Taught students
The following pages contain information for undergraduates and taught postgraduates.
There are many occasions when personal circumstances may make it necessary for you to change aspects of your course. However, the decision to make changes to your course should not be taken lightly. You should discuss any proposed changes with your supervisor. It is essential that you understand the implications that any changes may have.
You are a taught student if you are taking one of the following awards:
- MA, LLM, MPA, MRes, MSc
- MChem, MEng, MMath, MPhys
- PGCert, PGDip
- BA, BEng, LLB, BSc, FD
- CertHE, DipHE
- GradCert, GradDip
Leave of absence
Take a break from your studies for medical or personal reasons.
Change your programme
Transfer to a different programme of study within the University.
Withdraw from your programme
Leave the University.
Change your mode of attendance
Switch from full-time to part-time study, or vice-versa.
Apply for an extension (taught postgraduates only)
Take extra time to write up and submit your work.
Useful contacts
For academic progress issues you should talk to your supervisor.
You may also find the following contacts helpful:
- Student Support and Advice team
- Student Advice self-referral form
- Immigration Advice Service
- International Student Support
- York SU Advice and Support
Information for staff
If a student is making a change to their programme, guidance is available on the staff Supporting students pages.