Extension Requests

• Exceptional circumstances affecting summative coursework preparation
• Up to 10 working day extension of the deadline(s)
• Independent evidence will be required at the time of application.
• Apply via Tabula at least 1 day before the deadline
• One request per assessment
• Contact the Academic Administrator

Mitigating Circumstances

• Personal situations which impact your ability to study and take assessment and are not mitigated via other route
• Outcomes may include uncapped resits, removal of late penalties, and consideration for a higher degree classification.
• Independent evidence will be required
• Apply via Tabula before the panel meets
• Claims should include as much information as possible and be received by the department deadlines.
• Contact your Personal Tutor for advice
• Approved by a Mitigating Circumstances panel

Deferral of an Examination Period

• Significant time-limited issues (around examination time).
• ALL Assessments within the examination period deferred to the next available opportunity.
• Apply via Tabula before the exam period
• Evidence required.
• Contact the Senior Tutor or Director of Undergraduate Studies for your level of study.

Temporary Withdrawal

• Significant longer-term issues during the year.
• Temporary withdrawal before the end of term to return to the beginning of that term one year later
• Evidence required.
• Contact your Personal Tutor in the first instance, and the Director of UG/PG to approve.

Self-Certification

Students can apply for a short extension (up to 5 working days) for assessed pieces of work where minor illness, family emergency, caring responsibilities or other personal circumstances necessitate a request for and extension for eligible assessed work.

• Students are only permitted to self-certify twice during an academic year, and can only self certify once for each piece of eligible work.
• Applications must be made via Tabula BEFORE the submission deadline of the qualifying piece of work.
• No supporting evidence is required, however should a student need to apply for a longer extension period beyond the five days this will be requested (unless reasonable adjustments are in place).
• Students who are absent for more than 5 consecutive university working days at any one time are not eligible to self-certify and should apply for an extension instead.