On this page, you can easily access the most recent versions of essential and key documents relating to doctoral student supervision.
All regulations for research degrees can be found here. A list of changes applied to the Academic Regulations (research) for the 2024/25 session can be accessed
Key foundation documents:
Read information about 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Values and Behaviours and Research Misconduct.
PGR Student Annual Leave Policy
ESA:
LSR:
Writing up & examinations:
- Appointment of Examiners for Research Degrees [Pdf]
- Conduct of oral exams for research degrees [Pdf]
- Guidance for Students on the Modality of Final Thesis Research Degree Vivas [pdf]
- Guidance for Staff on the Modality of Final Thesis Research Degree Vivas [pdf]
Interruptions of study & thesis extensions:
Assistant Supervisors:
Other helpful guidance:
Find further Policies and Forms for Research Programmes, including earlier versions of documents.