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Postgraduate course regulations

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  • 16-06-2011 7:31pm
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    Lola_Eire
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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.

    Any advice? Anybody?


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    TcdNMPostGrad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭TcdNMPostGrad


    I would say it boils down to the popularity of the programme you're applying for. If they have filled the places with people for whom results are already available, people who are ready to pay the deposit for the programme, then they won't wait around for you to get your results. Whereas if they were crying out for applicants to fill the programme, they'd probably be more flexible and would give you a conditional offer.


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