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If you would like to submit an appeal, please see the relevant instructions below. Deadlines to submit an appeal and other details can be found alongside the form link where applicable.

Types of appeal

There are three different types of appeal available:

  • Academic appeals: an academic appeal is an appeal against a decision made during the marking and assessment process.
  • Attendance appeals: an attendance appeal can be submitted if you have reason to disagree with a decision made as a result of your attendance record.

Each type of appeals has its own requirements for how, when and why it can be submitted. Make sure you read the requirements and procedure for the type of appeal you want to submit before completing the form.

For more information on extenuating circumstances, please see Chapter 5 of our General Regulations.

 

  1. Academic appeals

    Grounds for appeal

    Your academic appeal must be submitted within 15 university working days of the published date of results. You can only submit an academic appeal for one or more of the following reasons:

    • You believe that there were demonstrable errors in the assessment process that are likely to have affected the outcome of that process; or
    • You believe that there have been errors in the marking or in the decisions made by the assessment board.
    • Serious Mitigating Circumstances (SMCs) that were not known or could not have been disclosed at the time of assessment.

    Submit an academic appeal

    If you have grounds, and wish to submit an academic appeal, click the link below to open the form in a new tab, or right click and save to download the form as a PDF file. We recommend that you have your documentary evidence and supporting statement ready, and that you make sure you have read and familiarised yourself with the guidance below before submitting. When completing your form, please make sure you state the module titles and codes for the modules you would like to appeal, as there are likely to be delays if this is not provided. You will need to state clearly where you feel a problem has occurred, and any evidence to support this, if you have it. We recommend that you keep a copy of your appeal for your own records.

    Academic appeal form

    Your rights

    According to the 51ÁÔÆæ's General Regulations, you have the right to appeal, on specified grounds only, for reconsideration of the decision of any assessment board. You have the right to stay on your course and continue with your studies until the outcome of the appeal is known - provided this is permitted by your results and attendance on the rest of your course.

    Further information

    Whilst you are entitled to continue your studies and re-enrol during the appeal process, please note that this progression is provisional, and that you do so at your own risk; any marks you receive, etc., will not be confirmed until your appeal is resolved.

    If your appeal is dismissed, this could impact your fees, student loan and studies. For further information, you can contact your faculty Student Advice Centre, who will be able to provide advice and give you information on any support services that may be helpful.

    Once you have submitted your academic appeal form, it will be reviewed by the Academic Support Office. Possible outcomes include:

    • Dismissal
    • The appeal is upheld
    • The appeal is partially upheld

    You will receive an outcome letter that contains further information about your appeal and any next steps available to you.

  2. Attendance appeals

    You are required to be present and engage with their studies as per your programme of study. Attendance is monitored, and should your attendance be of concern, your faculty will contact you.

    After a set number of notifications have been sent to you regarding your attendance, you will be de-registered and therefore no longer a student at 51ÁÔÆæ. Please see the for further information.

    If you wish to submit an attendance appeal, click the link below to open the form in a new tab. You will need documentary evidence, termination letter and supporting statement ready for upload. Any evidence provided after submission may not considered. We recommend that you keep a copy of your appeal for your own records.

    Attendance appeals must be submitted within 21 university working days of formal notification of the cancellation of their studies.

    The university will consider your appeal for eligibility and will provide a written outcome letter. Possible outcomes include dismissal or uphold.

    If you are ready to complete and submit an attendance appeal, click the link below to open the form in a new tab.

    Student Route visa holders

    For students who hold a Student Route visa, attendance that falls below the required standards will result in the student being reported UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as no longer attending the university. This made lead to the UKVI cancelling the visa as per their regulations. It is strongly recommended that you speak to the Immigration Compliance team at the university for further guidance.