Progression Extension Procedure
Progression Extension Procedure
6.4 Procedural introduction
6.4.1 It is important that you let us know as soon as you are experiencing any difficulties that are affecting your progress. If you fail to submit a progression assessment without an agreed extension in place, you risk being withdrawal from your studies for non-submission of an assessment.
6.4.2 You should discuss any potential application with your supervisor first.
6.4.3 You can apply for a progression extension for the following assessment points:
- Submission of your research support plan and skills audit
- Submission of a progression monitoring report (Doctoral candidates only)
- Submission of amendments following a progression viva (Doctoral candidates only)
6.5 Grounds for a progression extension
6.5.1 Examples of where a progression extension may be appropriate include, but are not limited to:
- Short-term illness.
- Short-term personal difficulties.
6.5.2 The following are not appropriate reasons for requesting an extension to a progression assessment:
- Not having finished on time.
- A chronic condition for which we have already put in place reasonable adjustments or which you only tell us about a few weeks before your submission date.
6.6 How to Apply
6.6.1 You can apply for a progression extension of:
- Up to a maximum of 4 weeks if you are studying full-time
- Up to a maximum of 8 weeks if you are studying part-time
6.6.2 If you require more time than the maximum period allowed you would be expected apply for an interruption of study.
6.6.3 If a progression extension is appropriate, please complete an Application for a Progression Extension and submit it to your School PGR Admin Team.
6.6.4 Your application will be sent to the Director of Graduate Education (DoGE) for approval.
6.6.5 Your School PGR Admin Team will normally provide you with a decision within 10 working days of receiving your form. If your application is approved, they will confirm your revised submission deadline.
6.6.6 If your application is approved, further assessment points and your course end date will not be extended.
6.6.7 If your application is approved against a progression monitoring report, you will still be expected to complete the progression viva before the end of the academic year. This will ensure that you complete the progression monitoring assessment on time and will allow you to re-register for the subsequent year.