Changes to your studies
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Change your Programme or Route
Find out how to make Programme or Route transfers.
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Illness and unexpected disruptions
If you are experiencing severe difficulties, such as ill health, you may need to think about postponing your exams.
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Interrupting your studies
Find out what you need to do if you are thinking of interrupting your studies and what will happen to your funding.
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Study away from UCL
If you're a taught masters student you'll need to make an application if you plan study away from UCL.
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Authorised absence for Tier 4 students
If you're studying at UCL under a Tier 4 visa and are absent from UCL due to short-term illness or other extenuating circumstances you must obtain authorisation from UCL.
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Change your mode of attendance
Postgraduates wishing to change your mode of attendance need to make a formal application.
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Withdrawing from your studies
Find out what you need to do if you are thinking of withdrawing from your studies and what will happen to your funding.