tk - we can do the same, but I think with a 6 year degree I'd like to save that 12 months of leave in case I need it in the future.

Thanks for all your posts. After speaking to DH and the uni today I've decided to defer. Must say I'm looking forward to being able to relax and not stress about having to study all the time. Gotta get the paper work in the mail today.

Still feel like a bit of a loser, I've been at this all of oh....4 weeks!! LOL. Ah well, things are not as I expected them to be so I"m off to follow Ange's advice and take those undies off