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Chapter 5: Research Degrees Framework

Chapter 5 is UCL’s regulatory framework for the assessment and examination of Postgraduate Research students at UCL.

Chapter 5 2024-25 contents:


Academic Regulations 2024-25

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Part A:
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Covering MPhil/ PhD, EngD, MD(Res) and MRes programmes.                                                       

Part B:
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Covering DClinPsy, DDent, DEdPsy (Brain Sciences), DOrth and DPsychotherapy programmes.    

Part C:
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Regulations for EngD students which are in addition to those in Part A.                                            


Part D:
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Regulations for DPA students.                                                                                                                                               

Part E:
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Covering DEdPsy (Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology) students at the Institute of Education.    

Part F:
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 Covering EdD students at the Institute of Education.                                                                                                          


Part G:
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Regulations for Master of Philosophical Studies (MPhilStud) students.                                                                                                      

Part H:
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Regulations for MRes students which are in addition to the Taught Programmes Regulations, and the Supervision regulations in Part A.    

Part I:
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Covering MPhil/ PhD students at the UCL Institute of Education who first enrolled on their programmes before September 2015.


Reasonable Adjustments

Guidance for inclusive teaching and learning


Registration

Student Registration Status


Information for Supervisors

Supervisor Guidance


Examiner Nominations


Thesis Submission

This is for the supervisor to use to report where they have not reviewed the viva copy of the thesis.


Suspension of Regulations Request Form

Suspension of Regulations Request Form

This form should be completed by the candidate’s Supervisor, Departmental Administrator, or Departmental Graduate Tutor. You will need to use your UCL login details to access this form.

Please use it to request a suspension of regulations for the following: 

  • Permission to submit thesis in a non-standard format
  • Hold the viva overseas or outside London
  • Permission for delayed submission as a non-registered student
  • Extension to minor corrections 
  • Extension to resubmission deadline
  • Second CRS extension
  • Other requests as advised by the Research Degrees Team

Forms for Professional Doctorate Supervisors

For candidates on DClinPsy, DEdPsy (Brain Sciences), and DOrth programmes:


Information for Examiners

Guidance on Viva Examinations

Advice for examiners on the Oral Examination process.

Posthumous Awards

Guidance on the award of a Posthumous PhD degree.


Report Forms for Research Degree Examiners

Preliminary Report Form

This is an independent preliminary report, which should be written by each examiner after reading the thesis but before conferring with the co-examiner about it. 


Joint Report Forms

Joint report form for PhD candidates only. 

Joint report form for DCCS candidates only.

Joint report form for DDent candidates only.

Joint report form for DEdPsy candidates under Institute of Education regulations only.

Joint report form for DPA candidates only.

Joint report form for DPsych candidates only.

Joint report form for EdD candidates under Institute of Education regulations only.

Joint report form for EngD candidates only. 

Joint report form for MD(Res) candidates only.

Joint report form for MPhil candidates only. 


Joint Report Forms for IOE students starting before September 2015

Joint report form for IoE MPhil candidates who started their programmes before September 2015.

Joint report form for IoE PhD candidates who started their programmes before September 2015. 


Completion of Minor Amendments Form

To be completed upon satisfactory completion of minor amendments.  


Report Forms for Professional Doctorate External Examiners
For candidates on DClinPsy, DEdPsy (Brain Sciences), DOrth and DPsychotherapy programmes:

This form is for reporting on the examination of practicum experience for professional doctorates.

Summary report form for examination of the research thesis of professional doctorate candidates.

Preliminary report form for examination of the research thesis of professional doctorate candidates.


Expenses and Fees for Research Degree Examiners

Guidance on standard expenses payments for non-UCL examiners and claim form to be submitted with full receipts.

Please complete and return this form in advance of the viva. 

Invoice guidance notes for research examiners external to UCL.