Extensions, suspensions, deletions and withdrawals

At a postgraduate level, programmes have stricter requirements than at undergraduate. However, we understand that students will at times face exceptional circumstances that will impact their studies.

In cases like this, it is important that you speak with your Graduate Adviser and the team at Student Hubs as soon as possible. They can ensure that all the options available to you are clear and accessible, and let you know any relevant deadlines.

We recognise that during your postgraduate studies, you may experience things that are outside of your control that affects your ability to complete your studies. This excludes doctoral students. If you require an extension of time for one of your taught courses, you will need to talk to your course convener.

For more information, please see Suspending study of a postgraduate programme (excluding doctoral).

An extension of time means that you are asking for additional time to complete your research component beyond the expected submission date due to exceptional circumstances.

For more information, please see Extension of time: research component submission.

An extension means that you are asking for additional time to complete your postgraduate studies beyond the maximum time limit due to exceptional circumstances.

For more information, please see Extension of time of a postgraduate programme.
 

Late Deletion is available to students who are unable to continue with their study because of exceptional circumstances such as illness, injury or events beyond their control. Applications must include independent evidence to verify the circumstances.

The following circumstances would not normally qualify for late deletion: 

• situations known at the point of enrolling
• situations due to personal choice (eg financial circumstances, accepting a job offer, accepting the offer to attend another University, taking on additional work hours)
• financial and work related issues such as increase in workload 
• GPA concerns
• needing a reduction in workload requested in the last fortnight of lectures

Find out more about Applying for Late Deletion

If you need to drop a course and you are not eligible for a Late Deletion, you will need to Withdraw from the course by visiting Student Hubs and completing an AS-70 Course Alteration Form. You must do so within the deadlines.

Withdrawing from a course is different from Late Deletion because:

• Withdrawing will place a W (Withdrew) on your transcript
• You will still be liable to pay the fees for the withdrawn course there is no potential for a partial refund or credit available
• The points for the withdrawn course will still count towards your total for your postgraduate qualification. You will need to check that the Withdrawal does not put you at risk of exceeding the required number of points for your programme.

Find out more about Late enrolment or withdrawal or Applying to withdraw from courses