Postgraduate Research

Submission and Examination of Research Theses

• Information on thesis submission and examination
• Guidance for PGR Supervisors on the submission of theses via Turnitin
• Intention to submit a thesis form
• Examiner nomination form
• Thesis deposit and declaration checklist
• Application for reducing study terms

You can access the relevant examiner reports in the following links.Reports related to the viva and resubmissions must be submitted for approval through the PG Nomination of Examiners and Examiner Reports Sharepoint system.

A full step by step guide to submitting your reports can be found here.

• Independent report form
• Joint report form
• Resubmission joint report form

Degree of Master of Philosophy

• Independent report form
• Joint report form
• Resubmission joint report form

One year Research Master’s (MSc, MLitt etc)

• Independent report form
• Joint report form
• Resubmission joint report form

Degree of Doctor of Medicine

• Independent report form
• Joint report form
• Resubmission joint report form

Amendments

• Post-viva corrections required to thesis
• Certification of corrections form

External examiners for research degrees

The following information refers to External Examiners for Postgraduate Research Students.  Information for External Examining at Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate level can be found here

GUIDANCE ON EXAMINATION PROCESS

External Examiners for Research Degrees are asked to consult the information on Examining Research Degrees, which can be found in the Academic Quality Handbook.

This information outlines the process of examination of Postgraduate Research Students at the University and what is expected of Examiners. 

EXAMINATION FEE

External Examiners for Research Degrees are eligible for the following fees:

First submission and viva:

• PhD/MD - £115
• Master’s - £75

Resubmission:

• PhD/MD - £57.50
• Master’s - £37.50

EXPENSES

External Examiners for Research Degrees can claim expenses incurred whilst undertaking the viva examination.

All reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including those incurred in relation to essential visits to the University, will be paid on production of a completed expenses claim form and original copies of the appropriate, itemised receipts (please note that the completed expenses claim form must contain the claimant’s original signature and only original copies of receipts are permitted).  Expenses are not subject to income tax. Examiners should refer to the University’s Expenses and Benefits Policy for guidance on what constitutes ‘reasonable' expenses.

PROCESS FOR CLAIMING EXPENSES AND EXAMINATION FEE

Examiners for Research Degrees are required to complete an expense claim form

A copy of the expense claim form must be submitted, along with copies of receipts, to the relevant school contact.  The letter that accompanies the thesis will detail the relevant School.  The contacts for each School are as follows: