Goldsmiths University FAQ

University of London old regulations: https://london.ac.uk/sites/default/files/regulations/progregs-computing-old-17-18.pdf University of London new regulations: https://london.ac.uk/sites/default/files/regulations/progregs-computing-new-17-18.pdf

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  1. What examination centres are available?

    In many countries and cities, you don't have to reside in the country you take an exam in: https://my.london.ac.uk/documents/10197/2926462/examcentres-worldwide2/659d044f-25c3-2a01-fd7e-0667e3d9e71a

  2. Exam timetable

    https://my.london.ac.uk/examination-timetables/-/asset_publisher/AMNGXZmkQZ5r/content/computing-may-2019-/10197?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.london.ac.uk%2Fexamination-timetables%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_AMNGXZmkQZ5r%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-2%26p_p_col_pos%3D1%26p_p_col_count%3D2

  3. When can I progress to a 2nd level courses (2nd year)?

    I need to pass 2 courses from level 1. In order to progress to Level 2, you must:must have passed, or have been given recognition or prior learning for, a minimum of two courses at Level 1. https://london.ac.uk/sites/default/files/regulations/progregs-computing-old-17-18.pdf

  4. What is the maximum and minimum amount of exams you may pass each year?

    Max: 4 full courses Min: 1 half-course ‘new’ courses only (i.e. courses which have not previously been taken), in which case examinations to a minimum value of one new half-course and a maximum value of four new full courses may be attempted https://london.ac.uk/sites/default/files/regulations/progregs-computing-old-17-18.pdf

  5. How many times can you attempt an examination for some course?

    3 times. If you fail on the 3rd and final time, you fail the degree. 5.1: The maximum number of attempts permitted at any examination is three5.7: If you are registered for the Diploma in Computing and Information Systems or the Diploma in Creative Computing and you fail an examination for any course on the third and final attempt, your registration for the Diploma will end unless the Examiners recommend otherwise in exceptional circumstances.

  6. What is a course unit (CU)?

    Just a usual course, e.g. Creative Computing Some courses are half-courses, so they count as 0.5 CUs.

  7. What levels does a bachelor degree consist of, and how many credits do you earn on each level?

    So each course is 30 credits. The BSc comprises courses to a value of 360 credits which are taken in three stages, 120 credits at Levels 4, 5 and 6.

  8. How many years can you take to get a bachelor?

    You have 3-8 years to complete the degree.

  9. What does BSc stand for?

    Bachelor of Science

  10. What happens if you don't submit a coursework?

    exam is not counted as an attempt, you won't be penalized in the next exam you will have to redo all the coursework! If you do not submit at least one assignment, your examination entry for that year will not count even if you attend the written examination. You will not receive a mark for the course. The examination entry will not be considered an attempt and your next entry to the course will not be subject to a resit penalty.

  11. What happens if you don't attend an exam?

    exam is not counted as an attempt, you won't be penalized in the next exam you will have to redo all the coursework! Any coursework that you have submitted will not be counted. You will be required to do both the coursework and the written examination set for the year that you next enter this course. The examination entry will not be considered an attempt and your next entry to the course will not be subject to a resit penalty.

  12. How many courses are there in BSc in Creative Computing?

    The BSc in Creative Computing degree consists of 12 courses, as follows: • Level 1 – 4 compulsory full courses • Level 2 – 4 compulsory full courses • Level 3 – 3 compulsory half courses and 3 half courses chosen from a list of options plus a compulsory Project

  13. What is a resit penalty?

    If you attempt an exam once, and decide to resit it: your grade will be 35% (that's a passing mark) + your new mark __________________ 2 The mark awarded for a course which you resit and pass will be subject to a resit penalty. The mark awarded will be the arithmetic mean of the mark achieved and the pass mark of 35%.

  14. My Student reference number (SRN)

    160108374