This letter authorises Student visa holders to be on vacation for a maximum of four weeks between the end date of the summer examination period (ie, the end date of Spring Term) and the official programme end date, i.e. during dissertation writing period.
Please note that this letter will not be issued for the purpose of travelling outside of the UK over the dissertation writing period.
Criteria:
1. Only issued to 12 months masters students and taught 2nd year 24 months masters students holding a Student visa
2. The vacation occurs during the dissertation writing period (ie, between the end of Spring Term and the official programme end date in September as stated on CAS statement)
3. Students must ensure that the vacation request does not interfere with their completion and submission of their dissertation as it cannot be used mitigating circumstances and extension requests
4. Students who would like to request a vacation during a dissertation period have not deferred or intend to defer any of their assessments
5. Departments (Programme Managers/Administrators) must authorise and confirm your vacation dates and the reason for your vacation to the Student Advice and Engagement Team in advance of your request.
NB: The School is unable to confirm eligibility for employment or work rights. This decision lies with the employing organisation. Only four weeks’ vacation period is given per student at one time unless the student decides to split their four weeks’ vacation during the dissertation writing period (for example, two weeks in early August and two weeks in early September), which is agreed with the Academic Department.
To make a request:
Once all of the above criteria have been met students must submit an enquiry via the Student Services Enquiry Form. Please note that it can take up to five working days for students to be issued with their letters by email as PDF attachments.