Research Students
This section applies to postgraduate research students, including students studying for a PhD, Professional Doctorate or other research degree.
If you are completing a dissertation, major project or independent study as part of a taught course, you should refer to the guidance that applies to taught students instead.
Research study differs from taught study. Attendance and engagement are often demonstrated through research activity, supervision arrangements, progression monitoring and participation in your research programme.
Research students are expected to remain actively engaged with their research programme throughout their studies.
Engagement may include:
- maintaining regular contact with supervisors;
- progressing research activity and academic work;
- completing required supervision records;
- participating in progression reviews and monitoring activities;
- attending required research training and development activities;
- responding to important University communications.
Attendance and engagement arrangements may differ from those that apply to taught students and will depend on the requirements of your programme.
Next Steps:
- Maintain regular communication with your supervisors.
- Complete required supervision, progression and monitoring activities.
- Engage with research, training and development opportunities where required.
- Contact the Doctoral College if you are unsure what engagement requirements apply to your programme.
Usually yes.
Research students whose visas are sponsored by the University are normally required to demonstrate attendance and engagement throughout their studies.
The specific arrangements that apply may differ from those used for taught students and may depend on your programme, stage of study and attendance monitoring arrangements.
Research students who are not studying on a Student Visa may have different attendance and engagement requirements.
Next Steps:
- Check the attendance and engagement requirements that apply to your programme.
- Continue engaging with your research, supervisory and progression activities.
- Contact the Doctoral College or International Office if you are unsure what requirements apply to you.
Yes.
Writing-up and thesis preparation remain active stages of your research programme.
Although you may no longer be undertaking regular taught activities, you are still expected to remain engaged with your research, maintain contact with your supervisors and complete any required programme activities.
If you are studying on a Student Visa, attendance and engagement requirements may continue throughout this period.
Next Steps:
- Continue progressing your research and thesis preparation.
- Maintain regular contact with your supervisors.
- Complete any required monitoring or progression activities.
- Seek advice if you are unsure what requirements apply during your writing-up period.
The most appropriate contact will depend on the nature of your query.
Questions relating to research programme requirements, attendance expectations and progression processes should normally be directed to the Doctoral College.
Questions relating to research activity, supervision arrangements and academic progress should normally be discussed with your supervisor.
Questions relating to Student Visa requirements, immigration matters or overseas travel should be directed to the International Office.
Next Steps:
- Contact the Doctoral College for research programme guidance and attendance requirements.
- Contact your Supervisor regarding research progress and academic engagement.
- Contact the International Office if your query relates to visa, immigration or overseas travel matters.
- Seek advice before making decisions that may affect your attendance, engagement or immigration status.