FAQ 571
I need to request a 'leave of absence'

Leave of absence should only be used where there are exceptional and/or unforeseen circumstances such as bereavement or illness. Leave of absence cannot be requested for holidays, family visits and/or celebrations.

Requests for exceptional leave of absence should be submitted using the form below. 

You will need to provide the following information with your Request for Authorisation of Absence form:

  • The dates you are seeking leave of absence for
  • Evidence to support your request (i.e. death certificates, medical notes, letters from sponsors/employers)
  • written evidence of support from your course leader and /or module leaders(s)
  • your travel documents (if available)

Once all the required information has been provided, you should expect to receive a response to your application within 10 working days.

For more information about leave of absence, please see here.

Request Leave of Absence