Exams and assessments should be a fair test of your knowledge and what you are able to do. For some students, the usual exam format may not be suitable and, if this is the case, reasonable adjustments can be made.
Exams and assessments
We make decisions about reasonable adjustments for students based on the supporting documents you provide. We need time to review these documents and to discuss with you, either at an online or on campus appointment or via email, prior to the absolute Exams Office deadlines for reasonable adjustments. These deadlines are:
- Semester 1: Friday 22 November 2024 (Semester 1, week 9)
- Semester 1 resit: Friday 28 February 2025 (Semester 2, week 5)
- Semester 2: Friday 28 March 2025 (Semester 2, week 9)
- Semester 2 resit: Friday 30 May 2025
You should contact Inclusive Support prior to the above deadlines allowing plenty of time for your documents to be reviewed to ensure that your request is submitted. Please email us at inclusivesupport@brookes.ac.uk for further information or to request reasonable adjustments for exams.
Oxford Brookes University encourages all students to plan their time and meet deadlines, however sometimes you may find it impossible to meet a deadline for reasons beyond your control. If this happens, you can contact your Module Leader, Academic Adviser or Student Support Coordinator for advice on applying for Exceptional Circumstances.
The Inclusive Support Service can assess your needs based on the supporting documents you provide us and may be able to include coursework extensions as part of your Inclusive Support Plan so that you do not need to apply for Exceptional Circumstances for ongoing conditions and other disabilities. This must be done prior to your coursework deadlines.
Agreed extensions as part of an Inclusive Support Plan may be for 1 , 2 or 3 weeks, however there are maximum deadlines each semester.
| Deadline* | Extension for |
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| Friday 3 January 2025 |
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| Friday 23 May 2025 |
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| Friday 11 July 2025 |
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| Friday 15 August 2025 |
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| Deadline* | Extension for |
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| Friday 8 November 2024 |
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| Friday 3 January 2025 |
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| Friday 21 February 2025 |
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| Friday 28 February 2025 |
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| Friday 18 April 2025 |
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| Friday 23 May 2025 |
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| Friday 11 July 2025 |
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| Friday 15 August 2025 |
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*All of these dates are subject to change if any further amendments to assessment schedules are required.
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