What happens if you fail a module at Imperial?

In general you are allowed two attempts to resit an exam or resubmit an assessment for any failed module, which must be taken at the next two available opportunities.

Does Imperial care about resits?

I'm resitting/retaking my A-levels, will this disadvantage me? You are welcome to apply, but we do have a preference for first-time A-level sitters and usually only make offers to re-sitters if there are mitigating circumstances that meant their first set of results did not show their true potential.

What happens if you fail a resit module?

What happens if I fail a module resit? If you resit your module and fail a second time, you might need to retake the entire module. Most courses won't allow you to graduate unless you have a pass in every module, therefore you need to find a way to achieve a pass in order to continue your study.

Does Imperial look at grades?

Academic requirements

You will need to demonstrate excellent academic ability and we require; Majority of 9-7 grades (A*-A) at GCSE level or the international equivalent, with a minimum of grade 7 (A) in maths and science subjects.

How hard is Imperial College?

2 Imperial is really hard

Not all courses are created equal, but by and large Imperial is a very difficult place to study. You are given a lot of work, attend a lot of lectures and are expected to cover it all quickly.

What happened to the Imperial Institute?

Is Imperial better than Harvard?

Imperial College London has improved its position in two major world university rankings this year. In the QS World University Rankings, announced in September, Imperial rose to joint-2nd – the College's best ever performance – behind MIT, tied with Cambridge and just ahead of Harvard.

Does Imperial accept retakes?

You can re-sit an exam twice. Re-sits must be taken at the first available opportunity. The first opportunity to re-sit would be in the August following your initial failure. If you still did not pass, you can then re-sit one last time in the following academic year.

Why is Imperial ranked so high?

Imperial has also been named University of the Year in the league table, published by the Daily Mail, and is praised for its "sustained excellence in all areas” alongside its commitment to social inclusion, including generous bursary support. The result follows a string of successes for the university.

Do failed modules count towards degree?

However resit marks are only used to allow you to progress (see Questions 1 and 2) – they are not used to calculate your degree classification. Pass/fail modules do not contribute to your degree classification (although you must pass them). Stage marks are calculated to three decimal places.

Can you retake a class if you fail twice?

At some colleges, only first-year students can retake failed classes. At others, any student can repeat courses. However, schools often put a cap on the number of repeats — and you'll need to pay tuition each time. If you fail a class twice, you might want to consider a different major.

Can you pass a module if you fail an assignment?

If you've failed one piece of coursework or an exam, it may not be necessary to re-submit that element. If your marks for other module elements are high enough that your averaged course mark is 40 or above, you will pass the module overall regardless of the one failure.

What is the controversy with the Imperial College?

In 2020, the academic admitted bullying a senior colleague at the university after the higher education regulator launched an investigation. Imperial academics were also accused of exaggerating the benefits of the Ultra Low Emission Zone at the request of London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office.

Is Imperial an elite university?

Imperial College London Overview

Imperial College London is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the world and forms part of the 'Golden Triangle' of six elite British universities, which also includes Oxford and Cambridge.

Is a degree from Imperial worth it?

Imperial is ranked top in the UK for Graduate Employability by the Guardian University Guide for 2022.

Do retakes affect GPA?

Typically, only the grade earned from the first taking of a course is counted in the GPA. Grades from subsequent retakings of a course are excluded from the GPA calculation.

Is Imperial hard to get into?

It varies by course, but generally, the process is very competitive, with an average of seven applications received for every place.

Does Imperial take gap year students?

Regardless of what you use your gap year for, it is vital you can 'sell' this experience on an application form or CV. You will need to be clear about what you have gained and be able to reflect on what you learned from the experience. Our pages on application forms explain this in more detail.

Why is Imperial College so famous?

STEMB specialists. Imperial College London is the only UK university to focus entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business. Our international reputation for excellence in teaching and research sees us consistently rated in the top 10 universities worldwide.

Is Imperial as good as Oxford?

The in-depth UK university rankings – published today on MailOnline – placed Oxford second and Cambridge third. Imperial's win is a rare triumph over the old guard as the two institutions have only been knocked off top spot twice in 30 years of British universities being ranked by experts.

Is Imperial better than MIT?

Imperial College London is regarded as one of the top 10 global universities. It is ranked #6 in the QS World University Rankings. Massachusetts Institute of Technology among the top 5 in the world for the past 8 years.

Why not to go to Imperial?

If you're looking for a university with a large campus, Imperial is definitely not for you. Imperial's location means there arent many places to eat close enough to the campus. Workload is very high at Imperial-if you're looking for a relaxed journey through your degree, Imperial is not for you.

Is Imperial College stressful?

Very highly motivated cohort of people studying together. Amount of collaboration between students is good. Towards end of term as deadlines approach, there is a large in red in general stress of students also suffering from fatigue and burnout.

How intense is Imperial?

Sometimes, you may feel breathless during your academic study, group work and the job-hunting process. Yes, life at Imperial can be intense, but you can still have a lot of fun in student clubs and societies. Imperial has more than 300 clubs and societies for students.