Policy on research degrees
The policy on research degrees sets out University policy on research degree programmes for research students, supervisors of research students and members of Thesis Advisory Panels, examiners of research degrees and other University staff with responsibility for research students.
Policy sections
1. Introduction
2. The criteria for the award of PGR degrees
4. Selection, admission and induction of PGRs
5. Supervision
6. Responsibilities of PGRs and supervisors
8. Progress and review arrangements
9. Development of research and other skills
10. Evaluation of PGR programmes
11. Responsible research and academic integrity
12. Assessment
13. Dissemination of research results, intellectual property rights and responsibilities
14. PGR complaints and appeals
15. Research away from York (excluding PGRs on distance learning PGR programmes)
16. Arrangements for non-York PGRs
Appendices
- Appendix 1: Policy on the recording of second progress review meetings and oral examinations for research degrees
- Appendix 2: Policy on PhD/EngD and MPhil PGR progression
- Appendix 3: PGR Academic Misconduct policy
- Appendix 4: Paid parental leave policy
- Appendix 5: Policy Framework for Distance Learning PGR Programmes
- Appendix 6: Policy Framework for Collaborative Off-site and Collaborative Split-site PGR Programmes
- Appendix 7: Policy Framework for Integrated PhD Programmes
- Appendix 8: Policy and process for the appointment of examiners for research degrees
- Appendix 9: Guidance for Examiners on Degree Outcomes
- Appendix 10: Policy on Transparency of Authorship in PGR Programmes
- Appendix 11: Policy on Granting PGR Programme Extensions in Exceptional Circumstances
Previous versions of the Policy on Research Degrees:
- Policy on Research Degrees 2023-24 (PDF
, 1,220kb) - Policy on Research Degrees 2022-23 (PDF , 885kb)
- Policy on Research Degrees 2021-22 (PDF , 847kb)
- Policy on Research Degrees 2020-21 (PDF , 802kb)
- Policy on Research Degrees 2019 (PDF , 1,644kb)
- Policy on Research Degrees 2018-19 (PDF , 1,434kb)
- Policy on Research Degrees 2017-18 (PDF , 945kb)
- Policy on Research Degrees (2016) (PDF , 727kb)
- Policy on Research Degrees (2015) (PDF , 1,469kb)
Students registered before 1 September 2016
In addition to the policy on research degrees, students registered on PhD and EngD programmes before 1 September 2016 are subject to the Confirmation of Enrolment process: