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Research degree progress and monitoring

Information on suspensions, extensions, annual progress review (APR) and the unsatisfactory academic progress procedure

Changes to research degree arrangements

The Changes to research degree arrangements document consolidates previously approved University policy and guidance around changes to research degree arrangements into a single reference document.

GRAD

Learn about and log in to our standard system for recording postgraduate researchers progress including how to get started and FAQs.

Permanent leavers

This page covers the process to follow when a postgraduate researcher (PGR) considers permanently withdrawing from their studies.

Progress and monitoring - postgraduate researchers

PGRs and supervisors should meet regularly and records must be kept of all formal supervision meetings. Formal reports are also needed at key points during the research degree.

Transfer to doctoral study

To progress to doctoral study PGRs must pass transfer

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