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PostGrad. Course - help!

  • 16-06-2011 7:29pm
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    Hi everyone,

    Maybe someone can advise me on the following -

    I've just finished a BA (English & Classics) and I'm in the process of applying for postgraduate courses.

    Last Christmas, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and due to the severity of my symptoms at that time, I was forced to defer two of my exams until this coming August. I was assured by the arts faculty of my university that my exams would be considered a first sitting and that my deferral would not result in any repercussions in applying for futher study.

    Fast forward to June - I have found myself in a situation whereby my course application is considered ineligible (because of the timing of my final exam results). I have been told outright by the department in question that they cannot consider my application. However, I was under the impression that should one find themselves in the unfavourable position of deferrals, you could be granted conditional offers until such time as your results become available.

    I find this whole situation highly unjustifiable, and rather discriminatory - I should have the same opportunities as those who sat their exam last Christmas. I have received all of my other results, with first class honours.

    I don't know where to go from here. Any advice in disputing this decision by the dept. in question?

    :confused:


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  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 4,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    Moved from Graduates to Postgraduates.
    OP: I would encourage you to reach out to your year head and the school you're applying to to see if they can do anything for you..


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