What are the different types of deferrals?

Assessment Deferral

• Defers an assessment or examination worth 40% or more of a module.
• A number of assessments/examinations can be deferred from different modules.
• If granted the assessment/examination will need to be completed in the next sitting/repeat exam session for that module in the same academic year.
• On NCI360 select ‘Application for Examination/Major Project Deferral Form’

Module Deferral

• Defers a whole module or number of modules of a programme.
• If granted the module will need to be completed in the following academic year.
• On NCI360 select ‘Application for Programme or Module Deferral’.

Programme Deferral

• Defers the completion of the programme until the next academic year.
• Any modules already completed do not have to be repeated and any marks attained from modules not yet completed are carried forward.
• On NCI360 select ‘Application for Programme or Module Deferral’.