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.
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.
YEAR 4
After three years of full-time enrolment (six years part-time), 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).
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.
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