Your progression advice will be made available to you on results day. This will explain your next steps with the University, and if there are any actions you need to take. You will be able to find your progression advice on the “My Results” tile on MyDMU.
It is important that you read this advice and understand what it means to you.
To help you do this we have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions that may help you understand your progression advice better.
Please note that the below information is for Undergraduate Students who are receiving their results on the 14th September 2023.
How do I access my results?
You can access your results through the “My Results” tile on MyDMU. You can also access your progression information in the same place. You can find information on how to navigate your “My Results” tile here – My Results and Progression quick start guide v1.4 (dmu.ac.uk)
I have passed my course and received my award. What do I need to do now?
Celebrate!
The University will be in touch shortly regarding your certificate and your graduation ceremonies, but for now there is nothing further that you need to do.
You can find further information regarding the Graduation Ceremonies here – Graduation ceremonies (dmu.ac.uk)
I have passed my year, and have been told I can progress. What do I need to do now?
Celebrate!
We will be in touch before the start of the 2023/2024 academic year with more information on re-registering for your next year
I have failed my course and have been dismissed from the University. What are my options?
Please contact the Student Advice Centre by emailing ASKBALstudentadvice@dmu.ac.uk, calling 0116 257 7243, or visiting us in person to discuss further.
When will I receive my Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)?
You should receive your HEAR approximately one week after you have received your results
I have deferrals to complete. When will these take place?
You will complete these deferrals during the 2023/2024 academic year.
You will be able to find more information on Blackboard shortly about what this assessment will entail.
You will not be able to graduate, and may not be able to progress to the next stage of your course, until you have passed these deferrals. If you have any questions about this please contact the Student Advice Centre.
I have been told to complete resits. When will I need to do these?
You will complete these deferrals during the 2023/2024 academic year.
You will be able to find more information on Blackboard shortly about what this assessment will entail.
You will not be able to graduate, and may not be able to progress to the next stage of your course, until you have passed these resits. If you have any questions about this please contact the Student Advice Centre.
Will my resit be capped?
Yes, your resit will be capped at a pass mark.
Why can I not resit?
Undergraduate Students are allowed to resit up to 60 credits per academic year.
If you have failed more than 60 credits worth of modules then you would likely not be able to to complete resits. Please refer to your Progression Advice for more information.
My resit/deferral will take place after my visa has expired. What should I do?
In most cases, as you will not have any teaching, you will likely complete your resit from your home country.
If, however, there is no option to complete your resit from overseas – for example, you need to attend a face-to-face exam – you may be able to apply for a visa extension. To discuss whether you need to be in the UK to complete your resit please contact your Module Leader or The Student Advice Centre.
For further information regarding visas please contact immigrationcompliance@dmu.ac.uk
Can I resit my work to improve my mark?
No. You can only resit a piece of work that you have failed. As resits are capped at a pass mark it would be impossible to improve on anything above 40%
Can I have compensated credits?
If you were entitled to compensated credits they would have been automatically awarded to you.
I have been told I can only achieve a Lower Award. What does this mean?
Unfortunately you have not passed enough credits to achieve your full Undergraduate degree, nor do you have enough resit opportunities to achieve the required number of credits.
A lower award means that you can still achieve a certificate of higher education, to reflect the credits you have achieved whilst you were a student.
Can I still attend Graduation if I have achieved a Lower Award
Yes, you can
Can I apply for a graduate Visa with a lower award
In order to apply for a graduate Visa, you need to have achieved your intended award, which means that the majority of students would be unable to apply for a graduate visa with a lower award.
For further information about this please contact our Immigration Compliance Team (immigrationcompliance@dmu.ac.uk)
I have been awarded a lower award and want to improve this. How can I do that?
As you have been awarded this means that you have exhausted all of your resit attempts. I’m afraid that this means that there would not be an option for you to improve on your award at this stage.
I do not agree with my mark. Can I appeal it?
All work is externally moderated to ensure the quality of the marking.
If, however, you believe a piece of work has been marked incorrectly you can appeal it. All appeals should be made within 15 University working days of the mark being made available to you.
When appealing the mark you will need to show where, and why, you believe that the work has been marked incorrectly.
You can find more information about this process here – Appeals (dmu.ac.uk)
IIf you still have further questions about your progression with the University, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 0116 257 7243, email ASKBALstudentadvice@dmu.ac.uk, or visit us in person at the High Aston Reception