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Updates to Interruption of Study 2020-21
Changes to Interruption of Study are planned for 2020-21 including:
- More support for students before, during and after interruption
- More guidance for departments on how to support students
- New online workflow
- Departmental approval of standard interruptions
- Meetings with students to plan their return to study
- Interruptions for flexible/ modular students in their final year of study
- Replacing backdating with deferrals via Extenuating Circumstances
- Students can access facilities, libraries etc. 3 months before they return
Update 15th February 2021
The new Interruptions policy is now live. You can find this via:
- Main policy: Chapter 3, Section 5: Interruption of Study 2020/21
- Staff Guidance: Annex 3.1: Interruptions Guidance for Departments
- Staff Support page: Interruptions Support (staff login required)
- Student Information: Student Guidance on Interrupting or Withdrawing from Your Studies