How can I appeal my Summer 2021 results?
Appeals Summer 2021 – Student Guidance.
The process and timelines for appealing against results issued in Summer 2021 will vary depending on the qualification you have studied at Belfast Met. The below table provides a summary of the appeals process for Summer 2021. Within the column “How can I appeal?” students will learn about their appeals process, how to request an appeal, the timelines associated to each stage of the appeals process and grounds for requesting an appeal.
We encourage students to read their qualifications appeals guidance carefully and pay particular attention to their appeal deadline dates.
Please see link to an all student email that was issued to all students on 8th July 2021
| Awarding Organisation(s) | Qualification | Results Day | How can I appeal? |
| AQA CCEA WJEC |
AS & A Level | 10th August 2021 | Click here for a student summary of the Summer 2021 appeal process Click here for a student guide of the Summer 2021 appeals process |
| AQA CCEA |
GCSE | 12th August 2021 | Click here for a student summary of the Summer 2021 appeal process. Click here for a student guide of the Summer 2021 appeals process |
| City and Guilds | Level 1 & Level 2 Communication & Literacy Application Number & Numeracy |
Assessment Window 1: 18th June 2021 Learners will receive their results by post from 25th June 2021 |
Update on 1st July 2021, the Stage 1 Centre Review process for Assessment Window 1 closed on 30th June 2021. |
| City and Guilds | Level 1 & Level 2 Communication & Literacy Application Number & Numeracy |
Assessment Window 2: 23rd July 2021 Learners will receive their results by post from 1st August 2021 |
Click here for a student guide of the City and Guilds Essential Skills Assessment Window 2 appeals process |
| City and Guilds | Level 3 Technical Diploma Beauty & Spa | 10th August 2021 | Click here for a student summary of the Summer 2021 appeal process. Click here for a student guide of the Summer 2021 appeals process |
| OCN NI |
All qualifications except Level 4 and 5 |
Students will receive their certificates by post in July/August (when issued by OCN) | Click here for a student summary of the Summer 2021 appeal process. Click here for a student guide of the Summer 2021 appeals process |
| OCN NI |
Level 5 | For results published by your Course Coordinator after your June 2021 Assessment Board – students should receive their results letter via their Belfast Met student email no later than 9th July 2021. For results published by your Course Coordinator after your August 2021 Supplementary Assessment Board – students should receive their results via their results letter via their Belfast Met student email no later than 3rd September 2021. |
Follow the appeal deadline date and appeal guidance issued in your results letter. |
| OCR |
Level 2 Cambridge Technicals (2012 Suite) |
10th August 2021 |
Click here for a student summary of the Summer 2021 appeal process. Click here for a student guide of the Summer 2021 appeals process |
| OCR | Level 3 Cambridge Technicals (2012 Suite & 2016 Suite) |
12th August 2021 |
Click here for a student summary of the Summer 2021 appeal process. Click here for a student guide of the Summer 2021 appeals process |
| Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals | Level 4 and Level 5 Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma |
For results published by your Course Coordinator after your June 2021 Assessment Board – students should receive their results letter via their Belfast Met student email no later than 9th July 2021. For results published by your Course Coordinator after your August 2021 Supplementary Assessment Board – students should receive their results via their results letter via their Belfast Met student email no later than 3rd September 2021. |
Follow the appeal deadline date and appeal guidance issued in your results letter. |
| Pearson BTEC | Level 2 BTEC Firsts | 10th August 2021 | Click here for a student summary of the Summer 2021 appeal process. Click here for a student guide of the Summer 2021 appeals process |
| Pearson BTEC | Level 3 Nationals (QCF and RQF) | 12th August 2021 | Click here for a student summary of the Summer 2021 appeal process. Click here for a student guide of the Summer 2021 appeals process |
| Queen's University Belfast Ulster University The Open University |
Access Diploma CERT HE Foundation Degree BSc Honours |
For results published by your Course Director after your June 2021 Exam Board – students should receive their results letter via their Belfast Met student email no later than 30th June 2021. For results published by your Course Director after your August 2021 Supplementary Assessment Board – students should receive their results via their results letter via their Belfast Met student email no later than 3rd September 2021. For results published by your Course Director after your August 2021 Supplementary Assessment Board – students should receive their results via their results letter via their Belfast Met student email no later than 23rd September 2021. |
Follow the appeal deadline date and appeal guidance issued in your results letter. |
| All other Awarding Organisations not listed above. | All other qualifications not listed above. | 10th August 2021 12th August 2021 Between 1st June 2021 31st August 2021 |
If the appeal process for your awarding organisation / qualification is not listed above, and you are not sure about the appeals process for your awarding organisation / qualification please get in touch with the Belfast Met Academic Team. In order to get in touch with the Belfast Met Academic Appeals’ Team please complete this very short ‘Appeals Summer 2021 enquiry form’. The Belfast Met Academic Appeals’ Team aims to reply back to you within 5 working days. Please note the college is closed on 12th and 13th July 2021. |