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Compensation not allowed?

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  • 07-04-2010 7:11am
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    keepkeyyellow
    Registered Users Posts: 705 ✭✭✭


    I've been going through the criteria for compensation and it says that in some modules compensation isn't allowed, I can't seem to find a list or any indication of any modules like this so does anyone know of any ? or will i have to email the program office?

    The ones I'm worried about are French Language 1B, Gen Purpose Spanish 1, Perspectives on Film 1 and Literary Genre


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    delta_bravo
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    I presume any module that is 'core' would not be eligible for compensation. Not sure though


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    keepkeyyellow
    Registered Users Posts: 705 ✭✭✭keepkeyyellow


    delta_bravo wrote: »
    I presume any module that is 'core' would not be eligible for compensation. Not sure though

    Well french is core, so i'll have to pass that, but the film module is also core but I'm not carrying it on


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    dyl10
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    delta_bravo wrote: »
    I presume any module that is 'core' would not be eligible for compensation. Not sure though

    Nah, I compensated a core module once.
    Maybe core modules that have core follow ups, in subsequent years?


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    ozt9vdujny3srf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭ozt9vdujny3srf


    delta_bravo wrote: »
    I presume any module that is 'core' would not be eligible for compensation. Not sure though

    You presume wrong, and presumptions don't help anyone.


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    F.R.
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    From
    http://www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/asug/compensation/asugtitle,39461,en.html

    Compensation
    Will there be modules where a pass by compensation cannot be awarded?

    Yes.

    Dissertation, thesis and research modules valued at 15 credits or greater will not be passable by compensation. (5.9.5)

    Also, some modules may be designated as not passable by compensation, upon recommendation of the Programme Board and subject to the approval of the relevant University Programme Board, where there are sound educational reasons or verified accreditation requirements. (5.9.3) These modules are often referred to as ‘must pass modules’.

    Where a module is approved as not passable by compensation, the student will have to obtain an overall grade of D- or higher to pass that module.


    Check out the module descriptor in SIS under 'what happens if I fail' to see if a module is must pass


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