Intellectual Property Specialist Student Handbook 2026/27

11.6. Resit Procedures

Course Essays

Students who fail to submit or do not pass their required essays for modules in Semester 1 or Semester 2 should refer to the Key Dates section for the next available opportunity to resubmit.

Resit Oral Components

Resit dates for oral assessments will be communicated directly to affected students closer to the time.

Resit Dissertations

(Applicable to MSc Management of Intellectual Property only)

Students who do not submit or fail their Dissertation must resubmit at the next available opportunity, as outlined in the Key Dates section.

Further details about the resubmission process will be provided to relevant students nearer the time.

If you are resubmitting a Dissertation in the following academic year, please note:

• No additional supervisory meetings will normally be provided.
• Limited guidance via email may be available from your original supervisor, if possible.
• If your original supervisor is unavailable (e.g. on sabbatical), a new first marker will be appointed and you will be informed.

Need Support?

If unforeseen circumstances affect your ability to submit an assessment, you may be eligible to apply under the University's Extenuating Circumstances Policy.