Fuck just failed my last module

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Doing a masters part time been getting decent-ish marks 55-68 last module I’ve beeb scored 48 :(
I’m just so gutted I thought it was ok my assignment I’m writing right now is much worse so god knows what that will get?!
Feel like jacking it in it’s only the judgement of others stopping me- don’t want to look like a failure?
So gutted but I hardly have any time to do it I’m scraping around for people to have the kids so I get an hour here or there.
Why did I think this was a good idea going to be so embarrassed to give it up :(

Don't jack it in... it will be worth it once you have the certificate!

I am also studying distance learning and even without children I find it very hard to put the time and the motivation in.

Can you take a couple of days break and get in the mindset? You can do this. Manu peiple before you have done it and they are no better than you. you've got it you just need to get in the right frame of mind!

This is ONE module, you dont need to jack it all in, but you do need to find more quality study time.

Is your work sponsoring ? They wont want to see their investment fail so it may be possible for them to give some work time for you to study.

If self funded, you need to be brutal about you can and cant do, it does mean missed bake sales, buy in help where you can, quick meals.

I had to turn into a nightowl to get it done, most of my dissertation was done in coffee shops - its tough, but doable IF you want it.

Thanks both it’s self funded.
I need to find time don’t l?
I work 20 hours per week so have 2 days off in the week have ds at home on those days but will be able to afford for him to go preschool near Xmas.
Dh has said he will do the kids night routines more in week so I can get a couple hours in early evenings and weekends I will have to take myself off to the library as get nothing done at home.
I’ve asked to retake the module but waiting to hear back.
Main priority now is to re-do this shit essay I’m working on I’m going back to basics re-doing the reading. It’s only 1500 words and due in thurs next week so between now and then I’ve carved out 18 hours study time so that should be plenty to write a decent level essay I should think?!

Lecturer has been in touch not able to resubmit work so the fail is permanent:( fuck

How does that work for progressing to other modules?
Is this mark combined with other pieces or exams to get a module mark?
Not redoing may be a good thing, you can focus on raising your marks rather than re-treading, especially under time pressure.

Does the university offer any study skills courses? I found these really valuable. But mostly focused time to study was the key.

Lecturer said the failure rate can be up to 60 credits but first 40 can be compensation credits (this module I failed was 20). I don’t plan on failing any more!
Im putting plans in place to more study time per week.
I’ve sent my marked work on to my lecturer he’s very curious where I went wrong as this is s big drop in marks but said he would not be able to get mark changed.

Oh, this is so tough.

You are up against people who are doing this without the worries of looking after children, so please cut yourself some slack. And do make sure your DP does give you that extra time - you need it! It's really good the lecturer is planning to get you feedback about what went wrong, too, as that will help keep the rest of it on course.

And, look, don't ever be embarrassed! I teach MA students and I swear, there's no way I would ever look at a student like you, who's juggling study with childcare, and be anything but impressed. And everyone who knows anything about postgrad study would say the same.

Just for now: remember, this essay you are working on will be fine. You have got good marks before and you can do it again.

Ask if your work was part of the sample moderated. Ask if the overall marks profile of the entire cohort is lower for that module. Ask what the module review feedback said about how the module was reviewed.
You can’t challenge an academic decision (mark) but you can show s process is flawed. Marks are not final until agreed by external examiner so you never know.

tyne, you don't know how this university operates and you can't be sure that what you suggest will make a difference.

It could be marks have already been moderated; it could be that there are no 'samples' checked. These things aren't universal.