Mitigating Circumstances or Reasonable Adjustments

Mitigating circumstances are events or situations outside your control that may have affected your academic performance or educational journey. Examples may include illness, bereavement, caring responsibilities, disruption to studies or other significant personal circumstances.

Reasonable adjustments are changes or support measures designed to ensure candidates can participate fairly in the recruitment process. Adjustments vary depending on individual circumstances and the stage of the recruitment process.

Support is considered on an individual basis and may include adjustments such as additional time, alternative assessment formats, accessibility support or other accommodations. The Early Careers team will work with you to understand your requirements and discuss available options.

Yes. We understand that circumstances outside your control can have an impact on your academic performance or educational experience. If you have mitigating circumstances that you would like us to consider as part of your application, you will have the opportunity to provide details during the application process.

If you have mitigating circumstances that you would like us to take into consideration, please include details in your application. If your circumstances change after submitting your application, or you feel additional context may be helpful, please contact the Early Careers team.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please provide details within your application form. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and will work with you to understand the support you may need. Additional adjustments for assessment centres can also be arranged by contacting the Early Careers team.

When completing your application, you will be asked whether you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you disclose an adjustment requirement, a member of the Early Careers team may contact you to discuss the support available and ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.

Sharing mitigating circumstances will not negatively affect your application. The information helps us better understand your achievements and experiences in context and may be considered as part of our holistic assessment process.

Information relating to mitigating circumstances and reasonable adjustments is handled confidentially and shared only where necessary to support the recruitment process and implement any agreed adjustments.