Current postgraduate researchers

Useful information and guidance for current postgraduate research students and supervisors.

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Graduate School Handbook

Incorporating regulations, procedures, guidelines and frequently asked questions for postgraduate researchers, their supervisors and examiners.
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Guidelines and regulations

View an overview of postgraduate research procedures and guidance for research students and staff involved in supervision or examination of research students.
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Student and project registration

All new postgraduate research students and all new research projects must be registered.

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Fees and funding

View Graduate School tuition fees, other fees and funding sources.
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Credit requirements

Credit requirements outlined in accordance with the Academic Board of the University's framework for the definition of doctoral degrees.
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Progress review

The progress review provides postgraduate research candidates (PGRs) with formative feedback about your progress at key stages throughout your project.
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Final viva and thesis submission

Information about the final viva and thesis submission for current postgraduate researchers at the Graduate School.
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Boards and committees

Information about the boards and committees governing UWE Bristol's postgraduate research.
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Awards Ceremonies

Information on July and November Awards Ceremonies, including submission dates of finalising theses in order to attend.

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Support during your degree

Support from the Graduate School available to postgraduate researchers at UWE Bristol.
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Contact the graduate school

Ways to contact the Graduate School, from postgraduate research support to submitting your thesis.
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Skills development

The UWE Bristol Graduate School offers a range of workshops to develop postgraduate research (PGR) students' vital transferable skills.
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Research degree forms

Research degree forms for postgraduate researchers at the UWE Bristol Graduate School.