Thinking of taking a break in study

If you're struggling with your studies, or are unsure whether you're on the right course, there's plenty of support available to help you back on track.

You should discuss your situation with your personal tutor or course tutor in the first instance. You'll find details on how to reach them in your course information on NOW.

Find out more about the academic support available.

If you have concerns about your NTU accommodation, contact Student Accommodation Services. Email the team or call them on +44 (0)115 848 2894.

If you're in private accommodation, speak to your accommodation provider at first.

The Students’ Union Information and Advice Service can also give independent advice on housing issues.

If your disability is impacting on your life at university, contact Disability Services. Email the team or call them on +44 (0)115 848 2085.

You can contact our Employability team if:

• you're unsure whether you're on the right course, or
• you've changed your mind about what you'd like to do after University.

They'll be able to help you consider your options.

Use the Employability Live Chat or call them on +44 (0)115 848 8638.

If your financial situation is impacting on your studies, contact our friendly Student Financial Support team can offer support and advice

Visit the money, fees and funding pages for more information. You can also email the team or call them on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

If you are experiencing issues with your physical and mental health, our Student Support team can offer support, help and advice while you're with us at NTU. Looking after your physical and mental health can help you get the most out of your time at university.

Find out more about the support available.

If you are thinking of taking a break in study due to immigration-related issues, or changes to your permission to live ad study in the UK.

You can find out more on our visa and immigration pages. You can also email our International Student Support team.

Taking a break in study can be a complicated decision. The sections above may not cover your reasons, or there may be several factors in your decision.

• are experiencing difficulties gathering information
• need help with decision-making or communicating with tutors
• want to tell us more or ask for help.

If you're a further education student, you can contact our Disability and Wellbeing Officer (Further Education).

Students on a break in their studies will continue to have access to university buildings and their NTU email. Access to other NTU IT systems will be suspended.

Please note that access to your OneDrive will be removed, which will result in the deletion of all files currently held on there. It is recommended that you download all files onto a personal machine so that they are not lost. This does not impact any work that has been formally submitted for assessment.

By signing the form and submitting your request you agree to accept any changes to your course, its assessment requirements or NTU’s regulations and policies. It is your responsibility to make sure that you discuss the implications of taking a Break in Study with your course leader.

Repeat requests for an additional break in study beyond one calendar year would require a new application.

A break in study is defined as an authorised break in study for a maximum of one calendar year in the first instance.

All awarded grades before your break in study stands. Passed assessments cannot be repeated as unfair academic advantage should not be gained by the agreement to take a break in study.