DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2024/2025

Students are required to:

* Attend the induction for PhD students;
* Complete a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) with supervisor support;
* Meet with supervisors 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, mini 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;
* Successfully complete the second year review. In preparation for this students must complete the relevant paperwork and provide supporting documents as directed by the supervisory team e.g. updated project plan, draft thesis chapter.


Students are encouraged to:

* Present work at conferences or workshops, as appropriate to research field;
* Apply for teaching opportunities within the School;
* 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.