DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2025/2026

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 a thorough knowledge of the relevant literature and/or practice context.
- Complete the course - Interdisciplinary Research Methods for Cultural Heritage (ARCH11291).
- 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, and draft thesis chapter.

Students are encouraged to:
- Present work at conferences or workshops, as appropriate to the 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.
- Engage with the course - Interdisciplinary Research Methods for Cultural Heritage - (ARCH11291) as respondent and audience.

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

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, and draft thesis chapters.

Students are encouraged to:
- Prepare the final version of the thesis for examination.
- Complete a Notice of Intention to Submit (approx. two months prior to expected submission);
- Prepare for the 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 the 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.
- Engage with the course - Interdisciplinary Research Methods for Cultural Heritage (ARCH11291) as respondent and audience.
- 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.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme

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 the thesis for examination.
- Complete a Notice of Intention to Submit (approx. two months prior to expected submission).
- Prepare for the viva examination.