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All Scottish university students should receive a pass in there course.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

I would would like to see university student receive a pass In there chosen course. They should also Receive a grade that can be ascertained via staff input, which appropriately reflects the level they should have achieved under normal circumstances
Secondary school pupils are being given this privilege without sitting exams as this is not a normal time to be trying to study and work towards life changing assignments and grades.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Decisions about university teaching, assessments and exams are a matter for individual universities, not the UK Government or Parliament.

In any case, the Scottish Government is responsible for education in Scotland. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into it. The Scottish Parliament has its own Public Petitions Committee. If you'd like to send your petition to the Scottish Parliament, you can find out more here:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/gettinginvolved/petitions/index.aspx

If you have concerns about your university's arrangements for teaching and assessment you should raise these with your university or the Office for Students, which regulates the higher education sector.

We understand that the current situation is stressful for many people, including students. Student Minds, a mental health charity for students, is collating guidance and developing resources to support students experiencing stress as a result of the current situation, which you may find useful: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html

Timeline

7 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
14 Jan 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Jan 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.