There are three types of EC claim, each with a different purpose. It’s important you choose the right one for your situation – read the information below and decide which outcome best suits your circumstances.
Remember that you must submit a new claim for each period of assessment . If you have an accepted EC claim with a resit opportunity but your circumstances are still affecting you, you must submit a new EC claim for the resit attempt.
Extension
A claim for an extension tells us you intend to submit the work and only require additional time.
An extension entitles you to an extra 14-calendar days beyond the original assessment deadline to submit your coursework. You cannot get an extension for exams, time-constrained assignments, live presentations, or practical assessments.
If you request an extension, you should continue with your work and not wait for the outcome of your EC claim. Any extension granted will be from the original submission date, not the date you receive your outcome.
Deferral
A claim for a deferral tells us that you won’t submit the work/sit an exam and want to submit/sit at the next opportunity.
A deferral lets you delay undertaking the assessment until the next available opportunity, which will be considered a ‘first attempt’ and have no penalty applied to the grade.
With an accepted deferral claim, the Progression and Award Board (PAB) will look at your overall academic profile of marks to decide if and when you can retake any assessments you haven’t passed.
Be aware that making a deferral claim could impact other areas of your student life:
- Graduation: If you’re a final year student and you defer your assessment, you may not be able to complete your degree in that academic year, which means that you won’t be able to graduate until the following year.
- Student Loans: A deferral of assessment may affect your eligibility for Student Loans Company funding. Further information and advice is available on the Student Finance web page.
- Visa: A deferral may also affect the conditions of your visa. Further information is available on the International Student Advice web pages.
Impaired performance
A claim for impaired performance tells us you have submitted your coursework by the original deadline/sat an exam, but don’t feel the work reflects your previously demonstrated ability on your course.
An impaired performance claim allows the Progression and Award Board (PAB) to take your circumstances into account when considering your academic profile. An accepted impaired performance claim cannot change your grade.