Suspending your studies

Page last updated:
10 Nov 2023

If you are a current student and are considering suspending your studies, we recommend you discuss this with Student Advice, your Academic Adviser or your Course Director in the first instance.

Your Adviser will talk through your options and the process of suspending your studies. They may also refer you to specialist teams for further advice and guidance.

Get advice

We understand that throughout your course you may need to take a break from your studies for a number of personal reasons. A suspension of study usually lasts for one academic year and must be approved by your Course Director. Before you decide to suspend your studies, you should be aware that there can be implications to you at the time of suspension, and in the future.

Your Course Team will be able to advise you on this option. Alternatively, you can request an appointment with one of our Student Life Advisers who can help you navigate the next steps by emailing studentadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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If you decide to suspend your studies, there may be implications to withdrawing temporarily. These include (amongst others):

  • being liable for tuition fees and other fees relating to accommodation, etc.
  • your agreement with a sponsor (and in some cases the requirement to pay back or return funds to a sponsor)
  • your entitlement to funding through bodies such as the Student Loans Company
  • your student visa
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If you still wish to suspend your studies, you are required to complete a ‘Request for suspension of studies’ form which is available from your Course Administrator or Course Director. You will need to discuss the content of this form and your request with them, and it is subject to their approval. They may also refer you to another university service for further help and advice.

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If you'd like some help understanding your options, please email studentadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk with details of your circumstances. A Student Life Adviser will then be in touch to discuss your options, considerations before you suspend, support available, and help guide you through the process.

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For support concerning your finances, potential financial hardship or funding, you should seek further advice and guidance from Student Money Advice.

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If you have not yet started at our university and wish to discuss deferring, you will need to contact the Admissions team.

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You must seek guidance from our International Student Advice Service.

Contact Student Advice

We are located in the Student Services Centres in the Leslie Silver building (City Campus) and Priestley Hall (Headingley Campus). Our opening times are:- Monday: 09.00 – 17.00 Tuesday: 10.00 – 17.00 Wednesday: 09.00 – 17.00 Thursday: 09.00 – 17.00 Friday: 09.00 – 16.30. If you have any questions in relation to your enrolment or Online Welcome system, please contact welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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