Accepted EC but not allowed to progress to dissert
Hi everyone,
I’m an international postgraduate taught student at the University of Edinburgh.
I’ve recently been told that because my average mark was not high enough to progress to the dissertation stage, I can only receive a Postgraduate Diploma instead of continuing to complete the master’s degree.
However, earlier this semester I applied for Exceptional Circumstances for two coursework assessments, and both EC applications were accepted. As far as I know, I have not yet received a clear final EC outcome, such as whether I can resubmit/resit those affected assessments.
I’m quite confused about what I should do next. My main questions are:
What should I do now to give myself the best chance of progressing to the dissertation stage?
What possible outcomes might I face in this situation?
Do taught postgraduate students at Edinburgh usually have any opportunity to resit or resubmit coursework after accepted EC?
Should I contact my Programme Director/Cohort Lead, the Advice Place, or start preparing an academic appeal?
Any advice from people who have been through something similar, especially at UoE, would be really appreciated.
Thank you！