What do we mean by Extenuating Circumstances (EC)?

These are normally circumstances that have prevented you either from demonstrating or acquiring, the skills, knowledge, or competencies associated with a particular module(s). These could be defined as either:

• Unforeseeable e.g. you suffered a broken arm just prior to an examination and could not write, or

• Unpreventable e.g. you did everything in your power to ensure the safety of your work, by keeping back up discs, but a house fire destroyed everything or you are required to leave the local area for medical treatment which cannot be postponed or need to  return to your local area for visa requirements. A claim form should be completed by any student affected by extenuating circumstances.

The claims for extenuating circumstances with supporting evidence must be submitted no more than 3 working days after the extenuating circumstances occurred.

Related Pages –

• What are the documents needed to support my EC?

• How do I submit EC?

• I would like to check on my EC status