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Requesting a Change of Plan: 2026 update

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Posted on Thursday 12 February 2026

From 2 February 2026, the process for requesting a "Change of Plan" (such as a Leave of Absence, changing from full-time to part-time, transferring your programme, or requesting a programme extension) is changing.

What is changing? 

The new process is designed to be simpler and more consistent with other University procedures. The Change of Plan form will be closed, and you will be required to download the relevant form from the webpages, complete Section A, then send this in Word document (editable) format to your graduate administrator. 

What do you need to do?

If you have already submitted a request: You do not need to do anything. Your request will be processed as normal.

If you need to make a new request: You will need to follow the new guidance, linked below. 

Where can you find more information?

Full instructions and the new guidance can be found on our Change of Plan webpages.

If you are considering a Change of Plan and are unsure how these changes affect you, please speak to your supervisor or contact your departmental administrator for advice.