We strongly recommend that you speak with your Programme Leader, Personal Tutor, or Supervisor before planning travel during term time, to discuss what impact this will have on your studies or research. You can do this by creating an enquiry.
It is important that any absence is approved by the university before you travel.
If your travel means you will be missing some classes or contact points, you will need to complete an Authorised Absence Form. This must be signed by your Programme Leader. Authorised Absence Forms can be used to approve up to two weeks absence from your classes and will need to be supported by evidence for your absence. The Retention and Success Team will also be able to help you if you have any questions about the process of getting an authorised absence.
If you do not attend your classes (or other expected engagement points) without approval you may be withdrawn from your programme of study. So it is highly important to always take advice on this and speak to your Faculty straight away if you will have any absence. To find out more about how your attendance is monitored, please refer to the Student Engagement Policy.