DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2024/2025

Students are required to:

- Attend the induction for PGR students;
- Complete a Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
- Meet with supervisor/s regularly to develop the research proposal which will be the basis for the thesis, to develop thorough knowledge of the relevant literature;
- Successfully complete the first year review. In preparation for this students must complete the relevant paperwork, and provide a first year report as directed by the supervisory team, e.g. updated project plan, literature review and overview of possible methodology.

Students are encouraged to:

- Complete relevant training courses delivered by the Institute of Academic Development (IAD), and the School Research Hubs;
- Attend research seminars, reading groups and work in progress sessions in relevant and related School Research Hubs/Groups.

Students are required to:

- Update the Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
- Meet with supervisors regularly and undertake research;
- Complete a Notice of Intention to Submit (approx. two months prior to expected submission);
- Complete and submit thesis for examination;
- Prepare for viva examination.


Students are encouraged to:

- Work towards publishing research work in appropriate journals and other outlets, as agreed with the supervisors;
- Present work at conferences or workshops, as appropriate to research field;
- Complete relevant training courses delivered by the Institute of Academic Development (IAD), and the School Research Hubs;
- Attend research seminars, reading groups and work in progress sessions in relevant and related School Research Hubs/Groups.
- Refer to the University Careers Service for guidance regarding employment preparation.