Formal progression

In a formal review of progress, you will be assessed against University progression criteria which set out the threshold requirements for progression to the next year (or equivalent period for part-time PGRs). 

The assessment is undertaken by a progression panel which is independent of your supervisor(s) to gain an external perspective on the progress that you are making, and to ensure that your relationship with your supervisor remains focused on your development as a researcher.

The progression panel will consider the evidence you submit (which is determined by your school/department), and a report from your supervisor(s) at a progress review meeting at which you will be present. Based on the evidence, the supervisor’s report and the discussion in the progress review meeting, the progression panel will make a decision as to whether you have met the relevant University progression criteria, as well as a recommendation regarding your progression.

Formal reviews of progress are recorded in SkillsForge: there are forms for you and your supervisor(s) to complete before the progression meeting, and a form that is completed by your progression panel during or after your progression meeting. 

For full details, please refer to the University’s Policy on PGR Progression and your school/departmental PGR handbook for specific details about timings, deadlines, and what work you need to submit in advance of a progress review.

You have a maximum of two opportunities to meet the relevant University progression criteria at each formal review of progress. If you have a second progression meeting this will be recorded. If you have not met the relevant University progression criteria after two attempts you will have failed the progression point and will be transferred to an alternative programme or your enrolment will be terminated.

Coronavirus 
You may complete a Covid-19 PGR Progression Statement to allow your progression panel to understand how your research was affected by Covid restrictions: 
Covid-19 PGR Progression Statement (MS Word , 43kb)