Guidance for exceptional circumstances, extensions and adjustments for coursework and assessments. Exceptional Circumstances If your coursework or exams have been affected by circumstances beyond your control, such as injury, illness or mental health issues you can apply for exceptional circumstances. Coursework Extension Requests You can apply for three coursework extensions per academic year. Your extensions allowance will reset on 15th September each year. Adjustments Support and adjustments are available if you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition that affects your studies. This article was published on 2024-06-17