips & common mistakes
Failing a module usually brings a resit — a second attempt at the exam or assessment, typically in a late-summer window. The catch newcomers miss: resit marks are often capped at the bare pass mark regardless of how well you do, which affects the degree average, so the first attempt is always the one to fight for.
Practicalities: resit dates land in August at many universities, so do not book a long trip home before checking the assessment calendar — flying back for one exam is an expensive lesson. Fees can apply, engagement with the feedback from the failed attempt is what turns a fail into a pass, and international students should talk to the university's visa team early, since repeated failure can affect progression and visa sponsorship timelines.
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