Distance learning

Find out more the key characteristics of the key characteristics of the distance learning programme.

Key characteristics of the Distance Learning programme

  • The programme is available on a full time and a part time basis
  • Standard requirements for admissions plus attain a band score of 7.0 in IELTS with no component below 6.5
  • Discussions with the applicant during the application process must clarify and confirm the means by which supervisions will take place and that suitable facilities are in place to enable this to happen. Specific study, assessment and examination arrangements must also be discussed and confirmed
  • The assessment criteria and academic milestones of the programme remain the same as a standard full time PhD with study based at Leeds
  • The attendance requirements at Leeds are based on key milestones of induction, transfer, annual progress monitoring and examination
  • Supervisions by Skype
  • PGRs registered on a distance learning research degree will use GRAD to lodge all notes of meetings and for progression milestones
  • PhD by Distance Learning will be charged at the same fee rate as those based at Leeds
  • Accommodation, travel and associated expenses for time spent at Leeds must be met by the PGR and this will be clearly stated on the formal offer letter of study
  • The accompanying Diploma Supplement to the Degree Certificate will indicate that the programme followed the distance learning format

Two Models of Distance Learning available (currently adopted by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures):

Full-time Distance Learning

The period of study will extend over a standard period of three years with an October start date and the method of study will be full-time. There is normally a minimum requirement for residences at the University of Leeds as follows (all residences at Leeds are for one week):

  • Year 1: Residence 1 – Induction (October)
  • Year 1: Residence 2 – Transfer (July)
  • Year 2: Residence 3 – Annual Progress Review (July)
  • Year 3: Residence 4 – Either Submission and Viva or Annual Progress Review
  • Year 4 (overtime): Residence 5 – Submission and Viva

Part-time Distance Learning (5 years)

  • Programme Year 1: Residence 1 – Induction (October)
  • Programme Year 2: Residence 2 – Transfer (July)
  • Programme Year 3: Residence 3 – Annual Progress Review (July)
  • Programme Year 4: Residence 4 – Annual Progress Review (July)
  • Programme Year 5: Residence 5 - Either Submission and Viva or Annual Progress Review (July)
  • Programme Year 6 (overtime) : Residence 6- Either Submission and Viva or Annual Progress Review (July)

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Version 1: January 2019