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Self-certification

All students are entitled to apply for up to two separate self-certified extensions, each lasting five working days, during the academic year. These extensions are granted without the need for supporting evidence.

• Apply via Tabula, up to one working day before the submission deadline
• You can apply for multiple assessments due within the same five-day period
• You can view how many self-certifications you have remaining on Tabula
• Use this step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process

Please note:

• You cannot use more than one self-certification for the same assignment
• After submitting your request, check it has been approved. You may receive a message via the Self-Certification Portal requesting additional information before approval can be confirmed.

Specific extension

If you experience significant and unforeseen challenges that affect your ability to meet an assessment deadline, you may be eligible for a specific extension of up to five working days.

Unlike self-certification, a specific extension requires supporting evidence to demonstrate the impact of your situation on your ability to complete the work. This might include medical documentation, a letter from a professional, or other relevant materials.

Please note:

• You can apply for a specific extension even if you have self-certifications remaining
• Requests should ideally be submitted via Tabula at least two working days before the assessment deadline, but will be processed up to the deadline. Use this step-by-step guide
• You will receive a response to your request within three working days via Tabula.

Extension for reasonable adjustments

If you have a disability, a chronic or long-term health condition or mental health issue, you may be eligible for reasonable adjustments to support your academic progress.

One form of support available is flexibility with deadlines.

To access this support, you must first be assessed by an adviser in Disability Services. Once your recommended reasonable adjustments have been confirmed, you will not be required to submit further evidence when requesting extensions.

Please note:

• Please discuss with your Personal Tutor at the start of every term whether any adjustments to deadlines are required for your coursework
• Extensions granted under reasonable adjustments are for five working days
• If you feel you need more time, you will need to apply for an exceptional extension
• When submitting your request via Tabula, please indicate your request is being made on the grounds of reasonable adjustments in the relevant text box. Use this step-by-step guide
• You will receive a response to your request within three working days via Tabula.

Exceptional extensions

We understand that, in rare and particularly challenging circumstances, you may require more time beyond what is offered through self-certification, a specific extension or an extension for reasonable adjustments.

In such cases, you may be eligible to apply for an exceptional extension.

Exceptional extensions are considered only where there is clear evidence of serious and unforeseen difficulties that significantly impact your ability to meet assessment deadlines. These requests are reviewed with care and sensitivity, and we encourage you to seek support from relevant staff before submitting your request.

Please note:

• You should discuss your circumstances with your Personal Tutor, who can support your request
• If you prefer to discuss your situation with another professional, such as Disability Services or Wellbeing, please obtain supporting evidence confirming that you have discussed your circumstances with them (e.g. medical documentation or professional letter)
• Apply for your exceptional extension via Tabula as per this step-by-step guide. You may need to use the ‘Review extension request’ button on the affected assignment(s)
• Exceptional extensions are not normally granted for more than 10 working days in total
• You will receive a response to your request within three working days via Tabula.

Joint Honours student, or studying an external module

If you are a joint honours student, or are studying an external module, the policy on extensions may vary:

• If your home department is not Classics, but you are studying a Classics module, your extension request will be processed according to your Home Department's extensions policy.
• If your home department is Classics, but you are studying an external module, your extension request will be processed by the school or department delivering that module. Please consult the extensions policy for that department.