University Calendar 2015/16
Section VIII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering and the Environment


PREFACE
CONTENTS
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SECTION I
SECTION II
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SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
SECTION X
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SECTION XII
SECTION XIII
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Final Award MPhil/PhD
Exit awards of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Master of Philosphy (MPhil)
Programme(s) Doctor of Philosophy
Last modified July 2015

Reference should be made to the University's General Regulations found in Section IV and Section V (Higher Degree Regulations) of the University Calendar.

Except where an opt-out has been granted by the University (see below) the following academic regulations apply in addition to the General Regulations.

1. Admissions
 
1.1 Eligibility
All candidates satisfying the language, academic and other qualification criteria (detailed below) are eligible.
1.2 Standard academic requirements
Standard entry requirement is usually a good first degree or MSc in a topic which is deemed to be relevant by the supervisor and Faculty Graduate School.
1.3 Interview
Suitable applicants may be asked to attend an open day or interview.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 Modules
Candidates are required to complete training as specified in the Doctoral Programme Profile, and agreed in the academic needs analysis.


3. Progression
 
3.1 See the Doctoral Programme Profile.
3.2 Progress on the research component is monitored and assessed as specified in the University's Code of Practice for Research Candidature and Supervision and the Doctoral Programme Profile.


4. Assessment
 
4.1 Assessment is made through viva voce and thesis. The Faculty Graduate School recommends the appointment of the internal and external examiners to Faculty Programmes Committee for approval. In other aspects the procedures are as laid out in the University rules.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
5.1 The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Programmes Committee to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements.


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
6.1 Students may undertake fieldwork or placements abroad (project specific) subject to a plan of study agreed by Faculty Programmes Committee.


7. Other
 
7.1 As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. As a result, these regulations may be revised during a student’s period of registration, however, any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Please read our Disclaimer to see why, when and how changes may be made to a student’s programme.
7.2 Candidates are required to satisfy the academic and attendance requirements of the programme as laid out in the Doctoral Programme Profile and the University's Code of Practice. Those failing to do so may have their course terminated.



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