Code of Practice on Research Students
The University's Code of Practice on Research Students outlines a minimum set of requirements for all parties involved in the awarding of doctoral degrees.
View the Code of Practice on Research Students
Monitoring and assessment templates
We have a number of University templates for students, supervisors and assessors that facilitate the process of monitoring the progress of students on research degrees.
- Learning needs analysis of training needs and supervision discussion points
- Annual review of progress (student/supervisor template) (Word document, 0.02 MB)
- Annual review of progress (assessor template) (Word document, 0.02 MB)
- Confirmation of registration (student/supervisor template) (Word document, 0.02 MB)
- Confirmation of registration (assessor template) (Word document, 0.02 MB)
Programme specifications
All our PhD programmes have a programme specification which outlines details about what your studies will entail.
Read more about programme specifications
Submitting your thesis
Find out more about the process of submitting your thesis if you are studying for a PhD, MPhil, or LLM. We also have specific guidance for submitting your doctoral thesis electronically.
Thesis submission and examination
Electronic deposition of doctoral theses
Guides for students
The Doctoral and Researcher College has created guides specifically for doctoral students in order to accompany some of the University's formal policies.
Immigration
We provide detailed guidance for all doctoral students who need a visa to enter the UK and study at the University.