• Request an extension – if you know you won’t meet a deadline due to your circumstances, but with extra time you could complete the work. If accepted, you will be given a new deadline. Extensions cannot usually be granted for exams.

• Defer your work through a Non-Attempt Submission – if you have not been able to meet a deadline or attend an exam. If accepted, you will be given a fresh opportunity to complete the work in the next relevant assessment period.

• Special Mitigation – if you have started a time-limited assessment (e.g., an exam) but an exceptional issue prevents you from completing it. If accepted, you may be granted a deferral, or your mark may be based on the work submitted (if sufficient).

• Revoke Fit to Attempt declaration – when you sit an exam or submit an assessment, you declare yourself as ‘Fit to Sit’. If after the fact you realise you were not fit (e.g., due to a medical condition that comes to light afterwards), you can apply to revoke your declaration. The university will review your evidence to decide whether your circumstances warrant a revocation.

Include any supporting evidence on your Personal Circumstances form. If this is difficult, contact your personal tutor or programme leader, or get in touch with us for help.

Your form should include:

• Your personal details
• Information about your circumstances and how they affect your studies/assessments
• Details of which modules or assessments are affected

Extensions – must be submitted at least 48 hours before the submission deadline. If submitted within the 48-hour period, you must explain why it was not possible to apply earlier.

Non-submission or Special Mitigation – should be submitted as soon as possible after the missed or affected assessment. Applications must usually be made within 5 working days of the affected assessment. Late applications may be accepted if your circumstances prevented you from submitting on time.