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You may need exam adjustments to minimise the impact of your disability on your performance in an assessment. There are two ways of applying for this, depending on whether you have a long-term disability or need a short-term adjustment for your exam.

Long-term exam adjustments

Policy information

We follow a policy which is set out in the quality manual and outlines how the university can effectively support students with a disability in requesting adjustments for their assessments. 

How to apply

You need to contact Disability Support Services and provide evidence before the published deadlines.

 

Support plan application datesExam periodAlternative exam arrangements start
29 June-4 November 2024  Autumn  exams  13 January 2025
5 November-28 February 2025  Spring  exams  19 May 2025
1 March-27 June 2025  Summer reassessments  11 August 2025

 

Short-term exam adjustments​

To request an adjustment submit an extenuating circumstances (EC) claim on the student enquiry centre.​

​When filling in the EC form, you will come to a section called 'explanation of the situation', at this point you will be able to tell us what adjustment you need and provide us with evidence, as outlined in the EC procedure.​

There is no guarantee the university can support requests for short-term exam adjustments.  You will receive confirmation of the outcome by email.​

Deadlines for having approved EC claims and a submitted short-term exam adjustment form are:​

  • Autumn exams - Friday 3 January 2025
  • Spring exams - Wednesday 30 April 2025  
  • Summer reassessments - Thursday 31 July 2025
 

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Religious observance​

The university recognises religious observance in relation to exams, and you may submit a religious observance form if this applies to you.​

Religious observance form

The form needs to be authorised by your personal tutor (or equivalent) and emailed to our exams office with your personal tutor copied in. ​

You should fill out the form as soon as you begin your studies, your details will remain on record for the remainder of your time here. If you start a new degree with us, for example a postgraduate course you will need to submit a new form.​

Deadlines for submitting your religious observance form are:​

  • Autumn exams - Sunday 10 November 2024
  • Spring exams - Friday 28 February 2025  
  • Summer reassessments - Friday 27 June 2025

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