At the University of Sheffield, at least 70 students did not receive a degree outlining their final grade this summer.
Now, some new final year students have voiced their concerns over the strike action, calling for an end.
Pierre Posnic-Boyce, 20, a third-year politics and international relations student, which is an affected course, said: “The issues worry me, and I imagine the rest of my year group massively, as if matters aren’t sorted how do we know this next year won’t be a waste if marking strikes come back around,
“How can we potentially affected students plan ahead with this thought in the back of our minds?”
Lectures who have been striking are part of the University and College (UCU) Union.
Members action is against the UCEA, Universities and Colleges Employers Association, over pay and working conditions, the University of Sheffield included.
The effect of last academic year’s marking strike was felt across Britain with around half a million students affected at 145 universities.
Pierre says “most” of his degree has been impacted by strike action throughout his studies in Sheffield.
“My degree has been affected by strike action, and when you may have missed content, or had to teach yourself via PowerPoint slides it’s hard not to feel disadvantaged,
“But on top of this, if we were to find out our exams weren’t going to be marked, like it has before, it’s quite disheartening especially if we were to put in an amount of effort.”
Maria Lourido Moreno, the University of Sheffield SU Education Officer, said: “The SU, in line with our Student Council Policy, believes that working conditions are learning conditions,
“If lectures are not paid and are overworked the quality of education will remain on a steady decline, if UCEA doesn’t resolve the national strike the future of higher education is at stake.”
“The Students Union is here to fight for a better future and aid students affected.”
The University of Sheffield has also claimed it is trying to protect students’ futures.
A University of Sheffield spokesperson said: “We are continuing to work with our trade union colleagues to listen to concerns and make improvements.”
They also claim the University is “working hard” to mark any remaining unmarked assessments from students affected by last year’s marking boycott which has now been called off.
Perrier believes that the “modern working world requires a good degree” adding “if the strikes don’t end soon the UK’s future could also be at stake”.
The Student’s Union has measures in place to support students who may be affected by future strike action including compensation parties and reimagine education workshops.
The UCU has made no suggestion that a marking strike will take place next year.
Though, the union has said strike action is expected to continue into next academic year, the latest from 25 until 29 September.
Pierre said: “I think students understand why lectures are striking, but something needs to change to stop the suffering on both ends of the sword, it’s not fair on anyone.”