What grounds will not normally be considered as extenuating circumstances?

You may not normally claim extenuating circumstances on the basis that your academic performance has been affected by family, financial or other lifestyle problems. In particular, extenuating circumstances cannot normally be claimed on any of the following grounds (the list is not exhaustive):

•  Normally, the second or subsequent attempt of an element of assessment (exam or coursework) where an EC has   been upheld for a previous attempt

• Inadequate planning, organisation or management on your part, this may include:

• Development of a solution taking longer than anticipated

• Learning a programming language taking longer than anticipated

• Technical difficulties in integrating elements of a solution, etc

• Timetabling of coursework or examinations

• Misreading of assessment dates and times

• Personal computer or printer problems

• Minor illnesses, such as a cold

• Holidays or social occasions

• Transport problems

• Moving house

• Normal work patterns and pressures of employment

• Pregnancy (unless unexpected complications occur)

If you are uncertain whether your claim might be legitimate, please discuss this with your Academic Mentor or  your Programme Leader.

Any student who is alleged to have submitted falsified evidence in support of a claim of extenuating circumstances will be referred for consideration under the terms of the APU/APIIT Academic Dishonesty Regulations.