If you are worried that your circumstances could affect your assessments, you should tell us as soon as possible, rather than waiting for your results. We have a procedure in place for all students to take exceptional circumstances into account, so that you have a fair opportunity to perform to the best of your abilities. A typical outcome would be an extension to a coursework deadline or an exam postponement.
An exceptional circumstance is something that has had a significant impact on your ability to study or complete your assessment. It is something that is short term and unexpected which you could not have foreseen and over which you have no control. Examples might include serious illness, injury or significant personal issues.
Read more about our Exceptional Circumstances Policy and Procedure on our important information webpage.
Fit-to-sit policy: Important information
This year we introduced a 'Fit to Sit' policy. This means that if you sit an exam or submit a piece of coursework, you are confirming that you are 'fit' to do so. This means that you believe you are well enough to complete the assessment and that your performance was not significantly affected by any exceptional circumstances.
If you complete an assessment, the mark you achieve will stand and you will not be able to later claim that your performance was affected by exceptional circumstances.
To find more information, please visit our exceptional circumstances webpage.
