Exams and assessments should be a fair test of your knowledge and what you are able to do. For some students, the usual exam format may not be suitable and, if this is the case, reasonable adjustments can be made.
Exams and assessments
We make decisions about reasonable adjustments for students based on the supporting documents you provide. We need time to review these documents and to discuss with you, either at an online or on campus appointment or via email, prior to the absolute Exams Office deadlines for requesting reasonable adjustments.
- The deadlines for exam arrangements in 2026-27 are available on the Exams pages.
You should contact Inclusive Support prior to the relevant deadline allowing plenty of time for your documents to be reviewed to ensure that your request is submitted. If we do not have time to assess your needs and make the arrangements before the deadline you will not be able to have the arrangement for that exam session. Please email us at inclusivesupport@brookes.ac.uk for further information or to request reasonable adjustments for exams.
Oxford Brookes University encourages all students to plan their time and meet deadlines, however sometimes you may find it impossible to meet a deadline for reasons beyond your control. If this happens, you can contact your Module Leader, Academic Adviser or Student Support Coordinator for advice on applying for Exceptional Circumstances.
The Inclusive Support Service can assess your needs based on the supporting documents you provide us and may be able to include coursework extensions as part of your Inclusive Support Plan so that you do not need to apply for Exceptional Circumstances for ongoing conditions and other disabilities. This must be done prior to your coursework deadlines.
Agreed extensions as part of an Inclusive Support Plan may be for 1 , 2 or 3 weeks, however there are maximum deadlines each semester.
Final deadline to submit deadline assessments* | Extension for |
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Friday 1 January 2027 |
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| Friday 21 May 2027 |
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| Friday 9 July 2027 |
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| Wednesday 11 August 2027 |
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| Deadline* | Extension for |
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| Friday 6 November 2026 |
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Friday 1 January 2027 |
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| Friday 19 February 2027 |
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| Friday 16 April 2027 |
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Friday 21 May 2027 |
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Friday 9 July 2027 |
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| Wednesday 11 August 2027 |
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*All of these dates are subject to change if any further amendments to assessment schedules are required.
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