Research Degrees
The University provides a diverse range of research degree programmes through its Schools, Departments and Centres and through its validated and partner institutions. Overall oversight of research degree provision across the University is through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The Framework for Research Degree Provision sets out the arrangements for the quality assurance and enhancement of research degree provision across the University and also aims to clarify the principles that underlie the quality assurance and enhancement of research degree provision regarding the admission, progress and assessment of the University's research degree students.
With effect from October 2011, to help record, monitor and report on doctoral supervision and research student progress, all written records of supervision meetings are required to be retained in Research and Progress. Further information on Research and Progress, and how to access it, is available by clicking on the link below.
Policies
Framework for Research Degrees Provision
Approval of a Research Degree Programme (on the main Programme Approval and Amendment page)
Annual Programme Evaluation (Research) (on the main Annual Programme Evaluation page)
Guidance
Roles and Responsibilities for research students and supervisors
Guide for Staff involved in Research Degree Provision
Statement of Best Practice for Research Students who Teach
*For copies of Research Studies Handbooks from 2004-2009, please contact Naomi Hammond.
Forms
Annual Programme Evaluation (on the main Annual Programme Evaluation page)