As time passed I realised the possible valid grounds for appealing the current grade. Upon convening with my course leader (Carol Williams) I was advised upon the degree to which I hold a valid cause for appeal and steps to take.
Thus I apologise deeply about the timing, however I do believe I have sufficient grounds for a valid appeal of which I do hope you will consider, in enabling me to continue on with my studies fairly …show more content…
Starting the academic year I was unsure what modules to take, I knew I wanted to take a module of which involves undertaking a placement as part of my studies. I was suggested the “Community Engagement” module (NA6171 Level 6). I was informed however that I would be the first and only student to undertake this new module. I was also informed that it is an undergraduate module, taught with other undergraduate nursing students and following their timetable. (I must point out that the nursing timetable runs on a weekly basis in order to fit around their placements, rather than an intense everyday basis of which is what the rest of my other modules follow at postgraduate …show more content…
Makes me question the formation and assessment criteria to which caused such a low mark. I have never failed so badly before. The assessment criteria of which were unavailable to myself or level 5 students. Maybe it is not as important for the level 5 students to be made aware of the criteria but for a postgraduate level studying at level 6, they must be made available and be clear. If I am being taught at level 5 but must be assessed at level 6, where is the sufficient information that is required of me to reach that level? The pass grade is 40% at level 6 however for me to pass my course how can be capped at 40%? I know my absence of certain sessions may not have helped, but those that I have attended, being taught at level 5, I felt did not aid me toward the level of being assessed at level