What happens if I fail one required course?
If you fail a required course, you do not receive credit for it and will generally need to pass it through a retake, a supplementary examination, or another procedure provided by the university. If it is a prerequisite for later courses, it may affect your study plan, and completing it late may delay graduation. The procedures and timing vary by university, faculty, and course, so check the academic regulations or ask the relevant office.
Key points
- You must normally retake the course, take a supplementary examination, or follow another approved process to earn the credit.
- If the course is a prerequisite, you may be unable to take some later courses until you pass it.
- The timing of completion can affect whether you meet graduation requirements on schedule.
Things to check
- Whether supplementary examinations are offered, when a course can be retaken, and the effects on progression or graduation vary by university, faculty, academic year, and course.