4.1 Professional doctorates

Applicants who wish to transfer their registration to Sheffield Hallam University may be considered for advanced standing. Entry to the research phase of a professional doctorate programme will depend on the applicant's recent study or experience. These programmes of study normally comprise of four complementary studies modules, studied during the first two years of the programme, where candidates are taught in a cohort. Applicants, who have already completed the equivalent of these modules at another university, may gain advanced standing entry to the research phase of the programme, which starts in year 3.

Applicants must also show evidence of having the necessary range of skills to enable them to successfully complete the research phase of the programme within the specified regulatory timeframe.

4.2 MPhil/PhD

An applicant seeking to transfer their research degree registration to Sheffield Hallam University from another UK Higher Education Institution is required to provide evidence of their timely progress and attainment at the requisite level. The evidence will include a copy of the applicant's annual progression/assessment report giving details of: the aims and objectives of the research project; the establishment of an appropriate methodology; a literature review and a statement of intended contribution to the relevant subject discipline. This is to ensure the applicant is performing at the appropriate level and is able to complete a successful thesis within the specified regulatory timeframe.

Any suitable applicant who seeks to transfer to a Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) research degree programme prior to successfully completing an interim upgrade assessment at their previous institution will be required to undertake such an assessment at SHU. The deadline for this assessment will be agreed as part of the admissions process. The purpose of this assessment is to ensure that the applicant is performing at the appropriate level and is in a position to successfully complete their thesis within the specified regulatory timeframe.

An applicant may seek to transfer their research degree registration to the University from a non-UK University. To be considered applicants will need to provide evidence that they are performing at the appropriate level and are able to complete a successful thesis within the specified regulatory timeframe.


Approved by Academic Board 29 April 2015