Skip to main navigation Skip to main content The Code of Practice for Research Degree Candidature and Supervision applies to all research students, regarding of year of entry.?It sets out University-level policy and guidelines for Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy and other doctoral degrees (including Integrated PhD programmes and professional doctorates) in the University.
The Code is intended to amplify and complement the Academic Regulations for Research Students?and to provide a framework for all supervisory relationships.?It is supplemented by policies and guidance published in the Quality Handbook or by Faculties, which are consistent with this Code but which specify more detailed procedures operating at local level.
2024-25 Code of Practice
The 2024-25 Code of Practice can be found on the University's governance web pages.
Code of Practice archive
Copies of the Code from previous years can be found in the University’s archives.