Graduate School Handbook

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Introduction

Read an introduction to the UWE Bristol Graduate School Handbook.

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Part one degree awards

Information about postgraduate research awards available at UWE Bristol.

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Part two PGR descriptors

Information about qualification descriptors for postgraduate research degrees at UWE Bristol.

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Part three admissions

Information about the admissions process for postgraduate research degrees at UWE Bristol.

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Part four registration

Information about the admissions process for postgraduate research degrees at UWE Bristol.

Part five personal conduct

Information about personal conduct and academic integrity.

Part six researcher professional development

Information about postgraduate researcher skills development, including teaching.

Part seven wellbeing and support

Information about personal circumstances, reasonable adjustments and other resources and sources of help available.

Part eight supervision

Information about postgraduate research degree supervision.

Part nine RD1

Information about research degree project registration (RD1).

Part ten research governance

Information about research governance for postgraduate research degrees at UWE Bristol.

Part 11 progression examination

Information about the progression exam process, including details of the viva exam and report submission.

Part 12 progress review

Information about the periodic progress review process for postgraduate researchers at UWE Bristol.

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Part 13 final preparation

All details about preparing for final assessment, including appointing an examination team and preparing the thesis and other approved materials for submission.

Part 14 final assessment

All details about the final assessment period, including possible outcomes and next steps.

Part 15 assessment offences

Information about assessment offences, including potential outcomes of any investigation.

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Part 16 quality assurance

Information relating to how we ensure quality in Graduate School processes, including relevant committees, student representation and how to make a complaint.