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Interrupting your studies

Interrupting your studies means taking a temporary break from your studies with a plan to return at a later date. This could be for a range or reasons, for example, to take up an internship or placement, take time out to travel, for parental responsibilities or due to personal challenges which are making it hard to study. Whatever your situation, we are here to support you in making the best decision for you.

Before you make a decision

Before you make a decision

Use our checklist of key considerations to help you make an informed decision about whether to interrupt  

How to apply and things to do before you leave

Interruptions for postgraduate research students

Find out how to apply for an interruption and about things you must do before you start your interruption

Getting ready to return

Withdrawing from your programme

Find out about the Return to Study and re-enrolment processes as well as the welfare support available to you when you return

FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about interruptions