Code of Practice on Research Degree Programmes

This Code of Practice (effective 1 Oct 2021) has been prepared by the Research Committee in order to assist doctoral researchers, supervisors, directors of doctoral programmes and examiners. It applies to all higher degrees by research, and should be read in conjunction with Regulation XXVI, with appropriate paragraphs referenced throughout.

The Code must be complied with unless the Doctoral College Office has agreed that an exception may be made. The Office provides advice and guidance on the interpretation of the Regulation and the Code to support a high quality and consistent experience for doctoral researchers.

  1. Admissions
  2. Staff roles
  3. Role of the student
  4. Registration and tuition fees
  5. Progress monitoring
  6. Absence from studies
  7. Guidance for examiners and examination procedures
  8. Staff submission by publications
  9. Presentation by standard thesis format
  10. Presentation by alternative thesis format
  11. Presentation of submission – Doctor of Engineering
  12. PhD submissions by practice - staff candidates
  13. Practice based research degrees
  14. PhD by creative writing
  15. Appeals
  16. Transfer between universities

Appendices

For prospective Doctoral Researchers

For current Doctoral Researchers (DR)

For Loughborough Staff

For external partners