PGT Dissertations
The following processes are available to you, however please complete in conjunction with the Policy on Extenuating Circumstances - Swansea University.
Dissertation Extensions (Postgraduate)
September Start MSc
| What is the submission date of my dissertation? | 30th September 2024 |
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| How do I apply for an extension? | Complete this form: PGT Extension Request Form |
| What is the deadline to apply? | 30th August 2024 |
| How long an extension can I have? | 1 month, 3 months or bespoke |
| Do I need evidence? | Yes, plus a workplan, statement and supervisor statement |
| Do I need authorisation before submitting my request? | Yes, your dissertation supervisor needs to review and sign your completed extension before you submit to the Student Support Team |
| Where do I submit the extension request form? | Email to StudentSupport-ScienceEngineering@swansea.ac.uk |
| How will I know my extension has been approved? | You will recieve a formal email from Central University services with your new submission date |
| What is my new submission date? | Normally 30th October or 30th December, however, can vary depending on the evidence provided |
| Can I apply for an additional extension? | Yes, please use the above form and complete the process again with your new evidence and statement |
Important Note: If you are enrolled on a September start MSc and you have re-sits and/or deferrals in the August Supplementary Period (5th - 16th August 2024) AND you progress into part 2 of your MSc you will be awarded an automatic extension to submit your dissertation by 15th December 2024.
Students are eligible to keep to the 30th September 2024 deadline, but you will need to complete a PGT Waiver Form. Please read the guidance on this Waiver below carefully.
PGT Waiver Form (September Start MSc Students Only)
Please see below the process and requirements for MSc September start students who have been awarded supplementary assessments in the August Supplementary Period, but wish to cancel their automatic extension to submit their dissertation by 15th December 2024. Waiving the right to the automatic extension would allow submission by the original dissertation submission deadline of 30th September 2024.
To request this please complete the PGT Waiver Form in full and submit to studentsupport-scienceengineering@swansea.ac.uk, ensuring that all signatures have been provided.
This waiver is not applicable to students on MSc Advanced Sport Performance Science, MSc Engineering Leadership & Management and MSc Actuarial Science as these students are on flexible regulations.
Before completing and submitting your form, please adhere to the following rules to gain approval:
- You are required to seek approval if you have failed ONE or TWO modules.
- If you have failed ONE module you must gain approval and a signature from your Dissertation Supervisor.
- In exceptional circumstances if you have failed TWO modules the waiver must be considered and signed by the MSc Co-ordinator and the Dissertation Supervisor. - The decision of the Dissertation Supervisor and/or MSc Co-ordinator is final.
- You will only be able to submit your dissertation if you receive a decision of ‘Pass Proceed’ after the supplementary board in September. If any other decision is awarded you will not be permitted to submit the dissertation and will not receive any marks, feedback or credit for the dissertation module.
- You must return the completed and signed form to studentsupport-scienceengineering@swansea.ac.uk by Thursday 18th July at the latest. However, we strongly advise you to complete the form as early as possible.
- If you experience extenuating circumstances after the waiver has been confirmed you will be required to apply for Extenuating Circumstances (ECs).
Please contact us if you have any questions.
January start MSc (Engineering)
| I DO have August Examinations (candidature end date 28th January 2024) | I DO NOT have August Examinations (candidature end date 28th January 2024) | |
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| What is the submission date of my dissertation? | 30th September 2024 | 30th September 2024 |
| How do I apply for an extension? | E:Vision | E:Vision |
| What is my deadline to apply? | 16th September 2024 | 16th September 2024 |
| How long an extension can I have? | Maximum 3 months | Maximum 3 weeks |
| Do I need evidence? | No | Yes |
| Do I need authorisation before submitting my request? | It is advisable to speak with your dissertation supervisor, but the Student Support Team will authorise your extension request on behalf of the Faculty | It is advisable to speak with your dissertation supervisor, but the Student Support Team will authorise your extension request on behalf of the Faculty |
| How will I know the extension has been approved? | You will recieve a confirmation email from E:Vision when approved | You will recieve a confirmation email from E:Vision when approved |
| What is my new submission date? | Maximum 15th December 2024 | Maximum 21st October 2024 |
| Can I apply for an additional extension? | Yes, please Contact Us. | Yes, please Contact Us. |
January start MSc (Computer Science)
| Short Extension | Long Extension | |
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| What is the submission date of my dissertation? | 15th December 2024 | 15h December 2024 |
| How do I apply for an extension? | E:Vision | PGT Extension Request Form sent to StudentSupport-ScienceEngineering@swansea.ac.uk |
| What is my deadline to apply? | 25th November 2024 | 25th November 2024 |
| How long an extension can I have? | 3 weeks | 1 month or 3 months |
| Do I need evidence? | Yes | Yes |
| Do I need authorisation before submitting my request? | It is advisable to speak with your dissertation supervisor, but the Student Support Team will authorize your extension request on behalf of the Faculty | Yes, your dissertation supervisor needs to review and sign your completed extension before you submit to Student Support Team. |
| How will I know the extension has been approved? | You will recieve a confirmation email from E:Vision when approved | You will recieve a formal email from Central University services with your new submission date |
| What is my new submission date? | 3rd January 2025 | 15th January 2025 or 15th March 2025, however, can vary depending on the evidence provided. |
| Can I apply for an additional extension? | Yes, please follow process for long extension | Yes, please complete PGT Extension Request Form and complete the process again with your new evidence and statement. |
