Regulations and guidelines

Overview of postgraduate research degree requirements

• Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) must enrol at the beginning of their studies and each year thereafter.
• Within three months (full-time) or six months (part-time) of the start date, PGRs should aim to register their project using the CP1 form on the Research degree forms page and submit it to the Doctoral Academy for the approval of the Designated Person.
• Progress review stage one: the progression examination takes place towards the end of stage one of enrolment, normally at 10 months for full-time and 16 months for part-time PGRs, and includes a written report and viva. More information can be found in the Doctoral Academy Handbook.
• Progress review stages two, three and four – PGRs must successfully complete a review of progress by the end of each stage of their project to progress through their award. More information can be found in the Doctoral Academy Handbook.
• Final examination arrangements and the final thesis title must be submitted a minimum of three months before submission of the thesis, using the current forms on the Research degree forms page.

The School Designated Person/College Postgraduate Research Committee (CPGRC) is responsible for approving changes to the registration, progression examination and progress review outcomes and for making formal recommendations to the School Examination Board.

Conduct of research degrees

The UWE Bristol Academic Regulations and Procedures govern the conduct of research degrees, in particular Section E.

Regulatory documents

• Postgraduate Research Degrees code of practice (PDF)

Guidelines

• Statement on PGR contributions to teaching (PDF)
• Withdrawal policy and guidelines (PDF)

UWE Bristol policies

• UWE Bristol policies