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Change of circumstances

If your circumstances change for whatever reason, the guidance on this page can help. The Advice and Counselling Service also offers dedicated support in this instance.
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Overview

We understand that your circumstances may change during your time at Queen Mary. You may need to make any number of adjustments, such as  change your programme, extending deadlines, interrupt your studies , or withdraw  from university. As a research degree student, you may contact the dedicated research degree office within the Registry Service if you need further support with making any changes.

We have set up dedicated webpages which provide instructions, guidance and resources, so you have the appropriate support in whichever change may suit your situation.

Things to note

Please be aware that some methods of changing your circumstances at Queen Mary may be limited depending on progression, the time of year and other variables. These will be listed on the applicable webpage linked above for the change of circumstance your wish to apply, so please read these carefully to ensure you are able to do this successfully.

Getting in touch

want to follow up on a change of circumstances process that you have initiated, or are looking for further details on how these changes are made for you, you can get in touch with the Research Degree Office who can advise appropriately. Contact details can be found on the Registry Services' Contact Directory, which includes our frontline service information, including phonelines and email. 

Thesis Extensions

Guidance on the circumstances under which your thesis may be extended and information on the process.

Thesis extensions
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