During your time at University, you may face difficulties which disrupt your ability to study for a short or long period of time. Whilst it is likely that you will make up for any short absences or limited periods of reduced progress over the total duration of your candidature, there may be circumstances that are serious and have a significant adverse impact on your academic progress or performance. In these situations, you can formally declare extenuating circumstances. More information about this can be found here.
Circumstances that can be considered:
- Ill health
- Compassionate grounds
- Exceptional professional commitments (part-time students only)
- Unavoidable practical/logistical difficulties
Remedies:
- Report circumstances to Review Panel / Assessment Panel
- Programme transfer (e.g. from PhD to MPhil) or change of mode of stud
- Extension to thesis submission/resubmission or 12-week corrections deadline
- Studying at reduced or limited capacity
When completing the form to declare your extenuating circumstances it is important to state clearly what they are and the impact they have had or will have on your study. You will need to provide evidence that supports what you are saying. There are guidance notes that detail the type of evidence required.
Student Advice can review your draft application and provide guidance on evidence. We can also answer any questions you may have about the process.
In is important to know that changes to your study may impact on funding, sponsorship and/or student visa status. We recommend that you check this before making the declaration.
Student Advice and Money Team
Student Visa Support Team