What if I cannot attend scheduled teaching or practice sessions?

If you are unable to attend a scheduled teaching session it is your responsibility to ensure you notify your module leader.

Planning your study 

We recommend that you consider the demands of each module, the time spent in teaching, seminars and work-based learning and in the light of these considerations set aside each week the appropriate number of hours for self-study that will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the module. 

Illness & assessment

If your illness interferes with your studies, please see Exceptional Circumstances in the Assessment, Progression and Award Section of the Handbook or visit the Exceptional Circumstances website.

Taking annual leave during term time

Annual leave will not normally be permitted during term-time; however, the Department acknowledges that this is sometimes unavoidable. In this event, you should notify the Department in advance of your annual leave and ensure that you access any relevant study materials via the VLE. 

Taking time off the programme due to work commitments

If you need to take time away from the programme due to unexpected work commitments, you should notify the Department as soon as possible and ensure that you access any relevant study materials via the VLE.

This may be grounds for a claim for exceptional circumstances. Please refer to the Exceptional Circumstances website for further information.

Adverse weather

On occasions severe weather conditions may have an impact on your attendance. There may be weather warnings issued by the National Severe Weather Warning Service. In these circumstances all students are advised to check the University adverse weather website for advice on University closures and the local radio and television for up to date travel information.

Please exercise extreme caution when travelling and only travel if you feel it is safe to do so. Should you be unable to travel then please notify your personal supervisor.