Ash Hunt, Student Adviser
Appealing as a PGT
Just received your results for your PGT programme, unsure whether you can appeal? You have come to the right place! In today’s blog, I will give you an overview of the appeals process and answer some of the most asked questions when it comes to appeals.
It’s important to note that academic appeals are not a means to challenge academic judgement or to simply request a grade change. They are an opportunity for you to alert the university to difficult or new circumstances or failures in the process.
Our most asked questions are:
1. I am unhappy with the marks I received; can I appeal?
Unfortunately, you cannot appeal on the grounds that you are dissatisfied with your results, nor appeal to obtain a higher award classification due to marginally missing the required mark.
2. When can I appeal?
You must submit your notice to appeal form as soon as possible but within 10 working days of receiving your Board of Examiners Letter.
Where can I find the appeal form?
The ‘Notice to Appeal’ form can be found in Appendix A of the University Regulations, found here: Regulations Governing Academic Appeals by Students.
4. Will an appeal impact my graduation?
The timescales involved are very tight, and it is rare for appeals to be fully resolved ahead of the degree ceremonies. Therefore, if your appeal is regarding your degree classification, the University recommends you attend your ceremony. You should note that this will not affect the consideration of your appeal. If your appeal is subsequently upheld and results in a change to your degree classification, you will be issued with an updated transcript and certificate. Should you wish to attend another degree ceremony, you will be permitted to do so. We would encourage you to contact the Graduation Team: graduation@soton.ac.uk.
5. Where can I receive support?
The Advice Centre is here to support you with your academic appeal. We will be running daily drop-ins between 14:00-16:00. The Student Hub’s Wellbeing Team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via their online chat or phone: 02380 599 599. Contact The Student Hub and find out more about their support here: The Student Hub.
Our advisers are trained in appeals and can direct you through the process, the Notice to Appeal form and everything else that comes with appeals! For further clarification please look at our Appeals Hub homepage.
If you have any questions, big or small, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can answer most questions when it comes to appeals, and if we aren’t sure, we will signpost you in the right direction for you to hopefully receive your answers. Here are our contact details:
Telephone: 023 8059 2085
Email: advice@susu.org
Opening times: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Building 40 Highfield campus, above The Stag’s.