Special considerations are exceptional circumstances outside of a student’s control, that have or will have a negative effect on their performance in a recent or upcoming assessment (including an exam) or on their ability to meet a deadline for submission of an assessment or to sit an exam.
Special considerations requests are governed by the Regulations Governing Special Considerations (including Deadline Extension Requests) for all Taught Programmes and Taught Assessed Components of Research Degrees.
This form can be used by Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students to submit an application for special consideration.
Requesting an Extension to an Assessment Deadline
This form can be used to request an extension to an assessment deadline. In advance of the due date, if circumstances outside the control of the student have impacted their ability to meet the due date, they may request an extension.
Special Considerations Guidance for Staff.
(This applies for special considerations for students on all taught programmes and taught assessed components of research degrees)
The guidance includes examples of circumstances which may or may not be accepted and examples of acceptable supporting information.
Special Considerations – Outcomes Codes and Guidance.
Guidance is available to academic staff on the various outcomes available through Special Considerations and when it is appropriate to use them.
Forms and guidance for UG / PGT students can be found on the Special Considerations webpage.