Doctoral Academy Handbook
This handbook is for postgraduate researchers, their supervisors, examiners and Independent Chairs, and anyone involved in supporting PGRs.
Doctoral Academy Handbook sections
Introduction
Read an introduction to the UWE Bristol Doctoral Academy Handbook.
Research degree awards
The different postgraduate research awards available and the qualification descriptors they align to.
Applications
The applications and admissions process for postgraduate research degrees.
Registration
The registration process and periods of active study for postgraduate research degrees.
Professional development
Professional development and research training requirements for postgraduate researchers.
Supervision
The role and responsibilities of the supervisory team for postgraduate research.
Research project
The confirmation of the research project (CP1) is where arrangements for the start of the project are confirmed.
Research governance
Research governance for postgraduate research degrees, includes ethics, research data management, intellectual property, conduct and assessment offences.
Personal circumstances
Personal circumstances, reasonable adjustments and other support available to postgraduate researchers.
Stages of progression: stage one
The progression examination viva and report submission.
Progress review: stages two and three
The progress review, options for evidence of progress and eligibility for the completion period.
Final submission
Requirements for preparing and formatting the final submission for Doctoral or MPhil level research awards.
Examiners
The University’s expectations of postgraduate research degree examiners and Independent Chairs.
Final examination
The final assessment for Doctoral or MPhil level awards by research.
Higher doctorates
The regulations and processes for eligibility, consideration, submission and awarding of higher doctorate awards.
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Contact the Doctoral Academy
Ways to contact the Doctoral Academy, from postgraduate research support to submitting your thesis.
Current postgraduate researchers
Useful information and guidance for current postgraduate research students and supervisors.
Skills development for postgraduate researchers
The UWE Bristol Doctoral Academy offers a range of workshops to develop postgraduate research (PGR) students' vital transferable skills.
Research degree forms
Research degree forms for postgraduate researchers at the UWE Bristol Doctoral Academy.