I started off uni 3 years ago, ba(hons) in business, management and accountancy, getting average grades, one of my tutros said my work is good, and I should be able to get a 2.1 easily.

But due to personal problem, slight autism and depression during the second year I started missing deadlines, my grades fell and I was only doing enough to just about pass.

I felt like giving up and had no motivation at all, after the second year I looked for part time work, and asked small accounting firms if I could do voluntary work to get experience, but nobody wanted me.

I went back to uni in the final year, partly because I had nothing else to do in life. I spoke to my personal tutor midway through 1st semester of the final year, and she still said its possible for me to get a 2.1, she said the standard if my work was high, I just needed to get it in on time, which isnt easy when you have depression.

As I started the final semester I knew that I didnt have long left, I thought If I pass this semester I will have a degree and can start my career. I started to try harder, and managed to start getting in assignments on time, my average started to pick up from the minimum pass I was getting.


For about 2-3 months ive been looking for work, accounting related, voluntary work, signed up to 2-3 recruitment agencies, but have only got 3 responses all summer, but they turned me down saying the position wasnt for graduates and was concerned I would leave for something better too soon.

I had to go back to uni just over a month ago to sit 3 exams I missed before due to being ill. I got my provisionals about a month ago and I averaged at about 52/53%.It wasnt the best but I was ok with this. I thought I would get a 2.2for it.

But then I got my final grade today, only a Third, I asked why it was only a Third. Even though I have 53% which is a lower second standard, my most common grade was a D, so I only get a Third.

Now I feel so angry and annoyed, I wasnt getting any responses for graduate jobs when I said I was predicted a 2.2. How am I supposed to get a job now with a Third.

I feel like ive wasted three years of my life, I didnt have a good time at uni, and would have been better if I had been working for three years, that way I would have more experience.

I know I could have got a better grade, if I had the option to re submit 8 modules of work I know I would get a better grade. I just want the option to be able to demonstrate and prove what im capable of.

I just dont know what to do anymore,

I know I can get a way better grade than a third, and the only reason its so low was because I had depression at uni. I dont have a job, and dont feel like im going to get anywhere in life.

What do I do now I have only a third, ive wasted three years of my life just to say im below average :/

If you have medical notes etc. then definitely appeal. My hubs got a 2:1 but I made him appeal haha! Because he had dyslexia that was only diagnosed half way through the second year (after I bugged him to get tested) after a brilliant performance by me (if I don't say so myself) as his representative in the appeal meeting, he was given a 1st :-)

In the current climate, accountancy firms shouldn't be turning away graduates - they can essentially take their pick. I know accountancy stuff is mainly done through UCAS points and A levels. It may be a question of re-doing your CV so it highlights your 'passion for accountancy' (:p ) and that you are committed etc.

Also,rather than going through recruitment consultancies, who will often disregard your CV if it doesn;'t have a particular key word on it, try going to local firms and handing your CV over in person.