Current postgraduate researchers
Useful information and guidance for current postgraduate research students and supervisors.
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Doctoral Academy 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 Doctoral Academy 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 Doctoral Academy.
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Boards and committees
Information about the boards and committees governing UWE Bristol's postgraduate research.
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Graduation Ceremonies
Information on July and November Graduation Ceremonies, including submission dates of finalising theses in order to attend.
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Support during your degree
Support from the Doctoral Academy available to postgraduate researchers at UWE Bristol.
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Contact the Doctoral Academy
Ways to contact the Doctoral Academy, from postgraduate research support to submitting your thesis.
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Skills development for postgraduate researchers
The UWE Bristol Doctoral Academy 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 Doctoral Academy.