Where to find your results?
Exam Results
What do I need to repeat?
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CA
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Exam
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Overall Result
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Above 40
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Under 40
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Under 40
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Need to repeat Exam
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Under 40
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Above 40
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Under 40
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Need to repeat CA
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Under 40
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Above 40
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Above 40
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No repeat required
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Above 40
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Under 40
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Above 40
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No repeat required
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Under 40
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Under 40
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Under 40
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Need to repeat Exam and CA
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Between 35 - 39
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May be eligible for PC* contact Exams Office
*Master’s students are not eligible for Pass by compensation
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What now?
Meet to discuss your results
We will be available for you to discuss any queries you have regarding your results and the next steps.
The Exams Office can be contacted by email (exams@dbs.ie).
How do I register for my repeats?
At present, there is no need to register for your repeat exams. This is done automatically for you by the College, through the re-registration process for the new academic year. However, if you are unable to attend or complete your repeat assessment or exam, you must contact your Programme Coordinator.
Are there fees?
If you fail a written exam, either in class or end of term, you will be liable for the repeat fees as per below. These fees must be paid before the release of results. Queries regarding these fees can be directed to the Accounts Office, and your Programme Coordinator.
- Per paper: €100
- Multiple papers (3+): €250
Repeating Dissertation/ Final Project:
- Level 7/8 (BA/ BA Hons): €800
- Level 8 (Higher Diploma): €1,500
- Level 9: €2,000
Exam Timetable
The timetable for repeats can be accessed at www.dbs.ie. Repeat Arts, Undergraduate Business, and Postgraduate Business assessments will be hosted in the new academic year.
Past Exam papers
Past papers can be found on Moodle.
Repeat Assignments
- Your repeat assignment(s) will available through Moodle.
- If you do not have access to the Moodle page, contact your Programme Coordinator to confirm what is required to gain access to the Moodle page again.
- If there is an in class test required, this will need to be managed by the lecturer.
- If you need to repeat a written examination, the timetable will be released in the new academic year, and can be accessed at www.dbs.ie
Exams Verification's and Appeals
All requests must be within 7 working days of the release of results.
Discussion of Examination Scripts Policy (QAH Section B.5.7)
A member of the Exams Office, or the relevant lecturer where available, will accompany the student while viewing scripts. Students cannot write on the scripts, and scripts cannot be made available for viewing online.
Script Viewing sessions can only be accommodated within the Exams Office's opening hours Application to View Scripts Form
Verification of Results Policy (QAH Section B.5.9)
A Verification is the re-checking of the accuracy of the calculation and recording of marks, not a re-grade. Verification of Results Form
Appeals Policy (QAH Section B.3.5)
The Appeals Policy is to afford learners the opportunity to appeal the decision of an academic decision-making committee (e.g. Academic Impropriety Committee, Examinations Board grade finalisation). This does not apply to appeals against a Complaint Committee.
Disagreement with an assessment decision is not considered grounds for appeal. An appeal is not a re-grade. Appeals Form
Quality Assurance Handbook
The Quality Assurance Handbook outlines the Repeat Assessment Policy in Section 8.4. The QAH is available under the Policies and Procedures page on the website HERE.
Assessment Opportunities
If you are repeating your assessments, be aware that there is a limited number of opportunities to complete a module successfully. This is typically limited to four opportunities, although some modules (e.g. Dissertation) offer fewer opportunities. Students who Exhaust their Opportunities will be Withdrawn from their programme.
- Opportunities are considered to be when an Assessment is scheduled - if you do not sit an exam, or submit an assignment, it is still considered to be an attempt unless a deferral is approved (refer to the FAQs HERE for more information on Extensions and Deferrals). Non-engagement on repeat opportunities may result in being Withdrawn for Exhausted Opportunities.
Assessment Regulations - Capped Awards
Standard module regulations mean that a module that is passed on a repeat attempt (rather than a deferred attempt that is still a first sitting) is capped at 40%. If a module at Award Stage is passed on a repeat attempt, the overall programme award may be capped at a PASS award (please refer to your Programme Coordinator to confirm which modules are Award Stage, and if this regulation applies, on your programme).