Graduate School Handbook

This handbook is for postgraduate researchers, their supervisors, examiners and Independent Chairs, and anyone involved in supporting PGRs.

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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.
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Part five personal conduct

Information about personal conduct and academic integrity.
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Part six researcher professional development

Information about postgraduate researcher skills development, including teaching.
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Part seven wellbeing and support

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

Information about postgraduate research degree supervision.
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Part nine RD1

Information about research degree project registration (RD1).
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Part ten research governance

Information about research governance for postgraduate research degrees at UWE Bristol.
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Part 11 progression examination

Information about the progression exam process, including details of the viva exam and report submission.
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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.
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Part 14 final assessment

All details about the final assessment period, including possible outcomes and next steps.
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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.
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Appendix one higher doctorates

Information about the regulations and processes for the eligibility, consideration, submission, and awarding of higher doctorate awards.

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Useful information and guidance for current postgraduate research students and supervisors.
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Skills development - Postgraduate research study

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 - Current postgraduate researchers

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