What is the Student Progress Panel (SPP)?
The Student Progress Panel (SPP) is the committee which considers the cases of students who have not automatically progressed to their next year of study or are final year students not awarded their degree and who:
1. wish to repeat the year and make an application to receive repeat tuition in one or more of their courses in the following academic session.
2. wish to make an application to progress to their next year of study, despite not meeting the progression rules for their degree.
If you do not make an application to SPP you will be automatically re-entered to take your outstanding papers as an unregistered student |in May/June of the next academic session. You will be responsible for paying an examination re-entry fee unless you deferred the assessments.
You may also apply to SPP for repeat teaching if you interrupt your studies| during the academic session.
The Panel meets from the end of August until the end of September. Cases referred to SPP during the academic session (October to June) will be dealt with individually by the Chair of the Panel or at a specially convened meeting.
Why have I not been allowed to progress to my next year of study?
If you have not automatically progressed to your next year of study, this means you have not met the progression rules for your degree. The regulations for first degrees| are available online. Paragraphs 28 through to 32 deal progression issues. Paragraph 24 of these regulations outlines the number of attempts you have at each course.
Why have I not been awarded my degree?
If you are a final year student and have not met one or both of the following criteria for your BA/BSc degree, you may not have been classified:
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You must have attempted all 12 papers. If you are absent from one or more paper, you will not normally be classified.
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You must have passed at least 9 of your 12 papers. If you fail more than three papers, you will not normally be classified.
If you are a second year direct entrant, please refer to the online Calendar|
For classification guidelines for the LLB degree, please refer to the online Calendar|
When do re-sits take place?
For all students on a BA/BSc degree re-sits take place in the Summer term of the next academic year, during the examination period. If you have failed to pass one or more papers and not progressed to your next year of study, or not been awarded your degree in your final year, you will be expected to re-sit all failed papers during the next examination period in the following academic session. For first and second year LLB students, re-sits normally take place in September. Please ensure that you check your programme regulations for clarification on which examinations you are expected to re-sit.
If I re-sit a paper will my mark be capped or will I incur any penalty?
If you re-sit a failed paper on a BA/BSc degree programme, and subsequently pass this paper, this mark will count and will not be capped. BA/BSc students are not permitted to re-sit any paper which they have already passed.
For students on the LLB degrees, please refer to the online Classification scheme for Bachelor of Laws|
Can I apply for repeat teaching after interrupting my studies?
If you interrupt your studies then you are normally expected to return at the same point in the next academic year. However, you can make an application to repeat a term of study; for example to allow you to register from the start of the next academic year.
If you have a provisional examination bar in place when you decide to interrupt your studies then you must apply for repeat teaching for the next academic year. A successful application is essential in order to meet the School's requirement to complete teaching before being entered for an examination.
The SSC website has full details regarding applying for an interruption of studies|.
I have experienced personal difficulties. Who can I speak to in confidence?
There are a range of support services available to LSE students. For a full list of services please visit Student Support Services|
The Students' Union| can also provide confidential support and advice if you have failed to progress to your next year of study and are experiencing difficulties.
Now see Student Progress Panel Options|.