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14. Special consideration

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 14. Special consideration

Students are urged to discuss any study problems they encounter with their lecturers or tutors. Those experiencing study difficulties as a result of illness, accidents, or personal or financial problems should seek advice from the Degree Programs Manager as soon as possible, in case some action under the Special Consideration provision is necessary. Depending on the nature and seriousness of the problem, the Degree Programs Manager may suggest that students call at the Student Counselling Service or the Financial Aid and Employment Office. Students may approach either of these Offices directly if they so wish. More detailed information about these services can be found in the Student Diary.

Special Consideration is governed by Statute 12.4.4-7. In brief:

• Applications for Special Consideration have time constraints. They must be lodged within three days of assessment, or component of assessment: you must not wait until your result is published, for generally there is no power to consider such applications once results are known.

• Applications must be made through the Degree Programs Manager, who will ensure the confidentiality of the information provided. You must not approach an individual lecturer or examiner: there are strict rules against communicating with examiners about their duties.

• Applications must be on the Special Consideration form and must be supported by medical or other evidence of hardship, placing the student at a disadvantage in preparing for, or taking assessment in, the Faculty.

  If Special Consideration is granted, the Board of Examiners will determine what adjustments are appropriate to the results. Deferment of a practical exam is not usually involved. Honours are possible for students granted Special Consideration, but in the case of the award of exhibitions, prizes, or Honours Class List places, where two students receive equal marks the Board will favour the candidate whose results were not obtained through Special Consideration.

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