Extensions and Extenuating Circumstances

If you are able to complete and submit the piece of work, but can't do this by the published deadline, you can apply for an extension.
These are available for two and five working days.
Students are permitted 2 two working day AND 2 five working day extensions per academic year.

For an assessment that has a submission deadline more than 5 working days in the future (you can only apply in the 5 working days leading up to the deadline).
For an assessment that is exempt from extensions.
When you have already had all your permitted extensions for the academic year.

If you can submit by the published deadline (or extended deadline) but you feel that the standard of your work has been substantially affected by your current circumstance.
If you are unable to complete or submit your coursework at all.
When you have reached the limit of permissible extensions in an academic year but experience circumstances which affect further assessments.
When you have reached your extended coursework submission deadline but are still unable to submit due to extenuating circumstances
For exams (including in person invigilated exams, online assessments, open book exams and other non-coursework assessments).
Coursework modules where extensions are not permissible.

Serious short term illness
Minor illness at a key time in assessment that causes short term incapacity - such as headache, cold or stomach upset
Hospitalisation (unexpected and planned)
Bereavement
Flare up/onset or diagnosis of a longer term medical or mental health condition
Family/relationship issues
Unexpected caring responsibilities
Domestic crisis
IT issues at the time of submission
Major transport problems/delay
Involvement in an accident
Unexpected financial difficulties
Being a victim of a crime
Jury Service - where a request to defer your service is not possible or has been rejected
Court attendance as a defendant or witness
Unexpected work commitments (part-time students only)

More details on the above are available in Part 2 of the Student Guide to Extenuating Circumstances 2024/25 document.

The workload/number of submissions on your programme
Long term/ongoing medical or mental health conditions, including those that are supported by reasonable adjustments agreed by the Disability & Neurodiversity team. You can also seek support and guidance from the wider Wellbeing Department for mental health, wellbeing or financial challenges.
Events/travel that are planned in advance such as weddings, holidays, family gatherings, etc
Paid or voluntary work commitments (full-time students)
IT problems other than at the time of submission
A correctly applied hold on your university account which prevents you accessing some university services and resources

If you are still unsure, a comprehensive list of all the permitted/excluded circumstances is available here.