Mitigating circumstances

Mitigating Circumstances is the term we use to describe non-academic factors that affect your ability to take assessments, for example illness. In order to be regarded as a legitimate cause for special treatment, such circumstances must be unexpected, unavoidable, and serious. Minor difficulties you are expected to work through; predictable problems you are expected to work around. See Mitigating Circumstances guidance for details.

Definitive decisions are determined by the Mitigating Circumstances panels, but you can receive additional advice by contacting tutors or the Student Administration Team associated with your course.

The Mitigating Circumstances policy and guidance, and downloadable form, are available online.