Postgraduate research degrees 2023/24

Purpose, overview and additional guidance.

Regulations 1 - 7: Scope, College committee responsibilities, examiner appointment and responsibilities, avoiding conflicts of interest.

Regulations 8 - 27: Assessment requirements, deadlines and language, annual progression reviews, thesis submission, assessment and oral examination, examiner recommendations, academic misconduct and security of marks.

Regulations 28 - 34: Format, title, length and copyright. Previously published material, PhD by Research Publications and signed declaration.

Regulations 35 - 45: College committee approval, recommendation, return and status of decision, convener's action and quorum. Confidentiality, retention, degree award, final version of thesis and academic appeal.

Regulations 46 - 54: Examination, submission, markers, oral assessment, requirements for award, examiner recommendation, merit and distinction.

Regulations 55 - 56: Interpretation of regulations, approval of concessions and standards in the event of significant disruption.