THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2024/2025

Timetable information in the Course Catalogue may be subject to change.

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Year 1 Academic year: 2024/25, Starting in: October

Notes:
Students are required to:

- Attend the School induction presentation 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.
- Complete any ESRC-specific requirements not mentioned above.

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.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.


Year 2 Academic year: 2024/25, Starting in: October

Notes:
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.
- Complete any ESRC-specific requirements not mentioned above.

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.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.


Year 3 Academic year: 2024/25, Starting in: October

Notes:
Students are required to:

- Update their Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
- Meet with supervisors regularly and undertake research;
- Plan for submission of thesis for examination;
- Successfully complete the third year review. In preparation for this students must complete the relevant paperwork, and provide supporting documents as directed by the supervisory team, e.g. plan for completion, draft thesis chapters.
- Complete any ESRC-specific requirements not mentioned above.

Students are encouraged to:

- Prepare final version of thesis for examination.
- Complete a Notice of Intention to Submit (approx. two months prior to expected submission);
- Prepare for viva examination. This may include a mock viva as part of the annual review;
- 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;
- Apply for teaching opportunities within the School;
- Complete relevant training courses delivered by the Institute of Academic Development (IAD), and the School Research Hubs;
- Refer to the University Careers Service for guidance regarding employment preparation.
- Attend research seminars, reading groups and work in progress sessions in relevant and related School Research Hubs/Groups.

After three years and three months of full-time enrolment, students are entitled to an additional period of registration. The thesis must be submitted by the end of this additional 12 months (extensions will be granted only in exceptional circumstances).

YEAR 4

Students are required to:

- Complete and submit thesis for examination;
- Complete a Notice of Intention to Submit (approx. two months prior to expected submission);
- Prepare for viva examination.
- Complete any ESRC-specific requirements not mentioned above.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.


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