Mitigating Circumstances

Mitigating Circumstances (MC) are circumstances outside of your control that may negatively impact your academic performance in your assessments.

The University will always look to provide additional support for your circumstances to prevent any impact on your academic performance. However, if your assessments have been negatively impacted by circumstances outside of your control, it might be appropriate to submit a Mitigating Circumstances claim (in accordance with Regulation XVII).

These circumstances may include but are not limited to:

  • Short-term illness or injury (physical or mental health)
  • Long-term health condition or disability (physical or mental health)
  • Bereavement
  • Crime or hate incident (including racism, homophobia and domestic or sexual violence)
  • Adverse personal or family circumstances (including divorce, serious illness of close relation and unexpected caring responsibilities)
  • Global events
  • Exceptional travel circumstances

Mitigating Circumstances claim deadlines 2024/25

The deadlines for submitting a claim for the 2024/25 academic year are as follows:

  • Semester 1: 06 February 2025
  • Semester 2 (UG Finalist): 16 June 2025
  • Semester 2 (PGCE students): 18 June 2025
  • Semester 2 (Non-finalist/PGT): 20 June 2025
  • SAP: 09 September 2025
  • Semester 3: Please contact your School

Next steps

The MC process

Follow the process of submitting a Mitigating Circumstances claim...

Your circumstances

A list of circumstances that might impact your academic performance, the support available and guidance on whether to submit a claim.