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Regulations for Awards (Research Degrees) 2026/27

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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