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Semester 2 Exam Results 2016

Congratulations to all DCU Business School students receiving their exam results today!

If you are yet to check your results, they can be found at: https://www.examresults.dcu.ie/

On your results page, each transcript will include a grade next to each module which conforms to a particular Result Code i.e P for Pass, F for Fail etc. You will find a glossary of all the Result Codes and what they indicate at the bottom of your results page.

If you have failed an exam, don’t panic! To register for your re-sit exams, a link will be provided on your Student Apps page under ‘My Details’ from 27 June. Registry also have a link with all the relevant information at https://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/resits.shtml The re-sit exam period is scheduled to take place from the 8th until the 20th of August inclusive. For more information around important dates see DCU’s academic calendar.

If you have questions or would like to discuss any of the results you receive, two days have been designated whereby you may sit down with the relevant lecturer and your exam paper to discuss your marks. These consultation days are Thursday June 23th and Friday June 24th. If you wish to do this, you should email your lecturer as soon as possible to arrange a meeting with them. Some lecturers may have a feature on loop which you can schedule a consultation day pertaining to the module. Forms for appealing results can be found here.

Only those undergraduate students who have completed their final year will receive a physical transcript in the post, while all others will receive ETranscripts. All postgraduate students will receive a transcript where you have an overall final result for your programme. E-transcripts will be available from your Student Apps page under the link ‘Digital’, one week from the release of your results. If you wish to receive a physical copy of your transcript, you can email Registry at registry@dcu.ie, or by calling into the Registry Office in The Street in the Henry Grattan Building. Physical transcripts cost EUR5 for one year or EUR15 for a full set including all years.

If you have successfully passed your exams and you are not sure yet where to go next, why not consider carrying out a Masters in DCU Business School? Click here for more information on DCU Business School Masters programmes. If you’re ready to hit the working world, check out our Job Hunting Tips to help you kick off the next chapter!

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Last Minute Exam Preparation

Your hard study is nearly complete and you are on the last stretch of the road. Here are some important final tips to help you prepare for the exams next week:

  • Exam Timetable – Make sure you know what rooms your exams are in and what time they start. Also make sure you know what CAMPUS you will be on as not all exams will be held on the DCU Glasnevin campus. Factor in travel times to campuses that you are not familiar with, allowing time for you to find the location of your exam hall. Also be aware of parking availability.
  • Materials – Do you have enough pens, pencils, a watch, calculator, ruler, glasses, water, student card?
  • Food for Energy – Have a balanced breakfast or lunch before the exam. A meal with lots of carbohydrates and proteins will give the body enough energy to get through the exam, e.g. breakfast with eggs, meats, toast, etc. or a chicken and pasta lunch.
  • Last minute revision – It may help to use blank cards or post-its for writing your key notes to help with last minute revision. Some students prefer to switch off before an exam and leave the notes at home.
  • Plan your timing – If you know the format your exam is going to take (check past papers to get an idea), plan out how much time you want to spend on each question and stick to it. For example, if you have 2 hours to answer 3 out of 5 essay questions, you could plan your timing as follows:
  • 15 minutesRead all questions, write down any key words/phrases
    30 minutesQ1
    30 minutesQ2
    30 minutesQ3
    15 minutesCheck over each question & make sure details are correct on exam booklet(s)
  • Write, write write! – If you leave an answer blank, you will automatically get no marks. If you have a tendency to ‘go blank’ in an exam hall setting, take a few deep breaths and write down any words you associate with the topic to help jog your memory. Attempt each question using insight from your lectures, examples from your tutorials and your own external research, knowledge and experience.
  • Get some sleep – A good night’s sleep and being alert on the day will often be of more benefit than anything you might cram in while staying up all night before an exam.
  • Nervous? – Yes, this is normal – it is adrenalin moving around the body – use this energy to motivate yourself to do well. Focus on positive thoughts to help relax your body and mind.
  • If you are worried about anything – talk to your lecturer, Chairperson, family or friends. Student Support Advisers are also available Monday – Friday , 9.15am – 5.00pm if you have any concerns and you wish to talk. The extenuating circumstances form can also be downloaded here should you need to avail of it.

Read our general exam preparation tips here!

For more great tips check out DCU’s Student Support and Development guide to to getting the results you want!

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