Extensions

The University recognises that sometimes students are unable to meet assessment deadlines due to unforeseen circumstances or have significant personal or medical issues.  

If your circumstances are preventing you from submitting your coursework on time, you can apply for a coursework extension.  An extension gives you extra time to complete and submit a piece of work, agreed between you and your tutor or module leader.  

Please note: The module leader has discretion to grant an extension of up to five university working days. If you are unable to meet the extended deadline, you will need to consider requesting a deferral.  You will also be required to provide evidence of your circumstances. A list of the types of evidence you can provide can be found further down the page.

Students may request an extension to an assessment deadline using the extension to coursework application form which can be found here

Requests for extensions should be made to the module leader in advance of the submission deadline. Extension requests must be submitted at least 24 hours before the deadline; requests received after the submission deadline will not be considered.

Please Note: An extension will not be granted where a student’s own organisational abilities have caused an issue with meeting a deadline. These include poor time management, failure of IT equipment, uploading incorrect information to Turnitin, commitments to paid or voluntary employment and other similar situations.

FAQs

Can I have an extension on my exam?

No. Extensions can only be granted for coursework. If you are not able to sit an exam you should consider applying for a deferral.

Extensions granted for exams, where a student has told us it is for coursework, will retrospectively be withdrawn, and as a minimum standard penalties for non-submission will apply.