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MA/MSc/Diploma forms and guidance

SoSS Postgraduate Taught forms and guidance

On this page you will find the following forms that you may need on your programme, ie forms to Request

If anything is not clear to you please do not hesitate to contact your Programme Administrator, the Postgraduate Manager or call into our Postgraduate Office - for contact details click here

PG Information Desk - For help and advice with your programme the School Postgraduate Information Desk is located on the Second Floor of the Arthur Lewis Building (to the right as you come up the stairs/exit the lift) and is open Monday-Friday 10.00-16.00.

Course Unit Change Form

Any students wishing to change optional course units from those selected at the start of semester 1 should complete the form below and return to the SoSS Reception Desk on the 2nd floor of the Arthur Lewis Building.

The deadline for changing semester 1 course units is: Friday 9 October 2009.

The deadline for changing semester 2 course units is: Friday 12 February 2010.

Course Unit Change Form

Request to change the Registration Status of your Programme - ie changing your programme title or changing to part-time

Students considering a change to their registration status (e.g. PG Diploma to MSc/MA, or full-time to part-time) will need to first meet with their Programme Director to discuss this.

To officially change your registration status you will need to complete the form below in consultation with your Programme Director. Your completed form should be submitted to your Programme Administrator who will liaise with Chair on behalf of the School Postgraduate Taught Programmes Committee to arrange approval. The outcome of your application will be communicated to you by email from your Programme Administrator.

Change of Programme Application Form

Request for Extension

Applications for extension to the submission date must be made in advance of the published submission date. Applications received after the submission date will not be accepted. To officially request an extension you must complete the form below and submit it to your Programme Director.

Extension Application Form

Interruption from the Programme

It is the expectation of the University that postgraduate taught students pursue their studies on a continuous basis for the stipulated duration of their programme. It is understood, however, that students may encounter personal difficulties or situations which may seriously disrupt their studies.

Students considering an interruption from their studies will need to meet with their Programme Director to discuss this. General principles and guidance can be found on the 'Principles in respect of interruptions to an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught Programme of Study - Guidance for students' document.

To officially interrupt you will need to complete the form below in consultation with your Programme Director. Your completed form should be submitted to your Programme Administrator who will liaise with the Chair on behalf of the School Postgraduate Taught Programmes Committee to arrange approval.

The outcome of your application will be communicated to you by email from your Programme Administrator.

Interruption Application Form

Withdrawal from the Programme

If, after consultation with your Programme Director, you decide, for whatever reason, to withdraw from a programme of study you must inform the Postgraduate Office by completing the form below.

The Postgraduate Office will then update your Student Record, which will prompt the Fees Office to contact you regarding any refund due.

Withdrawal Application Form

Mitigating Circumstances

For Mitigating Circumstances forms and guidance, please see the form below

Forms and supporting documentation should be handed in at the SoSS Reception Desk, 2nd floor, Arthur Lewis Building. If confidential information needs to be submitted, please submit your documentation in a sealed envelope marked 'Mitigating Circumstances' and giving your name and programme.

Mitigating Circumstances Form

Notice of Submission

The Notice of Submission Form should be completed and submitted along with your dissertation.

Please ensure that you provide an address that is valid between November 2011 and January 2012.  If you do not know what your address will be between these dates, leave it blank – it is your responsibility to inform us of your contact details as soon as they are available. 

It is also your responsibility to keep the online student system updated with your contact details.  You should provide an email address if possible, as your University account will become inactive after the end of your registration.  

 

 

 

 

 

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