Failing a Unit

Many students fail at least one unit over the course of their degree

Do you know why you failed?
Think about what got in the way of your reaching your expected results

Consider university study issues		Problems external to university
Is this unit a specific challenge for you? Can you improve your study techniques? Have you lost motivation? Are you managing your time? Have you been treated equally in your studies?		Are your personal problems affecting your studies? Health Issues? Financial difficulties? Disability? Physical, learning or psychiatric? Do you need to improve your language skills?

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Make sure you understand what factors contributed to your performance and how they impacted on you.

Take appropriate steps to address the issues you identified above which have hampered your success?

If you have personal or health problems, seek professional advice and guidance.
Consider whether you need to discontinue any units.

NB International students need to comply with the ESOS full-time student policy.
Withdrawal Dates

Consider taking intermission and deferring your studies.

You may have to spend extra time to complete your course
You will incur additional costs in fees and HECS charges
You may be called to Academic Progress Committee (APC) at the end of the year if you pass less than half your units or fail a compulsory unit twice
Your course progression may be affected
International students - visa implications.

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Academic Progress Committee (APC) Hearings	Check withdrawal dates		Exams	Results	Early Warning letters		Special consideration and exams	Results and notices of referrals

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