I've received an email saying I will "proceed onto the next stage of study". What does that mean? Can I enrol?
The University has confirmed that this particular email was sent to students who will progress into their next year of study but still have one or more missing marks. This means that, if you received this email, the University has made a decision allowing you to continue into your next year even though it does not yet have all of your marks.
On that basis, you should have been invited to enrol. If you believe you have been progressed but cannot enrol, please approach the Student Hub and show them the progression email you received, so that your individual record can be checked.
Why does my email mention interrupting my studies if I have already been allowed to progress?
We raised this directly with the University because we know the reference to interruption caused some stress.
To be clear, the University is not telling you to interrupt. The University has told us that interruption is being offered as an option because it is permitted under the regulations, because the University may not yet know how many credits a student will ultimately need to recover once all missing marks are available.
We understand that interruption can have consequences. Depending on your circumstances, it could affect your finances, accommodation, Student Finance, visa, employment or other life plans. You should not feel that you have to interrupt simply because interruption has been mentioned in an email.
If you are considering interrupting, we strongly recommend getting advice first so that you understand what it would mean for you. If you need advice on your individual situation, please contact the Student Hub in the first instance to get an understanding of what is on your student record. You can contact the SU Advice Service for support.
What if I have not been told I can progress to the next stage of study?
The University has told us that some students with missing marks have been advised to wait while further marks are recovered, rather than receiving an immediate progression decision.
If the delay is affecting your enrolment, funding, accommodation, employment, visa or another important deadline, please document and seek advice.