Understanding language/glossary
If you feel a little overwhelmed by the acronyms and terminology used throughout this guide, this glossary explains some of the key terms you may come across.
- EC: Exceptional Circumstances. A process that allows you to inform the University about unexpected circumstances that have affected your ability to complete an assessment or attend an exam.
- Evidence-based EC: An EC application where you provide supporting evidence to show what happened and how it affected your studies.
- Self-certified EC: An EC application where you do not provide supporting evidence but must still explain your circumstances and how they affected your ability to complete your assessment. Students can normally submit one self-certified EC per trimester.
- Late Submission EC: An EC request that, if approved, provides an additional seven calendar days to submit an assessment after the original deadline.
- Deferred Assessment Attempt (Non-submission): An EC request used when you are unable to submit your assessment. If approved, you will receive a new assessment opportunity, usually during the next assessment period.
- RAP: Reasonable Adjustment Plan. A plan that outlines adjustments and support arrangements put in place to help remove barriers you may experience during your studies.
- AMO: Academic Misconduct Officer. A member of University staff who reviews concerns about possible academic misconduct and helps manage the academic misconduct process.
- FtP: Fitness to Practise. A process used on professionally regulated courses to consider concerns about whether a student meets the professional standards required for their future career.
- CSP: Career Support Plan. A plan designed to support students with their career development and employability goals.
- QMO: Quality Management Officer. A member of University staff involved in quality processes and academic procedures.
- SPA: Student Progression Administrator. A member of staff who supports student progression processes, including areas such as results, progression decisions, and academic administration.