Will I have to pay any fees when I come back to sit my deferred exam/s?
There are no tuition fees to pay as you would have paid for, and received, all tuition in the previous academic year.
If you are sitting a deferred first attempt at your courses, then there are also no re-entry fees due. However, if you have deferred a resit, you will have to pay the re-entry fees of £60 per full unit and £35 per half unit.
Will I be entitled to tuition/supervision?
You will not be entitled to tuition or supervision for deferred exams or assessments (including your dissertation).
Can I have access to the Library even if my student ID card has expired?
Yes, if your card is due to expire you can you can request a new one.
What syllabus will I be examined in when I come back to sit the deferred exam/s?
You will sit assessments based on the syllabus in which you were taught. If you deferred an exam from 2019/20 to 2020/21, you would sit the paper based on the 2019/20 syllabus.
How do I register for my deferred assessment(s)?
You will automatically be re-entered for your deferred assessments by the Results Team. Visit re-entry for more details.
Can I defer part of a course, for instance, complete assessed course work and just defer the exam?
You should request to defer the specific assessment (or assessments) affected by your exceptional circumstances. The marks for any assessments (exams or other) taken before or after this affected period will be banked and combined with the marks you achieve for deferred assessments the following year.
For example, if you defer January exams from 2020 but still have summer exams to take for the same courses that year, then you would still be expected to sit your summer exams in Summer 2020. The marks achieved for these summer exams would be combined with the marks you achieve for the deferred assessments in 2021.
I have a student visa. If I defer, can I remain in the UK?
Your visa status may change as a result of your deferral. The School is required to report to the UK Border Agency any changes in the registration status of Tier 4 students. This means that your Tier 4 visa may be amended or curtailed.
Please contact the International Student Visa Advice Team or more details and advice. If you require individual advice, please contact the International Student Immigration Service via the ISVAT web query form.