If you're facing short-term difficulties near a submission deadline, you can request extra time to complete your work without penalty

• Fixed seven-day extension: All extensions will now be a set seven calendar days.
• Expanded reasons: You can now request extensions for more reasons, such as worsening long-term health conditions or unexpected caregiving responsibilities.
• Self-certification: Once per semester, you can request an extension for one assessment without needing to provide supporting documents or a rationale.
• Groupwork exclusion: Extensions won't apply to group assignments.
• Deadline: You now need to submit extension requests 48 hours before your assignment is due.

If you’re experiencing short-term difficulties that occur close to a coursework submission deadline which might lead to your assessment submission being late, you may apply for an extension to a deadline. A successful extension to a deadline grants you extra time to complete your assignment without a negative impact on your marks.

Without an extension, a late submission of work (i.e. handing in the work up to two weeks after the submission deadline) carries an automatic penalty and the mark for the work will be capped at the module pass mark of 40% (undergraduate) or 50% (postgraduate), so you must submit an application form through your School Administration Office.

If you think you are going to need longer, you should use Additional Considerations. By not submitting your work, your grade will automatically show as “non-submission”, unless you have successful Additional Considerations.

If you have a Learning Support Plan, you can still apply. If granted the 7 day extension will be added to your LSP ('revised') deadline.

In either case, it is better to seek help early so that you can get the support you need.

NB Extensions to deadlines are not normally given during the summer “referral period”.

1. Fill Out the Form
2. Gather Your Documents: Collect any supporting documents you need (like a doctor’s note). If you don't have your evidence 48 hours before the deadline, explain why and when you expect to be able to submit it.
3. Submit Early: Turn in the form and documents at least 48 hours before your assignment is due to your School Office, but remember your school office will be closed over the weekend and any university closure days, e.g. public holidays.
4.  If you have a Learning Support Plan, you will have a revised deadline for your submission. If you need an extension to this you should submit a form as described above. Also, contact the Disability and Learning Support team for advice. 
5. FAQ's: frequently asked questions