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 request an extension of up to three days in advance for most items of written coursework. 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