Regulations for awards (research degrees): Section G

Section G: Regulations for the Award of PhD by Prospective Publication

 

The following regulations govern the specific rules for award for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Prospective Publication. They should be read in conjunction with the General Regulations Governing all Research Degrees.

 

This award may only be offered in Schools where published guidelines exist, that have been through validation and subsequently been approved by the University Research Committee and the Senate.

 

G1. The Award

G1.1 A PhD by Prospective Publication involves the submission of a thesis containing submitted or published articles (in peer-reviewed academic journals) published within the student’s period of registration only. The award is only available to members of staff of the university who are employed in academic roles but who do not possess a PhD.

 

G2. Further Information

G2.1 Further details around this award will be confirmed in due course and subject to the conclusion of validation activities by the University.