Our research policies and guidance are for postgraduate students studying a research degree. They outline our expectations regarding the management of programmes, the standards for academic awards, and the support we provide.

• PhD on the basis of published work regulations (PDF, 209.8KB)
• Code of practice for PGR students and supervisors (PDF, 254.4KB)
• Policy on research supervision (PDF, 160.8KB)
• Research Degree Regulations (PDF, 479.3KB)

Examination

• Guidance notes for research degree examinations (PDF, 140.8KB)
• Thesis guidelines (PDF, 249.5KB)
• Policy for aegrotat and posthumous awards (PDF, 236.4KB)
• Examination Guidance for Postgraduate Research Students (PDF, 101.4KB)

Student Policies

• Extenuating circumstances policy (PDF, 181.6KB)
• Teaching policy and other paid work (PDF, 249.3KB)
• Student Pregnancy and Maternity Policy (PDF, 144KB)
• Research Ethics and Integrity
• Break in Study Policy and Procedure for Postgraduate Research Students (PDF, 199.9KB)

Finance

• Conditions of Award for University PhD Scholarships and Overview of the Graduate Teaching Assistant Scheme