PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The prescribed period of study for a full-time PhD is 72 months, and the thesis is expected to be submitted towards the end of the sixth year. The University regulations do allow a further 12 months' study time for completion of the thesis but students are recommended to aim to complete within 6 years. Progress during the PhD is assessed by annual reviews, which formally determine whether students progress on the PhD.
Year 1
Students are required to:
* Attend the induction for PhD students;
* Complete a Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
* Meet with supervisors regularly to develop their research;
* Successfully complete the first year review. In preparation for this students must complete a self-assessment form, and provide supporting documents as directed by the supervisory team, e.g. updated project plan, draft thesis chapter.
Students are encouraged to:
* Complete relevant training courses delivered by the Institute of Academic Development (IAD) or the national graduate schools (Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities or Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences);
* Attend research seminars, reading groups and work in progress sessions in Classics and related disciplines.
Year 2
Students are required to:
* Update the Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
* Meet with supervisors regularly and continue to undertake their research/fieldwork;
* Successfully complete the second year review. In preparation for this students must complete a self-assessment form 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 national graduate schools (Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities or Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences);
* Attend research seminars, reading groups and work in progress sessions in Classics and related disciplines;
* Participate in the 3 Minute Thesis Competition.
Years 3 to 5
* As per Year 2 above.
Students are required to:
* Update their Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
* Meet with supervisors regularly and continue to undertake research/fieldwork;
* Plan for submission of thesis for examination;
* Successfully complete the sixth year review. In preparation for this students must complete a self-assessment form, 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 national graduate schools (Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities or Scottish Graduate school of Social Sciences);
* Work towards an accredited teaching qualification, if applicable;
* Refer to the University Careers Service for guidance regarding employment preparation.
* Attend research seminars, reading groups and work in progress sessions in Classics and related disciplines;
* Participate in the 3 Minute Thesis Competition, if you have not done so in previous years.
Year 7
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.
A student must submit their thesis for assessment, to the relevant College, within 12 months of the completion of their prescribed period of study.
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