Contents page
This page lists the areas, regulations and policies in the PGR Code.
A: Introduction
Introduction
Summary of changes
B: PGR programmes, registration and the period of study
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Regulations
1. a. PGR programmes
1. b. PGR degrees with musical composition
2. Doctoral degrees by published work
3. Admission, registration, and induction
4. Period of study
Policies
- Policy for research degrees by distance learning
- Policy on PGR placements
- Policy on PGR students who teach
C: PGR student entitlements and responsibilities
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Regulations
5. PGR student entitlements while studying
6. PGR student leave entitlements
7. PGR student responsibilities
8. PGR student outcome appeals
D: PGR skills development and the research environment
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Regulations
9. Skills development and the research environment
Policies
E: PGR supervision
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Regulations
10. Supervisory roles and appointments
11. Supervisory support and engagement
F: PGR progress and review arrangements
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Regulations
12. Progress monitoring
13. Enhanced academic support
14. Unsatisfactory progress
15. Registration review panels
G: PGR assessment: dissertations, examinations, and outcomes
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Regulations
16. Award criteria for research degrees
17. Academic integrity and research degrees
18. Dissertation content and format
19. Submission and circulation of dissertations
20. Appointing examiners and independent chairs
21. Oral examinations (viva)
22. Examination reports and guidance on corrections
23. Research Degrees Examination Board
24. Awards and other outcomes
25. Public access to dissertations
Policies
- Policy on integrating publications as chapters in a dissertation
- Policy on research degree dissertations and the impact of Covid-19 restrictions
- Policy on academic misconduct for PGR examinations and awards
- Policy for online oral examinations
- Policy on failure to complete assessment for research degrees