
Regulations for awards (research degrees)
Regulations for Awards (Research Degrees) 2026/27
List of contents
Regulations for Awards (Research Degrees)
Section A:
General Regulations Governing All Research Degrees
Section B:
Regulations for the Degree of Masters by Research (Including MA, MSc & MEnt)
Section C:
Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy
Section D:
Regulations for the Award of Professional Doctorate, Incorporating the Master in Research (MRes) Award
Section E:
Regulations for The Awards of PhD and EntD (Excluding PhD by Publication and PhD by Prospective Publication)
Section F:
Regulations for the Award of PhD (4 Year FT) (Projects only)
Section G:
Regulations for the Award of PhD by Publication
Section H:
Regulations for the Award of PhD by Prospective Publication
Section I:
Regulations for the Award of Higher Doctorates
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Regulations for awards (research degrees)
Regulations for Awards (Research Degrees)
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Regulations for Awards (Research Degrees) 2025-26
Appendices
Appendix A: Guidelines for alternative format research degree theses using practice as research: School of Arts and Humanities
Appendix B: Guidance for journal format PhD thesis within the School of Human and Health Sciences
Appendix C: Guidelines for alternative format research degree theses using practice as research: School of Computing and Engineering